Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) — Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
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The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has issued an official recruitment notification for Senior Project Associate, Project Associate II, Project Associate I, Project Assistant II, announcing a total of 41 vacancies located in West Bengal. To be eligible, applicants must hold Varies by vacancy code. Posts require M.Sc., Integrated Masters, Master's degree in Science/Life Sciences/Pharma/Computer Sciences, MVSc, Animal Sciences, Medicine, B.Tech/Engineering/Technology, MBBS, M.Pharm, or PhD, along with research experience for higher posts. Some codes require NET/GATE or equivalent national-level qualification for higher remuneration. and be within the prescribed age limit of 35 to 40 years depending on post; reckoned as on the date of interview, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of ₹20,000/- p.m. + HRA to ₹42,000/- p.m. + HRA depending on post and qualification. The selection procedure comprises Walk-in interview, document verification, and scrutiny of eligibility/qualification for the relevant vacancy code.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 17 Oct 2026 |
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| Interview Date / Walk-in | 03 Nov 2026 |
| Post Name |
💼 Senior Project Associate
💼 Project Associate II
💼 Project Associate I
💼 Project Assistant II
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| Total Vacancies | 41 |
| Qualification | Varies by vacancy code. Posts require M.Sc., Integrated Masters, Master's degree in Science/Life Sciences/Pharma/Computer Sciences, MVSc, Animal Sciences, Medicine, B.Tech/Engineering/Technology, MBBS, M.Pharm, or PhD, along with research experience for higher posts. Some codes require NET/GATE or equivalent national-level qualification for higher remuneration. |
| Age Limit | 35 to 40 years depending on post; reckoned as on the date of interview |
| Salary | ₹20,000/- p.m. + HRA to ₹42,000/- p.m. + HRA depending on post and qualification |
| Application Fee |
General: ₹0
OBC: ₹0
EWS: ₹0
SC: ₹0
ST: ₹0
fee_exempted: Yes
payment_mode: Not Applicable
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| Selection Process | Walk-in interview, document verification, and scrutiny of eligibility/qualification for the relevant vacancy code. |
| Post / Designation | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Project Associate | - | - | - | - | - | 12 |
| Project Associate II | - | - | - | - | - | 13 |
| Project Associate I | - | - | - | - | - | 16 |
| Project Assistant II | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Consolidated Total | - | - | - | - | - | 41 |
₹20,000 to ₹42,000 per month plus HRA, depending on post and qualification
Cut-off Date: As on 03 November 2026 — Candidates must be between 35 to 40 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) | 35 yrs | 40 yrs | — | 04 Nov 1986 to 03 Nov 1991 |
| EWS | 35 yrs | 40 yrs | — | 04 Nov 1986 to 03 Nov 1991 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 35 yrs | 43 yrs | +3 yrs | 04 Nov 1983 to 03 Nov 1991 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 35 yrs | 45 yrs | +5 yrs | 04 Nov 1981 to 03 Nov 1991 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 35 yrs | 45 yrs | +5 yrs | 04 Nov 1981 to 03 Nov 1991 |
| PwD (General) | 35 yrs | 50 yrs | +10 yrs | 04 Nov 1976 to 03 Nov 1991 |
Prescribed Age: 35–40 Years (As on As on 03 November 2026)
Official Prescribed Pay: ₹20,000 to ₹42,000 per month plus HRA
The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has officially released notification number R&C/592/2026 dated 17.10.2026 for a walk-in interview to fill 41 temporary project posts at the Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB). This recruitment drive invites qualified and dynamic science, technology, and medical professionals to participate in advanced research initiatives based in Kolkata, West Bengal. Candidates seeking scientific research positions can also review similar opportunities by checking the CSIR-NEERI Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 recruitment details.
