Overview
CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute has released a recruitment notification for the post of Project Associate-I / Project Associate-II / Senior Project Associate / Research Associate-I (7 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply walk-in|online before 9 March 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute
- Qualification
- M.Sc./M.Tech/M.S./ Integrated M.Tech in Geophysics/Applied Geophysics/Marine Geophysics/Exploration Geophysics/Earth Sciences/Geophysical Technology or Ph.D in Geology/Geochemistry
- Vacancies
- 7
- Advertisement No
- PP - 03/2026
- Posted
- 4 March 2026
- Last date to apply
- 09-03-2026
Important Dates
| Last Date | 09-03-2026 |
| Walk-in Date | 11-03-2026 |
| Notification Date | 4 March 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview Date | 11 March 2026 |
| Online Application Submission Deadline | 9 March 2026 |
| Reporting Time for Interview | 08:30 AM to 10:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply | 9 March 2026 |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I | 3 |
| Project Associate-II | 2 |
| Senior Project Associate | 1 |
| Research Associate-I | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
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Vacancy Details
Post Name: Total Posts Project Associate-I: 3 Project Associate-II: 2 Senior Project Associate: 1 Research Associate-I: 1 Total: 7
Eligibility
• Project Associate-I: M.Sc./M.Sc.(Tech)/M.Tech/M.S./Integrated M.Tech in Geophysics/Applied Geophysics/Marine Geophysics/Exploration Geophysics/Earth Sciences/Geophysical Technology/Equivalent. • Project Associate-II: M.Sc./M.Sc.(Tech)/M.Tech/M.S./Integrated M.Tech in Geophysics/Applied Geophysics/Marine Geophysics/Exploration Geophysics/Earth Sciences/Geophysical Technology/Equivalent with 2 years experience in seismological field work. OR M.Sc./M.Sc.(Tech)/M.Tech/M.S./Integrated M.Tech/Integrated M.S. in Geophysics/Applied Geophysics/Marine Geophysics/Exploration Geophysics/Geophysical Technology/Geosciences/Earth Sciences with 2 years experience in seismological field work. • Senior Project Associate: M.Sc./M.Sc.(Tech)/M.Tech in Geophysics/Applied Geophysics/Physics/Equivalent with 3 years experience in training and outreach activities. • Research Associate-I: Ph.D in Geology/Geochemistry. • Final semester/year students awaiting results are not eligible.
Age Limit
• Project Associate-I: Maximum age limit is 35 years. • Project Associate-II: Maximum age limit is 35 years. • Senior Project Associate: Maximum age limit is 40 years. • Research Associate-I: Maximum age limit is 35 years. • Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women and 3 years for OBC candidates.
Salary
Designation: Salary | Note Project Associate-I (PAT-I): 25000/- or 31000/- + HRA | Rs.31,000/- for candidates who qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET or GATE or national level examinations by DBT/DST Project Associate-II (PAT-II): 28000/- or 35000/- + HRA | Rs.35,000/- for candidates who qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET or GATE or national level examinations by DBT/DST Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT): 42000/- + HRA Research Associate-I: 58000/- + HRA
Application Fee
Category: Fee All: No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Selection Process
• Walk-in Interview on specified dates • Online interview option available for candidates unable to attend walk-in
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for CSIR-NGRI Recruitment 2026 - Walkin for Project Associate, Research Associate and More Posts?
Last Date: 09-03-2026; Walk-in Date: 11-03-2026; Notification Date: 4 March 2026; Walk-in Interview Date: 11 March 2026; Online Application Submission Deadline: 9 March 2026; Reporting Time for Interview: 08:30 AM to 10:00 AM; Last Date to Apply: 9 March 2026
What is the application fee?
Category: Fee All: No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
What is the age limit?
35-40 years with relaxation of 3-5 years for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Women
What is the selection process?
• Walk-in Interview on specified dates • Online interview option available for candidates unable to attend walk-in