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CSIR NEERI Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online
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CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute has released the CSIR NEERI Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 notification. The last date to apply is 29 October 2026. Apply only through the official website (neeri.res.in).
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Important details
| Name of post | CSIR NEERI Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online |
|---|---|
| Organisation | CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute |
| Advertisement no. | RECRUIT_SD_10A_CRIAD_22102026 |
| Job location | All India |
| Last date to apply | 29 October 2026 |
| Selection process | Mode of Selection: Selection will be done on the basis of Interview online (through MS Team/Skype/ etc.). Date of interview will be notified separately in www.neeri.res.in website. → Selection will be done on the basis of Interview online (through MS Team/Skype/ etc.). |
| Posted on | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Last updated | 22 Oct 2026 |
Read from the official notice. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website.
Important Dates
- Last date to apply29 October 2026
- Date of interviewNotified separately in www.neeri.res.in website
Application Fee
Candidates are not required to pay any application fees.
Age Limit
- Upper Age Limit: 35 years. Upper age limit shall be reckoned as on the last date of receipt of applications.
- 35 years.
CSIR NEERI Project Associate-I at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI) |
| Advertisement No. | RECRUIT_SD_10A_CRIAD_22102026 |
| Project | “To develop a CO2-bio refinery by carbon capture from flue gas through medium large scale microbial biomass production as feedstock for biofuels and value added products - (GAP-3103)” |
| Tenure | Purely temporary and co-terminus with the aforementioned projects |
| Post Name(s) | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) |
| Vacancies | *Number of post:02 (*Anticipated vacancy for the post may be 04 nos. depending upon the availability of funds and the candidate will be selected from the waiting list) |
| Pay | (a) Rs. 31,000/- + HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET lectureship / Assistant professorship or GATE OR Those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and / or their Agencies / Institutions. (b) Rs. 25,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above |
| Age Limit | 35 years |
| Application Fee | Candidates are not required to pay any application fees. |
| Job Location | CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur |
| Application Mode | online |
| Last Date to Apply | 29.10.2026 |
About CSIR NEERI Project Associate-I
- CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nehru Marg, Nagpur 440 020. Application from eligible & interested candidates are invited for engagement of R & D project staff via ONLINEINTERVIEW for the following positions on purely temporary basis under the Project, “To develop a CO2-bio refinery by carbon capture from flue gas through medium large scale microbial biomass production as feedstock for biofuels and value added products - (GAP-3103)”, tenable at CSIR-NEERI Nagpur. Place of Posting: CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur.
Vacancy Details
| Post Code & Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 2.1 PAT-I | *Number of post:02 (*Anticipated vacancy for the post may be 04 nos. depending upon the availability of funds and the candidate will be selected from the waiting list) |
Who Can Apply
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | M.Sc. / Integrated Masters in Environmental Science/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry from recognized University |
Job Requirement
- Knowledge of Algal Sequestration of CO2
- Design of photo-bioreactors
- Technical Report and Scientific Article writing
- Knowledge of R-statistics or Python for Data analysis
Pay and Tenure
- Monthly Emoluments (in ₹): (a) Rs. 31,000/- + HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET lectureship / Assistant professorship or GATE OR Those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and / or their Agencies / Institutions. (b) Rs. 25,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above. The above positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the aforementioned projects. Moreover, under no circumstances the tenure of project staff who have served CSIR-NEERI or any other laboratories/Institutes of CSIR under contract R&D projects would be allowed to exceed Six or Seven as the case may be as per clause no. 1.6/1.7 of CSIR OM No. 5-1(342)/2017-PD Dated 02.09.2024 as amended from time to time.
Important Instructions
- The engagement in these projects will not confer any right implicit or explicit on the candidate for considering regularization against any CSIR/CSIR - NEERI post(s).
- Only those candidates who have acquired the essential qualification & result has been declared (should have at least provisional certificate) are eligible to apply for a particular position.
- Result awaited /Final semester appeared or Ph. D submitted candidates are not eligible to apply for the position where such minimum essential qualification requirement is mandatory.
- Final semester and result awaited candidates are not allowed to appear for the interview.
