CSIR CIMAP Recruitment 2026
CSIR Central Institute of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (CSIR CIMAP) Recruitment 2026 for 03 posts of Project Associate I/ II and Senior Project Associate. Candidates with M.Sc Can attend the walkin. The Walk-in on 02-02-2026. For detailed information please visit CSIR CIMAP official website, https://cimap.res.in.
CSIR-CIMAP Project Associate I/ II and Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Company Name | CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP) |
| Post Name | Project Associate-I/II and Senior Project Associate |
| No of Posts | 3 |
| Advt No | PA-I/II / SPAT – February 2026 |
| Salary | Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 42,000/- + HRA (Per Month) |
| Qualification | M.Sc. in Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology; Doctoral degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent with experience |
| Age Limit | 35 to 40 years |
| Walk-in Date | 2 February 2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.cimap.res.in/ |
Vacancy Details
| Position | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I/II (PAT-I/II) | 2 Nos. |
| Senior Project Associate (SPAT) | 1 No. |
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification
- Project Associate-I: M.Sc. in Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology from a recognised University or equivalent
- Project Associate-II: M.Sc. in Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology from a recognised University or equivalent and 2 years relevant experience in Research and Development in Industrial/ Academic/ Research Institutions
- Senior Project Associate: Doctoral degree in Biological Sciences from a recognised University or equivalent OR M.Sc. in Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology and 3 years research experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science & Technology organisations and Scientific activities and services
- Desirable Qualification: Working experience in yeast biology/ engineering (for all positions)
Salary/ Stipend
- Project Associate-I:
- Rs. 31,000/- + HRA (for candidates who qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET including lectureship/Assistant Professorship or GATE or National level examinations by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent)
- Rs. 25,000/- + HRA (for others)
- Project Associate-II:
- Rs. 35,000/- + HRA (for scholars selected through National Eligibility Tests- CSIR-UGC including LS/Assistant Professorship or GATE or selection process through National level examinations by Central Government Departments)
- Rs. 28,000/- + HRA (for others)
- Senior Project Associate: Rs. 42,000/- + HRA
Age Limit (as on 2 February 2026)
- Project Associate-I/II: Maximum 35 years
- Senior Project Associate: Maximum 40 years
- Upper age limit relaxable as per Government of India Rules
Important Dates
| Walk-in Interview Date | 2 February 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 9 AM |
| Interview Time | 10.00 AM |
Selection Process
- Walk-in-Interview
General Information/ Instructions
- Engagement is purely temporary, initially for one year, extendable or curtailable based on project requirement, performance, conduct, and fund availability.
- Tenure co-terminus with the project, not exceeding five years under any circumstances.
- Performance reviewed periodically; unsuitable candidates may be terminated.
- No right to claim permanent post in CSIR-CIMAP.
- Upper age limit relaxable as per Government of India Rules.
- To apply for another project after completion, fresh application required with resignation and No Dues Certificate from previous project.
- Leave as per rules.
- Experience counted from acquiring minimum educational qualification.
- Final semester/result awaited candidates not allowed for interview.
How to Apply
- Attend Walk-in-Interview on 2 February 2026 at CSIR-CIMAP Research Centre, Bengaluru.
- Report by 9 AM with signed Bio-Data (downloaded from website), all Original Documents, one set of Self-Attested Photocopies of educational testimonials, and one recent Passport size photograph.
- Candidates failing to produce required documents will not be allowed to appear for the interview.
CSIR-CIMAP Project Associate-I/II and Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 Important Links
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