CHHATRAPATI SHAHU MAHARAJ NATIONAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

(CSMNRF – 2023)

Instructions for Online Application

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

I. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: A Candidate has to fulfill the following Basic

Conditions to be ELIGIBLE to apply for Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj National

Research Fellowship (CSMNRF – 2023): -

1. The Applicant must belong to Maratha, Kunbi, Kunbi-Maratha and Maratha-

Kunbi Community. (EWS / Caste Certificate issued by the Competent authority is

COMPULSORY )

2. The Applicant must be Domicile of Maharashtra. (Domicile Certificate issued by

Competent authority is COMPULSORY).

3. The Applicant must be Confirm Registered for M.Phil. / Ph.D. / Integrated M.Phil.

Ph.D.

4. The Confirm Registration for M.Phil. / Ph.D. / Integrated M.Phil. Ph.D. should be

between 25 March, 2022 To Till Date.

5. Total Family Income for the Current Financial year from all sources, should not

exceed Rs. 8 lakhs per annum (Non-Creamy Layer Certificate issued by the

Competent authority is MUST).

6. Age of applicant should not exceed more than, 45 years as on the date 31

December, 2022.

7. Application submitted through On-Line does not imply that candidate has fulfilled all
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 the criteria given. The Application is subject to subsequent scrutiny and can be rejected

if found to be no eligible at any at any circumstances.

II. PROCESS OF APPLICATION:

1. Before filling the online application, the Applicants should carefully go through the

Guidelines of the Fellowship.

2. Candidate must carefully read all the instructions given on SARTHI portal before filling

and submitting the application form. For any further queries candidate may contact on

the given email id - csmnrf2023@gmail.com

3. Candidate should browse the SARTHI’s website on “Google Chrome” for the

application form.

4. Candidates are advised to go to the SARTHI’s website (https://sarthi-

maharashtragov.in) and click on the ‘Notice Board’ to open the link CSMNRF–2023

and then click on the option “APPLY ONLINE” which will open a new screen of

Application form.

5. Modify the details, if required click on ‘Previous Page’ button and click on ‘SUBMIT’

Button, only after verifying and ensuring that the Photograph, Signature, Educational
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and other Documents uploaded and other details filled by you are correct.

6. Candidates are advised to carefully fill up the form and verify the details filled in the
online application themselves as no change will be possible / entertained after clicking
the “SUBMIT” BUTTON.
7. Once the application is filled completely, the link will be sent to your E-mail ID to print

the Application form. Candidates can print the Copy of their application by using the

link.
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8. Along with submitting online application candidate should download the copy of

application form, also attach all relevant copies of documents mentioned in eligibility

criteria and synopsis of the research topic. If candidate fails to submit hard copy of an

application and relevant documents, the candidature of applicant will be treated as

cancelled.

9. Downloaded Application along with ATTESTED PHOTOCOPIES OF ALL

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MENTIONED IN ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND

RESEARCH PROPOSAL to be submitted to “Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Research,

Training and Human Development Institute (SARTHI), Balchitravani, C T Survey

Number 173, B/1, Gopal Ganesh Agarkar Road, Pune – 411 004 By Registered Post /

Speed Post or by Hand delivery on or before 25 May, 2023. The Hard copy

(Download application copy and required documents) of application form received after

25th May, 2023 will not be considered, though the candidate must have submitted his

application online.

10. Candidates are strictly advised to apply on time without waiting for the last date for

submission of ONLINE application.

11. An incomplete online application will not be considered as valid in any circumstances.

12. All the Information in the application submitted by a candidate in his/her application

shall be binding on the candidate personally and he/she shall be liable for prosecution /

civil consequences in case the information / details furnished by him/her are found to be

FALSE at a later stage.

13. Candidate should not fill more than one Online Application for the fellowship;

Duplication of Application may lead to cancellation of all Applications.

14. Applicants are advised not to bring any sort of outside or political influence or pressure

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 or deal with any persons involved in unlawful activities for getting any fellowship.

Candidature of such cases will be straight away rejected. If felt, necessary lawful action

will be initiated against people found to be involved in unlawful activities.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES:

1. The name entered in the online application form should match exactly with all the

requisite documents (SSC Certificate etc.) to be produced to SARTHI. You will be

debarred from selection process, if there is any discrepancy (difference) in the name

entered by you in the online application form and the name printed in the documents

produced at time of document verification. Any request for subsequent changes will not

be considered.

