CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru, a constituent national laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, has invited candidates for Project Assistant I and Project Associate I positions on a purely temporary contractual basis. A total of 2 posts are on offer under the project titled Production of soybean based functional foods using microbial resources isolated from traditionally fermented foods of North East India. The engagement offers research experience in food microbiology and functional foods at a premier institute in Karnataka.
CSIR CFTRI Project Assistant I and Project Associate I Recruitment 2026
Posted 08 Oct 2026Updated 08 Oct 2026PAT 64/2026
Total Vacancies
2
Last Date
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Apply Mode
Walk-in
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Walk-in interview held on 16 Oct 2026
- Notification08 Oct
- Walk-in16 Oct
- Walk-in Held16 Oct
About CSIR CFTRI Project Assistant I and Project Associate I Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru
- Advertisement No.
- PAT 64/2026
- Post Name
- Project Assistant – I (PA-I) and Project Associate – I (PAT-I)
- Job Location
- Mysuru, Karnataka
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Initially up to March 2027, extendable up to October 2027 based on requirement or till the end of the project, whichever is earlier
- Notice Period
- One month's prior notice or deposit of one month's stipend in lieu of notice
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Assistant – I (PA-I)
1
Project Associate – I (PAT-I)
1
Total2
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Assistant – I (PA-I) | 1 |
| Project Associate – I (PAT-I) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 2 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Project Assistant – I (PA-I)1 post
- Qualification
- B.Sc. in Microbiology or equivalent from a recognized university
- Age Limit
- 35 years
- Note
- Reporting time 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM on 16.10.2026
- Job Requirement
- To carry out R&D work as assigned
Project Associate – I (PAT-I)1 post
- Qualification
- M.Sc. in Microbiology or equivalent from a recognized university
- Note
- Reporting time 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM on 16.10.2026
- Job Requirement
- To carry out R&D work as assigned
Age Limit
35 years for Project Assistant I as on the date of the walk-in interview; no age limit stated for Project Associate I
Age Relaxation
5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women, 3 years for OBC
Selection Process
- 1Walk-in Interview
Held on 16.10.2026 at CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru; if a large number of applications are received, the committee may shortlist candidates on percentage of marks in the essential qualification, higher educational qualifications, desirable qualification or experience, or any other method it deems fit.
Salary Structure
Project Assistant – I (PA-I)
Pay: Rs. 20,000/- plus HRA per month
Project Associate – I (PAT-I)
Pay: Rs. 31,000/- plus HRA per month for candidates who have qualified National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC NET, GATE etc.); Rs. 25,000/- plus HRA per month for others
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Project Assistant – I (PA-I) | Rs. 20,000/- plus HRA per month |
| Project Associate – I (PAT-I) | Rs. 31,000/- plus HRA per month for candidates who have qualified National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC NET, GATE etc.); Rs. 25,000/- plus HRA per month for others |
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form (Annexure-I) from the CSIR-CFTRI website or the notification PDF
- 2Fill in the application form with personal, educational and experience details
- 3Report to the walk-in interview venue at the reporting time fixed for your post
- 4Carry original and self-attested copies of all certificates and testimonials
- 5Carry a valid photo identity proof and one passport-size photograph
- 6Submit the filled application form along with the documents at the interview
Reporting Venue
CSIR-CFTRI, Opp. Railway Museum, Mysuru-570020
Reporting time: 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM for Project Assistant I; 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM for Project Associate I
Candidates must report at CSIR-CFTRI, Opp. Railway Museum, Mysuru-570020 on 16.10.2026, between 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM for Project Assistant I and between 1:30 PM and 2:00 PM for Project Associate I. Carry the filled Annexure-I application form, originals and self-attested copies of all certificates and testimonials, a valid photo identity proof and one passport-size photograph. No candidate will be allowed to appear in the interview without original certificates. No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Original and self-attested copies of all educational and experience certificates/testimonials
•Valid identity proof (Voter ID card
•PAN Card
•Driving License
•Passport or Aadhaar Card)
•One passport-size photograph
•Caste/category certificate in the proper format issued by the Appropriate Authority if applicable
•No Objection Certificate (Annexure-II) if a higher degree is ongoing under AcSIR or a university with a CSIR MoU
Important Details
- The engagement is purely temporary and co-terminus with project GAP000684.
- The total period of engagement of project personnel across CSIR laboratories, taken cumulatively, shall not exceed 6 years, and applicants who have already completed 6 years as project staff in any CSIR lab or institute are not eligible.
- Candidates whose higher degree is ongoing under AcSIR or a university with a CSIR MoU must bring a No Objection Certificate in the Annexure-II format.
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview, and canvassing in any form is a disqualification.
- The final decision to allow a candidate to appear for the interview rests with the Director, CSIR-CFTRI.
Project Details
Engagement is for project number GAP000684 titled 'Production of soybean based functional foods using microbial resources isolated from traditionally fermented foods of North East India' at CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru, Karnataka.
Shortlisting Criteria
- On the basis of percentage of marks obtained in the essential qualification
- On the basis of higher educational qualifications than the minimum prescribed
- On the basis of desirable qualification or experience
- Any other methodology as deemed fit by the committee
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate whose higher degree is ongoing apply?
Yes. Candidates whose higher degree is ongoing under AcSIR or a university with a CSIR MoU must bring a No Objection Certificate in the Annexure-II format to the walk-in interview.
Is there a limit on how long a candidate can work as project staff in CSIR?
Yes. The total engagement across one or more CSIR projects and laboratories cannot exceed 6 years, and anyone who has already completed 6 years as CSIR project staff is not eligible.
Will travel expenses be paid for attending the interview?
No. No TA/DA is given to candidates for attending the walk-in interview.
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