CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, a Nagpur-based research laboratory under CSIR, has announced recruitment for the post of Project Associate-I. A single vacancy is on offer, with more possible from the waiting list, for the project Emission Testing of Firecracker. The role involves computer and software maintenance, data analysis and documentation, and administrative support to the project leader on a purely temporary, contractual basis.
CSIR NEERI Recruitment 2026 - Project Associate-I Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026RECRUIT_SD_10A_CRIAD_23092026_B
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
30 Sept
Closed
Apply Mode
Online
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 30 Sept 2026
- Notification28 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed30 Sept
About CSIR NEERI Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute
- Advertisement No.
- RECRUIT_SD_10A_CRIAD_23092026_B
- Post Name
- Project Associate-I
- Job Location
- Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Purely temporary and co-terminus with the project
- Notice Period
- One month notice on either side, or payment of one month remuneration in lieu
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Associate-I
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Project Associate-I
B. Tech /B.E. in Electronics & Communication/ Civil/ Environmental Engineering/ Mechanical/ Material Science from recognized University.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I | B. Tech /B.E. in Electronics & Communication/ Civil/ Environmental Engineering/ Mechanical/ Material Science from recognized University. |
Age Limit
Maximum 35 years, reckoned as on the last date of receipt of applications (30-09-2026)
Application Fee
General / OBC
Nil
SC / ST
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Online Interview
Selection will be done on the basis of an online interview through MS Teams, Skype or similar; the interview date will be notified separately on www.neeri.res.in.
Salary Structure
Rs. 31,000/- + HRA for candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET lectureship / Assistant professorship or GATE, or National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent; Rs. 25,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under the above
How to Apply
- 1Apply online through the CSIR NEERI recruitment portal at recruitment.neeri.res.in on or before 30-09-2026.
- 2Fill in the application form with correct personal, educational and contact details.
- 3Upload photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format.
- 4No application fee is payable by any category of candidate.
- 5Review all details carefully and submit the form.
- 6Save or print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Important Details
- If a large number of applications are received, preference will be given to candidates under the criteria adopted by the Screening Committee, and merely fulfilling the minimum qualification does not give a right to be called for interview.
- No TA is paid to candidates appearing for offline interviews.
- No upgradation of project staff is done in the same or a new project; candidates have to apply fresh and, if shortlisted, appear for the interview.
- Engagement under a new project is made only after the resignation from the previous project is accepted by the competent authority.
Job Requirement
- Maintenance of Computer/Software
- Data analysis and documentation
- Support to Project Leader on divisional administration and related work
Anticipated Vacancy
Number of post is 01. The anticipated vacancy for the post may be 3 nos. depending upon the availability of funds, and the candidate will be selected from the waiting list.
Eligibility Conditions
- Only candidates who have acquired the essential qualification and whose result has been declared (at least a provisional certificate) are eligible to apply.
- Result awaited, final semester appeared or Ph.D. submitted candidates are not eligible for the position.
- Final semester and result awaited candidates are not allowed to appear for the interview.
- Experience, where required, is counted from the date after acquiring the minimum educational qualification; dissertation or thesis work done during the academic period is not counted as experience.
- Time spent in acquiring a higher qualification is not counted as experience over the essential qualification.
Terms of Engagement
- Positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project; engagement does not confer any implicit or explicit right to regularization against any CSIR or CSIR-NEERI post.
- Tenure of project staff under contract R&D projects will not exceed six or seven years as per clause 1.6/1.7 of CSIR OM No. 5-1(342)/2017-PD dated 02.09.2024.
- Selected candidates must join within the time frame in the offer letter after completing pre-appointment formalities such as medical examination and character verification.
- Each selected candidate signs an undertaking to maintain confidentiality of project findings and associated intellectual property information.
- Engagement may be terminated at any time without assigning reasons by giving one month notice; the incumbent may leave by giving one month notice or payment of one month remuneration in lieu.
- Project staff must make their own accommodation arrangements; HRA is admissible as per applicable rules.
- A review committee assesses the performance of project staff and recommends extension, if required, subject to availability of funds in the project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can final year or result awaited candidates apply for the CSIR NEERI Project Associate-I post?
No. Only candidates who have already acquired the essential qualification and whose result has been declared, with at least a provisional certificate, are eligible. Result awaited and final semester candidates are not allowed to appear for the interview.
Is the CSIR NEERI Project Associate-I post a permanent government job?
No. The engagement is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project, and it does not give any right to regularization against a CSIR or CSIR-NEERI post.
Will travel expenses be paid for attending the interview?
No TA is paid to candidates appearing for offline interviews.
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