CSIR Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR IMMT), Bhubaneswar Recruitment Notification 2026 has been released on 01.09.2026 through the official website. A total of 38 vacancies have been announced for Project Associate I, Project Associate II, Senior Project Associate, Junior Research Fellow, and Project Assistant II posts.
Candidates with B.E./ B.Tech., M.Sc., M.E./ M.Tech., MCA, B.Sc., Diploma and other prescribed qualifications, along with relevant experience where required, are eligible to apply. The online application process for CSIR IMMT Recruitment 2026 will remain open until 15.09.2026 up to 5:00 PM.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the CSIR IMMT recruitment portal using the direct links provided below in this article.
CSIR IMMT Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
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CSIR Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR IMMT), Bhubaneswar has officially released the Recruitment Notification 2026 for 38 vacancies across various project posts. The recruitment includes Project Associate I, Project Associate II, Senior Project Associate, Junior Research Fellow, and Project Assistant II posts. The notification contains complete details regarding post-wise vacancies, educational qualifications, age limit, salary, eligibility conditions, walk-in interview schedule, and application procedure. Candidates are advised to read the complete notification carefully before applying.
- Download CSIR IMMT Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF
- Online Application Link
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CSIR IMMT Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | CSIR Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR IMMT), Bhubaneswar |
| Posts | Project Associate I (PAT I), Project Associate II (PAT II), Senior Project Associate (S-PAT) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Total Vacancies | 38 Posts |
| Eligibility | Bonafide Indian citizens meeting the prescribed qualification, experience and age requirements |
| Last Date to Apply | 15.09.2026 up to 5:00 PM |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | CSIR IMMT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
| Nature of Engagement | Purely temporary and co-terminus with the respective project |
| Official Recruitment Portal | CSIR IMMT Recruitment Portal |
CSIR IMMT Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification / Advertisement Date | 01.09.2026 |
| Last Date to Send Queries (Email) | 14.09.2026 (up to 4:00 pm) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Online Application | 15.09.2026 (up to 5:00 pm) |
| Tentative Walk-in Interview Dates | 23.09.2026, 24.09.2026 and 25.09.2026 (Reporting time: 9:00 am to 10:30 am) |
CSIR IMMT Vacancy 2026 & Post-wise
CSIR IMMT Recruitment 2026 covers 38 vacancies across 37 post codes.
| Post Code | Name of Post | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 8601 | Project Associate I (PAT I) | 01 |
| 8602 | Project Associate II (PAT II) | 01 |
| 8603 | Senior Project Associate (S‑PAT) | 01 |
| 8604 | Project Associate I (PAT I) | 01 |
| 8605 | Project Associate I (PAT I) | 01 |
| 8606 | Project Associate II (PAT II) | 01 |
| 8607 | Project Associate I (PAT I) | 01 |
| 8608 | Project Associate II (PAT II) | 01 |
| 8609 | Project Associate I (PAT I) | 01 |
| 8610 | Project Associate I (PAT I) | 01 |
| 8611 | Project Associate I (PAT I) | 01 |
| 8612 | Project Associate I (PAT I) | 01 |
| 8613 | Project Assistant II (PA‑II) | 01 |
| 8614 | Project Associate I (PAT I) | 01 |
| 8615 | Project Associate I (PAT I) | 01 |
| 8616 | Project Associate I (PAT I) | 01 |
| 8617 | Project Associate I (PAT I) | 01 |
| 8618 | Project Associate I (PAT I) | 01 |
| 8619 | Project Associate I (PAT I) | 01 |
| 8620 | Project Associate II (PAT II) | 01 |
| 8621 | Senior Project Associate (S‑PAT) | 01 |
| 8622 | Project Associate II (PAT II) | 01 |
| 8623 | Senior Project Associate (S‑PAT) | 01 |
| 8624 | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 01 |
| 8625 | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 01 |
| 8626 | Project Associate I (PAT I) | 01 |
| 8627 | Project Associate I (PAT I) | 02 |
| 8628 | Senior Project Associate (S‑PAT) | 01 |
| 8629 | Project Associate I (PAT I) | 01 |
| 8630 | Project Associate I (PAT I) | 01 |
| 8631 | Project Associate II (PAT II) | 01 |
| 8632 | Senior Project Associate (S‑PAT) | 01 |
| 8633 | Project Associate I (PAT I) | 01 |
| 8634 | Project Assistant II (PA‑II) | 01 |
| 8635 | Project Associate I (PAT I) | 01 |
| 8636 | Project Assistant II (PA‑II) | 01 |
| 8637 | Project Associate I (PAT I) | 01 |
CSIR IMMT Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| Name of Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | B.E./ B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering |
| Project Associate II (PAT II) | M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Applied Chemistry/ Polymer Chemistry/ Polymer Science/ Chemical Science; two years of relevant R&D experience |
