CSIR NAL Recruitment 2026: Walk-In for Project Associate and Senior Project Associate (5 Posts)

Age limits

• PAT-I: Maximum 35 years (SC/ST/PwBD/Women: +5 years; OBC: +3 years)
• PAT-II (NET/GATE): Maximum 35 years (SC/ST/PwBD/Women: +5 years; OBC: +3 years)
• Senior PAT: Maximum 40 years (SC/ST/PwBD/Women: +5 years; OBC: +3 years)

Eligibility details

PAT-I (Electronics and Communication)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in Electronics and Communication from a recognized university.

PAT-I (Metallurgical Engineering/Materials Science and Engineering)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in Metallurgical Engineering/Materials Science and Engineering from a recognized university.

PAT-II (NET/GATE) - Electronics and Communication/EEE/Electrical/Control

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in Electronics and Communication/EEE/Electrical/Control from a recognized university or equivalent with 2 years of experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations; OR Masters/Integrated Masters in Electronics and Communication/EEE/Electrical/Control Engineering or Technology from a recognized university; Must have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET (including lectureship/assistant professorship) or GATE or national-level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent.

PAT-II (NET/GATE) - Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent with 2 years of experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations; OR Masters/Integrated Masters in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering or Technology from a recognized university; Must have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET (including lectureship/assistant professorship) or GATE or equivalent national-level examinations.

Senior PAT

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics and Communication Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent with 3 years of experience; OR Masters/Integrated Masters in Electrical/Electronics and Communication Engineering or Technology from a recognized university with 2 years of experience.

Important Dates

• Publication date: 18 February 2026
• Walk-in Interview Registration: 25 February 2026 to 26 February 2026 (8:30 AM to 9:30 AM)

Application fees

Not specified in the notification. Applicants should refer to the official CSIR-NAL notification for any fee requirements or exemptions.

Walk-in procedure and important instructions

• Read the official notification carefully before attending.
• Report at the venue as per the reporting time in the notification.
• Bring original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies (ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates if required, and category certificate if applicable).
• Bring any required application form if mentioned in the notification.
• Verify eligibility criteria before attending and reach the venue in advance to complete registration formalities.
• Carry extra passport-size photographs if required.

Links

• Notification PDF: Download from the Official CSIR-NAL site
• Official Website: nal.res.in