Overview
CSIR CLRI is recruiting 14 temporary posts for Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Senior Project Associate, and Junior Research Fellow for the year 2025. The recruitment involves a walk‑in written test on 22/12/2025 followed by interviews on 23/12/2025. Eligibility varies by post, with specific educational qualifications and age limits. Salary ranges from Rs.25,000 to Rs.42,000 per month plus HRA. Applications must be submitted via the official website, and the process includes written test, interview, document verification, and medical check.
Key Details
- Organization
- Central Leather Research Institute (CSIR CLRI)
- Qualification
- Project Associate-I: M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./MCA/MBA/M.Des; Project Associate-II: M.Sc./Zoology/M.Tech Biotechnology + 2 yrs research experience; Senior Project Associate: M.V.Sc.; Junior Research Fellow: M.Sc./M.Tech Biotechnology with GATE/NET
- Vacancies
- 14
- Posted
- 18/11/2025
- Last date to apply
- 22/12/2025 (upto 10:00 AM)
Important Dates
| notification_release_date | 18/11/2025 |
| application_start_date | 18/11/2025 |
| application_end_date | 23/12/2025 |
| walk_in_start_date | 20/11/2025 |
| walk_in_end_date | 23/11/2025 |
| written_test_date | 22/12/2025 (10:00 AM – 10:45 AM) |
| interview_date | 23/12/2025 |
| last_date_for_reporting | 22/12/2025 (upto 10:00 AM) |
| reporting_venue | Triple Helix Auditorium, CSIR-CLRI, Adyar, Chennai – 600020 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Project Associate-I: 11; Project Associate-II: 1; Senior Project Associate: 1; Junior Research Fellow: 1
Selection Process
Written Test (MCQ, 50 marks) on 22/12/2025 followed by Personal Interview on 23/12/2025 for qualified candidates; NET/GATE/CSIR‑qualified candidates may directly attend interview; Document verification and medical check before joining
How to Apply
Visit the official website (https://clri.org) and download the notification and application form., Fill the prescribed application form and bring required documents., Attend the written test on 22/12/2025 at 10:00 AM with the filled application and documents., If selected, attend the personal interview on 23/12/2025., Bring originals and two passport‑size photographs., Bring self‑attested copies and originals of all certificates, mark sheets, and ID proof., No TA/DA will be provided for attending the written test or interview., Final year/semester students are not eligible.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2025 – Walk in for 14 Project Associate, Senior Project Associate and More Posts?
notification release date: 18/11/2025; application start date: 18/11/2025; application end date: 23/12/2025; walk in start date: 20/11/2025; walk in end date: 23/11/2025; written test date: 22/12/2025 (10:00 AM – 10:45 AM); interview date: 23/12/2025; last date for reporting: 22/12/2025 (upto 10:00 AM); reporting venue: Triple Helix Auditorium, CSIR-CLRI, Adyar, Chennai – 600020
What is the age limit?
Maximum 28 years (JRF), 35 years (Project Associate), 32 years (some Project Associate posts), 40 years (Senior Project Associate); SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Women: up to 5 years relaxation; age calculated as of written test/interview date
What is the selection process?
Written Test (MCQ, 50 marks) on 22/12/2025 followed by Personal Interview on 23/12/2025 for qualified candidates; NET/GATE/CSIR‑qualified candidates may directly attend interview; Document verification and medical check before joining