CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (CSIR-IICB), a research institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research based in Kolkata, has announced recruitment of Project Associate-I, Senior Project Associate, Project Scientist-I and other project personnel for a total of around 16 vacancies. The positions are temporary engagements under different ongoing research projects at the institute's Jadavpur campus, and selection will be through a walk-in-interview, offering candidates a chance to work in life sciences and allied research roles.
CSIR IICB Project Associate, Senior Project Associate and More Recruitment 2026
Posted 08 Oct 2026Updated 08 Oct 2026R&C/591/2026
Total Vacancies
16
Last Date
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Walk-in
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Recruitment status
Walk-in interview held on 14 Oct 2026
- Notification08 Oct
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- Walk-in Held14 Oct
About CSIR IICB Project Associate, Senior Project Associate and More Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology
- Advertisement No.
- R&C/591/2026
- Post Name
- Project Associate-I (5912602), Project Associate-I (5912603) and 14 more
- Job Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- NET/GATE qualification for vacancy code 5912606 (Project Associate-I, M.Sc. Microbiology)
- Tenure
- Initially up to 31.03.2027 for all vacancies except vacancy code 5912606, which is initially for 1 year and extendable up to 31.03.2028. Engagement is co-terminus with the project and cannot exceed six years across all CSIR labs.
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Associate-I (5912602)
1
Project Associate-I (5912603)
1
Senior Project Associate (5912604)
1
Project Associate-I (5912605)
1
Project Associate-I (5912607)
1
Senior Project Associate (5912608)
1
Senior Project Associate (5912609)
1
Senior Project Associate (5912610)
1
Senior Project Associate (5912611)
1
Senior Project Associate (5912612)
1
Senior Project Associate (5912613)
1
Project Associate-I (5912614)
1
Project Associate-I (5912615)
1
Project Scientist-I (5912616)
1
Project Associate-I (5912617)
1
Project Associate-I (5912606)
1
Total16
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I (5912602) | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (5912603) | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate (5912604) | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (5912605) | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (5912607) | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate (5912608) | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate (5912609) | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate (5912610) | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate (5912611) | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate (5912612) | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate (5912613) | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (5912614) | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (5912615) | 1 |
| Project Scientist-I (5912616) | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (5912617) | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (5912606) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 16 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Project Associate-I (5912602)1 post
- Qualification
- M.Sc. in any branch of Life Science
- Age Limit
- 35 years
- Note
- Tenure initially up to 31.03.2027
- Vacancy Code
- 5912602
- Tenure
- Initially up to 31.03.2027
Project Associate-I (5912603)1 post
- Qualification
- M.Sc. or M.Tech degree in any field of Biological Sciences such as Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Zoology etc.
- Age Limit
- 35 years
- Note
- Tenure initially up to 31.03.2027
- Vacancy Code
- 5912603
- Tenure
- Initially up to 31.03.2027
Senior Project Associate (5912604)1 post
- Qualification
- M.Sc. in Life Science such as Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry with 2 years of research experience.
- Experience
- 2 years of research experience
- Age Limit
- 40 years
- Note
- Tenure initially up to 31.03.2027
- Vacancy Code
- 5912604
- Tenure
- Initially up to 31.03.2027
Project Associate-I (5912605)1 post
- Qualification
- M.Sc in Human Physiology/Zoology/Botany/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Life Science/Biotechnology, or B.Tech (Biotechnology), MBBS, B.Pharm
- Age Limit
- 35 years
- Note
- Tenure initially up to 31.03.2027
- Vacancy Code
- 5912605
- Tenure
- Initially up to 31.03.2027
Project Associate-I (5912607)1 post
- Qualification
- B.E. / B.Tech in IT / CSE
- Age Limit
- 35 years
- Note
- Tenure initially up to 31.03.2027
- Vacancy Code
- 5912607
- Tenure
- Initially up to 31.03.2027
Senior Project Associate (5912608)1 post
- Qualification
- Doctoral Degree in Science/Pharma/MD/MS from a recognised University or equivalent and 2 years experience in Research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services
- Experience
- 2 years experience in Research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services
- Age Limit
- 40 years
- Note
- Tenure initially up to 31.03.2027
- Vacancy Code
- 5912608
- Tenure
- Initially up to 31.03.2027
Senior Project Associate (5912609)1 post
- Qualification
- Doctoral Degree in Science/Pharma/MD/MS from a recognised University or equivalent and 2 years experience in Research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services
- Experience
- 2 years experience in Research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services
- Age Limit
- 40 years
- Note
- Tenure initially up to 31.03.2027
- Vacancy Code
- 5912609
- Tenure
- Initially up to 31.03.2027
Senior Project Associate (5912610)1 post
- Qualification
- Doctoral Degree in Science/Pharma/MD/MS from a recognised University or equivalent and 2 years experience in Research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services
- Experience
- 2 years experience in Research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services
- Age Limit
- 40 years
- Note
- Tenure initially up to 31.03.2027
- Vacancy Code
- 5912610
- Tenure
- Initially up to 31.03.2027
Senior Project Associate (5912611)1 post
- Qualification
- Doctoral Degree in Science/Pharma/MD/MS from a recognised University or equivalent and 2 years experience in Research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services
- Experience
- 2 years experience in Research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services
- Age Limit
- 40 years
- Note
- Tenure initially up to 31.03.2027
- Vacancy Code
- 5912611
- Tenure
- Initially up to 31.03.2027
Senior Project Associate (5912612)1 post
- Qualification
- 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 recognised University or equivalent and 2 years experience in Research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services
- Experience
- 2 years experience in Research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services
- Age Limit
- 40 years
- Note
- Tenure initially up to 31.03.2027
- Vacancy Code
- 5912612
- Tenure
- Initially up to 31.03.2027
Senior Project Associate (5912613)1 post
- Qualification
- Doctoral Degree in Science/Pharma/MD/MS from a recognised University or equivalent and 2 years experience in Research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services
- Experience
- 2 years experience in Research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services
- Age Limit
- 40 years
- Note
- Tenure initially up to 31.03.2027
- Vacancy Code
- 5912613
- Tenure
- Initially up to 31.03.2027
Project Associate-I (5912614)1 post
- Qualification
- 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.