| Particulars | Details |
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| Organisation | CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (CSIR IICB), Kolkata |
| Advertisement No. | R&C/592/2026 dated 17.10.2026 |
| Walk-in Date | 03 November 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Reporting Time | 08:45 A.M. |
| Entry Gate Closure Time | 10:00 A.M. |
| Venue | CSIR–Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (CSIR IICB), 4, Raja S.C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur, Kolkata – 700032 |
| Posts | Senior Project Associate, Project Associate II, Project Associate I, Project Assistant II |
| Vacancies | 41 (around 41, which may increase or decrease) |
| Pay | ₹20,000/- p.m. + HRA (Project Assistant II) to ₹42,000/- p.m. + HRA (Senior Project Associate) |
| Age Limit | Varies by post (35 or 40 years, reckoned as on the date of interview) |
| Nature of Engagement | Purely temporary, co-terminus with the project |
| Who Can Attend | Candidates who meet the essential qualification and age limit for a vacancy code. Final-semester and result-awaited candidates are not eligible. |
| Post | Vacancies | Age Limit | Pay (Remuneration per month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Project Associate | 12 | 40 years | ₹42,000/- p.m. + HRA |
| Project Associate II (codes 5922602, 5922605, 5922608, 5922611, 5922613, 5922615, 5922617, 5922620, 5922623, 5922638) | 10 | 35 years | (a) Rs. 35,000/- p.m. + HRA for NET/GATE or equivalent qualified candidates (see below). (b) Rs. 28,000/- p.m. + HRA for those who do not fall under (a). |
| Project Associate II (code 5922639) | 2 | 35 years | ₹28,000/- p.m. + HRA (without any national level qualifications) |
| Project Associate I | 16 | 35 years | (a) Rs. 31,000/- p.m. + HRA for NET/GATE or equivalent qualified candidates (see below). (b) Rs. 25,000/- + HRA for those who do not fall under (a). |
| Project Assistant II | 1 | 35 years | ₹20,000/- p.m. + HRA (Increment of 15% after 3 years of experience in the same project) |
| Total | 41 |
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | 05 years |
| OBC | 03 years |
| Vacancy Code | Post | Project Code | Essential Qualification | Desirable Qualification | Tenure | Nos. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5922601 | Senior Project Associate | FTT070601 | M.Sc in Life sciences and 3 years of experience in research and development. | Research experience in nano biomaterials, cell culture assay, molecular biology techniques, and animal handling | Upto one year | 1 |
| 5922602 | Project Associate II | GAP-510 | Masters/ Integrated Masters in Natural or Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences And 2 years' experience in Research and Development. | Experience in cryo-EM, biochemistry, molecular biology | Initially upto one year (Extendable upto another year) | 1 |
| 5922603 | Project Associate I | GAP-504 | Masters/ Integrated Masters in Natural or Pharmaceutical Sciences / MVSc / Animal Sciences or Medicine from a recognized University. | In vitro/ Small Animal Handling/ Clinical sample handling | Initially upto one year (extendable upto 3 years) | 1 |
| 5922604 | Project Associate I | MMP015203 | Master's Degree in Science / Pharma / MD / MS from a recognised University or equivalent in Life Sciences or Computer Sciences. | In depth knowledge and experience in developing advanced machine learning tools and techniques for multi-omics data analysis/in-silico drug screening. | Initially upto one year (extendable) | 1 |
| 5922605 | Project Associate II | GAP-508 | Master's Degree in Life Sciences | Sound knowledge and experience in developing advanced machine learning tools and techniques for multi-omics data analysis | Upto 08.09.2027 (Can be extended maximum of 3 years) | 1 |
| 5922606 | Senior Project Associate | MMP015203 | Master's Degree in Science / Pharma / MD / MS from a recognised University or equivalent in Life Sciences or Computer Sciences. | In depth knowledge and experience in developing advanced machine learning tools and techniques for multi-omics data analysis/in-silico drug screening. | Initially upto one year (extendable) | 1 |
| 5922607 | Project Associate I | GAP-464 | The candidate should possess M.Sc degree in any field of biological sciences such as biotechnology, bioinformatics, biochemistry, microbiology, etc. | Listed below the table | Upto 30.11.2027 | 1 |
| 5922608 | Project Associate II | GAP-490 | MSc. In Life Sciences or equivalent + 2 years research experience. | Experience in in-vitro cell culture and animal studies | Upto 25.01.2027 | 1 |
| 5922609 | Project Assistant II | HCP002601 | B.Sc./3 years Diploma in Engineering/Technology | Listed below the table | Upto 31.03.2027 (extendable) | 1 |
| 5922610 | Project Associate I | HCP002601 | Listed below the table | Listed below the table | Upto 31.03.2027 (extendable) | 1 |
| 5922611 | Project Associate II | FBR070405 | Masters in Life Science with knowledge of Bioinformatics and 2 years of research experience | Prior experience in bacterial cell culture, protein purification, western Blot, MS/ proteomics | Upto 31.03.2027 (extendable) | 1 |
| 5922612 | Project Associate I | GAP-477 | Masters or equivalent degree in Microbiology, Zoology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Virology, Neuroscience | Prior experience in cloning and cell culture, virus isolation, tittering, molecular biology techniques such as- qPCR, Western blot, protein and RNA isolation. | Upto 31.12.2027 | 1 |
