CSIR-NGRI Recruitment 2026 Walk-in for Project Associate, Research Associate and More Posts

Age Limit

• Project Associate-I: Maximum 35 years
• Project Associate-II: Maximum 35 years
• Senior Project Associate: Maximum 40 years
• Research Associate-I: Maximum 35 years
• Relaxations: 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women; 3 years for OBC candidates

Eligibility by Post

• Project Associate-I: M.Sc./M.Sc.(Tech)/M.Tech/M.S./Integrated M.Tech in Geophysics, Applied Geophysics, Marine Geophysics, Exploration Geophysics, Earth Sciences, Geophysical Technology, or an equivalent qualification.
• Project Associate-II: M.Sc./M.Sc.(Tech)/M.Tech/M.S./Integrated M.Tech in Geophysics, Applied Geophysics, Marine Geophysics, Exploration Geophysics, Earth Sciences, Geophysical Technology or equivalent with 2 years of experience in seismological field work. Alternatively, M.Sc./M.Sc.(Tech)/M.Tech/M.S./Integrated M.Tech/Integrated M.S. in relevant Geophysics disciplines with 2 years of seismological field work experience.
• Senior Project Associate: M.Sc./M.Sc.(Tech)/M.Tech in Geophysics/Applied Geophysics/Physics or an equivalent with 3 years of experience in training and outreach activities.
• Research Associate-I: Ph.D. in Geology/Geochemistry.
• Final semester/year students awaiting results are not eligible.

Note: The above details reflect the official eligibility criteria as listed in the notification.

Important Dates (as per notification)

• Notification Date: 04 March 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 11 March 2026
• Online Application Submission Deadline: 9 March 2026
• Reporting Time for Interview: 08:30 AM to 10:00 AM
• Last Date to Apply: 9 March 2026

Application Fee

• All candidates: No application fee mentioned in the official notification.

Walk-in Procedure

• Read the official notification before attending the interview.
• Report to the venue at the indicated time with original documents and self-attested copies.
• Carry the filled application form if required by the notification.
• Bring necessary documents such as ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates (if required), and category certificate (if applicable).
• Arrive early to complete registration formalities and bring extra passport-size photographs if needed.
• Online interview option is available for those unable to attend the walk-in; applicants must fill out the provided online form by the deadline.