CSIR-IITR Project Staff Recruitment 2026: Applications Closed
The application deadline for CSIR-IITR's 31 temporary project-staff posts passed on 7 October 2026 at 5:00 pm. The eligible and ineligible list is tentatively due on 15 October, with post-specific interviews scheduled for 22 and 23 October.
Project Associate-I and II, Senior Project Associate, Project Scientist-I, Project Research Scientist-II, Junior Research Assistant, Project Assistant-I and Project Technical Support-III
Notice: Advertisement No. IITR/Project Staff/05/2026Important Dates
- Application starts: 1 October 2026, 11:00 am
- Last date: 7 October 2026, 5:00 pm
- Tentative eligible and ineligible list: 15 October 2026
- Interviews: 22 and 23 October 2026, depending on the post
Application Fee
Category-wise fees are not included in this summary. Check the official notice before paying.
Age Limit
- Junior Research Assistant: 28 years, as on 1 April of the year
- Project Associate, Project Assistant, Project Scientist-I and Project Technical Support-III: 35 years
- Senior Project Associate and Project Research Scientist-II: 40 years
- SC, ST, PwBD and women: Five years' upper-age relaxation
- OBC non-creamy layer: Three years' upper-age relaxation
Vacancy Details
Vacancies: 31 temporary project posts
| Post / Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I | 15 posts |
| Project Associate-II | 5 posts |
| Senior Project Associate | 2 posts |
| Project Scientist-I | 3 posts |
| Project Research Scientist-II | 1 post |
| Junior Research Assistant | 1 post |
| Project Assistant-I | 2 posts |
| Project Technical Support-III | 2 posts |
Eligibility & Qualification
- Project Associate-I: Relevant master's degree, M.Tech, B.Tech or M.V.Sc qualification for the selected project code
- Project Associate-II: Relevant master's or engineering qualification with the experience stated for the selected project
- Project Assistant-I: Class 10 plus ITI
- Senior and scientist posts: Post-specific postgraduate, engineering or research qualification and experience
- Junior Research Assistant: Qualification stated for project GAP-476 and Uttar Pradesh residence requirement
Salary & Job Location
- Salary / stipend: Post-specific monthly emoluments range from Rs 18,000 plus HRA to Rs 67,000 plus HRA. NET, GATE or other qualifying national-level examination status affects the fellowship for certain Project Associate posts.
- In-hand salary: Not stated in the official advertisement
- Job location: CSIR-IITR, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Selection Process
- Application screening and publication of the eligible and ineligible list
- Personal interview on 22 or 23 October 2026, depending on the post
- Original-document verification at the interview venue
- Final selection based only on interview performance
What to do next
- Keep the printed copy of your submitted application and supporting records.
- Check the official recruitment page for the eligible and ineligible list, tentatively scheduled for 15 October 2026.
- If shortlisted, check your exact project code and its interview date in the advertisement and any later official notice.
- Take the printed application and required original documents to the interview as instructed by CSIR-IITR.
Important Links
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| What you need | Official link |
|---|---|
| Official updates | Check Official Updates Official recruitment page for the tentative screening list and later notices. |
| Official notification | Read Notification Official ten-page CSIR-IITR project-staff advertisement. |
| Online application | Application Portal (Closed) Applications closed on 7 October 2026 at 5:00 pm. The portal currently lists no open positions; retain your existing submitted application. |
Previous updates & page history
- Application window closed on 7 October at 5:00 pm1 October 2026 at 11:00 am IST · Job
Advertisement No. IITR/Project Staff/05/2026 sets 7 October 2026 at 5:00 pm as the closing time. The official application portal now shows no open positions; candidates should watch for the screening list and interview instructions.
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