| Senior Project Associate (S‑PAT) | B.E./ B.Tech. in CSE / M.Sc. Computer Science / MCA + 3 yrs relevant AI/ ML R&D experience; OR M.E./ M.Tech. in CSE + 2 yrs relevant AI/ ML experience (Python, Matlab, data science); OR PhD in CSE/ IT + 2 yrs relevant AI/ ML R&D experience |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | M.Sc. in Chemistry |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | B.E./ B.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering/ Materials Engineering/ Metallurgical & Materials Engineering/ Material Science/ Nano Technology; OR M.Sc. in Material Science/ Physics (Material Science)/ Nanotechnology |
| Project Associate II (PAT II) | M.E./ M.Tech. in Metallurgy/ Material Science & Engineering |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | B.E./ B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering |
| Project Associate II (PAT II) | B.E./ B.Tech. in Chemical/ Mineral/ Mining/ Metallurgical & Materials Engineering + 2 yrs relevant R&D experience; OR M.E./ M.Tech. in the same disciplines |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | M.Sc. in Chemistry |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | M.Sc. in Chemistry |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | M.Sc. in Geology |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | B.E./ B.Tech. in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering/ Chemical Engineering |
| Project Assistant II (PA‑II) | B.Sc. in Chemistry |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | B.E./ B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | B.E./ B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | B.E./ B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | B.E./ B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering/ Material Science & Metallurgy; OR M.Sc. in Material Science |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | M.Sc. in Chemistry |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | M.Sc. in Physics |
| Project Associate II (PAT II) | B.E./ B.Tech. in Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering/ Mechatronics Engineering + 2 yrs relevant R&D experience; OR M.E./ M.Tech. in the same disciplines |
| Senior Project Associate (S‑PAT) | M.E./ M.Tech. in Material Science/ Nanoscience/ Nanotechnology/ Polymer Nanotechnology + 2 yrs relevant R&D experience; OR M.Sc. in Physics/ Chemistry/ Material Science/ Nanoscience + 3 yrs relevant R&D experience |
| Project Associate II (PAT II) | M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Materials Science + 2 yrs relevant R&D experience; OR M.E./ M.Tech. in Material Science |
| Senior Project Associate (S‑PAT) | M.Sc. in Physics/ Chemistry + 3 yrs relevant R&D experience; OR PhD in Chemistry/ Physics + 2 yrs relevant R&D experience |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | B.E./ B.Tech. in Metallurgy and Material Science; OR M.Sc. in Material Science |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | B.E./ B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering/ Chemical Engineering/ Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, and qualified in CSIR-UGC/ ICAR/ ICMR/ NET (incl. lectureship/ assistant professorship) or GATE with valid score, or equivalent national-level exam |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | M.Sc. in Chemistry |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Polymer Chemistry/ Polymer Science/ Material Science/ Material Chemistry |
| Senior Project Associate (S‑PAT) | M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Polymer Chemistry/ Polymer Science/ Material Science/ Material Chemistry + 3 yrs relevant R&D experience; OR PhD in the same disciplines + 2 yrs relevant R&D experience |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | M.Sc. in Physics |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | M.Sc. in Geology/ Applied Geology |
| Project Associate II (PAT II) | M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Physics/ Material Science + 2 yrs relevant R&D experience; OR M.Tech. in Materials Science |
| Senior Project Associate (S‑PAT) | M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Physics + 3 yrs relevant R&D experience; OR PhD in Chemistry/ Physics + 2 yrs relevant R&D experience |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | M.Sc. in Chemistry |
| Project Assistant II (PA‑II) | B.Sc. in Botany/ Zoology |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | M.Sc. in Microbiology/ Biotechnology |
| Project Assistant II (PA‑II) | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | B.E./ B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering |
CSIR IMMT Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The maximum age limit for CSIR IMMT Recruitment 2026 varies by post, as on the last date of receipt of application (15.09.2026):
- 28 years - Junior Research Fellow (JRF) posts (8624, 8625).
