Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF) Documents Required 2026
Applicants for the Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF) 2026 must prepare and upload a specific set of official documents. Having these certificates, marksheets, and identity cards ready in the correct formats ensures a smooth application verification process.
Required Documents Checklist
- Recommendation letter
- Research Proposal
- Academic transcripts (8.0+ CGPA)
- GATE score (if applicable)
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
FAQs for Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF) (Documents Required)
Q.What is the monthly stipend under PMRF?
Fellows receive ₹70,000/month for the first two years, ₹75,000/month in the third year, and ₹80,000/month in the fourth and fifth years, plus a research grant of ₹2 Lakhs per year.
Q.How are candidates selected for PMRF?
Selection is based on a rigorous evaluation of the research proposal, academic record, and performance in interview rounds at nodal institutions.