Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) — Department of Scientific and Industrial Research
Cut-off Date: 15 Sep 2026 — Candidates must be between 45 to 56 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) | 45 yrs | 56 yrs | — | 16 Sep 1970 to 15 Sep 1981 |
| EWS | 45 yrs | 56 yrs | — | 16 Sep 1970 to 15 Sep 1981 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 45 yrs | 59 yrs | +3 yrs | 16 Sep 1967 to 15 Sep 1981 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 45 yrs | 61 yrs | +5 yrs | 16 Sep 1965 to 15 Sep 1981 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 45 yrs | 61 yrs | +5 yrs | 16 Sep 1965 to 15 Sep 1981 |
| PwD (General) | 45 yrs | 66 yrs | +10 yrs | 16 Sep 1960 to 15 Sep 1981 |
Prescribed Age: 45–56 Years (As on 15 Sep 2026)
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has issued an official recruitment notification for Director, announcing a total of 1 vacancies located in All India. The closing date for submission of online application forms is 15 September 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Ph.D. in Natural Sciences or Master's Degree in Engineering/Health/Medical Sciences. and be within the prescribed age limit of 45 to 56 years, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Rs. 182200 - 224100 Per Month. The selection procedure comprises Application and nomination review process.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Last Date to Apply |
15 Sep 2026
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| Post Name | Director |
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| Total Vacancies | 1 |
| Qualification | Ph.D. in Natural Sciences or Master's Degree in Engineering/Health/Medical Sciences. |
| Age Limit | 45 to 56 years |
| Salary | Rs. 182200 - 224100 Per Month |
| Selection Process | Application and nomination review process. |
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has issued an official notification to fill 1 vacancy for the position of Director. This is a contractual opportunity for experienced professionals in the field of science and engineering. Interested candidates are required to submit their applications through the offline mode before the stipulated deadline.
Candidates must ensure they meet the specific academic and age requirements before preparing their applications:
Before submitting your application, download and carefully read the Official Notification PDF. Maintain a hard copy of your filled application form for your personal records, as this will serve as proof of submission in future stages of the selection process.
The selected candidate will receive a monthly salary in the pay scale of Rs. 182,200 to Rs. 224,100.
The selection process for this vacancy is based on the review of applications and nominations submitted by candidates.
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