- 35 years - Project Associate I, Project Associate II and Project Assistant II posts (most post codes; see the vacancy table for the exact post code).
- 40 years - Senior Project Associate posts (8603, 8621, 8623, 8628, 8632).
- 50 years - Post code 8635 (Project Associate I, M.Sc. in Microbiology/ Biotechnology).
Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Women candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates, or as per Government of India instructions issued from time to time.
Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly.
CSIR IMMT Recruitment 2026 Salary
| Name of Post | Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | 25,000 + HRA @20% |
| Project Associate II (PAT II) | (i) 35,000 + HRA@20% if qualified CSIR-UGC/ ICAR/ ICMR/ NET or GATE or equivalent national-level exam; (ii) 28,000 + HRA@20% otherwise |
| Senior Project Associate (S‑PAT) | 42,000 + HRA @20% |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | 25,000 + HRA @20% |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | (i) 31,000 + HRA@20% if qualified CSIR-UGC/ ICAR/ ICMR/ NET/ GATE or equivalent; (ii) 25,000 + HRA@20% otherwise |
| Project Associate II (PAT II) | (i) 35,000 + HRA@20% if qualified CSIR-UGC/ ICAR/ ICMR/ NET/ GATE or equivalent; (ii) 28,000 + HRA@20% otherwise |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | 25,000 + HRA @20% |
| Project Associate II (PAT II) | 28,000 + HRA @20% |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | 25,000 + HRA @20% |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | 25,000 + HRA @20% |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | 25,000 + HRA @20% |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | 25,000 + HRA @20% |
| Project Assistant II (PA‑II) | 20,000 + HRA @20% |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | (i) 31,000 + HRA@20% if qualified CSIR-UGC/ ICAR/ ICMR/ NET/ GATE or equivalent; (ii) 25,000 + HRA@20% otherwise |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | (i) 31,000 + HRA@20% if qualified CSIR-UGC/ ICAR/ ICMR/ NET/ GATE or equivalent; (ii) 25,000 + HRA@20% otherwise |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | 25,000 + HRA @20% |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | 25,000 + HRA @20% |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | 25,000 + HRA @20% |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | 25,000 + HRA @20% |
| Project Associate II (PAT II) | 28,000 + HRA @20% |
| Senior Project Associate (S‑PAT) | 42,000 + HRA @20% |
| Project Associate II (PAT II) | 28,000 + HRA @20% |
| Senior Project Associate (S‑PAT) | 42,000 + HRA @20% |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 37,000 + HRA @20% |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 37,000 + HRA @20% |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | 25,000 + HRA @20% |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | 25,000 + HRA @20% |
| Senior Project Associate (S‑PAT) | 42,000 + HRA @20% |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | 25,000 + HRA @20% |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | 30,000 + HRA @20% |
| Project Associate II (PAT II) | 28,000 + HRA @20% |
| Senior Project Associate (S‑PAT) | 42,000 + HRA @20% |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | 25,000 + HRA @20% |
| Project Assistant II (PA‑II) | 20,000 + HRA @20% |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | (i) 37,000 + HRA@20% if qualified CSIR-UGC/ ICAR/ ICMR/ NET/ GATE or equivalent; (ii) 30,000 + HRA@20% otherwise |
| Project Assistant II (PA‑II) | 20,000 + HRA @20% |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | 25,000 + HRA @20% |
CSIR IMMT Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The notification does not mention any written examination. Based on the information provided, the CSIR IMMT selection process consists of:
- Screening and shortlisting of online applications as per criteria fixed by the Competent Authority.
- A walk-in interview for shortlisted candidates at CSIR - IMMT, Bhubaneswar.
