CSIR-NCL Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 12 Project Associate and Senior Project Associate Posts

Age Details

• Maximum age for most posts: 35 years
• Maximum age for Senior Project Associate: 40 years
• Age relaxation: up to 5 years for SC/ST/PWD/Women, up to 3 years for OBC

Eligibility by Post

Project Associate-I

• M.Sc. in Chemistry or Physics from a recognized university. Preference given to candidates with knowledge/experience in X-ray analysis techniques (XRD, XRF, XPS) and magnetic properties (VSM, SQUID).

Project Associate-II

• M.Sc. in Chemistry from a recognized university with two years of R&D experience. Preference for experience in SEM/TEM, IR/Raman, BET, X-ray analysis, etc.

Project Associate-II (Computer)

• B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science or M.Sc. in Computer Science from a recognized university with two years of R&D experience. Preference for experience in GST invoicing, GeM, Tally, and website/database management.

Senior Project Associate

• M.Sc. in Chemistry from a recognized university with three years of R&D experience. Preference for knowledge/experience in operation/maintenance of sophisticated analytical instruments.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 18-03-2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 31-03-2026
• Shortlist Notification: 06-04-2026
• Online Interview: 09-04-2026

Application Fee

• General/OBC: Nil
• SC/ST: Nil

Additional Instructions

• The posts are contractual in nature.
• Applications must be submitted online on or before the specified deadline.
• Read the official notification carefully for vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, and instructions before applying.
• Ensure all documents (photograph, signature, certificates) are uploaded in the prescribed format.