CSIR-CFTRI Project Associate – II Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

CSIR – Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysuru, Karnataka, a constituent National Laboratory of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, is engaging Project Associate – II staff purely on a temporary contractual basis for the project "Development of Highly Efficient Oxygen Scavenger Sachets Using Natural Rubber Silica Composites for Enhanced Food Preservation" (project number GAP00667). There is one position each under PAT-II and PAT-I. The stipend printed for PAT-II is Rs. 35,000 plus HRA for NET/GATE-qualified candidates and Rs. 28,000 plus HRA for others. For PAT-I the essential qualification is an M. Sc. in Food Science and Technology / Food Science and Nutrition or equivalent, with 2 years' experience. Applications are online only at https://patcell.cftri.res.in on or before 16 November 2026.

CSIR-CFTRI Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About the Institute

CSIR-CFTRI is a constituent National Laboratory of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, located in Mysuru, Karnataka. The engagement is on behalf of the sponsoring agency for the project named above. The notice does not name the funding agency.

Vacancy Details

The notice prints one position for each of the two posts, 2 in total. The notice does not give a category-wise break-up.

The notice prints the stipend only against PAT-II. The number of vacancies may increase or decrease at the time of actual selection.

Who Can Apply

The notice gives the essential qualification, experience and job requirement in a separate table for Project Associate – II (PAT-I). No qualification is printed against Project Associate – II (PAT-II).

• Job requirement printed for PAT-I: product development and analysis.
• Age: candidates should not have exceeded 35 years of age as on the last date of receiving applications, 16.11.2026.
• Only candidates who have already acquired the essential qualification and whose results have been declared can apply. Result awaited, final semester appeared or appearing candidates are not eligible for any post.
• Experience is counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualification.
• Applicants who have completed a total of 6 years as Project Staff in any CSIR Lab/Institute are not eligible. This covers service at any level in CSIR projects, including NMITLI projects, OLP/MLP, Contract R&D and non-CSIR funded projects.

Age Relaxation

Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.

Pay and Tenure

The stipend printed for Project Associate – II (PAT-II) is Rs. 35,000 plus HRA for candidates who have qualified National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC NET, GATE etc.) and Rs. 28,000 plus HRA for others.

• The engagement is purely temporary and contractual. It is co-terminus with the tenure of the project or 06 years, whichever is earlier.
• It is initially up to 30 November 2026, extendable up to November 2027, subject to availability of fund and requirement.
• It may be extended or curtailed based on the conduct and performance of the incumbent and the requirement of the institute, and may be extended further on the recommendation of the Review Committee. It expires automatically when the project tenure ends.
• The engagement gives no right or claim to regularization for a permanent post of CSIR-CFTRI/CSIR. It also gives no right to register for higher degrees or permanent employment.

Selection and Interview

Applicants are shortlisted by a designated committee according to the current requirement. Candidates shortlisted for interview are displayed on the CSIR-CFTRI website and informed by e-mail at the address given in the online application.

• If there are a large number of applications, the committee may shortlist by percentage of marks in the essential qualification, higher educational qualifications than the minimum, desirable qualification/experience, or any other methodology it deems fit.
• Based on interview performance, the result of selected candidates for each post code is declared and posted on the CFTRI website.
• Selection for engagement, the panel of waitlisted candidates and its validity are as per CSIR rules vide OM No. 5-1(342)/2017-PD dated 02.09.2024, amended from time to time.
• No TA/DA is given for attending the interview.

The notice does not give the interview date or venue.

How to Apply for CSIR-CFTRI Recruitment 2026

1. Go to the online application portal at https://patcell.cftri.res.in.
2. Submit the online application; no other mode of application is accepted.
3. Attach the certificates in support of date of birth, caste, qualification/experience etc.
4. Submit on or before 16.11.2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
5. Give the correct e-mail address in the form; shortlisted candidates are told the interview date by e-mail there.
6. Check https://cftri.res.in/ regularly for any addendum or corrigendum.

No interim enquiry or correspondence will be entertained. If a candidate is already working in CSIR/CSIR-CFTRI, a NOC from the current PI is mandatory for applying. If selected, engagement is made only after submission of a No Dues Certificate and resignation from the previous project.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• The posts are provisional and subject to ascertaining the availability of funds under the project before the declaration of results and issue of the engagement letter.
• Candidates must ensure they fulfil the essential qualification and experience. If they apply without doing so, it is treated as giving wrong or misleading information, the onus is on the candidate, and candidature may be rejected at any stage of selection or after selection.
• The performance of project staff is reviewed periodically, and the engagement may be terminated at any time by the office without assigning any reason.
• CSIR-CFTRI may cancel or withdraw the offer of engagement if any discrepancy is found in a candidate's candidature at any stage.
• The Director, CSIR-CFTRI may amend, delete or add terms and conditions, cancel the advertisement without assigning any reason, or decide not to fill the posts.
• Canvassing in any form or bringing political or other influence is treated as a disqualification.
• Other terms and conditions follow the guidelines issued by CSIR/the funding agency for project staff, as amended from time to time.

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