CSIR — Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute
Cut-off Date: 31 Jul 2026 — Candidates must be between 18 to 35 years (General category). Category-wise relaxation and exact DOB boundaries are shown below.
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation | DOB Must Be Between |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 18 yrs | 35 yrs | — | 01 Aug 1991 to 31 Jul 2008 |
| EWS | 18 yrs | 35 yrs | — | 01 Aug 1991 to 31 Jul 2008 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 18 yrs | 38 yrs | +3 yrs | 01 Aug 1988 to 31 Jul 2008 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 18 yrs | 40 yrs | +5 yrs | 01 Aug 1986 to 31 Jul 2008 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 18 yrs | 40 yrs | +5 yrs | 01 Aug 1986 to 31 Jul 2008 |
| PwD (General) | 18 yrs | 45 yrs | +10 yrs | 01 Aug 1981 to 31 Jul 2008 |
Prescribed Age: 18–35 Years (As on 31 Jul 2026)
The CSIR has issued an official recruitment notification for Project Associate I, announcing a total of 1 vacancies located in Gujarat. The closing date for submission of online application forms is 31 July 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold B.Tech./B.E. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or M.Sc. in Chemistry and be within the prescribed age limit of Maximum 35 years; relaxation as per Government of India norms, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Rs. 25,000 - 31,000 per month plus HRA. The selection procedure comprises Interview. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Last Date to Apply |
31 Jul 2026
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| Post Name | Project Associate I |
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| Total Vacancies | 1 |
| Qualification | B.Tech./B.E. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or M.Sc. in Chemistry |
| Age Limit | Maximum 35 years; relaxation as per Government of India norms |
| Salary | Rs. 25,000 - 31,000 per month plus HRA |
| Selection Process | Interview |
The Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR CSMCRI) has issued a notification for the recruitment of one Project Associate I position. This engagement is strictly on a contractual basis under current research project mandates. Interested candidates must ensure their applications reach the authorities via email by the designated deadline.
Candidates must fulfill the following educational requirements to be considered for this position:
The maximum age limit for applicants is 35 years. Age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and women candidates will be provided according to CSIR and Government of India directives.
The selected candidate will receive a monthly stipend based on the following criteria:
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