CSIR TKDL Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Project Associate and Senior Project Associate Posts

Age Details

• Senior Project Associate (SPA): Maximum 40 years
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I): Maximum 35 years Age relaxation is applicable for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government rules.

Senior Project Associate (Sanskrit)

Master’s degree / integrated Master’s degree in Sanskrit from a recognized university or equivalent, and three years of relevant experience in research and development in industrial and academic institutions or S&T organizations and activities and services; OR Doctoral degree in Sanskrit from a recognized university or equivalent with 2 years of experience in R&D in industrial and academic institutions or science and technology organizations and scientific activities.

Project Associate-I (Metallurgy)

B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgy/Metallurgical Engineering or Master’s Degree in Chemistry or equivalent.

Project Associate-I (Agriculture)

Master’s / Integrated Master’s Degree in Agriculture/ Agronomy/ Horticulture/ Animal Science/ any branch of Veterinary Sciences/ Zoology from a recognized university or equivalent. Experience in documenting Traditional Agricultural Knowledge will be preferred.

Project Associate-I (Patents)

B.E./B.Tech/Master’s/Integrated Master’s degree in Natural Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent. Proficiency in Patent Analytics/Patent Informatics/ PG Diploma in IPR, with strong written and oral English skills.

Important Dates

• Last date to submit online application: 23-09-2026
• Reporting Date & Time for TKM01 & TKM02: 24-09-2026
• Reporting Date & Time for TKA01 & TKA02: 25-09-2026

Application Fees

• No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

How to Apply

• Applications must be submitted online on or before 23-09-2026.
• Use the Apply Online link in the Important Links section or visit the official CSIR TKDL website to complete the application.
• Fill the form carefully with accurate personal, educational, and contact details. Upload required documents (photograph, signature, certificates) in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee online, if applicable, and review all details before submitting.
• Print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Important Notes

• Read the official notification PDF carefully to understand vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limits, stipend/salary, and selection process.
• The recruitment is on a contract basis as per CSIR guidelines.