CSIR-URDIP Project Associate Recruitment 2026 – Walkin

CSIR-Unit for Research & Development of Information Products (CSIR-URDIP), Pune, Maharashtra, has invited applications for 2 posts of Project Associate (PAT-I) under Advt No. URDIP/06/2026. Selection is through a walk-in interview on 26 November 2026.

The post is for Pune. Qualification required: Masters/Integrated Masters in Chemistry or Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Technology. The pay is Rs. 31000+HRA or 25000+HRA per month. Selection is by walk-In Interview and written exam or shortlisting based on criteria if large number of candidates appear. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

CSIR-URDIP Project Associate (PAT-I) Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue

The venue is given in the official notification (see the link below).

Key Points

• Walk-in date: 26 November 2026
• Vacancies: 2
• How to apply: Attend the walk-in interview
• Pay: Rs. 31000+HRA or 25000+HRA per month
• Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
• Age limit: Maximum 35 years (as on last date of application)
• Place: Pune

CSIR-URDIP Project Associate (PAT-I) Recruitment 2026 - Overview

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

CSIR-URDIP Notification PDF 2026

Advt No. URDIP/06/2026 gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.

Download CSIR-URDIP notification PDF

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: Masters/Integrated Masters in Chemistry (preferably Organic Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry) OR Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Technology from a recognized University.
• Age limit: Maximum 35 years (as on last date of application)
• Age relaxation: SC/ST/PwBD/Women 5 years, OBC 3 years

Other conditions:

• Excellent Oral and Written Communication in English language.
• Aptitude for research publications, data mining and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in use of commonly used software for word processing, database searching, spreadsheets & presentations.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of IPR/ Patent Analytics / Patent Law/ Patent Information Search and Analysis.

Pay and Terms of Engagement

• Engagement will be made initially for a period of six months which may be extended or curtailed.
• Purely temporary basis and co-terminus with the tenure of the project or 06 years whichever is earlier.

Important Dates

How Will CSIR-URDIP Select Candidates?

• Walk-In Interview
• Written exam or shortlisting based on criteria if large number of candidates appear
• Walk-In Interview on-site only
• Selection Committee may shortlist candidates based on written exam or percentage of marks or desirable qualifications if a large number appear

Documents to Enclose

• Original qualification and experience certificates
• One set of photocopies of certificates
• Duly filled Application form in prescribed proforma

How to Apply for CSIR-URDIP Recruitment 2026

1. Fill up the application form provided in the notification.
2. Directly appear for the Walk-In interview on 26th Nov 2026 at the reporting time of 09.00 a.m.
3. Bring original qualification and experience certificates along with one set of photocopies.

Other Points to Note

• No TA-DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• No separate interview call letters will be issued.
• Hostel accommodation is available subject to availability, in which case HRA will not be admissible.

CSIR-URDIP Project Associate (PAT-I) Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

Official Source

This article is based on the official notification of CSIR-Unit for Research & Development of Information Products, Advertisement No. URDIP/06/2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.