- Experience, where required, will be counted from the date after acquiring minimum educational qualification. Dissertation/ Thesis work done during academic period will not be counted as experience.
- Time spent in acquiring higher qualification will not be counted as an experience over essential qualification.
- Mere fulfilling of minimum qualification does not confer any right in a candidate for being called for interview. If large number of applications received, preference will be given to the candidates under the criteria adopted by the Screening Committee.
- The shortlisted candidates will be invited for the online interview, information will be uploaded on the website/ portal.(applicable only for online interview and not for walk in interview)
- No upgradation of the project staff shall be done in same or new project. However, candidates have to apply fresh, and if shortlisted, have to appear for the interview.
- CSIR-NEERI reserves the right to cancel or withdraw the offer of engagement in case of any discrepancy found, in the candidature of any empaneled candidate at any stage.
- The selected candidates are expected to join within time frame mentioned in the offer letter from the date of receiving offer letter of appointment, after completion of pre-appointment formalities like medical examination, character verification etc.
- Each selected candidate shall sign an undertaking for maintaining confidentiality of project findings and/or any associated intellectual property information.
- Engagement under the new project would be made only after the acceptance of the resignation from the previous project by the competent authority.
- Engagement of project staff will depend on the project tenure/ requirement, which may be extended or curtailed depending on the duration of the Project/desired level performance or conduct of the incumbent, as the case may be.
- The engagement of project staff may be terminated at any time without assigning any reasons, by giving a one-month notice. In case, the person desires to leave the assignment, he/she may also do so by giving one month notice or payment of one-month remuneration in lieu of, which can be condoned/ curtailed at the discretion of the Competent Authority.
- The project staff shall have to make their own arrangement for accommodation during their tenure in the project. However, HRA shall be admissible as per applicable rules.
- The offer letter shall be issued to the candidate initially for a period for which funds are available.
- A review committee will assess the performance of the project staff and recommend for their extension, if required, subject to the availability of funds in the project.
- CSIR guidelines for engagement of project personnel, as made applicable vide CSIR OM No. 5-1(342)/2017-PD dated 02.09.2024/ 18.10.2024 and amended from time to time shall apply.
- No TA will be paid to the candidates for appearing in the interview in case of offline interviews.
- Other terms & conditions will be governed as per guidelines issued by the funding agency/ CSIR-NEERI for the engagement of the Project Staff as amended from time to time.
More Details
- Selection and Interview
Mode of Selection
- Mode of Selection: Selection will be done on the basis of Interview online (through MS Team/Skype/ etc.). Date of interview will be notified separately in www.neeri.res.in website.
- Selection will be done on the basis of Interview online (through MS Team/Skype/ etc.).
How to Apply for CSIR NEERI Project Associate-I
- The last date of submission of online application form is 29.10.2026. Candidates are not required to pay any application fees.
Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Download recruitment.neeri.res.in |
|---|---|
| Application Form | Click Here recruitment.neeri.res.in |
| Official Website | Click Here neeri.res.in |
| Link | Details |
| Official Notification PDF | Download advertisement details and guidelines |
| Application Form | Submit online application |
| Official Website | Visit CSIR-NEERI portal for updates and interview schedule |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for CSIR NEERI Project Associate I Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply is 29 October 2026.
What is the age limit for CSIR NEERI Project Associate I Recruitment 2026?
Upper Age Limit: 35 years. Upper age limit shall be reckoned as on the last date of receipt of applications; 35 years.
What qualification is needed for CSIR NEERI Project Associate I Recruitment 2026?
Project Associate-I (PAT-I): M.Sc. / Integrated Masters in Environmental Science/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry from recognized University | M.Sc. / Integrated Masters in Environmental Science/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry from recognized University.
What is the selection process for CSIR NEERI Project Associate I Recruitment 2026?
Mode of Selection: Selection will be done on the basis of Interview online (through MS Team/Skype/ etc.). Date of interview will be notified separately in www.neeri.res.in website, Selection will be done on the basis of Interview online (through MS Team/Skype/ etc.).
What is the official website for CSIR NEERI Project Associate I Recruitment 2026?
The official website is https://www.neeri.res.in.