| 5922613 | Project Associate II | GAP-510 | Masters Degree in Biological or pharmaceutical or natural or chemical sciences with 2 years experience | - | Initially upto one year (extendable upto two years) | 1 |
| Vacancy Code | Post | Project Code | Essential Qualification | Desirable Qualification | Tenure | Nos. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5922614 | Project Associate I | GAP-497 | Masters/Integrated Masters in Natural or Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences / MVSc / Animal Sciences OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized university. | Should have ex in protein expression & purification from bacteria / mammalilan and bioinformatics tools such as molecular docking and simulations. | Upto 31.03.2027 | 1 |
| 5922615 | Project Associate II | MLP002620 | Masters in Natural Sciences AND 2 years of Research experience | Research experience in structural analysis of biomolecule by Raman Spectroscopy, experience in Protein purification and characterization. | Upto 31.03.2027 | 1 |
| 5922616 | Project Associate I | MLP002620 | Masters in any branch of science. Preference will be given to people with experience in plant science | Experience in Biological data handling including Computational Biology. | Upto 31.03.2027 | 1 |
| 5922617 | Project Associate II | MLP002620 | M.Sc. in Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, or Biotechnology, with 02 years of experience in Research and Development (R&D). | Listed below the table | Upto 31.03.2027 | 1 |
| 5922618 | Project Associate I | MLP002620 | Master's Degree in Science/ Pharma/ MS from a recognized university or equivalent in Life Sciences or Computer Science. | Research experience in bioinformatics, especially in the analysis of single-cell transcriptomics and spatial transcriptomics datasets. | Upto 31.03.2027 | 1 |
| 5922619 | Senior Project Associate | MLP002620 | M.Sc in any branch of Life Science. 03 years of research experience in cancer biology. | Experience in cell and molecular biology research, tissue culture, and animal handling. | Upto 31.03.2027 | 1 |
| 5922620 | Project Associate II | MLP002620 | Master's in Biochemistry, Physiology, Zoology, Neuroscience or Pharmaceutical sciences and 2 years experience in R&D in Industrial or Academic organizations. | Experience in Animal handling, Cell culture and Molecular Biology. | Upto 31.03.2027 | 1 |
| 5922621 | Senior Project Associate | MLP002620 | Masters in Life Science and 3 Years of research experience OR PhD in Life Science and 2 years of research experience | 2 or more years research experience in cell and tissue culture / Genetics / Biotechnology | Upto 31.03.2027 | 1 |
| 5922622 | Project Associate I | MLP002620 | M.Sc in Life Sciences or equivalent | Experience in in-vitro cell culture and molecular biology | Upto 31.03.2027 | 1 |
| 5922623 | Project Associate II | MLP002620 | Listed below the table | Should have ex in protein expression & purification from bacteria / mammalilan and bioinformatics tools such as molecular docking and simulations. | Upto 31.03.2027 | 1 |
| 5922624 | Project Associate I | MLP002620 | M.Sc in Human Physiology / Zoology / Botany / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Life Science / Biotechnology or B.Tech (Biotechnology) / MBBS / M.Pharm / M.VSc | Experience in research/project work in the fields of cell culture, molecular biology techniques like qPCR, basic virological/microbiological techniques. | Upto 31.03.2027 | 1 |
| 5922625 | Project Associate I | MLP002620 | Masters / Integrated masters in Natural or Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences / MVSc / Animal Sciences | Expertise in Cell Culture | Upto 31.03.2027 | 1 |
| 5922626 | Senior Project Associate | MLP002620 | Listed below the table | Listed below the table | Upto 31.03.2027, (extendable) | 1 |
| 5922627 | Senior Project Associate | MLP002620 | Listed below the table | Listed below the table | Upto 31.03.2027, (extendable) | 1 |
| 5922628 | Senior Project Associate | MLP002620 | Listed below the table | Listed below the table | Upto 31.03.2027, (extendable) | 1 |
| 5922629 | Senior Project Associate | MLP002620 | Listed below the table | Listed below the table | Upto 31.03.2027, (extendable) | 1 |
| 5922630 | Senior Project Associate | MLP002620 | Listed below the table | Listed below the table | Upto 31.03.2027, (extendable) | 1 |
| 5922631 | Senior Project Associate | MLP002620 | Listed below the table | Listed below the table | Upto 31.03.2027, (extendable) | 1 |
| 5922639 | Project Associate II | GAP-508 | Masters/ Integrated Masters in any branch of Life Sciences or Natural or Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences / MVSc / Animal Sciences | Listed below the table | Upto 08.09.2027 (can be extended maximum of 3 years) | 2 |
| Vacancy Code | Post | Project Code | Essential Qualification | Desirable Qualification | Tenure | Nos. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5922632 | Senior Project Associate | MLP002620 | Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences with 3 years experience in R&D. | Candidate should know and have research experience in Organic synthesis and drug design techniques. | Upto 31.03.2027 | 1 |
| 5922633 | Project Associate I | MLP002620 | M.Sc in Chemistry | At least one year of research experience | Upto 31.03.2027 | 1 |
