Overview
Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR CSMCRI) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Project Associate I / Field Assistant / Senior Project Associate (3 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply email before 23 September 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR CSMCRI)
- Qualification
- M.Sc. in Microbiology/ Environmental Sciences, B.Sc. in Zoology/ Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Environmental Sciences.
- Vacancies
- 3
- Last date to apply
- 23-09-2026
Important Dates
| Last Date | 23-09-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 September 2026 |
| Interview Details Sent | 25 September 2026 |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Project Associate I (PAT-I) | 1 |
| Field Assistant | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT) | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Vacancy Details
A total of 3 vacancies are available - 1 for Project Associate I (PAT-I), 1 for Field Assistant and 1 for Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT). Post Name: Total Posts Project Associate I (PAT-I): 1 Field Assistant: 1 Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT): 1 Total: 3
Eligibility
• Project Associate I (PAT-I): M.Sc. in Microbiology/ Environmental Sciences from a recognized university. Experience in EIA and field sampling with relation to marine and coastal environment is desirable. • Field Assistant: B.Sc. in Zoology/ Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Environmental Sciences from a recognized university. • Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT): M.Sc. in Life Sciences and 3 years experience in research and development in industrial and academic institutions or science and technology organizations and scientific activities and services. Experience in data management and modelling of marine environment is desirable.
Age Limit
• Project Associate I (PAT-I): Maximum age limit is 35 years. • Field Assistant: Maximum age limit is 50 years. • Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT): Maximum age limit is 40 years. Candidates should ensure that they meet the prescribed age limit as on the specified cut-off date. You can use our Age Calculator to check your exact age and confirm your eligibility before applying.
Salary
• Project Associate I (PAT-I): Rs. 31,000/ - + HRA for candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ ICAR/ ICMR NET incl. lectureship/ assistant professorship or GATE or have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/ DST or equivalent and/ or their Agencies/ Institutions. Rs. 25,000/ - + HRA for others. • Field Assistant: Rs. 20,000 + HRA • Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT): Rs. 42,000+HRA
Selection Process
• Online Interview
How to Apply
Candidates who wish to apply for CSIR CSMCRI Various Posts Recruitment 2026 via email should follow the steps below. • Read the official notification carefully before applying. • Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience. • Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs. • Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email. • Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification. • Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 23-09-2026. • Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Field Assistant, Project Associate I and More Posts?
Last Date: 23-09-2026; Last Date to Apply: 23 September 2026; Interview Details Sent: 25 September 2026
What is the age limit?
Max: 50 years
What is the selection process?
• Online Interview