Overview
The organization has released a recruitment notification for the post of Project Scientist-II, Project Scientist-I, Principal Project Associate, Senior Project Associate (5 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Qualification
- Post: Code | Vacancies | Pay (per month) | Maximum Age Project Scientist-II (P.S-II): JP001 | 1 | INR 67,000 + HRA | 40 years Project Scientist-I (P.S-I): JP002 | 1 | INR 56,000 + HRA | 35 years Principal Project Associate (Principal-PAT): JP003 | 1 | INR 49,000 + HRA | 40 years Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT): JP004 | 2 | INR 42,000 + HRA | 40 years The four posts add up to 5 vacancies. The notice says the number of positions may increase or decrease. The upper age limit is counted as on the date of the interview. Relaxation in the age limit is five years for SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates and three years for the OBC category.
- Vacancies
- 5
- Advertisement No
- HRDG/JIGYASA/01/2026 (dated 11 November 2026)
Important Dates
| Walk-in Date | 30 November 2026 |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Eligibility
Post: Code | Vacancies | Pay (per month) | Maximum Age Project Scientist-II (P.S-II): JP001 | 1 | INR 67,000 + HRA | 40 years Project Scientist-I (P.S-I): JP002 | 1 | INR 56,000 + HRA | 35 years Principal Project Associate (Principal-PAT): JP003 | 1 | INR 49,000 + HRA | 40 years Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT): JP004 | 2 | INR 42,000 + HRA | 40 years The four posts add up to 5 vacancies. The notice says the number of positions may increase or decrease. The upper age limit is counted as on the date of the interview. Relaxation in the age limit is five years for SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates and three years for the OBC category.
Important Instructions
• The posts are on contract basis, co-terminus with the project (until 31 March 2031). The engagement is initially up to 31 March 2027, and extension beyond that is subject to review by a Review Committee at the end of the year or earlier, as deemed necessary. • Staff who joined CSIR-HRDG or any other CSIR laboratory or institute earlier under contract R&D projects cannot exceed a total tenure of six years. • The engagement may be terminated at any time without assigning reasons by giving one-month notice. Staff who wish to leave may also give one-month notice or pay one month's remuneration in lieu, which can be condoned, curtailed or extended at the discretion of the competent authority. • Staff must arrange their own accommodation. HRA is admissible as per the applicable rules of the sponsoring agency. • No TA will be paid for appearing in the interview. No claim for a permanent position will be entertained. • Incomplete applications in any form will be rejected. Meeting the minimum qualification does not confer any right to selection. • CSIR-HRDG reserves the right to cancel or withdraw the offer of engagement in case of any discrepancy of any empanelled candidate at any stage. • Canvassing in any form and bringing in influence, political or otherwise, will be treated as disqualification. • Other terms and conditions follow the guidelines issued by the funding agency/CSIR-HRDG, as amended from time to time. If the translated text differs from the English text, the English…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for CSIR-HRDG Recruitment 2026 – Walkin for 5 Project Scientist, Project Associate and More Posts?
Walk-in Date: 30 November 2026