CSIR IMMT Recruitment 2026 for 38 Project Positions - Apply Online for Project Associate & JRF Posts

CSIR IMMT Bhubaneswar Recruitment 2026: Overview

CSIR Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT), Bhubaneswar has issued an official recruitment advertisement (Advt. No. P86) for 38 temporary positions across various research projects. The positions include Project Associate I (PAT I), Project Associate II (PAT II), Senior Project Associate (S-PAT), Junior Research Fellow (JRF), and Project Assistant II (PA-II). Interested and eligible candidates must register and submit their online application forms through the official CSIR-IMMT portal before 15th September 2026 (up to 5:00 PM).

Key Recruitment Highlights

Vacancy Details & Qualification Requirements

The 38 posts are distributed across specific disciplines ranging from Chemical, Metallurgical, Civil, Mechanical, and Computer Science Engineering to M.Sc. in Chemistry, Physics, Geology, and Life Sciences. Below is the summary of essential qualifications by designation level:

• Project Assistant II (PA-II): B.Sc. in Chemistry / Botany / Zoology OR Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Project Associate I (PAT I): B.E. / B.Tech in Chemical, Metallurgical, Mechanical, Materials, Electronics, or Computer Engineering OR M.Sc. in Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or Material Science.
• Project Associate II (PAT II): M.Sc. or B.E./B.Tech in relevant disciplines with 2 years of R&D experience OR M.E./M.Tech in relevant field.
• Senior Project Associate (S-PAT): M.E./M.Tech with 2 years experience OR M.Sc. with 3 years R&D experience OR Ph.D. in relevant domain with 2 years experience.
• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc. in relevant engineering/science branch along with a valid GATE score or CSIR-UGC NET/ICAR/ICMR qualification.

Age Limit & Pay Scale

Age Relaxation: Relaxation in upper age limit is applicable as per Government rules: 5 years for SC, ST, PwBD, and Women applicants; 3 years for OBC candidates.

Selection Procedure & Walk-in Interview Schedule

The candidate selection involves two stages:

1. Online Application Screening: Applications submitted through the recruitment portal will be screened based on academic records and experience criteria.
2. Walk-in Interview: Shortlisted candidates must report in person at CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar as per the post code schedule below:

How to Submit Online Application

1. Visit the official CSIR-IMMT recruitment link at rects.immt.res.in.
2. Complete the portal registration with active email ID and mobile number.
3. Select the relevant Post Code matching your educational credentials.
4. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, marks, and professional R&D experience.
5. Submit the form online before 15.09.2026 (5:00 PM) and print out the completed application summary.
6. Bring the signed application printout along with original testimonials and photo ID for document verification at the time of the walk-in interview.