Reservation Benefits for JRF and Assistant Professor Eligibility



Reservation benefits are provided in India to ensure equal opportunities for individuals belonging to socially and economically disadvantaged groups. These benefits aim to promote inclusivity and address historical inequalities.



Candidates who apply for both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor eligibility through the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the University Grants Commission (UGC) can avail reservation benefits if they meet the criteria set by the government.



The reservation categories include:
- Scheduled Castes (SC)
- Scheduled Tribes (ST)
- Other Backward Classes (OBC)
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)



1. Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST)
- Candidates belonging to SC or ST category are eligible for a reservation of 15% and 7.5% respectively for JRF.
- The candidates must have secured at least 50% marks in their post-graduation or equivalent examination.

2. Other Backward Classes (OBC)
- OBC candidates can avail a reservation of 27% for JRF.
- The eligibility criteria include a minimum of 55% marks in their post-graduation or equivalent examination.

3. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
- Candidates belonging to the EWS category can avail a reservation of 10% for JRF.
- The eligibility criteria include a minimum of 55% marks in their post-graduation or equivalent examination.

4. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
- PwBD candidates can avail a reservation of 5% for JRF.
- The eligibility criteria include a minimum of 55% marks in their post-graduation or equivalent examination.



Candidates who apply for the Assistant Professor eligibility can also avail reservation benefits based on the same categories mentioned above. However, the percentage of reservation may vary.

Note: Candidates who qualify for both JRF and Assistant Professor eligibility can choose to receive the benefits applicable to their category for either JRF or Assistant Professor or both.



Candidates applying for both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor eligibility through the UGC NET can avail reservation benefits if they meet the eligibility criteria set by the government. The reservation percentages vary based on the category, and candidates need to meet the minimum qualifying marks to be eligible for the benefits. These reservation benefits aim to provide equal opportunities and promote inclusivity in the selection process.