Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR CSMCRI) has published the Project Assistant, Project Associate and More Posts Notification 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 62 Project Assistant, Project Associate, Senior Project Associate, Principal Project Associate, and Project Scientist positions. Candidates within the age range of up to 40 years (with age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women, 3 years for OBC) and holding qualifications such as B.Sc., M.Sc., B.E./B.Tech, or Ph.D. in relevant Science/Engineering disciplines are eligible to apply via email. The application process will be active until 10-06-2026, and candidates can easily access the notification PDF and apply link below
CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 - Overview
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| Company Name | Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR CSMCRI) |
| Post Name | Project Assistant, Project Associate and More Posts |
| No of Posts | 62 |
| Advt No | CSIR-CSMCRI/RES.PLG/MISC-02/2026-27 |
| Salary | Rs. 20000 - 67000 Per Month |
| Qualification | B.Sc. Chemistry/Physics/Marine Sciences, M.Sc. Chemistry/Botany/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Environmental Sciences/Marine Sciences, B.E./B.Tech Chemical/IT/CS/Civil/Mechanical/Electronics & Communication, Ph.D. in Biological/Chemical/Pharmaceutical/Agricultural Sciences |
| Age Limit | Max: 40 years |
| Last Date | 10 June 2026 |
| Apply Mode | |
| Job Type | Contractual |
CSIR CSMCRI Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates should download and read the CSIR CSMCRI Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below.
Download CSIR CSMCRI Job 2026 Notification PDF
CSIR CSMCRI Vacancy Details 2026
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Project Assistant-II (Post Code 1) | 7 |
| Project Assistant-II (Post Code 2) | 1 |
| Project Assistant-II (Post Code 3) | 2 |
| Project Associate-I (Post Code 4) | 21 |
| Project Associate-I (Post Code 5) | 8 |
| Project Associate-I (Post Code 6) | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (Post Code 7) | 3 |
| Project Associate-I (Post Code 8) | 2 |
| Project Associate-I (Post Code 9) | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate (Post Code 10) | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate (Post Code 11) | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate (Post Code 12) | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate (Post Code 13) | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate (Post Code 14) | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate (Post Code 15) | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate (Post Code 16) | 1 |
| Principal Project Associate (Post Code 17) | 1 |
| Project Scientist-I (Post Code 18) | 1 |
| Project Scientist-I (Post Code 19) | 1 |
| Project Scientist-I (Post Code 20) | 1 |
| Project Scientist-I (Post Code 21) | 1 |
| Project Scientist-II (Post Code 22) | 1 |
| Project Scientist-II (Post Code 23) | 1 |
| Project Scientist-II (Post Code 24) | 1 |
| Project Scientist-II (Post Code 25) | 1 |
| Total | 62 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Project Assistant-II (Post Code 1): Bachelors in Science with specialization in Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Project Assistant-II (Post Code 2): Bachelors in Science with specialization in Physics from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Project Assistant-II (Post Code 3): Bachelors in Science with specialization in Marine Science / Marine Biology / Marine Biology and Oceanography / Marine Biotechnology / Oceanography / Oceanography and Coastal Area Studies / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Botany / Plant Biology / Plant Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Zoology / Fisheries Sciences / Aquaculture / Environmental Science from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 4): Masters/ Integrated Masters in Science with specialization in Inorganic/Organic/Physical/Analytical or any other branch of Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 5): Masters/ Integrated Masters in Botany / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Marine Sciences/ Zoology/ Plant Science /Microbiology /Biochemistry /Biotechnology/ Genetics and Plant Breeding/ Marine Biology / Marine Biology and Oceanography /Marine Biotechnology /Oceanography /Oceanography and Coastal Area Studies/ Plant Biology / Plant Biotechnology / Fisheries Sciences /Aquaculture from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 6): Masters/ Integrated Masters in Science with specialization in Environmental Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 7): B. E. or B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 8): B. E. /B.Tech in IT / Computer Science from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 9): B.E./B.Tech in Civil / Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Senior Project Associate (Post Code 10): Masters/ Integrated Masters in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology from a recognized university or equivalent with 3 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 Biological Sciences /Biochemistry from a recognized university or equivalent with 2 years’ experience in research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
- Senior Project Associate (Post Code 11): Masters/ Integrated Masters in Botany / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Marine Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent with 3 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 Biological Sciences / Botany / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry from a recognized university or equivalent with 2 years’ experience in research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
- Senior Project Associate (Post Code 12): Masters/ Integrated Masters in Chemical Science from a recognized university or equivalent with 3 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 Chemical Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent with 2 years’ experience in research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable: Hands on experience in activities related to salt and marine chemicals.