- Age Limit
- 35 years
- Note
- Tenure initially up to 31.03.2027
- Vacancy Code
- 5912614
- Tenure
- Initially up to 31.03.2027
Project Associate-I (5912615)1 post
- Qualification
- Master's degree in Veterinary Science (MVSc)
- Age Limit
- 35 years
- Note
- Tenure initially up to 31.03.2027
- Vacancy Code
- 5912615
- Tenure
- Initially up to 31.03.2027
Project Scientist-I (5912616)1 post
- Qualification
- Doctoral Degree in Science or Masters/ Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent and 4 years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services
- Experience
- 4 years experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services
- Age Limit
- 35 years
- Note
- Tenure initially up to 31.03.2027
- Vacancy Code
- 5912616
- Tenure
- Initially up to 31.03.2027
Project Associate-I (5912617)1 post
- Qualification
- M.Sc in Chemistry or Life Sciences
- Age Limit
- 35 years
- Note
- Tenure initially up to 31.03.2027
- Vacancy Code
- 5912617
- Tenure
- Initially up to 31.03.2027
Project Associate-I (5912606)1 post
- Qualification
- M.Sc. in Microbiology with NET/GATE qualification
- Age Limit
- 35 years
- Note
- Tenure initially for 1 year, extendable up to 31.03.2028
- Vacancy Code
- 5912606
- Tenure
- Initially for 1 year (extendable up to 31.03.2028)
Age Limit
Upper age limit as on the date of interview: 35 years for Project Associate-I and Project Scientist-I, 40 years for Senior Project Associate
Age Relaxation
5 years for SC / ST / PwBD / Women; 3 years for OBC
Selection Process
- 1Walk-in Interview
Conducted at CSIR-IICB, Jadavpur campus, Kolkata; reporting time 08:45 AM and the entry gate closes at 10:00 AM.
Salary Structure
Project Associate-I (5912602)
Pay: Rs. 31,000 plus HRA per month for candidates with CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET including lectureship / assistant professorship or GATE or equivalent national level examination; Rs. 25,000 plus HRA per month for others
Project Associate-I (5912603)
Pay: Rs. 31,000 plus HRA per month for candidates with CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET including lectureship / assistant professorship or GATE or equivalent national level examination; Rs. 25,000 plus HRA per month for others
Senior Project Associate (5912604)
Pay: Rs. 42,000 plus 30% HRA per month
Project Associate-I (5912605)
Pay: Rs. 31,000 plus HRA per month for candidates with CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET including lectureship / assistant professorship or GATE or equivalent national level examination; Rs. 25,000 plus HRA per month for others
Project Associate-I (5912607)
Pay: Rs. 31,000 plus HRA per month for candidates with CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET including lectureship / assistant professorship or GATE or equivalent national level examination; Rs. 25,000 plus HRA per month for others
Senior Project Associate (5912608)
Pay: Rs. 42,000 plus 30% HRA per month
Senior Project Associate (5912609)
Pay: Rs. 42,000 plus 30% HRA per month
Senior Project Associate (5912610)
Pay: Rs. 42,000 plus 30% HRA per month
Senior Project Associate (5912611)
Pay: Rs. 42,000 plus 30% HRA per month
Senior Project Associate (5912612)
Pay: Rs. 42,000 plus 30% HRA per month
Senior Project Associate (5912613)
Pay: Rs. 42,000 plus 30% HRA per month
Project Associate-I (5912614)
Pay: Rs. 31,000 plus HRA per month for candidates with CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET including lectureship / assistant professorship or GATE or equivalent national level examination; Rs. 25,000 plus HRA per month for others
Project Associate-I (5912615)
Pay: Rs. 31,000 plus HRA per month for candidates with CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET including lectureship / assistant professorship or GATE or equivalent national level examination; Rs. 25,000 plus HRA per month for others
Project Scientist-I (5912616)
Pay: Rs. 56,000 per month plus 30% HRA (increment of 5% for every 2 years of experience in the same project)
Project Associate-I (5912617)
Pay: Rs. 31,000 plus HRA per month for candidates with CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET including lectureship / assistant professorship or GATE or equivalent national level examination; Rs. 25,000 plus HRA per month for others
Project Associate-I (5912606)
Pay: Rs. 31,000 plus HRA per month for candidates with CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET including lectureship / assistant professorship or GATE or equivalent national level examination; Rs. 25,000 plus HRA per month for others
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I (5912602) | Rs. 31,000 plus HRA per month for candidates with CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET including lectureship / assistant professorship or GATE or equivalent national level examination; Rs. 25,000 plus HRA per month for others |
| Project Associate-I (5912603) | Rs. 31,000 plus HRA per month for candidates with CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET including lectureship / assistant professorship or GATE or equivalent national level examination; Rs. 25,000 plus HRA per month for others |
