National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR NEERI) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Project Associate I Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official CSIR NEERI website. The last date to submit the application form is 26-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the CSIR NEERI Project Associate I 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-NEERI Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Company Name | CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI) |
| Post Name | Project Associate-I |
| No of Posts | 1 (Anticipated vacancy for the post may be 2 nos. depending upon the availability of funds and the candidate will be selected from the waiting list) |
| Advt No | RECRUIT_V4_4A_EIA_19012026 |
| Salary | Rs. 31,000/- + HRA (for qualified candidates) OR Rs. 25,000/- + HRA (for others) |
| Qualification | M.Sc. in Chemistry from recognized university |
| Age Limit | 35 years |
| Last Date for Apply | 26/01/2026 |
| Official Website | www.neeri.res.in |
CSIR-NEERI Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I (2.1 PAT-I) | 1 (Anticipated up to 2) |
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualifications: M.Sc. in Chemistry from recognized university.
- Essential qualifications: M.Sc. in Chemistry from recognized university.
Salary/Stipend
- (a) Rs. 31,000/- + HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET lectureship / Assistant professorship or GATE OR Those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and / or their Agencies / Institutions.
- (b) Rs. 25,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.
Age Limit
- Upper Age Limit: 35 years
Important Dates
| Date Type | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 19/01/2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application | 26/01/2026 |
Selection Process
- Selection will be done on the basis of Online Interview (through MS Team/Skype/ etc.)
- Date of interview will be notified separately in www.neeri.res.in website.
General Information/Instructions
- The above positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the aforementioned projects.
- The engagement in these projects will not confer any right implicit or explicit on the candidate for consideration regularization against any CSIR/CSIR - NEERI post(s).
- Moreover, under no circumstances the tenure of project staff who have served CSIR-NEERI or any other laboratories/Institutes of CSIR under contract R&D projects would be allowed to exceed Six or Seven years as the case may be as per clause no. 1.6/1.7 of CSIR OM No. 5-1(342)/2017-PD Dated 02.09.2024 as amended from time to time.
- Upper age limit shall be reckoned as on the last date of receipt of applications.
- Candidates are not required to pay any application fees.
How to Apply
- Application from eligible & interested candidates are invited for engagement of R & D project staff via ONLINE INTERVIEW.
- The last date of submission of online application form is 26-01-2026.
CSIR NEERI Project Associate I 2026 – Important Links
| Link Type | Action |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
| Join Arattai Channel | Join Now |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp |
| Sarkari Result | Check Here |
| Download Mobile App | Get App |
