CSIR – North East Institute of Science & Technology, Jorhat, a national R&D institute under CSIR working in chemical, biological, materials and engineering sciences, has announced recruitment for Project Associate, Senior Project Associate and other project staff positions. A total of 24 posts are on offer across ongoing CSIR and externally funded projects, including the Aroma Mission, offering research roles at the institute's Assam campus.
CSIR NEIST Project Associate and Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026
Posted 07 Oct 2026Updated 07 Oct 202609/2026-27-REC(PS)
Total Vacancies
24
Last Date
17 Oct
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About CSIR NEIST Project Associate and Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- CSIR - North East Institute of Science & Technology
- Advertisement No.
- 09/2026-27-REC(PS)
- Post Name
- Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (0901), Principal Project Associate (Principal PAT) (0902) and 11 more
- Job Location
- Jorhat, Assam
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 55 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Purely temporary and co-terminus with the project duration; maximum tenure of engagement of a project staff is six years counting engagement in different projects in the same or different CSIR institutes.
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (0901)
1
Principal Project Associate (Principal PAT) (0902)
1
Project Technical Support –III (0903)
1
Senior Project Associate (SPA) (0904)
3
Project Associate-II (0905)
4
Project Associate-I (0906)
5
Project Associate-I (0907)
1
Project Assistant-II (PA-II) (0908)
3
Assistant Project Manager (Technical) (0909)
1
Project Associate (PAT-I) (0910)
1
Senior Project Associate (Senior PAT) (0911)
1
Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (0912)
1
Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (0913)
1
Total24
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (0901) | 1 |
| Principal Project Associate (Principal PAT) (0902) | 1 |
| Project Technical Support –III (0903) | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate (SPA) (0904) | 3 |
| Project Associate-II (0905) | 4 |
| Project Associate-I (0906) | 5 |
| Project Associate-I (0907) | 1 |
| Project Assistant-II (PA-II) (0908) | 3 |
| Assistant Project Manager (Technical) (0909) | 1 |
| Project Associate (PAT-I) (0910) | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate (Senior PAT) (0911) | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (0912) | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (0913) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 24 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (0901)1 post
- Qualification
- M.Sc. in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/Biotechnology
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years
- Desirable
- Experience in molecular modelling such as molecular docking, MD simulations and knowledge of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Project
- Production of soybean based functional foods using microbial resources isolated from traditionally fermented foods of North East India (GPP0458), up to 17/09/2029
Principal Project Associate (Principal PAT) (0902)1 post
- Qualification
- PhD in Computer Science & Engg./IT/Computer Science/Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/Biotechnology AND 3 years experience in research and development in industrial and academic institutions or Science and Technology organizations and scientific activities and services
- Experience
- 3 years experience in research and development in industrial and academic institutions or Science and Technology organizations
- Age Limit
- Maximum 40 years
- Desirable
- Experience in handling big data related to genomics, proteomics; working experience in Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Molecular Modelling preferred
- Project
- Production of soybean based functional foods using microbial resources isolated from traditionally fermented foods of North East India (GPP0458), up to 17/09/2029
Project Technical Support –III (0903)1 post
- Qualification
- 1st class M.Sc./Integrated M.Sc. in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Life Science
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years
- Desirable
- Experience or proficiency in animal tissue handling and in-vivo testing
- Project
- Development of Bioresorbable Screws and Fillers for Regenerative Repairs of Low Load Borne Defects: Fabrication and Preclinical Validation (GPP0456), up to 31-08-2030
Senior Project Associate (SPA) (0904)3 posts
- Qualification
- M.Sc. Botany/Life Science/Taxonomy/Agriculture/Pharmacology/Chemistry/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology/Environmental Science with minimum 3 years experience OR PhD in above subjects
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years experience (M.Sc. route)
- Age Limit
- Maximum 40 years
- Desirable
- SCI publication in the area of medicinal and aromatic plants
- Project
- CSIR Aroma Mission Phase 4.0 (MMP025304), up to 31-03-2029
Project Associate-II (0905)4 posts
- Qualification
- M.Sc. in Life Science/Taxonomy/Agriculture/Pharmacology/Chemistry/Bioinformatics with minimum of 2 years experiences in MAPs Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific Activities and Services
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years experience in MAPs research and development
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years
- Project
- CSIR Aroma Mission Phase 4.0 (MMP025304), up to 31-03-2029
Project Associate-I (0906)5 posts
- Qualification
- M.Sc. in Life Science/Botany/Taxonomy/Agriculture/Pharmacology/Bioinformatics/Chemistry/Biotechnology
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years
- Project
- CSIR Aroma Mission Phase 4.0 (MMP025304), up to 31-03-2029
Project Associate-I (0907)1 post
- Qualification
- BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years
- Desirable
- ME/M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering/Energy Engineering
- Project
- CSIR Aroma Mission Phase 4.0 (MMP025304), up to 31-03-2029
Project Assistant-II (PA-II) (0908)3 posts
- Qualification
- Graduate in Science
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years
- Desirable
