CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 for 37 Senior Project Associate, Project Associate and More Posts

CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 for 37 Senior Project Associate, Project Associate and More Posts

 

CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 37 Senior Project Associate, Project Associate and More Posts

Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR CSMCRI) invites applications for 37 posts of Senior Project Associate, Project Associate and More from Graduate/Post Graduate candidates with relevant experience, and the email application process will run till 05 May 2026 at the official CSIR CSMCRI website.

CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Company Name	Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR CSMCRI)
Post Name	Project Associate-I / Senior Project Associate / Project Assistant-II / Project Associate-II
No of Posts	37
Salary	Rs. 25,000+ HRA to Rs. 42,000+ HRA
Qualification	M.Sc, B.Tech/B.E
Age Limit	Max: 35 years
Last Date	05-05-2026
Apply Mode	Email
Job Type	Project-based

CSIR CSMCRI Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF

Candidates who are interested in applying for the CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.

CSIR CSMCRI Vacancy 2026

Post Name	Total Posts
Project associate-I (PAT-I)	29
Senior Project Associate (Senior PAT)	1
Project Assistant-II (PA-II)	3
Project associate-II (PAT-II)	4
Total	37

Eligibility Criteria

Title of the project

Grafting of functional polymer onto Ce based framework to improve durability and performance of PFAS-Free proton exchange membrane

Project associate-I (PAT-I): 04

MSc. in Chemistry/Chemical Science from a recognized university.

Monthly Emolument (Rs.)

PAT-I: (a) 31,000+ HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments Like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions.

(b) 25,000+ HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.

 

Title of the project

Electro-deionization system to produce electrolyser grade ultrapure water for hydrogen generation.

Project associate-I (PAT-I): 05

Three (03):- MSc.  in Chemistry/Chemical Science from a recognized university.
 

Two (02):- B.E./B.Tech in Chemical/ Mechanical/ Production/Automobile Engineering or Chemical Technology from a recognized university.

 

PAT-I: (a) 31,000+ HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments Like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions.

(b) 25,000+ HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.

 

Title of the project

Microalgal based sustainable aviation fuel through biorefinery model

Senior Project associate (Senior PAT): 01

Project Associate-I (PAT-I): 01

 

One (01) Senior PAT: M.Sc. in Marine Biology from a recognized university with 3 years of experience in Research and Development in implementing Downstream Processes in Industrial and Academic Institutions.

One (01) PAT – I:  B.E./B.Tech in Biotechnology/Bioprocess Engineering/Fermentation/Biochemical Engineering from a recognized university.

 

Senior PAT: ₹ 42000 +  HRA

PAT-I: (a) 31,000+ HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments Like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions.

(b) 25,000+ HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.

 

Title of the project

 

Biomass to Chemicals: A Green Approach Towards Circular Economy and Sustainability

Project Associate-I (PAT-I): 08

Project Assistant-II (PA-II): 01

 

PAT-I:

Six (06) M.Sc in Chemistry/Chemical Sciences from a recognized university.

One (01): M.Sc in Biotechnology/ Biological Sciences from a recognized university.

One (01): B.E./B.Tech in Biotechnology/

Bioprocess Engineering/Fermentation/

Biochemical Engineering from a recognized university.

One (01) PA-II:

B.Sc in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Botany/Marine Biology from a recognized university.

 

PAT-I: (a) 31,000+ HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments Like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions.

(b) 25,000+ HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.

PA-II: 20,000 + HRA

 

Title of the project

Extraction/enrichment of critical metals/metalloids

from marine resources

 

Project associate-I (PAT-I): 01

M.Sc in Chemistry/Chemical Sciences/Hydrochemistry from a recognized university.

PAT-I: (a) 31,000+ HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments Like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions.

(b) 25,000+ HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.

 

Title of the project

High-productivity membrane design for water desalination and purification that produces mineral-balanced water with high water recovery

 

Project associate-I (PAT-I): 04

Project Assistant-II: 02

PAT-I:

Two (2): M.Sc in Chemistry from a recognized university.

Two (2): B.E/B.Tech in Chemical/mechanical/engineering /chemical technology from a recognized university.

Two (2): PA-II 3 Years Diploma in engineering/Technology OR B.Sc in Chemistry/Chemical Science/Physics/Physical Science from a recognized university.

PAT-I: (a) 31,000+ HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments Like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions.

(b) 25,000+ HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.

PA-II: 20,000 + HRA

 

Title of the project

Innovative Hydrodynamic and Sediment Management Solutions for Sustainable Solar Salt Industry of Gujarat State in the Face of Climate Change for reducing the risk to the surrounding community and innovative coastal infrastructure for solar salt works

Project associate-I (PAT-I): 02

B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering from a recognized university

Desirable experience, qualification, job description:

Post 01 (Water Resources / Coastal / Hydraulic, GIS Engineering):

 

Post 02: Specialization in (Structural Engineering / Concrete technology):

PAT-I: (a) 31,000+ HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments Like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions.

(b) 25,000+ HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.

 

Title of the project

Generation of pure brine in solar salt fields for direct feed to soda-ash industry

Project associate-I (PAT-I): 04

Project associate-II (PAT-II): 04

 

PAT-I: M.Sc in Chemistry/Chemical Sciences from a recognized university OR B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering/Chemical Engineering /Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university

PAT-II:

M.Sc in Chemistry/Chemical Sciences from a recognized university OR B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering/Chemical Engineering /Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university

and

2 years experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services OR Master’s in Civil Engineering/ Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university 

 

PAT-I: (a) 31,000+ HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments Like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions.

(b) 25,000+ HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.

PAT-II: (a) 35,000+ HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments Like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions.

(b) 28,000+ HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.

 

 

Age Limit

• Maximum Age Limit: 35 years for all posts.
• For Senior PAT: 40
• Age relaxation will be as per government rules.

CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates

Event	Date
Last Date to Apply	05 May 2026

Selection Process

• Interview (hybrid mode: online and offline)

Disclaimer:

1.These positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. The engagement of a project staff in different projects either in the CSIR - Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar or different Lab./ Institute of CSIR taken together shall not exceed 6 years in any case. It would, therefore, not confer any right/claim implicit or explicit for any candidate for claiming extension or absorption in CSIR-CSMCRI, Bhavnagar.

2.*Age relaxation will be provided as per the CSIR norms.

3.Candidates may apply for multiple posts. However, a separate application form must be submitted to the respective Project Investigator at the email address provided in the prescribed format attached along with all the mark sheets and certificates in a single pdf file. Interested candidates may send application by 05.05.2026.

4.Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview which will be conducted in a hybrid mode (online and offline).

5.No TA-DA will be admissible to the candidates attending the interview.

6.Bright, talented, and motivated candidates may be considered for registration in the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme at Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), in accordance with the prescribed norms.

 

How to Apply

• Read the official notification carefully before applying.
• Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
• Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
• Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
• Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
• Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 05-05-2026.
• Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.

CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

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Official Notification PDF	Click here
Official Website	Click here

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Note: Before applying Candidates are suggested to please always check once and confirm the above detail with the official website and Notification/Advertisement.