CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, a research laboratory of CSIR based in Nagpur, is hiring a Project Associate-II for a project on the impact of open cast coal mining on groundwater depletion and contamination. The role falls under the Water and Earth Systems Division and involves hydrogeological fieldwork, groundwater modelling and GIS-based data analysis on a purely temporary, contractual basis.
CSIR NEERI Recruitment 2026 - Project Associate-II Posts
Posted 29 Sept 2026Updated 29 Sept 2026RECRUIT_SD_2A_WESD_22092026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
29 Sept
Closed
Apply Mode
Online
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 29 Sept 2026
- Notification22 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed29 Sept
About CSIR NEERI Project Associate-II Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute
- Advertisement No.
- RECRUIT_SD_2A_WESD_22092026
- Post Name
- Project Associate-II
- 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
- Experience
- 2 years experience for M.Sc. in Geology/Applied Geology candidates; experience counted from the date after acquiring the minimum educational qualification, and dissertation/thesis work done during the academic period is not counted
- Tenure
- Purely temporary and co-terminus with the project GAP-3095; offer letter issued initially for the period for which funds are available
- Notice Period
- One month notice by either side, or payment of one month remuneration in lieu, which may be condoned or curtailed at the discretion of the Competent Authority
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Associate-II
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-II | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Project Associate-II - Qualification and Experience
M. Sc. In Geology/ Applied Geology from a recognized University AND with 2 Years Experience OR M.E./M. Tech in Water Resources /Hydrology from a recognized Institute. Only candidates who have acquired the essential qualification and whose result has been declared (at least provisional certificate) are eligible. Result awaited / final semester appeared or Ph.D. submitted candidates are not eligible. Experience, where required, will be counted from the date after acquiring the minimum educational qualification; dissertation/thesis work done during the academic period will not be counted as experience.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-II - Qualification and Experience | M. Sc. In Geology/ Applied Geology from a recognized University AND with 2 Years Experience OR M.E./M. Tech in Water Resources /Hydrology from a recognized Institute. Only candidates who have acquired the essential qualification and whose result has been declared (at least provisional certificate) are eligible. Result awaited / final semester appeared or Ph.D. submitted candidates are not eligible. Experience, where required, will be counted from the date after acquiring the minimum educational qualification; dissertation/thesis work done during the academic period will not be counted as experience. |
Age Limit
Maximum 35 years, reckoned as on the last date of receipt of applications (29-09-2026)
Application Fee
All Candidates
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. 35,000/- + 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 and/or their agencies/institutions; Rs. 28,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under the above
How to Apply
- 1Submit the application online on or before 29-09-2026 through the CSIR NEERI recruitment portal or the official website
- 2Fill in the application form with correct personal, educational and contact details
- 3Upload the photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format
- 4Review all details carefully before submitting the form
- 5Save or print a copy of the submitted application for future reference
Important Details
- The engagement is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project and confers no right, implicit or explicit, to regularization against any CSIR/CSIR-NEERI post.
- The anticipated vacancy for the post may be 2 depending upon the availability of funds, with the candidate selected from the waiting list.
- If a large number of applications are received, preference will be given to candidates under the criteria adopted by the Screening Committee.
- Selected candidates must sign an undertaking to maintain confidentiality of project findings and associated intellectual property information, and must complete pre-appointment formalities such as medical examination and character verification before joining.
- No TA is paid to candidates appearing for an offline interview.
Terms of Engagement
- Tenure of project staff who have served CSIR-NEERI or any other CSIR laboratory under contract R&D projects cannot 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, as amended from time to time
- No upgradation of project staff shall be 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 acceptance of the resignation from the previous project by the competent authority
- Engagement depends on project tenure and requirement and may be extended or curtailed based on the duration of the project, desired level of performance or conduct of the incumbent
- A review committee will assess the performance of the project staff and recommend extension, if required, subject to availability of funds in the project
- Project staff must make their own accommodation arrangements; HRA is admissible as per applicable rules
- CSIR guidelines for engagement of project personnel vide CSIR OM No. 5-1(342)/2017-PD dated 02.09.2024/18.10.2024, as amended, apply
Job Requirement
- Extensive fieldwork for hydrogeological and hydrological data collection, compilation and field verification
- Experience in groundwater modelling and applied Remote Sensing and GIS techniques for data analysis and interpretation
- Experience in report writing
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates whose final semester result is awaited apply for this post?
No. Result awaited, final semester appeared and Ph.D. submitted candidates are not eligible, and final semester or result awaited candidates are not allowed to appear for the interview.
Is a NET or GATE score mandatory for the Project Associate-II post?
No, it is not mandatory. Candidates with CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET lectureship or Assistant Professorship, GATE, or equivalent national level examinations get Rs. 35,000 plus HRA, while others get Rs. 28,000 plus HRA.
How is the required work experience counted?
Experience is counted from the date after acquiring the minimum educational qualification. Dissertation or thesis work done during the academic period is not counted, and time spent acquiring a higher qualification is not counted over the essential qualification.
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