- Experience in cultivation and production of medicinal and aromatic plants
- Project
- CSIR Aroma Mission Phase 4.0 (MMP025304), up to 31-03-2029
Assistant Project Manager (Technical) (0909)1 post
- Qualification
- PhD in Botany/Biotechnology/Plant Breeding & Genetics/Agronomy/Agriculture with minimum 2 years of experience in the area of medicinal & Aromatic Plants, R&D management conservation and Cultivation practices OR M.Sc. with above subject with 5 years of experience in the area of medicinal & aromatic plants R&D
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years with PhD, or 5 years with M.Sc., in medicinal and aromatic plants R&D
- Age Limit
- Maximum 55 years
- Project
- Establishment of Regional cum Facilitation Center (RCFC) to North East Region at CSIR-NEIST, Assam (GPP0381), up to 31/03/2027, may be extended
Project Associate (PAT-I) (0910)1 post
- Qualification
- M.Sc. Chemistry/Chemical Science/Material Science
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years
- Desirable
- Minimum one year of R&D experience in Chemical/Material Science from a research or academic institution
- Project
- Nanoscale Engineering of Porous Crystalline Frameworks of High Specific Surface Area for Safe and Efficient Onboard Hydrogen Storage (GPP0457), up to 30-08-2029
Senior Project Associate (Senior PAT) (0911)1 post
- Qualification
- B.Tech in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/Chemical Science and Technology AND 3 years experience OR M.Sc. in Bioinformatics/Biotechnology with specialization in Bioinformatics/Chemistry (Computational Chemistry) AND 3 years experience OR PhD in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/Computational Chemistry AND 3 years experience
- Experience
- 3 years experience in research and development in industrial and academic institutions or Science and Technology organisations
- Age Limit
- Maximum 40 years
- Desirable
- Computational drug discovery, molecular modelling/simulation workflows, application of Machine Learning methods, working collaboratively with experimental research groups
- Project
- Science and Engineering Research for Innovation and Socio-Economic Advancement: A Focus on North-East Indian (NEIST-SEA): Integrating Deep learning & Image Processing in Bioinformatics, Health care, Health and Natural Science (MLP02631), up to 31/03/2027
Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (0912)1 post
- Qualification
- 1st Class M.Sc. in Chemistry (Physical Chemistry/Applied Chemistry)
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years
- Desirable
- Experience on membrane fabrication and characterization, applied and translational research, data interpretation and computational work
- Project
- Indigenous Development and Manufacturing of Machines, Devices and Assembly lines (MMP015202), up to 31st March 2027
Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (0913)1 post
- Qualification
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years
- Desirable
- Expertise in organic chemistry, electrochemistry, fundamental analytical techniques and data analysis
- Project
- Development of Cost-Effective and Green Methods for the Preparation of Hepatitis Medicines (IHP240007), up to 31st March 2027
Age Limit
Maximum 35 years for Post Codes 0901, 0903, 0905, 0906, 0907, 0908, 0910, 0912 and 0913; maximum 40 years for Post Codes 0902, 0904 and 0911; maximum 55 years for Post Code 0909. Age is calculated as on the closing date of the advertisement, 17 October 2026.
Age Relaxation
Relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Women candidates as per Govt of India/CSIR rules issued from time to time.
Application Fee
All Candidates
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
The project team shortlists candidates on academic performance and experience, and only shortlisted candidates are called for the interview.
- 2Interview
Offline interview at CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat, tentatively on 2 November 2026; it may be held in hybrid mode.
Salary Structure
Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (0901)
Pay: Rs. 31,000 per month + HRA for NET/GATE qualified, otherwise Rs. 25,000 per month + HRA
Principal Project Associate (Principal PAT) (0902)
Pay: Rs. 49,000 per month + HRA
Project Technical Support –III (0903)
Pay: Rs. 28,000 per month + HRA for 2 years; increment @5% on initial emoluments from 3rd year, Rs. 29,400 per month
Senior Project Associate (SPA) (0904)
Pay: Rs. 42,000 per month + HRA
Project Associate-II (0905)
Pay: Rs. 28,000 per month + HRA
Project Associate-I (0906)
Pay: Rs. 25,000 per month + HRA
Project Associate-I (0907)
Pay: Rs. 25,000 per month + HRA
Project Assistant-II (PA-II) (0908)
Pay: Rs. 20,000 per month + HRA
Assistant Project Manager (Technical) (0909)
Pay: Rs. 52,500 (consolidated)
Project Associate (PAT-I) (0910)
Pay: Rs. 25,000 per month + HRA
Senior Project Associate (Senior PAT) (0911)
Pay: Rs. 42,000 per month + HRA
Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (0912)
Pay: Rs. 25,000 per month + HRA
Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (0913)
Pay: Rs. 25,000 per month + HRA
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (0901) | Rs. 31,000 per month + HRA for NET/GATE qualified, otherwise Rs. 25,000 per month + HRA |
| Principal Project Associate (Principal PAT) (0902) | Rs. 49,000 per month + HRA |
| Project Technical Support –III (0903) | Rs. 28,000 per month + HRA for 2 years; increment @5% on initial emoluments from 3rd year, Rs. 29,400 per month |
| Senior Project Associate (SPA) (0904) | Rs. 42,000 per month + HRA |
| Project Associate-II (0905) | Rs. 28,000 per month + HRA |
| Project Associate-I (0906) | Rs. 25,000 per month + HRA |
| Project Associate-I (0907) | Rs. 25,000 per month + HRA |
| Project Assistant-II (PA-II) (0908) | Rs. 20,000 per month + HRA |
| Assistant Project Manager (Technical) (0909) | Rs. 52,500 (consolidated) |
| Project Associate (PAT-I) (0910) | Rs. 25,000 per month + HRA |
| Senior Project Associate (Senior PAT) (0911) | Rs. 42,000 per month + HRA |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (0912) | Rs. 25,000 per month + HRA |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (0913) | Rs. 25,000 per month + HRA |
How to Apply
- 1Open the online application portal on the CSIR-NEIST website.
