CSIR-HRDG Recruitment 2026 – Walkin for 5 Project Scientist, Project Associate and More Posts

The walk-in interview is on 30 November 2026. Candidates must report between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM (no one is entertained after 11:00 AM) at CSIR HRDG, CSIR Complex, Library Avenue, PUSA, New Delhi- 110012. CSIR-Human Resource Development Group (सीएसआईआर – मानव संसाधन विकास समूह) is filling 5 project posts: Project Scientist-II, Project Scientist-I, Principal Project Associate and Senior Project Associate. Pay is INR 42,000 to INR 67,000 per month plus HRA, on temporary and contract basis for Indian nationals.

CSIR-HRDG Recruitment 2026 Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About CSIR-HRDG

CSIR-Human Resource Development Group, located at Pusa, New Delhi, is described in the notice as the nodal arm of CSIR for developing and nurturing the nation's scientific and technical human resource. It supports researchers, faculty, scientists and school students through fellowships, research grants, travel and symposia support, emeritus schemes, science outreach and recognition of scientific excellence.

The posts are for the project "CSIR Jigyasa: Bridging scientists and school students for R&D Outreach and Innovation" (HCP002601). The CSIR Jigyasa Project is the Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) outreach initiative of CSIR connecting school students and teachers to CSIR laboratories and scientists. CSIR-HRDG is its nodal agency, and the posting is at CSIR-HRDG, PUSA, New Delhi.

Posts and Eligibility

The four posts add up to 5 vacancies. The notice says the number of positions may increase or decrease. The upper age limit is counted as on the date of the interview. Relaxation in the age limit is five years for SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates and three years for the OBC category.

Project Scientist-II (P.S-II)

• Education: Doctoral Degree in Science, OR Masters/Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent.
• Experience: 5 years of relevant experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
• Pay: INR 67,000 + HRA, with an increment of 5% for every 2 years of experience in the same project.
• Age: maximum 40 years.

Project Scientist-I (P.S-I)

• Education: Doctoral Degree in Science, OR Masters/Integrated Master's in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent.
• Experience: 4 years of relevant experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or S&T Organizations and scientific activities and services.
• Pay: INR 56,000 + HRA, with an increment of 5% for every 2 years of experience in the same project.
• Age: maximum 35 years.

Principal Project Associate (Principal-PAT)

• Option 1: Masters/Integrated Masters in Natural or Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences / MVSc / Animal Sciences, OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent, and 6 years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
• Option (ii): Masters/Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University, OR Doctoral Degree in Science / Engineering / Technology / Pharma / MD / MS from a recognized University or equivalent, and 3 years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
• Pay: INR 49,000 + HRA.
• Age: maximum 40 years.

Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT)

• Option 1: Masters/Integrated Masters in Natural or Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences / MVSc / Animal Sciences, OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent, and 3 years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
• Option (ii): Masters/Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University, OR Doctoral Degree in Science / Pharma / MD / MS from a recognized University or equivalent.
• Pay: INR 42,000 + HRA.
• Age: maximum 40 years.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in project management and coordination.
• Experience in organizing student focused events and its management.
• Experience on working on policy related matters / Research Development & Innovation (RDI).
• Data analysis; experience in writing project progress report, designing conference posters, slide presentations.
• Basic knowledge of programming and coding; IT skills including knowledge of programming and coding.
• Vendor management skills; graphic designing; knowledge and experience in science communication, outreach and science policy.

Eligibility Rules

• Where Ph.D. is the essential qualification, Ph.D. (Submitted) candidates are not eligible.
• Final semester and result awaited candidates are not eligible for these positions.
• Only candidates who have acquired the essential qualification and whose result has been declared (at least a provisional certificate) can appear.
• Experience is counted from the date after acquiring the essential minimum educational qualification. Dissertation or thesis work during the academic period is not counted as experience.
• Time spent in acquiring a minimum higher qualification is not counted as experience over the essential qualification.

The post-wise qualification and experience given above follow the notice's own table, so candidates should check the official notification for the exact eligibility of each post.

CSIR-HRDG Recruitment 2026 Job Description

Project Scientist-II (P.S-II)

• To help and coordinate the project from CSIR-HRDG.
• Assisting end to end planning, execution and management of activities under the Jigyasa Project.

Project Scientist-I (P.S-I)

• Event management, conducting student-based competitions and outreach programmes.
• Coordination of Jigyasa Virtual Lab activities with the CSIR laboratories, working on policy matters etc.

Principal Project Associate (Principal-PAT)

• Preparing the Jigyasa project reports and coordination of the Jigyasa Newsletter.
• Data analysis, impact analysis, science communication and policy related activities.

Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT)

• Manage IT related infrastructure of the Jigyasa Virtual Lab.
• Online promotion of Jigyasa activities; designing Jigyasa newsletters, banners and posters; data analysis.
• Help coordinate the projects from CSIR-HRDG.

What to Bring

• The duly filled-in application form in the prescribed format given with the advertisement, with a recent passport-size colour photograph affixed and signed.
• One set of self-attested copies of certificates for educational qualification, age, and category (in case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates).
• One latest passport size photograph, experience certificate if any, and detailed biodata.
• Original certificates and degrees for verification; they are returned immediately on the same day after verification.
• Up to ten of your best publications/works (hard copy) and/or audio-video content (in pen drive), as asked in the application form.

The application form asks for personal particulars, education from 10th standard onwards, additional or professional qualifications, experience (including experience in CSIR laboratories), publications, student friendly content, graphic designs or animations, popular writing or social media experience, relevant software, particulars of close relatives working in CSIR-HRDG/CSIR, and a list of enclosures. It ends with an undertaking that the statements are true and that the candidate has never been convicted by any court of law.

What Happens on the Day

Candidates report at the CSIR-HRDG, PUSA Reception Desk on 30 November 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Candidates will not be entertained after 11:00 AM. The selection of project staff is based on (a) academic records, and/or (b) interview. If a large number of candidates attend, the interview process may continue on the following day, so candidates should make arrangements accordingly.

Important Instructions

• The posts are on contract basis, co-terminus with the project (until 31 March 2031). The engagement is initially up to 31 March 2027, and extension beyond that is subject to review by a Review Committee at the end of the year or earlier, as deemed necessary.
• Staff who joined CSIR-HRDG or any other CSIR laboratory or institute earlier under contract R&D projects cannot exceed a total tenure of six years.
• The engagement may be terminated at any time without assigning reasons by giving one-month notice. Staff who wish to leave may also give one-month notice or pay one month's remuneration in lieu, which can be condoned, curtailed or extended at the discretion of the competent authority.
• Staff must arrange their own accommodation. HRA is admissible as per the applicable rules of the sponsoring agency.
• No TA will be paid for appearing in the interview. No claim for a permanent position will be entertained.
• Incomplete applications in any form will be rejected. Meeting the minimum qualification does not confer any right to selection.
• CSIR-HRDG reserves the right to cancel or withdraw the offer of engagement in case of any discrepancy of any empanelled candidate at any stage.
• Canvassing in any form and bringing in influence, political or otherwise, will be treated as disqualification.
• Other terms and conditions follow the guidelines issued by the funding agency/CSIR-HRDG, as amended from time to time. If the translated text differs from the English text, the English version is valid.

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