CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026 Walk-In for 57 Project Staff Posts - Apply Now

Age Details

• JRF: up to 28 years
• PA-II / PAT-I: up to 35 years
• Senior-PAT: up to 40 years
• Age relaxations: SC/ST/PwBD/Women +5 years; OBC +3 years; as per Government of India rules.

General Eligibility Overview

• Positions include PA-II, PAT-I, Senior-PAT, and JRF across multiple projects.
• Educational backgrounds required across posts include BE/BTech, BDes, MPharm, MSc, and relevant diploma/engineering qualifications. Specific posts list unique requirements.

Post-by-Post Essentials (illustrative examples)

• Project Assistant-II (PA-II): Diploma in Leather/Textile/Footwear or related field; additional relevant experience preferred.
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I): BE/BTech in engineering or MSc/MPharm in relevant sciences.
• Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT): Postgraduate degree (MPharm/ MSc) with several years of research experience.
• JRF: MSc with NET/GATE or equivalent national-level qualification, as applicable.

Note: Exact eligibility, marks, and experience vary by post. Please consult the official notification for the precise qualifications per position.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 30-04-2026
• Written Test: 21-05-2026 (reporting 09:30 AM; test 11:00-11:45 AM)
• Interview Dates: 25-05-2026 & 26-05-2026
• Walk-in Interviews: 25-26 May 2026
• Final results/empanelment as per project requirements (timing at CSIR-CLRI discretion)

Application Fee

• There is no application fee for CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026. Candidates must appear in person for the Written Test/Interview using the prescribed application form and required documents.

Additional Instructions

• These positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project(s).
• Applicants who have already completed the total tenure of 6/7 years in CSIR Labs/Institutes as Project Staff are NOT eligible.
• NET/GATE-qualified candidates may attend the interview directly or as specified; bring all required documents in original and photocopies.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending Written Test or Interview.
• Ensure timely arrival; late entry may be restricted after 10:30 AM on the test day.
• Bring: filled application form, educational certificates, identity proof, photographs, and any other documents listed in the notification.
• The Director, CSIR-CLRI reserves the right to cancel or amend the notification and to modify the number of vacancies.