CSIR Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, a CSIR laboratory based in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, has announced recruitment for Project Associate I and Project Assistant II posts on a purely temporary, project-based basis. There are 3 positions in total, spread across two CSIR-sponsored projects dealing with water desalination and purification membranes and an electro-deionization system for producing ultrapure water for hydrogen generation.
CSIR CSMCRI Project Associate I and Project Assistant II Recruitment 2026
Posted 13 Oct 2026Updated 13 Oct 2026CSIR-CSMCRI/FTC02/2026-27
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21 Oct
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About CSIR CSMCRI Project Associate I and Project Assistant II Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute
- Advertisement No.
- CSIR-CSMCRI/FTC02/2026-27
- Post Name
- Project Associate I (PAT-I) and Project Assistant II (PA-II)
- Job Location
- Bhavnagar, Gujarat
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Age Limit
- Up to 35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Purely temporary and co-terminus with the project, not exceeding 06 years in any case
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Associate I (PAT-I)
1
Project Assistant II (PA-II)
1
Project Associate I (PAT-I)
1
Total3
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Associate I (PAT-I) | 1 |
| Project Assistant II (PA-II) | 1 |
| Project Associate I (PAT-I) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 3 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Project Associate I (PAT-I)2 posts
- Qualification
- M.Sc in Chemistry/Chemical Science from a recognized university.
- Age Limit
- 35 years
- Note
- Project no. FTC090601, High-productivity membrane design for water desalination and purification that produces mineral-balanced water with high water recovery.
- Project No.
- FTT060604
- Project Title
- Electro-deionization system to produce electrolyser grade ultrapure water for hydrogen generation
Project Assistant II (PA-II)1 post
- Qualification
- 3 Years Diploma in engineering/Technology OR B.Sc in Chemistry/Chemical Science/Physics/Physical Science from a recognized university.
- Age Limit
- 35 years
- Note
- Project no. FTC090601, High-productivity membrane design for water desalination and purification that produces mineral-balanced water with high water recovery.
- Project No.
- FTC090601
- Project Title
- High-productivity membrane design for water desalination and purification that produces mineral-balanced water with high water recovery
Project Associate I (PAT-I)2 posts
- Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech in Chemical/Mechanical/Production/Automobile Engineering or Chemical Technology from a recognized university.
- Age Limit
- 35 years
- Note
- Project no. FTT060604, Electro-deionization system to produce electrolyser grade ultrapure water for hydrogen generation.
- Project No.
- FTT060604
- Project Title
- Electro-deionization system to produce electrolyser grade ultrapure water for hydrogen generation
Age Limit
Maximum 35 years
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Eligible candidates are shortlisted based on criteria fixed by the Selection Committee; if a large number of candidates apply, shortlisting for interview follows the Committee's criteria and the final decision to allow a candidate to appear for interview rests with the Director, CSIR-CSMCRI.
- 2Interview
Interview may be held online or offline; the mode and date are communicated to shortlisted candidates through email only.
Salary Structure
HRA is admissible as per the extant Government of India rules applicable to CSIR employees.
Project Associate I (PAT-I)
Pay: Rs. 31,000 + HRA for candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/CSMR NET including 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
Project Assistant II (PA-II)
Pay: Rs. 20,000 + HRA
Project Associate I (PAT-I)
Pay: Rs. 31,000 + HRA for candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/CSMR NET including 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
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Project Associate I (PAT-I) | Rs. 31,000 + HRA for candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/CSMR NET including 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 |
| Project Assistant II (PA-II) | Rs. 20,000 + HRA |
| Project Associate I (PAT-I) | Rs. 31,000 + HRA for candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/CSMR NET including 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 |
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application template from the CSIR CSMCRI website.
- 2Fill in the application form and affix a recent passport-size photograph.
- 3Sign the completed application form.
- 4Attach all documents, certificates and mark sheets.
- 5Email the completed application to [email protected] on or before 21 October 2026.
- 6No hard copy of the application is required to be sent to the Institute.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Completed and signed application form
•Recent passport-size photograph
•All documents
•Certificates and mark sheets
Important Details
- Final semester or year students awaiting results are not eligible to apply.
- The engagement is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project and shall not exceed 06 years in any case.
- Details of the interview, including whether it is online or offline, and the interview date are communicated to shortlisted candidates through email only.
- Applications are accepted by email only and no hard copy is to be sent to the Institute.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can final year or final semester students apply?
No. Candidates in their final semester or year who are awaiting results are not eligible for consideration.
Is a hard copy of the application required?
No. The completed application form and documents are to be sent by email only, and no hard copy needs to reach the Institute.
How will candidates be informed about the interview?
Shortlisted candidates receive the interview mode and date through email only.
Is the engagement permanent?
No. The positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project, and the engagement cannot exceed six years in any case.
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