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Registering on the Common Fellowships Portal (CFP) and creating a unique CFP ID allows you to manage and submit applications across various doctoral and post-doctoral research schemes (such as DBT, CSIR, DST, and UGC) through a single unified profile. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you register and generate your CFP ID. Prerequisites Before You Begin Make sure you have the following ready before starting registration: Active Email Address: Must remain active throughout your research tenure. Mobile Number: For OTP verification and SMS alerts. Government Photo ID: Aadhaar Card, Passport, or PAN Card for profile verification. Academic Documents: Certificates and mark sheets (10th/12th, Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. completion/enrollment details). 1. Visit the Official Portal:  Ensure you are on the authentic Government of India site. Navigate to the official portal at fellowships.gov.in . Click on the "Register" or "New Applicant / Student Registration...

 For ambitious researchers across India, securing financial backing and academic recognition is a pivotal milestone. The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) , through its Human Resource Development Group (HRDG), offers one of India’s premier funding opportunities for advanced scientific inquiry: the Senior Research Fellowship (SRF-Direct) . If you are aiming to pursue or advance your Ph.D. or high-impact research project, here is a complete guide to understanding the CSIR SRF-Direct scheme, its eligibility requirements, stipend structure, and application process. What is CSIR SRF-Direct? The CSIR SRF-Direct scheme is an all-India fellowship designed to recruit bright, motivated researchers in Science & Technology and Medical Sciences . Unlike fellowships tied strictly to national entrance examinations like the NET/GATE, SRF-Direct allows candidates with requisite research experience and academic credentials to apply directly for senior fellowship positions. ...

Applying for research funding in India can feel overwhelming. Each government department—whether DBT, CSIR, DST, or UGC—has distinct criteria regarding age limits, qualifying degrees, minimum percentages, and publication requirements. To streamline this process, the Government of India integrated a specialized Eligibility Calculator into the Common Fellowships Portal at fellowships.gov.in/Fellowships-Calculator . Here is a breakdown of how this tool works and how it saves researchers hours of manual checking. What is the CFP Eligibility Calculator? The CFP Eligibility Calculator is an interactive, query-based search engine designed to match your academic background and personal demographics against dozens of national doctoral and post-doctoral fellowship guidelines instantly. Instead of reading lengthy official PDFs across multiple departmental websites, candidates input their parameters to view a curated list of fellowships for which they meet the criteria. How the Eligibility Calc...

This approach of lateral entry into the government has worked well in countries such as the us and UK. if implemented comprehensively, it will help bring in fresh ideas and new approaches to governance here too. DEVASHISH SHARMA, founding member of PeopleStrong, an HR firm Not all government jobs require an entrance exam. Lateral entry allows qualified candidates — those with a relevant graduate or postgraduate degree, and / or experience in the field — to bypass the civil service exams and directly interview for consultant positions. “Such candidates can apply for positions in government bodies such as NITI Aayog, the National Skills Development Council and Quality Council of India,” says Luis Miranda, member of the governing council at the Indian School of Public Policy. “If there is an opening for the position of a risk management consultant in these institutions, for instance, MBAs and chartered accountants are accepted. If there is a vacancy for the position of an urban ...