CSIR Recruitment 2026: Walk-in for Project Scientist / Senior Project Associate (7 Posts)

Age Details

Upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years for candidates belonging to SC/ST, Divyangjan (PWD), and female applicants, and up to 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.

Eligibility Details

Project Scientist-I (PS-1-1)

• Doctoral Degree in Science OR Masters/Integrated Masters Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university with 4 years of research and development experience. Area of specialization: Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences.

Project Scientist-I (PS-I-2)

• Doctoral Degree in Science OR Masters/Integrated Masters Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university with 4 years of research and development experience. Area of specialization: Engineering, Technology, Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals.

Project Scientist-I (PS-I-3)

• Doctoral Degree in Science OR Masters/Integrated Masters Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university with 4 years of research and development experience. Area of specialization: Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Sciences, Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals.

Project Scientist-II (PS-II-1)

• Doctoral Degree in Science OR Masters/Integrated Masters Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university with 5 years of research and development experience. Area of specialization: Engineering, Technology, Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals.

Project Scientist-III (PS-III-1)

• Doctoral Degree in Science OR Masters/Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university with 7 years of research and development experience. Area of specialization: Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences.

Senior Project Associate (Senior PAT-1)

• Masters/Integrated Masters Degree OR Bachelors degree in Engineering/Technology/Medicine OR Doctoral degree in Science/Pharma/MD/MS from a recognized university with 2-3 years of experience. Area of specialization: Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences.

Project Scientist-III (PS-III-2)

• Doctoral Degree in Science OR Masters/Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university with 7 years of research and development experience. Area of specialization: Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toxicology, Life Sciences.

Important Dates

Walk-in Interview: 30-06-2026

Application Fees

There is no application fee mentioned for this recruitment.

Walk-in Procedure

• Read the official notification before attending.
• Report at the venue at the designated time.
• Bring original documents and one set of self-attested copies (ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates, category certificate if applicable).
• Carry the filled application form if required by the notification.
• Verify eligibility before attending and reach the venue in advance for registration.
• Bring extra passport-size photographs if required.
• Attendance is through a Walk-in Interview; online applications are not accepted.