CSIR CFTRI
CSIR CFTRI Project Associate – I – 1 Posts Recruitment 2026
Introduction
CSIR CFTRI has invited applications for Project Associate – I – 1 Posts. There are 1 vacancies for candidates with M.Sc. The last date to apply is 1 November 2026.
Important Dates
| Date of Advertisement | 20.10.2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Receipt of Online Applications | 01.11.2026 |
Important Instructions
- Relaxation in age limit for the candidates belonging to the category of SC/ST/PwBD/Women and the category of OBC shall be 05 years and 03 years respectively.
- The Engagement under any of the above position(s) shall be on behalf of the sponsoring agency and shall be temporary and co-terminus with the tenure of the Project or 06 years whichever is earlier, and does not provide any right/claim for regularization for a permanent post.
- If already the candidate is working in CSIR/CSIR-CFTRI a “NOC” from the current PI is mandatory for applying for the aforementioned project. In a case, if selected, Engagement under this project would be made only after submission of ‘No Dues Certificate’ and resignation from the previous project.
- The maximum duration, for which Project staff could be engaged in different projects taken together, will be 6 years.
- CANVASSING IN ANY FORM AND/OR BRINGING ANY INFLUENCE POLITICAL OR OTHERWISE WILL BE TREATED AS A DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POST.
Age Limit
Candidates should not have exceeded 35 years of age as on the last date of receiving the applications i.e 01.11.2026.
Experience
Check out the Official Notification or Overview on this page.
Salary / Pay Scale
Rs. 31,000
How to Apply
- Eligible candidates may submit online application only at https://patcell.cftri.res.in along with necessary attachments of the certificates in support of date of birth, caste, qualification/experience etc.
- Ensure the application is submitted on or before 01.11.2026. No other mode of application will be accepted.
Selection and Interview
The applicants will be subjected to shortlisting by designated committee according to the current requirement and the candidate’s shortlisted for interview will be displayed on CSIR- CFTRI website. In the event of large number of applications, the duly constituted committee will adopt its own criteria for short-listing the candidates to restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview to a reasonable number by any one or more of the following methods: on the basis of percentage of marks obtained in the Essential Qualification; on the basis of higher educational qualifications than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement; on the basis of desirable Qualification/ experience; any other methodology as deemed fit by the Committee. The short-listed candidates will be informed about the date of interview through e-mail to the email address mentioned by the candidate in the online application form. No TA/DA will be given to the candidates for attending the interview.
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FAQ
How many vacancies are available for CSIR CFTRI Project Associate – I Recruitment 2026?
There is 1 vacancy available under post code FIR070407.
What is the last date to apply online?
The last date to submit the online application is 01.11.2026.
What is the essential qualification required?
Masters in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Botany/Zoology/Genetics or related subject from recognized University.
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Last date: 01 Nov
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