# CSIR IICB Recruitment 2026 – Walkin for 41 Project Assistant II, Project Associate and More Posts > CSIR Indian Institute of Chemical Biology has released the CSIR IICB Recruitment 2026 notification for 41 posts. Apply only through the official website (csir.res.in). - Organisation: CSIR Indian Institute of Chemical Biology - Category: Latest Jobs - Location: All India - Total posts: 41 - Page: https://officialsarkariresult.com/post/csir-iicb-recruitment-2026-walkin-for-41-project-assistant-ii-project-associate-d50442 - Last updated: 2026-10-21T07:49:36Z - Official source: https://www.csir.res.in/sites/default/files/2026-10/advt_iicb.pdf ## Age limit - The age limit is 40 years for Senior Project Associate and 35 years for Project Associate II, Project Associate I and Project Assistant II. Age and qualifications are reckoned as on the date of interview. As per CSIR guidelines, the upper age limit is relaxed as follows: - SC / ST / PwBD / Women : 05 years - OBC : 03 years - The age limit is 40 years for Senior Project Associate and 35 years for the other posts, reckoned as on the date of interview. SC/ST/PwBD/Women get 05 years of relaxation and OBC candidates get 03 years. ## Eligibility - There are 41 vacancies spread across 39 vacancy codes. Two codes have 2 vacancies each (5922639 and 5922634), and every other code has 1. The table below gives the post-wise total, the age limit and the pay. - For Project Associate I and Project Associate II, the higher rate (a) is for candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship / assistant professorship or GATE, OR who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions. - The qualification differs for each vacancy code. For example, Project Assistant-II (5922609) needs a B.Sc./3 years Diploma in Engineering/Technology, while Project Associate-I codes 5922633 to 5922636 need an M.Sc in Chemistry. ## Vacancies | Post | Posts | | --- | --- | | Senior Project Associate | 12 | | Project Associate II (codes 5922602, 5922605, 5922608, 5922611, 5922613, 5922615 | 10 | | Project Associate II (code 5922639) | 2 | | Project Associate I | 16 | | Project Assistant II | 1 | | Total | 41 | ## Pay Project Associate-I gets Rs. 31,000/- p.m. + HRA with NET/GATE or equivalent, or Rs. 25,000/- + HRA otherwise. Project Associate-II gets Rs. 35,000/- or Rs. 28,000/- p.m. + HRA on the same basis, except code 5922639, which pays ₹28,000/- p.m. + HRA. ## Selection process 1. 5922607 (Project Associate I) – Desirable: The candidate should have desirable work experience of minimum of two months or higher working in a project. The candidate should also have sound knowledge of majority of techniques routinely used in molecular biology. The candidate also should have sound knowledge of field of eukaryotic transcriptional regulation. 2. 5922609 (Project Assistant II) – Desirable: (1) Knowledge in concept development and demonstrations through simple experiment and DIY Kit development; (2) Knowledge in design/visualisation/ Graphics/animation; (3) Aptitude towards science communication. 3. 5922610 (Project Associate I) – Essential: Masters/ Integrated Masters in Natural or Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences / MVSc / Animal Sciences OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University. OR Any equivalent qualifications duly recognized by the concerned authority as per the functional requirement of the Project to be recorded in writing by PI and Director. 4. 5922610 (Project Associate I) – Desirable: (1) Experience in handling instruments like, HPLC, Centrifuge scanning electron microscope, vacuum concentrator which may be demonstrated to students; (2) Knowledge of Digitization of scientific content in the form of animation, simulation, games, podcasts, etc.; (3) Aptitude towards science communication. 5. 5922617 (Project Associate II) – Desirable: Experience in molecular and cell biology techniques, mammalian cell culture, qRT-PCR, Western blotting, fluorescence/confocal microscopy, and flow cytometry. Knowledge of bioinformatics, transcriptomics, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and disease-model-based research would be an added advantage. 6. 5922623 (Project Associate II) – Essential: Masters/ Integrated Masters in Natural or Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences / MVSc / Animal Sciences OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent. And 2 years experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. OR ii) Masters / Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology from recognized University. 7. 5922626, 5922627, 5922628, 5922629, 5922630 and 5922631 (Senior Project Associate) – Essential, the same for all six codes: (i) Master's/ Integrated Master's in any branch of Life Sciences or Natural or Agricultural Sciences or Pharmaceutical Sciences / MVSc or Animal Sciences OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent and 3 years experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services OR (ii) Master's / Integrated Master's in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent OR Doctoral Degree in Science / Pharma / MD / MS from a recognized University or equivalent and 2 years experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. 8. 5922626 – Desirable: The candidate should be familiar with test facility procedures, inspection and audit processes, change control, document and records management, and review of raw data and study reports. Knowledge of the receipt, identification, characterization, storage, handling, dispensing, accountability, traceability, and documentation of test and reference items will be desirable. Prior experience in a GLP-certified / preclinical research or testing facility, and regulatory compliance will be highly preferred. 9. 