TN TRB Notification No. 02/2023 invited applications for the 2023–24 Chief Minister Research Fellowship (CMRF) Eligibility Test. Applications opened on October 20, 2023, and closed on November 15, 2023, at 5 p.m.; that deadline has passed, so this is a historical announcement, not an open application call. The notification offered 120 selection places for candidates pursuing full-time PhD study at Government Arts and Science Colleges in Tamil Nadu.
What the 2023–24 notification offered
The Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TN TRB) issued Notification No. 02/2023 on October 16, 2023. It invited eligible candidates to take the CMRF Eligibility Test, the qualifying route for financial assistance toward a full-time PhD programme in Government Arts and Science Colleges in Tamil Nadu. Read the official notification.
The notice stated that 120 candidates would be selected, split evenly between two streams:
| Stream | Places stated in the 2023 notice |
|---|---|
| Arts, Humanities and Social Science | 60 |
| Science | 60 |
The notification stated that no application fee, examination fee, or registration fee was charged. These figures and terms apply to the 2023–24 notification, not to any later cycle.
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What was the last date to apply?
The official notice set November 15, 2023, at 5 p.m. as the online application deadline. A contemporaneous report said applications opened October 20, 2023. Both dates relate to the closed 2023–24 cycle; neither indicates that applications are currently available. Scroll’s October 18, 2023 report covered the opening date and application timeline.
Who could apply for the TNTRB CMRF Eligibility Test?
The contemporaneous eligibility summary described applicants as needing Tamil Nadu native status and a postgraduate degree from a recognized institution located in Tamil Nadu. It also referred to specified prior education patterns leading to the postgraduate degree. The official notification states that eligibility was governed by Tamil Nadu Higher Education Department G.O. (Ms.) No. 53, dated February 27, 2023.
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Those points are a summary, not a substitute for the exact clauses. Consult the full TN TRB notification and the cited Government Order for eligibility conditions, exceptions, and required documentation. The available summary does not establish the detailed clauses or document checklist.
Which subjects were included?
The notification grouped subjects into two broad streams. Candidates with postgraduate degrees in equivalent disciplines could select a suitable broad discipline, according to the notice.
Arts, Humanities and Social Science
- Tamil
- English
- History
- Geography
- Public Administration
- Political Science
- Tourism and Travel Management
- Social Work
- Business Administration and Business Management
- Economics
- Commerce
- Library and Information Science
- Psychology
- Journalism and Mass Communication
- Visual Communication
- Physical Education
- Music
- Costume Design and Fashion
Science
- Mathematical Sciences: Mathematics and Statistics
- Physical Sciences: Physics and Electronics
- Chemical Sciences: Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Life Sciences: Biology, Zoology, Botany/Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Biotechnology
- Computer Science: Computer Science and Information Technology
- Earth Science: Geology
- Environmental Science
- Home Science
How were candidates selected?
The contemporaneous report said candidates were shortlisted on written-exam performance and that the final merit list used CMRF test ranking and scheme norms. The official notice and readable summary do not establish the exam format, marks, reservation rules, fellowship amount, or fellowship duration here, so those details should not be inferred from the 120-place announcement. See the official notification and governing Government Order for the applicable rules.
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