CSIR Innovation Protection Unit โ Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
| Application Start | 22 Jul 2026 |
|---|---|
| Interview Date | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Post Name | Project Scientist / Project Associate |
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| Total Vacancies | 5 |
| Qualification | Masters/Bachelors degree in Engineering/Physics/Chemistry as per post requirements with relevant R&D experience. |
| Age Limit | Not specified; standard government relaxations apply. |
| Salary | Rs. 42,000 - 56,000 per month plus HRA |
| Selection Process | Walk-in interview and assessment of academic records. |
The CSIR Innovation Protection Unit (CSIR IPU) has announced 5 contractual vacancies for the positions of Project Scientist and Project Associate-Senior PAT under Advertisement No. IPU/02/2026. Interested and eligible candidates must attend the scheduled walk-in interview to be considered for these roles.
| Post Name | Discipline | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Project Scientist (PS-1) | Mechanical Engineering | 1 |
| Project Associate-Senior PAT | Civil Engineering | 1 |
| Project Associate-Senior PAT | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 1 |
| Project Associate-Senior PAT | Physics | 1 |
| Project Scientist (PS-1) | Chemistry | 1 |
| Post Category | Interview Date |
|---|---|
| Mechanical and Civil Engineering | 2026-08-13 |
| Electronics, Physics, and Chemistry | 2026-08-14 |
Candidates must bring original academic, experience, and category certificates, along with a self-attested photocopy of each. Ensure you carry a valid ID proof and sufficient passport-size photographs. It is recommended to report to the venue well ahead of the scheduled time to complete the registration process.
The official notification does not specify a strict minimum or maximum age limit; however, standard category relaxations apply (OBC: 3 years, SC/ST/PwBD/Women: 5 years).
Project Scientists receive Rs. 56,000 + HRA, while Project Associates receive Rs. 42,000 + HRA. Project Scientists are eligible for a 5% increment every 2 years.
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