No separate interview call letter will be issued, and no TA/ DA is admissible for appearing at the interview. Selected candidates must join duty immediately on receipt of the offer of engagement. The tentative walk-in interview schedule, grouped by post code and subject/ branch, is given below.
| Sl. No. | Post Codes | Tentative Interview Date & Reporting Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8602, 8604, 8609, 8610, 8613, 8618, 8621, 8622, 8623, 8626, 8627, 8628, 8631, 8632, 8633 | 23.09.2026 (9:00 am - 10:30 am) |
| 2 | 8603 | 23.09.2026 (9:00 am - 10:30 am) |
| 3 | 8607, 8615, 8636 | 24.09.2026 (9:00 am - 10:30 am) |
| 4 | 8611, 8630 | 24.09.2026 (9:00 am - 10:30 am) |
| 5 | 8634, 8635 | 24.09.2026 (9:00 am - 10:30 am) |
| 6 | 8619, 8629 | 25.09.2026 (9:00 am - 10:30 am) |
| 7 | 8620, 8637 | 25.09.2026 (9:00 am - 10:30 am) |
| 8 | 8601, 8605, 8606, 8608, 8612, 8614, 8616, 8617, 8624, 8625 | 25.09.2026 (9:00 am - 10:30 am) |
These dates are tentative; any change will be communicated to shortlisted candidates through the CSIR IMMT website, which applicants are advised to check regularly.
How to Apply for CSIR IMMT Recruitment 2026
CSIR IMMT Recruitment 2026 Apply Online process involves two steps on the CSIR IMMT recruitment portal:
- Complete a one-time registration on the online portal.
- Fill in and submit the online application for the specific post code.
- Take a printout of the application form after successful submission.
- Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate online application for each post code.
Shortlisted candidates must report for the walk-in interview at CSIR - IMMT, Bhubaneswar, carrying the following documents in original:
- Printout of the online application form.
- Any ID proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID Card / PAN Card / Passport / Driving License).
- Mark sheets and certificates of all years/ semesters from 10th/ Matriculation onwards, including CGPA-to-percentage conversion certificate where applicable.
- Category/ EWS certificate, if applicable.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC), if applicable.
- Experience certificate, if applicable.
For queries related to the CSIR IMMT Recruitment 2026 notification, candidates can write to [email protected] on or before 14.09.2026 (up to 4:00 pm). The application fee for CSIR IMMT Recruitment 2026 is not specified in the provided notification.
CSIR IMMT Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- All posts are tenable at CSIR - IMMT, Bhubaneswar; project staff may be required to travel and stay outside Bhubaneswar depending on project needs.
- Engagement is governed by the applicable CSIR project provisions (including NMITLI, OLP, MLP, industry-sponsored, contract/ consultancy/ sponsored projects) or non-CSIR funded project guidelines, as relevant.
- The initial offer of engagement is for one year or up to the project duration, whichever is earlier, and may be extended or curtailed based on project duration and/ or the candidate's performance.
- The total period of engagement of any project personnel under one project, or a combination of projects across CSIR laboratories, cannot exceed 6 years (extendable to 7 years only for short-duration contract/ consultancy/ sponsored projects of 12 months or less funded by PSUs, industries, start-ups or individual entrepreneurs).
- Engagement does not confer any right or claim to regularization against a permanent CSIR post.
- Engagement may be terminated with one month's notice from either side, or one month's emoluments in lieu of notice.
- The selection committee may also prepare panels for future engagement based on project needs.
- Category, once mentioned in the online application, will be treated as final.
- Date of birth will be accepted as per the High School/ Matriculation certificate; no subsequent change is allowed.
- Women project personnel are eligible for 180 days of maternity leave and male project personnel for 15 days of paternity leave (for up to two surviving children), as per CSIR norms; stipend for such leave is paid only after rejoining and submitting relevant documents.
- Project personnel can avail 12 days of leave (1 day per month); leave beyond this is without emoluments, calculated on a pro-rata basis.
- Original documents will be verified at the time of joining; candidature is provisional until verification is complete.
- Furnishing incorrect, doctored or false information, or suppressing material facts, will result in automatic cancellation of candidature at any stage.
- Seeking support through illegal gratification, pressure, or malpractice during selection will lead to disqualification.
- CSIR - IMMT reserves the right not to fill any position, and the number of posts/ duration of engagement may increase or decrease as per institute requirements; the decision of the Director, CSIR - IMMT, is final and binding, and no interim enquiries will be entertained.
