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Do Jrf get HRA?

Accordingly, the HRA at the revised rate of 8\%, 16\% and 24\% is allowed as per Government of India norms as applicable in the location where the research fellows are working. …

How do I claim a JRF fellowship?

i) The candidate must join the fellowship within 6 months from date of issue of the award letter. (ii) For the candidates already registered/admitted in Ph. D./M. Phil., the fellowship shall commence from the declaration of UGC NET-JRF/CSIR-UGC-NET-JRF result, whichever is applicable.

What is JRF qualified?

The JRF or JRF Junior Research Fellow is a letter awarded by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to the candidates who qualify in the National Eligibility Test securing marks equal/higher than the set cut off for JRF in the particular subject in which the candidate has given UGC NET Exam.

What is the HRA for UGC JRF SRF fellowship?

For fellowship holders, HRA is applicable at revised rates of 8\%, 16\%, 24\% as per GOI norms, applicable in city or location where they are working. Previously, HRA was not available to fellows. Other aspects of UGC JRF SRF Fellowship amount and conditions shall remain unchanged, and will be applicable as per UGC XII Plan JRF Guidelines.

What is the amount of HRA amount in UGC grant?

HRA amount is 24\%, 16\% and 8\% of the fellowship depending upon where the university is situated. Apart from these benefits UGC also provides contingency fund of Rs 10,000 per annum during JRF period and 20,500 for rest of the period. UGC guideline is attached in the footnote.

What is the HRA rate for JRF in Allahabad University?

Accordingly, the HRA at the revised rate of 8\%, 16\% and 24\% is allowed as per Government of India norms as applicable in the location where the research fellows are working. Likewise, in case of Allahabad University, a JRF who was getting Rs 30,000 (Rs 25,000 and Rs 5,000 for HRA) will now be getting Rs 31,000 plus the HRA, as applicable.

What is the amount of HRA in SRF amount?

Generally, HRA is 30\% of the JRF amount, i.e., ₹31,000. But since the scholars have not yet started receiving it with the new changes, so, I cannot say it with a confirmation. Note: SRF stands for Senior Research Fellowship. JRF gets converted into SRF after 2 Years.