- 2Click on CLICK HERE TO APPLY to start the application.
- 3Select the concerned Post Code by clicking on the post name.
- 4Fill in the online form following the instructions given below each box.
- 5Submit the form and note the registration number displayed on the screen.
- 6Download the registration form from the DOWNLOAD section of the portal.
- 7Carry the printed and signed registration form with original testimonials to the interview.
Reporting Venue
CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat - 785006, Assam
Documents to Carry / Upload
•All original testimonials including mark sheets and certificates
•A clear photograph
•Printed and signed copy of the registration form
•NOC for candidates already working in CSIR-NEIST
Important Details
- Separate applications must be submitted for each Post Code.
- Shortlisting is done by the project team on academic performance and experience, and only shortlisted candidates are called for the offline interview at CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat; the list of shortlisted candidates with the final interview date and time will be uploaded on the CSIR-NEIST website.
- Project staff presently working in CSIR-NEIST must obtain an NOC before applying for other project vacancies.
- The engagement is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project duration and does not confer any right for regularization.
- Result-awaited candidates need not apply.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- Candidates should have knowledge of computer for day-to-day work, and selected candidates are expected to join immediately upon selection.
Project Details
0901
Project No.: GPP0458
Project Period: Up to 17/09/2029
0902
Project No.: GPP0458
Project Period: Up to 17/09/2029
0903
Project No.: GPP0456
Project Period: Up to 31-08-2030
0904
Project No.: MMP025304
Project Period: Up to 31-03-2029
0905
Project No.: MMP025304
Project Period: Up to 31-03-2029
0906
Project No.: MMP025304
Project Period: Up to 31-03-2029
0907
Project No.: MMP025304
Project Period: Up to 31-03-2029
0908
Project No.: MMP025304
Project Period: Up to 31-03-2029
0909
Project No.: GPP0381
Project Period: Up to 31/03/2027 (may be extended)
0910
Project No.: GPP0457
Project Period: Up to 30-08-2029
0911
Project No.: MLP02631
Project Period: Up to 31/03/2027
0912
Project No.: MMP015202
Project Period: Up to 31st March 2027
0913
Project No.: IHP240007
Project Period: Up to 31st March 2027
| Post Code | Project No. | Project Period |
|---|---|---|
| 0901 | GPP0458 | Up to 17/09/2029 |
| 0902 | GPP0458 | Up to 17/09/2029 |
| 0903 | GPP0456 | Up to 31-08-2030 |
| 0904 | MMP025304 | Up to 31-03-2029 |
| 0905 | MMP025304 | Up to 31-03-2029 |
| 0906 | MMP025304 | Up to 31-03-2029 |
| 0907 | MMP025304 | Up to 31-03-2029 |
| 0908 | MMP025304 | Up to 31-03-2029 |
| 0909 | GPP0381 | Up to 31/03/2027 (may be extended) |
| 0910 | GPP0457 | Up to 30-08-2029 |
| 0911 | MLP02631 | Up to 31/03/2027 |
| 0912 | MMP015202 | Up to 31st March 2027 |
| 0913 | IHP240007 | Up to 31st March 2027 |
Engagement Terms
- The engagement is purely temporary for a specific period, co-terminus with the duration of the project, and will not confer any right for regularization in the institute.
- The maximum tenure of engagement of a project staff will be six years, considering engagement in different projects either in the same institute or different institutes of CSIR.
- The project completion date may be extended or curtailed depending upon the grant of the funding agency.
- Project staff may be allowed to do PhD work based on CSIR guidelines and with approval of the competent authority.
- The waitlisted panel will be valid for one year from the date of notification.
- The interview may be held at CSIR-NEIST Jorhat in hybrid mode; the tentative date of interview is 2nd November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates whose result is awaited apply for CSIR NEIST project staff posts?
No. The notification states that result-awaited candidates need not apply.
Can a candidate apply for more than one post code?
Yes. A separate application must be submitted for each Post Code.
Do candidates already working at CSIR-NEIST need permission to apply?
Yes. Project staff presently working in CSIR-NEIST should take an NOC for applying to other project vacancies.
Will TA/DA be paid for attending the interview?
No. No TA/DA will be paid to candidates attending the interview.
What is the maximum tenure of engagement as project staff?
Six years, counting engagement in different projects either in the same institute or different institutes of CSIR.
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