CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru, a constituent National Laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, has notified a single temporary position of Project Associate Level-II under a sponsored research project on the utilisation of non-fructosylated alpha-GOS in human gut probiotics. The role involves R&D work in biotechnology and related areas, and this page gathers the key details a candidate needs in one place.
CSIR CFTRI Project Associate II Recruitment 2026
Posted 12 Oct 2026Updated 12 Oct 2026PAT 61/2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
15 Oct
Closed
Apply Mode
Online
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 15 Oct 2026
- Notification01 Oct
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed15 Oct
About CSIR CFTRI Project Associate II Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru
- Advertisement No.
- PAT 61/2026
- Post Name
- Project Associate –II (PAT-II) (Post Code: FIR070407-01)
- 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
- Experience
- 2 years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science & Technology Organizations, counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualification
- Credentials Required
- National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET including lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE) or national level examinations conducted by Central Government departments like DBT/DST or equivalent
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 35,000 plus HRA
- Tenure
- Initially up to six months, extendable up to March 2028 or the project duration, whichever is earlier
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Associate –II (PAT-II) (Post Code: FIR070407-01)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Associate –II (PAT-II) (Post Code: FIR070407-01) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Project Associate –II (PAT-II) (Post Code: FIR070407-01) - Qualification and Experience
Masters in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Genetics or related subject from recognized University AND 2 years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science & Technology Organizations with (a) National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET including lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE) or (b) those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government/departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions; OR Masters / Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology (Bioengineering or Biotechnology) from a recognized University.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Associate –II (PAT-II) (Post Code: FIR070407-01) - Qualification and Experience | Masters in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Genetics or related subject from recognized University AND 2 years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science & Technology Organizations with (a) National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET including lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE) or (b) those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government/departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions; OR Masters / Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology (Bioengineering or Biotechnology) from a recognized University. |
Age Limit
Not exceeding 35 years as on 15.10.2026
Age Relaxation
5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
A designated committee shortlists candidates according to the current requirement, using percentage of marks in the essential qualification, higher educational qualifications, desirable qualification or experience, or any other methodology it deems fit.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview; the date is intimated by email and no TA/DA is paid for attending.
Salary Structure
Rs. 35,000 plus HRA
How to Apply
- 1Submit the online application on the CSIR-CFTRI project cell portal at patcell.cftri.res.in
- 2Attach certificates in support of date of birth, caste, qualification and experience
- 3Submit the application on or before the closing date; no other mode of application will be accepted
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Certificates in support of date of birth
•Caste
•Qualification and experience
Important Details
- The engagement is purely temporary and contractual on behalf of the sponsoring agency and is co-terminus with the project tenure or 6 years, whichever is earlier; it gives no right or claim to regularisation in CSIR-CFTRI or CSIR.
- Candidates already working in CSIR or CSIR-CFTRI must submit a NOC from the current Principal Investigator, and if selected, engagement is made only after a No Dues Certificate and resignation from the previous project.
- Only candidates who have already acquired the essential qualification and whose results are declared may apply; result awaited or final semester appearing candidates are not eligible.
- The posts are provisional and subject to availability of funds, and the number of vacancies may increase or decrease at the time of selection.
CSIR Project Staff Tenure Cap
As per CSIR OM No. 5-1(342)/2017-PD dated 02.09.2024, engagement of project staff is co-terminus with the term of the project, and the total engagement period of a project staff across different projects in the same or different CSIR labs shall not exceed 6 years. Applicants who have already completed 6 years as project staff in any CSIR lab or institute are not eligible.
Job Requirements
To conduct R&D activities aligned with the project objectives, focusing on recombinant DNA techniques, enzyme assays, enzyme purification and characterization, oligosaccharide identification, and structural elucidation using analytical techniques.
Desirable Qualification and Experience
Experience in recombinant DNA techniques, enzyme assays, enzyme purification and characterization, oligosaccharide identification, and structural elucidation using analytical techniques.
Project Details
Project titled 'Understanding the molecular basis for the utilization of non-fructosylated alpha-GOS (manninotriose and verbascotetraose) in human gut probiotics', project number FIR070407, sponsored by a sponsoring agency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates whose final semester results are awaited apply?
No. Only candidates who have already acquired the essential qualification and whose results have been declared are eligible. Candidates with result awaited or appearing in the final semester cannot apply.
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