| Senior Project Associate (5912604) | Rs. 42,000 plus 30% HRA per month |
| Project Associate-I (5912605) | Rs. 31,000 plus HRA per month for candidates with CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET including lectureship / assistant professorship or GATE or equivalent national level examination; Rs. 25,000 plus HRA per month for others |
| Project Associate-I (5912607) | Rs. 31,000 plus HRA per month for candidates with CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET including lectureship / assistant professorship or GATE or equivalent national level examination; Rs. 25,000 plus HRA per month for others |
| Senior Project Associate (5912608) | Rs. 42,000 plus 30% HRA per month |
| Senior Project Associate (5912609) | Rs. 42,000 plus 30% HRA per month |
| Senior Project Associate (5912610) | Rs. 42,000 plus 30% HRA per month |
| Senior Project Associate (5912611) | Rs. 42,000 plus 30% HRA per month |
| Senior Project Associate (5912612) | Rs. 42,000 plus 30% HRA per month |
| Senior Project Associate (5912613) | Rs. 42,000 plus 30% HRA per month |
| Project Associate-I (5912614) | Rs. 31,000 plus HRA per month for candidates with CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET including lectureship / assistant professorship or GATE or equivalent national level examination; Rs. 25,000 plus HRA per month for others |
| Project Associate-I (5912615) | Rs. 31,000 plus HRA per month for candidates with CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET including lectureship / assistant professorship or GATE or equivalent national level examination; Rs. 25,000 plus HRA per month for others |
| Project Scientist-I (5912616) | Rs. 56,000 per month plus 30% HRA (increment of 5% for every 2 years of experience in the same project) |
| Project Associate-I (5912617) | Rs. 31,000 plus HRA per month for candidates with CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET including lectureship / assistant professorship or GATE or equivalent national level examination; Rs. 25,000 plus HRA per month for others |
| Project Associate-I (5912606) | Rs. 31,000 plus HRA per month for candidates with CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET including lectureship / assistant professorship or GATE or equivalent national level examination; Rs. 25,000 plus HRA per month for others |
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form using the link provided in the official notification
- 2Fill up the application form completely in the prescribed format
- 3Verify all details and ensure fulfillment of the eligibility conditions
- 4Assemble the duly filled application form with original and self-attested copies of all required documents
- 5Candidates applying for multiple vacancies should submit a single application form listing all relevant vacancy codes in the designated place
- 6Attend the walk-in interview at CSIR-IICB, Jadavpur campus, Kolkata on 14 October 2026 within the reporting time
Reporting Venue
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (CSIR-IICB), 4, Raja S.C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur, Kolkata - 700032
Reporting time: 08:45 AM to 10:00 AM
Candidates must report at the CSIR-IICB Jadavpur campus, Kolkata on 14 October 2026 by 08:45 AM; the entry gate closes at 10:00 AM. Carry the duly filled prescribed application form along with originals and self-attested copies of all required documents. Candidates applying for more than one vacancy submit a single application form listing all relevant vacancy codes.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Matriculation pass certificate or admit card in support of date of birth
•All mark-sheets and certificates regarding educational qualification since Matriculation
•No Objection Certificate from the employer if employed
•Final mark sheet of B.Sc / M.Sc / M.Tech / MVSc degree or Ph.D award certificate
•Documentary proof of passing NET/NET(LS)/GATE/equivalent
•One passport size photograph
•Caste certificate wherever applicable
Important Details
- Candidates who are in the final semester or whose results are awaited are not eligible for the positions.
- Age and qualifications will be reckoned as on the date of interview.
- Engagement is purely temporary and does not confer any right for regularization or absorption against any IICB / CSIR post, and the tenure is co-terminus with the project and cannot exceed six years across all CSIR labs.
- Candidates must bring both original and self-attested copies of certificates and documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates in the final semester or awaiting results apply?
No. Candidates who are in the final semester or whose results are awaited are not eligible for these positions.
How is the selection made for these posts?
Selection is based on a walk-in interview held at the CSIR-IICB Jadavpur campus, Kolkata.
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