| 5922634 | Project Associate I | MLP002620 | M.Sc in Chemistry | - | Upto 31.03.2027 | 2 |
| 5922635 | Project Associate I | MLP002620 | M.Sc in Chemistry | - | Upto 31.03.2027 | 1 |
| 5922636 | Project Associate I | MLP002620 | M.Sc in Chemistry | Experience in research/project work in the field of organic synthesis, including performing organic reactions, column purification, and compound characterization. | Upto 31.03.2027 | 1 |
| 5922637 | Senior Project Associate | MLP002620 | M.Sc in Chemistry and 3 years research experience | 3 years of research experience in Organic Synthesis | Upto 31.03.2027 | 1 |
| 5922638 | Project Associate II | MLP002620 | M.Sc in Chemistry | Research Experience in enantio-selective synthesis of chiral molecule and chiral ligand. | Upto 31.03.2027 | 1 |
| Vacancy Codes | Project Number | Project Title |
|---|---|---|
| 5922601 | FTT070601 | Preclinical Biocompatibility and Large Animal Validation of Nanobiocomposite Haemostatic Scaffold for Translational Development. |
| 5922602, 5922613 | GAP-510 | AI-guided Engineering of DNA Aptamers against Dengue virus NS proteins. |
| 5922603 | GAP-504 | Adolescent Lung Function Trajectories in India: Multi-Omics discovery of Susceptibility and Resilience to Air Pollution (APEAL-2) |
| 5922604, 5922606 | MMP015203 | CSIR League for AI-based Industrial Manifestation (CLAIM) (MMP015203) |
| 5922605, 5922639 | GAP-508 | Restoring T cell proteostasis via tripeptidyl peptidase 2 (TPP2) modulation to alleviate exhaustion and enhance immunotherapy in solid cancers. |
| 5922607 | GAP-464 | Mechanistic understanding of dynamic regulations of SEC functions during genotoxic stress-dependent global transcriptional inhibition and subsequent recovery for efficient DNA repair and cell survival. |
| 5922608 | GAP-490 | Towards discovery and development of novel drugs and pharmaceuticals. |
| 5922609, 5922610 | HCP002601 | CSIR Jigyasa Project |
| 5922611 | FBR070405 | Elucidating the ribosomal binding mechanism of Buforin II b for developing novel antimicrobials against staphylococcus aureus |
| 5922612 | GAP-477 | DBT - Wellcome Trust India Alliance |
| 5922614 | GAP-497 | ABCA5 as a Therapeutic Target: Enhancing Cholestoral Efflux and HDL Formation in Cardiovascular Disease. |
| 5922615 to 5922638 | MLP002620 | Chemical Biology Approaches to Understand Disease Biology, Diagnostics and Therapeutics (IICB-CB) |
These temporary openings cover various designations such as Senior Project Associate, Project Associate II, Project Associate I, and Project Assistant II. Aspirants who want to explore all latest West Bengal Government Jobs will find this notification a stellar opportunity to build a long-term research career under premier national scientific establishments.
The recruitment notice outlines a total of 41 openings distributed across multiple designations requiring specialized academic backgrounds. The breakdown of posts for this drive is detailed below:
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Project Associate | 12 |
| Project Associate II | 13 |
| Project Associate I | 16 |
| Project Assistant II | 1 |
| Total Posts | 41 |
Eligibility requirements vary strictly by the specific vacancy code indicated in the notification. Applicants should possess an M.Sc., Integrated Masters, Master's degree in Science, Life Sciences, Pharma, or Computer Sciences, MVSc, Animal Sciences, Medicine, B.Tech, Engineering, Technology, MBBS, M.Pharm, or a PhD degree. Candidates looking for check more Graduate jobs in West Bengal should note that higher-level posts also require documented research and development experience ranging from 2 to 3 years. Certain vacancy codes additionally mandate national-level qualifications such as NET or GATE for enhanced monthly remuneration.
The upper age limit is set at 35 years for Project Associate I, Project Associate II, and Project Assistant II, while it is 40 years for Senior Project Associate posts. Age is reckoned as on the date of interview, which is 03 November 2026. Category-wise relaxations apply as per government norms, granting 5 years for SC, ST, PwBD, and Women candidates, and 3 years for OBC applicants.
Selected candidates will receive consolidated monthly emoluments accompanied by House Rent Allowance (HRA) in accordance with prevailing CSIR guidelines. The salary varies depending on the specific post and educational qualifications:
All engagements are strictly temporary and co-terminus with the respective projects, meaning they do not confer any legal right to regular absorption or permanent employment within CSIR.
As this recruitment follows a direct walk-in selection process, no online application portal submission is required prior to the interview date. Candidates must download the prescribed application form from the official website and fill it out completely.
Interview Date: 03 November 2026
Reporting Time: 08:45 A.M. (Entry gate closes strictly at 10:00 A.M.)
Venue: CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB), 4, Raja S.C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur, Kolkata – 700032.
Candidates must report to the venue on time carrying the following original documents along with a self-attested set of photocopies:
Applicants must take note of critical guidelines to ensure their candidature is not rejected during scrutiny:
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