2. Applicant should make sure before mentioning Date of Registration, whether it is Date of

Registration or Date of Issuing letter. You will be debarred from selection process, if

there is any discrepancy (difference) in the date entered by you in the online application

form and the Date Printed in the documents produced to SARTHI. Any request for

subsequent changes will not be considered.

3. Candidates with CGPA score in Graduation / Master’s Degree should mention their score

in Percentages. (If CGPA Score then put equivalent percentage as per Formula of your

Institute / University).

4. Applicant enter the University full name with correct spelling, do not enter short form of

University. E.g. like BAMU, YCMOU, SPPU. (Enter full University name like – Dr.

Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad).

5. Candidates called for selection process will be required to submit / produce all required

documents.
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 6. Candidates are required to have a valid personal email ID and Contact No. It should be

kept active till completion of this selection process. SARTHI may send emails regarding

further process through the registered Email ID. In case, a candidate does not have a valid

personal Email ID, he / she should create his / her Email ID before applying online.

DOCUMENTS TO BE UPLOADED WHILE SUBMITTING

ONLINE FORM:

Note: Candidate MUST ensure that the uploaded

Images are clear and proper.

1. Recent Photograph of the Candidates (Image Size: 1 MB, Image Format: gif jpg png)

2. Signature of the Candidates (Image Size: 1 MB, Image Format: gif jpg, png)

3. Graduation Mark sheet (Image Size: 1MB, Image Format: gif jpg png)

4. Post-Graduation Marksheet (Image Size: 1 MB, gif jpg, png)

5. NET Qualifying Certificate (Image Size: 1 MB, Image Format: gif, jpg, png)

6. SET Qualifying Certificate (Image Size: 1 MB, Image Format: gif, jpg, png)

7. School Leaving Certificate photocopy / Bonafide Certificate (Image Size: 1 MB, Image

Format: gif, jpg, png).

8. Confirm Ph.D. Registration Letter / M.Phil. Admission Letter allotted by Concerned

University (Image Size: 1 MB, Image Format: gif, jpg, png).

9. M.Phil. / Ph.D. / Integrated M.Phil. Ph.D. Admission or Registration Fees First Receipt.

(Image Size: 1 MB, Image Format: gif, jpg png).

10. Domicile Certificate (Image Size: 1 MB, Image Format: gif, jpg png).

11. Caste Certificate / EWS Certificate (Image Size: 1 MB, Image Format: gif, jpg, png).

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 12. Non-Creamy Layer Certificate or 3 Year previous Income Certificate (Image Size: 1

MB, Image Format: gif, jpg, png).

13. Aadhar Card (Image Size: 1 MB, Image Format: gif, jpg, png).

14. Voter Id / Passport / Pan Card / Permanent Driving License (Image Size: 1 MB, Image

Format: gif, jpg, png).

15. Disability Certificate (1 MB, Image Format: gif, jpg, png).

List of Documents to be submitted with the Printed Application

Form:
The following documents should be with a self-attested photocopy of the candidate’s eligibility

and identity are to be invariably submitted at SARTHI OFFICE. Non submission of requisite

documents by the candidate will debar his/her candidature from further process of fellowship.

1. Valid system-generated printout of the online application form.

2. Research Proposal / Synopsis Submitted to the University by the candidate at the

time of registration.

3. Caste Certificate or EWS Certificate issued by the Competent Authority.

4. Non-Creamy Layer Certificate or 3 Year previous Income Certificate issued by

Competent Authority.

5. Ph.D. / Integrated M.Phil. Ph.D. Confirmed Registration Letter allotted by

Concerned University (In case of pursuing Ph.D. / Integrated M.Phil. Ph.D.)

6. M.Phil. Admission Letter allotted by Concerned University (In case of pursuing

M.Phil.)

7. M.Phil. / Ph.D. / Integrated M.Phil. Ph.D. Admission fees or Registration fees

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 First Receipt.

8. Domicile Certificate issued by the Competent Authority.

9. Graduation Mark sheet.

10.Graduation Certificate.

11.Post-Graduation Marksheet.

12.Post-Graduation Certificate.

13. NET Qualifying Certificate (if uploaded in online application)

14. SET Qualifying Certificate (if uploaded in online application)

15. Bonafide Certificate / School Leaving Certificate Photo copy.

16. Income Certificate

17. Aadhar card

18.Voter ID / Passport / Permanent Driving License / PAN Card.

19.Disability Certificate issued by the Competent Authority. (दिव्यांगजन उमेिवयरयांसयठी)

20. Gazette (In case of change in name).

Shree. Ashok Kakade (IAS)

Managing Director, SARTHI