5922627 – Desirable: The candidate should have hands-on experience or sound knowledge in analytical and bioanalytical techniques relevant to preclinical studies. The candidate should be familiar with analytical method development and validation, sample preparation, chromatographic techniques (HPLC/UPLC), LC-MS/MS, spectrophotometry and other instrumental analytical techniques. Knowledge of pharmacokinetic/toxicokinetic sample analysis, calibration and quality control procedures, data acquisition and interpretation, SOPs, method validation, raw data documentation, and equipment calibration/maintenance will be highly desirable. 10. 5922628 – Desirable: The candidate should have hands-on experience or sound knowledge in preclinical pathology, haematology, and clinical biochemistry investigations. The candidate should be familiar with sample collection, processing and analysis of blood, serum and plasma; hematological parameters; clinical chemistry/biochemical assays; tissue processing, histopathology, staining and microscopic evaluation. Knowledge of automated hematology and clinical chemistry analyzers, biochemical assays, data interpretation, SOPs, study protocols, and raw data documentation will be highly desirable. 11. 5922629 – Desirable: The candidate should have hands-on experience or demonstrated knowledge in preclinical toxicology and Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK). The candidate should be familiar with animal handling and dosing, toxicity study design, pharmacokinetic/toxicokinetic studies, sample collection and processing, bioanalytical techniques (HPLC/LC-MS/MS), and the interpretation and documentation of toxicological and pharmacokinetic data. Experience in a GLP-certified/preclinical research facility will be highly desirable. 12. 5922630 – Desirable: The candidate should possess knowledge or experience in IT infrastructure, network administration, system management, data security, and computerized systems. The candidate should be familiar with data integrity, user access management, system validation, audit trails, electronic records, data backup and recovery, and cybersecurity. Knowledge of Computerized System Validation (CSV), IT SOPs, system maintenance, troubleshooting, software/hardware management, database administration, and secure data archival will be desirable. 13. 5922631 – Desirable: The candidate should have experience or sound knowledge of genetic toxicology and in vitro/in vivo genotoxicity testing. The candidate should be familiar with Ames bacterial reverse mutation assay, in vitro micronucleus assay, chromosomal aberration assay, and in vivo micronucleus/comet assays. Knowledge of cell culture, molecular biology techniques, animal handling, sample processing, microscopy, data analysis, SOPs, study protocols, and raw data documentation will be highly desirable. 14. 5922639 (Project Associate II) – Desirable: Master's degree in any branch of Biological Sciences/Life Sciences or allied disciplines, with basic knowledge in cell culture and biochemical and biophysical techniques, including protein estimation, Western blotting, ELISA, microscopy, and other routine laboratory assays. 15. Candidates who are in the final semester or whose results are awaited are not eligible. For the discipline-specific eligibility of each vacancy code, check the official notification. ## Official links - [CSIR IICB Application Form](https://www.iicb.res.in/sites/default/files/recruitment/2026/10/Application%20form%20%283%29.pdf) - [Official Notification PDF – Advertisement No. R&C/592/2026](https://www.csir.res.in/sites/default/files/2026-10/advt_iicb.pdf) - [Official Website](https://www.csir.res.in/) ## Questions ### How many vacancies are there in CSIR IICB Recruitment 2026? There are 41 posts in total. ### What is the age limit for CSIR IICB Recruitment 2026? The age limit is 40 years for Senior Project Associate and 35 years for Project Associate II, Project Associate I and Project Assistant II. Age and qualifications are reckoned as on the date of interview. As per CSIR guidelines, the upper age limit is relaxed as follows:; SC / ST / PwBD / Women : 05 years; OBC : 03 years; The age limit is 40 years for Senior Project Associate and 35 years for the other posts, reckoned as on the date of interview. SC/ST/PwBD/Women get 05 years of relaxation and OBC candidates get 03 years. ### What qualification is needed for CSIR IICB Recruitment 2026? There are 41 vacancies spread across 39 vacancy codes. Two codes have 2 vacancies each (5922639 and 5922634), and every other code has 1. The table below gives the post-wise total, the age limit and the pay. | For Project Associate I and Project Associate II, the higher rate (a) is for candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship / assistant professorship or GATE, OR … ### What is the selection process for CSIR IICB Recruitment 2026? 5922607 (Project Associate I) – Desirable: The candidate should have desirable work experience of minimum of two months or higher working in a project. The candidate should also have sound knowledge of majority of techniques routinely used in molecular biology. The candidate also should have sound knowledge of field of eukaryotic transcriptional regulation, 5922609 (Project Assistant II) – Desirable: (1) Knowledge in concept development and demonstrations through simple experiment and DIY Kit development; (2) Knowledge in design/visualisation/ Graphics/animation; (3) Aptitude towards science communication, 5922610 (Project Associate I) – Essential: Masters/ Integrated Masters in Natural or Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences / MVSc / Animal Sciences OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University. OR Any equivalent qualifications duly recognized by the concerned authority as per the functional requirement of the Project to be recorded in writing by PI and Director, 5922610 (Project Associate I) – Desirable: (1) Experience in handling instruments like, HPLC, Centrifuge scanning electron microscope, vacuum concentrator which may be demonstrated to students; (2) Knowledge of Digitization of scientific content in the form of animation, simulation, games, podcasts, etc.; (3) Aptitude towards science communication, 5922617 (Project Associate II) – Desirable: Experience in molecular and cell biology techniques, mammalian cell culture, qRT-PCR, Western blotting, fluorescence/confocal microscopy, and flow cytometry. Knowledge of bioinformatics, transcriptomics, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and disease-model-based research would be an added advantage, 5922623 (Project Associate II) – Essential: Masters/ Integrated Masters in Natural or Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences / MVSc / Animal Sciences OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent. And 2 years experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. OR ii) Masters / Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology from recognized University, 5922626, 5922627, 5922628, 5922629, 5922630 and 5922631 (Senior Project Associate) – Essential, the same for all six codes: (i) Master's/ Integrated Master's in any branch of Life Sciences or Natural or Agricultural Sciences or Pharmaceutical Sciences / MVSc or Animal Sciences OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent and 3 years experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services OR (ii) Master's / Integrated Master's in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent OR Doctoral Degree in Science / Pharma / MD / MS from a recognized University or equivalent and 2 years experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services, 5922626 – Desirable: The candidate should be familiar with test facility procedures, inspection and audit processes, change control, document and records management, and review of raw data and study reports. Knowledge of the receipt, identification, characterization, storage, handling, dispensing, accountability, traceability, and documentation of test and reference items will be desirable. Prior experience in a GLP-certified / preclinical research or testing facility, and regulatory compliance will be highly preferred, 5922627 – Desirable: The candidate should have hands-on experience or sound knowledge in analytical and bioanalytical techniques relevant to preclinical studies. The candidate should be familiar with analytical method development and validation, sample preparation, chromatographic techniques (HPLC/UPLC), LC-MS/MS, spectrophotometry and other instrumental analytical techniques. Knowledge of pharmacokinetic/toxicokinetic sample analysis, calibration and quality control procedures, data acquisition and interpretation, SOPs, method validation, raw data documentation, and equipment calibration/maintenance will be highly desirable, 5922628 – Desirable: The candidate should have hands-on experience or sound knowledge in preclinical pathology, haematology, and clinical biochemistry investigations. The candidate should be familiar with sample collection, processing and analysis of blood, serum and plasma; hematological parameters; clinical chemistry/biochemical assays; tissue processing, histopathology, staining and microscopic evaluation. Knowledge of automated hematology and clinical chemistry analyzers, biochemical assays, data interpretation, SOPs, study protocols, and raw data documentation will be highly desirable, 5922629 – Desirable: The candidate should have hands-on experience or demonstrated knowledge in preclinical toxicology and Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK). The candidate should be familiar with animal handling and dosing, toxicity study design, pharmacokinetic/toxicokinetic studies, sample collection and processing, bioanalytical techniques (HPLC/LC-MS/MS), and the interpretation and documentation of toxicological and pharmacokinetic data. Experience in a GLP-certified/preclinical research facility will be highly desirable, 5922630 – Desirable: The candidate should possess knowledge or experience in IT infrastructure, network administration, system management, data security, and computerized systems. The candidate should be familiar with data integrity, user access management, system validation, audit trails, electronic records, data backup and recovery, and cybersecurity. Knowledge of Computerized System Validation (CSV), IT SOPs, system maintenance, troubleshooting, software/hardware management, database administration, and secure data archival will be desirable, 5922631 – Desirable: The candidate should have experience or sound knowledge of genetic toxicology and in vitro/in vivo genotoxicity testing. The candidate should be familiar with Ames bacterial reverse mutation assay, in vitro micronucleus assay, chromosomal aberration assay, and in vivo micronucleus/comet assays. Knowledge of cell culture, molecular biology techniques, animal handling, sample processing, microscopy, data analysis, SOPs, study protocols, and raw data documentation will be highly desirable, 5922639 (Project Associate II) – Desirable: Master's degree in any branch of Biological Sciences/Life Sciences or allied disciplines, with basic knowledge in cell culture and biochemical and biophysical techniques, including protein estimation, Western blotting, ELISA, microscopy, and other routine laboratory assays, Candidates who are in the final semester or whose results are awaited are not eligible. For the discipline-specific eligibility of each vacancy code, check the official notification. ### What is the official website for CSIR IICB Recruitment 2026? The official website is https://www.csir.res.in/. ### Where do I apply for CSIR IICB Recruitment 2026? Apply only on the official website (csir.res.in). 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