Welcome to Sarkari Naukri. The official notification for CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 has been announced. Below you will find comprehensive coverage of the eligibility criteria, important dates, vacancy details, and direct official application channels.
CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Company Name | Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR CSMCRI) |
| Post Name | Project Assistant-II / Project Associate -I / Senior Project Associate / Principal Project Associate / Project Scientist -I / Project Scientist -II |
| No of Posts | 62 |
| Salary | ₹20,000 + HRA to ₹67,000 + HRA |
| Qualification | Graduate, Masters, Doctoral degrees in various scientific and technical fields. |
| Age Limit | Max age limit is 35 years for some posts, with relaxations as per Government of India/CSIR instructions. |
| Last Date | 07-07-2026 |
| Apply Mode | |
| Job Type | Temporary |
CSIR CSMCRI Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates should download and read the CSIR CSMCRI Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below.
Download CSIR CSMCRI Job 2026 Notification PDF
CSIR CSMCRI Vacancy Details 2026
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Project Assistant-II (Post Code 1) | 7 |
| Project Assistant-II (Post Code 2) | 1 |
| Project Assistant-II (Post Code 3) | 2 |
| Project Associate-I (Post Code 4) | 21 |
| Project Associate-I (Post Code 5) | 8 |
| Project Associate-I (Post Code 6) | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (Post Code 7) | 3 |
| Project Associate-I (Post Code 8) | 2 |
| Project Associate-I (Post Code 9) | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate (Post Code 10) | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate (Post Code 11) | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate (Post Code 12) | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate (Post Code 13) | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate (Post Code 14) | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate (Post Code 15) | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate (Post Code 16) | 1 |
| Principal Project Associate (Post Code 17) | 1 |
| Project Scientist-I (Post Code 18) | 1 |
| Project Scientist-I (Post Code 19) | 1 |
| Project Scientist-I (Post Code 20) | 1 |
| Project Scientist-I (Post Code 21) | 1 |
| Project Scientist-II (Post Code 22) | 1 |
| Project Scientist-II (Post Code 23) | 1 |
| Project Scientist-II (Post Code 24) | 1 |
| Project Scientist-II (Post Code 25) | 1 |
| Total | 62 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Project Assistant-II: Bachelors in Science (Chemistry, Physics, Marine Science, Marine Biology, Marine Biology and Oceanography, Marine Biotechnology, Oceanography, Oceanography and Coastal Area Studies, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Botany, Plant Biology, Plant Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Zoology, Fisheries Sciences, Aquaculture, Environmental Science), Masters/Integrated Masters in Science (Inorganic/Organic/Physical/Analytical Chemistry, Botany, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Marine Sciences, Zoology, Plant Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Marine Biology, Marine Biology and Oceanography, Marine Biotechnology, Oceanography, Oceanography and Coastal Area Studies, Plant Biology Plant Biotechnology, Fisheries Sciences, Aquaculture, Environmental Sciences), Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology (Chemical Engineering, IT/Computer Science, Civil/Mechanical Engineering).
- Senior Project Associate: Masters/Integrated Masters in Biochemistry/Biotechnology with 3 years’ experience in R&D OR Doctoral Degree in Biological Sciences/Biochemistry with 2 years’ experience in R&D. Masters/Integrated Masters in Botany/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Marine Sciences with 3 years’ experience in R&D OR Doctoral Degree in Biological Sciences/Botany/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry with 2 years’ experience in R&D. Masters/Integrated Masters in Chemical Science with 3 years’ experience in R&D OR Doctoral Degree in Chemical Sciences with 2 years’ experience in R&D (Desirable: Hands on experience in activities related to salt and marine chemicals). Masters/Integrated Masters in Chemical Science with 3 years’ experience in R&D OR Doctoral Degree in Chemical Sciences with 2 years’ experience in R&D (Desirable: Experience in Membrane R&D). Masters/Integrated Masters in Chemistry with 3 years’ experience in R&D OR Doctoral Degree in Chemical Sciences with 2 years’ experience in R&D (Desirable: Specialization membranes for Electrochemical energy systems). Masters/Integrated Masters in Chemical Sciences/Biological Science/Pharmaceutical Science with 3 years’ experience in R&D OR Doctoral Degree in Biological/Pharmaceutical/Chemical Sciences with 2 years’ experience in R&D (Desirable: Hands on experience in natural product isolation, purification, and structural elucidation; bioassay development; Microbial techniques). Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in Electronics & Communication with 3 years’ experience in R&D OR Masters/Integrated Masters in engineering in Electronics & Communication with 2 years’ experience in R&D.
- Principal Project Associate: Masters/Integrated Masters in Biological Science/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Botany with 6 years of experience in R&D OR Doctoral degree in Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Biological Science with 3 years’ experience in R&D.
- Project Scientist -I: Doctoral Degree in Biological Sciences/Botany/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Marine Sciences with 04 years’ experience in R&D. Doctoral Degree in Chemical Science OR Masters/Integrated Masters in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or Technology with 4 years’ experience in R&D (Desirable: Project Management, report writing, Mentoring, Recovery of inorganic Chemicals, Pilot-scale demonstration). Doctoral Degree in Chemical Science with 4 years’ experience in R&D (Desirable: Membrane science/Membrane Fabrication/Thin film composite membrane, Module fabrication). Doctoral Degree in Chemistry/Physics with 4 years’ experience in R&D (Desirable: Functional membranes/Polyelectrolyte membrane/Bipolar membranes for water purification/water splitting/fuel cells/Flow Batteries and electrocatalyst etc.).
- Project Scientist -II: Doctoral Degree in Chemistry/Physics with 5 years’ experience in R&D (Desirable: electrochemistry/ electrolyzer-related areas after Ph.D. with Experience in electrocatalysis, and/or electrolyzer development after Ph.D.). Doctoral Degree in Biological Sciences with 5 years’ experience in R&D (Desirable: Doctoral Degree in Biotechnology or Molecular biology). Doctoral Degree in Agronomy/Agricultural Sciences with 5 years’ experience in R&D. Masters/Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology in Information Technology or Computer Science with 5 years’ experience in R&D (Experience in web/software development, CMS, programming, databases, API integration, responsive design, debugging, and frontend-backend frameworks. Desirable: Data analysis, machine learning, Python/R/SQL, visualization tools, predictive modeling, and AI-driven analytics applications.).
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Age Limit
- Project Assistant-II: Maximum age limit is 35 years.
- Senior Project Associate: Maximum age limit is 35 years.
- Principal Project Associate: Maximum age limit is 40 years.
- Project Scientist -I: Maximum age limit is 35 years.
- Project Scientist -II: Maximum age limit is 40 years.
- Age relaxations will be applicable as per Government of India/CSIR instructions.
Salary / Stipend
- Project Assistant-II: ₹20,000+ HRA (Increment of 15% after 3 years of experience in the same project)
- Senior Project Associate: ₹31,000+ HRA for candidates with CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET including Lectureship/ assistant professorship or GATE or National Level examination, OR ₹25,000+ HRA for others.
- Principal Project Associate: ₹49,000 + HRA
- Project Scientist -I: ₹56,000+ HRA (Increment of 5% for every 2 years of experience in the same project)
- Project Scientist -II: ₹67,000 + HRA (Increment of 5% for every 2 years of experience in the same project)
CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 7 July 2026 |
Selection Process
- Interview
How to Apply
Candidates who wish to apply for CSIR CSMCRI Various Posts Recruitment 2026 via email should follow the steps below.
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
- Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
- Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
- Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 07-07-2026.
- Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |