CSIR CRRI Recruitment 2026 Walk-in for Project Associate and Principal Project Associate Posts

Age Details

• Project Associate-II: up to 35 years
• Principal Project Associate: up to 40 years

Eligibility Details

Project Associate-II

• Essential Qualification: Masters Degree or Integrated Masters in Transportation Engineering / Highway Engineering from a recognized university.
• Desirable Qualifications: 1-2 years of experience in Transport Planning / Environment; knowledge of data analysis and statistical software.
• Maximum Age: 35 years (as on the date of walk-in-interview).
• Salary: Rs 35,000/- + HRA for candidates with CSIR UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET (including lectureship/assistant professorship) or GATE or other national-level examinations; Rs 28,000/- + HRA for others.

Principal Project Associate

• Essential Qualification: Masters Degree or Integrated Masters in Transportation Engineering / Highway Engineering from a recognized university.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of research experience in R&D within Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations.
• Desirable Qualifications: 1-2 years of experience in Transport Planning / Environment; knowledge of data analysis and statistical software; knowledge of GIS, simulation, vehicular emission.
• Maximum Age: 40 years (as on the date of walk-in-interview).
• Salary: Rs 49,000/- + HRA.

Important Dates

• Walk-in Interview: 11-02-2026 at 9:30 AM

Application Fees

There is no mention of an application fee for this recruitment.

Important Instructions

• Engagement is temporary and project-based with no guaranteed permanent employment.
• Total cumulative engagement across CSIR-CRRI and CSIR laboratories should not exceed 6 years.
• Shortlisting may occur if a large number of candidates appear.
• Candidates must bring original certificates and self-attested copies, along with a No Objection Certificate if pursuing higher studies.
• Candidates must be prepared to work full-time on the assigned project and should not expect permanent absorption in CSIR/CRRI.
• Hindi language use is encouraged during the interview if comfortable.
• All notices and updates will be posted on the CSIR-CRRI official website: crRidom.gov.in (official site).