CSIR CSIO Senior PAT Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

CSIR Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR CSIO) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Senior PAT Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official CSIR CSIO website. The last date to submit the application form is 21-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the CSIR CSIO Senior PAT Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

CSIR-CSIO Senior PAT Recruitment 2026 Overview

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Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Essential Qualification
• BE / B.Tech in Aerospace/ Electronics / Electronics and Communication Engineering / Instrumentation/ Control system or Equivalent; AND Three Years experience in Research and development in industrial and academic institutions or science and technology organizations and scientific activities and services
• OR Masters/ Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University AND Two Years experience in Research and development in industrial and academic institutions or science and technology organizations and scientific activities and services
• OR Doctoral degree in science/ engineering/ technology from a recognized university or equivalent AND Two Years experience in Research and development in industrial and academic institutions or science and technology organizations and scientific activities and services
• Experience
• Three Years experience in Research and development in industrial and academic institutions or science and technology organizations and scientific activities and services
• Two Years experience in Research and development in industrial and academic institutions or science and technology organizations and scientific activities and services
• Two Years experience in Research and development in industrial and academic institutions or science and technology organizations and scientific activities and services

Salary/ Stipend

• Rs 42,000/- + HRA

Age Limit (as on 21-01-2026)

• Upper age limit as on last date of applications 40 years
• Age relaxation of 5 years SC/ST/PwBD/Woman and 3years OBC Candidate

Important Dates

Selection Process

• The performance of the candidates selected against all the above-mentioned positions will be reviewed at regular intervals (3/6 months etc.) and based on the performance as per the project mandate, further extension (if applicable) will be provided from time to time.
• In case a large number of candidates apply for the position, Selection/Screening Committee will have discretion to shortlist the candidates for interview based on written exam or percentage of marks or desirable qualification/experience or higher qualification or any other criteria deemed fit.
• List of selected candidates will be displayed on website. In addition, a waiting panel will also be drawn for meeting future requirements of the project and it will be valid for one year.

General Information / Instructions

• The candidates who have already served CSIR-CSIO or any other lab / institute of CSIR as any Project Assistant / Project Fellow / JRF (in contract R&D projects) / SRF (in contract R&D projects) / Research Associate etc. for a total period of 5 years or more are not eligible for these engagements. The candidates who have served for a period less than 5 years will have tenure up to remaining period till completion of five years.
• Medical Facilities for self will be provided through CSIR-CSIO Dispensary only to the extent available as per rules. This will be limited to self only and not for family members/dependents.
• Reservation: As regards reservation, if all things are equal, SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates may be given preference over General candidates so as to ensure their representation.
• In respect of equivalence clause in Essential Qualifications, if a candidate is claiming a particular qualification as equivalent qualification for recruitment as per the requirement of advertisement, then the candidate is required to produce order/letter in this regard, indicating the Authority (with number and date) under which it has been so treated otherwise the Application is liable to be rejected.
• The selected candidates are expected to join within fifteen days from the date of receiving offer of appointment, after completion of pre-appointment formalities like medical examination and character verification etc.
• The selected candidates will have to deposit an amount equivalent to Fifteen Day’s stipend as a Security Deposit (Refundable) with CSIR-CSIO, at the time of joining.
• CSIR-CSIO reserves the right to cancel or withdraw the award in case of any discrepancy found, in the candidature of any selected candidate at any stage.
• CSIR-CSIO reserves the right not to fill up a particular position, if it so desires. The number of vacancies indicated above may vary at the time of actual selection.
• No TA will be paid to the candidates for attending the interview.
• The engagement as a Research Intern (RI) (if applicable) under the ‘CSIR Diamond Jubilee Research Intern Awards’ Scheme is purely on temporary basis. The Intern shall have no claim for further extension, absorption or regularization in CSIR after the expiry/termination of the Internship. The engagement can be terminated by either side by giving one month’s notice OR stipend in lieu thereof without assigning any reasons. It is not a CSIR-CSIO appointment and will not confer any right on the incumbent to any claim implicit or explicit on any position.
• All the above positions in CSIR-CSIO are purely temporary contractual engagement co-terminus with the projects. The number of vacancies indicated above may increase/decrease.
• The guidelines issued by CSIR Headquarters for the projects sponsored by CSIR shall be applicable as per CSIR OM dated 13 August, 2020 and 9th March, 2021 (available on www.csir.res.in). CSIR has adopted CSIR OM No. 5-1 (342)/2017- PD dated 02/09/2024, https://www.csir.res.in/sites/default/files/2024-09/Guidelines for engagement of project Staff.pdf pertaining to guidelines and emoluments of project staff in R&D projects.
• CSIR Guidelines for Ethics in Research and in Governance, as made applicable vide CSIR OM No. 30/GB/2019-MD dated February 28, 2020 (available on csir.res.in) and amended from time to time shall apply.
• The period of experience in a discipline / area of work, wherever prescribed, shall be counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualifications for that position.
• Other terms & conditions will be governed as per guidelines issued by the funding agency/CSIR for the engagement of above Project Staff/RI as amended from time to time.

How to Apply

• Candidates who fulfill the under-mentioned criteria of age, educational qualifications, and experience etc. may fill the online Application Form through 'Recruitment' link on CSIR-CSIO website www.csio.res.in and upload the relevant documents (certificates of educational qualifications, experience, DOB, category etc.) in a single file on the online application portal on or before last date i.e. 21.01.2026. The link will get disabled at 11:59:59 PM on last date. Technical difficulties will be handled up to 5:00 PM on last date.
• No hard copies of applications should be sent to this Office.
• In case of any technical difficulty in online application, please write to: [email protected] with screenshot of the error and Post Name/Post Code details.

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