- Senior Project Associate (Post Code 13): Masters/ Integrated Masters in Chemical Science from a recognized university or equivalent with 3 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 Chemical Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent with 2 years’ experience in research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable: Experience in Membrane R&D
- Senior Project Associate (Post Code 14): Masters/ Integrated Masters in Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent with 3 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable experience in the field of membranes for Electrochemical energy systems. OR Doctoral Degree in Chemical Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent with 2 years’ experience in research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable: Specialization membranes for Electrochemical energy systems.
- Senior Project Associate (Post Code 15): Masters/ Integrated Masters in Chemical Sciences /Biological Science/ Pharmaceutical Science from a recognized university or equivalent with 3 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 Biological / Pharmaceutical /Chemical Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent with 2 years’ experience in research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable: Hands on experience in natural product isolation, purification, and structural elucidation; bioassay development; Microbial techniques
- Senior Project Associate (Post Code 16): B.Tech./ B.E (Electronics & Communication) from a recognized university or equivalent with 3 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 in Electronics & Communication from a recognized university or equivalent with 2 years’ experience in research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
- Principal Project Associate (Post Code 17): Masters / Integrated Masters in Biological Science / Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Botany from a recognized university or equivalent with 6 years of experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. OR Doctoral degree in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Biological Science from a recognized university or equivalent with 3 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
- Project Scientist-I (Post Code 18): Doctoral Degree in Biological Sciences / Botany / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Marine Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent and 04 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
- Project Scientist-I (Post Code 19): Doctoral Degree in Chemical Science OR Masters / Integrated Masters in Chemical / Mechanical Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent and 4 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable Experience on Project Management, report writing, Mentoring of research students, Recovery of inorganic Chemicals from seawater systems, experience of Pilot-scale demonstration for field validation of the chemical processes will be given preference.
- Project Scientist-I (Post Code 20): Doctoral Degree in Chemical Science from a recognized university or equivalent and 4 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable Experience in the field of membrane science/Membrane Fabrication/Thin film composite membrane, Module fabrication.
- Project Scientist-I (Post Code 21): Doctoral Degree in Chemical Science from a recognized university or equivalent and 4 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable Experience in the field of functional membranes/ Polyelectrolyte membrane/ Bipolar membranes for water purification /water splitting/ fuel cells/ Flow Batteries and electrocatalyst etc.
- Project Scientist-II (Post Code 22): Doctoral Degree in Chemistry/ Physics from a recognized university or equivalent and 5 years experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable experience in electrochemistry/ electrolyzer-related areas after Ph.D. with Experience in electrocatalysis, and/ or electrolyzer development after Ph.D.
- Project Scientist-II (Post Code 23): Doctoral Degree in Biological Sciences desirable in Biotechnology/Molecular biology/Biological Science from a recognized university or equivalent and 5 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
- Project Scientist-II (Post Code 24): Doctoral Degree in Agronomy/ Agricultural Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent and 5 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
- Project Scientist-II (Post Code 25): Masters/ Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology in Information Technology or Computer Science from a recognized university or equivalent and 5 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations. Experience in in web/software development, CMS, programming, databases, API integration, responsive design, debugging, and frontend-backend frameworks. Desirable Experience: In data analysis, machine learning, Python/R/SQL, visualization tools, predictive modeling, and AI-driven analytics applications.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | Nil |
| SC/ST | Nil |
Age Limit
- Maximum Age Limit: 40 years
- Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women and 3 years for OBC.
Salary / Stipend
- Project Assistant-II: ₹ 20,000 + HRA (Increment of 15% after 3 years of experience in the same project)
- Project Associate-I: ₹ 31,000 + HRA (for NET/GATE qualified) or ₹ 25,000 + HRA (for others)
- Senior Project Associate: ₹ 42,000 + HRA
- Principal Project Associate: ₹ 49,000 + HRA
- Project Scientist-I: ₹ 56,000 + HRA (Increment of 5% for every 2 years of experience in the same project)
- Project Scientist-II: ₹ 67,000 + HRA (Increment of 5% for every 2 years of experience in the same project)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Application | 10 June 2026 |
Selection Process
- Interview
- Document Verification
How to Apply
Candidates who wish to apply for CSIR CSMCRI Various Posts Recruitment 2026 via email should follow the steps below.
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
- Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
- Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
- Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 10-06-2026.
- Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
