CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), New Delhi has released the CSIR-NIScPR Project Staff Walk-in-Interview 2026 notification under Advt No. NIScPR/OLP/IV/2026-R&A for 40 posts across 19 research projects covering science policy, AI/ML, environmental science, science communication, and more on a contractual basis. Eligible Indian citizens holding Master's/B.Tech/BE/MCA/PhD qualifications can attend the Walk-in-Interview on 14 May 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Vivekananda Hall, CSIR-NIScPR, New Delhi after downloading the detailed notification PDF from the official website.
CSIR-NIScPR Project Staff Walk-in-Interview 2026 Notification PDF
CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), New Delhi has released the Walk-in-Interview notification under Advt No. NIScPR/OLP/IV/2026-R&A. Candidates can download the official notification PDF from the CSIR-NIScPR website and check project-wise positions, eligibility, remuneration, and interview details before attending.
Download CSIR-NIScPR Project Staff Walk-in-Interview 2026 Notification PDF
CSIR-NIScPR Recruitment 2026 Overview
CSIR-NIScPR Important Dates 2026
CSIR-NIScPR Vacancy 2026
A total of 40 vacancies have been announced across 19 research projects in science policy, AI, environment, health, water resources, science communication, and related domains at CSIR-NIScPR, New Delhi.
CSIR-NIScPR Eligibility Criteria 2026
- Nationality: Candidate must be a citizen of India.
CSIR-NIScPR Age Limit 2026
- Project Associate-I (PAT-I) – 35 Years
- Project Associate-II (PAT-II) – 35 Years
- Project Assistant-II (PA-II) – 35 Years
- Senior Project Associate (SPA) – 40 Years
- Principal Project Associate (Principal PAT) – 40 Years
- Project Scientist-II (PS-II) – 40 Years
CSIR-NIScPR Application Fee 2026
- No application fee is required. Candidates must report directly for the Walk-in-Interview with their completed application form and original documents.
CSIR-NIScPR Selection Process 2026
- Candidates must report at the NIScPR Reception Desk on 14 May 2026 between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM (late arrivals will not be entertained).
- Selection will be based on: (a) Academic records, and/or (b) Performance in written test (if applicable), and (c) Interview.
- CSIR-NIScPR reserves the right to cancel or withdraw the offer at any stage without assigning any reason.
How to Apply for CSIR-NIScPR Walk-in-Interview 2026
- Download the official Application Format from the CSIR-NIScPR website: https://niscpr.res.in.
- Fill in the prescribed application format with all required details (Name, DOB, Category, Qualification, Experience, etc.).
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph and sign across it on the application form.
- Bring the duly filled application form along with all original certificates and one set of self-attested photocopies (Age proof, Category certificate, Educational qualifications, Experience certificates, NET/GATE certificate if applicable).
- Report at the Vivekananda Hall, CSIR-NIScPR, Dr. K. S. Krishnan Marg, Pusa Gate, New Delhi-110012 on 14 May 2026 between 09:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
- Nearest Metro Station: Rajendra Place.
CSIR-NIScPR Remuneration 2026
- Project Associate-I (PAT-I) – ₹31,000/month + HRA (for NET/GATE/National exam qualified candidates); ₹25,000/month + HRA (for others)
- Project Associate-II (PAT-II) – ₹35,000/month + HRA (for NET/GATE/National exam qualified candidates); ₹28,000/month + HRA (for others)
- Project Assistant-II (PA-II) – ₹20,000/month + HRA
- Senior Project Associate (SPA) – ₹42,000/month + HRA
- Principal Project Associate (Principal PAT) – ₹49,000/month + HRA
- Project Scientist-II (PS-II) – ₹67,000/month + HRA
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Project staff engagement is on a contractual basis up to 31 March 2027 only, or co-terminus with the respective project.
- Under no circumstances shall the total tenure of project staff in CSIR-NIScPR or any CSIR laboratory exceed six years.
- Only candidates who have acquired the essential qualification and whose result has been declared (at least provisional certificate) are eligible to appear.
- Result-awaited / final semester candidates are not eligible where the minimum essential qualification is mandatory.
- Experience will be counted from the date after acquiring the minimum essential educational qualification. Dissertation/thesis work during academic period will not be counted as experience.
- Part-time, daily wages, visiting/guest faculty experience will not be counted towards valid experience.
- Mere fulfilling of minimum qualifications does not confer any right to selection.
- No upgradation of project staff shall be done in the same or new project.
- The engagement may be terminated at any time by giving one month's notice by either side.
- No TA will be paid to candidates for appearing in the Walk-in-Interview.
- No claim for permanent position shall be entertained.
- Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.
- Number of positions may increase or decrease.
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