CSIR-CSMCRI has announced a recruitment notification for the position of Project Associate – I, with a total of 17 vacancies. This engagement is purely temporary and co-terminus with the CSIR-RDSF sponsored Projects. Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications by April 3, 2026.
Job Overview
CSIR-CSMCRI, one of the top performing national R&D laboratories in India, has achieved technological excellence in its core mandate. This recruitment aims to fill 17 Project Associate – I positions across different disciplines to work on various research activities within the institute.
Important Dates
The last date of receipt of the application is 03/04/2026.
Eligibility Criteria
The required essential qualifications are detailed below:
| Subject/Discipline | Number of Posts | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 13 | M. Sc. Chemistry |
| Biology | 2 | M. Sc. in Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Botany |
| Engineering | 2 | B.E./B. Tech. Mechanical / Chemical / Production / Automobile engineering or equivalent |
Desirable experience: Candidates having theoretical or practical knowledge in the respective area would be preferred.
Age Limit
The upper age limit is 35 years as of 3/04/2026. Age relaxation is applicable as per CSIR rules.
Selection Process
Applications received by mail will be scrutinized based on certain criteria. Only short-listed candidates who are eligible will be asked to attend an online interview. Details of the interview will be intimated to such candidates by e-mail.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to send the application form in the prescribed format along with necessary documents for scrutiny through e-mail to the respective coordinators by 03/04/2026.
- M. Sc. Chemistry: [email protected]
- M. Sc. Biology: [email protected]
- B.E./B. Tech. Engineering: [email protected]
You are required to send the application form with a fixed passport size photo, giving full particulars such as (1) Full name and postal address with e-mail and Phone No., (2) Date of birth and (3) Educational qualifications and experience (if any). Scanned copies of the following documents must also be sent:
- Birth certificate
- Caste certificate
- Educational qualifications certificates
- Experience (if any) certificate
- Publications (if any)
- Documents related to National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or a selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies and institutions.
Official Notification & Links
The prescribed format for the application is available via the link below:
Important Instructions
Monthly Emoluments are structured as follows: (a) 31,000/- + HRA for candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET, including lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies / Institutions; (b) 25,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (a). The selected candidates will work on CSIR-RDSF sponsored Projects. These positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project, and do not confer any right/claim for absorption in CSIR-CSMCRI.
Conclusion
Eligible and interested candidates with the requisite qualifications are encouraged to submit their applications by the specified deadline for this scientific research opportunity at CSIR-CSMCRI.
