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CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory Madras Centre (CSIR-NML) has officially announced a Walk-in Interview for the recruitment of 34 Project Staff Posts. This walk-in drive offers a great opportunity for candidates looking for research jobs. Candidates with M.Tech, B.Tech, M.Sc, B.Sc, Diploma, ITI qualification can directly attend the interview on . Candidates are advised to reach the walk-in venue on time with all original documents, self-attested photocopies, and recent passport-size photographs. In this article, you will find complete details about Project Staff Walk-in Recruitment 2026, including vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, walk-in schedule, venue address, and important links. Advertisement Company Name CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory Madras Centre Post Name Project Staff No of Posts 34 Advt No T\/PS\/02\/2026 Salary Rs. 18,000/- to Rs. 42,000/- + HRA Qualification M.Tech, B.Tech, M.Sc, B.Sc, Diploma, ITI Age Limit Max 35 years (40 for Senior-PAT), relaxable for SC/ST/PwBD/Women/OBC Walk-in Date 24-03-2026 & 25-03-2026 Apply Mode Walk-in Job Type Project-based Trending Govt Jobs RRB 22000 Group D Online form 2026 IAF Agniveer New Recruitment 2026 DSSSB 911 AE, JE & More Online Form 2026 MCL 677 Various Vacancies Online Form 2026 MMRDA 235 AE, JE and More Posts Online Form 2026 Candidates who are interested in applying for the CSIR-NML Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form. Download CSIR-NML Job 2026 Notification PDF Post Name Total Posts Project Associate-II (PAT-II) 1 Senior - PAT 1 Project Assistant-II (PA-II) 1 Project Assistant-II (PA-II) 2 Project Associate-I (PAT-1) 1 Project Associate-I (PAT-I) 1 Project Assistant-II (PA-II) 2 Project Associate-II (PAT-II) 1 Project Associate-I (PAT-I) 1 Project Associate-I (PAT-I) 1 Project Associate-I (PAT-I) 1 Project Associate-I (PAT-I) 1 Project Associate-II (PAT-II) 1 Project Assistant II (PA-II) 1 Project Associate-I (PAT-I) 1 Project Assistant - II (PA-II) 1 Project Associate-I (PAT-I) 1 Project Assistant - II (PA-II) 1 Project Associate-I (PAT-I) 1 Project Assistant – II (PA-II) 1 Project Associate-I (PAT-I) 1 Project Assistant - I (PA-I) 1 Project Associate-I (PAT-I) 1 Project Assistant - II (PA-II) 1 Project Assistant – II (PA-II) 2 Project Associate-I (PAT-I) 1 Project Assistant - II (PA-II) 1 Project Assistant - II (PA-II) 2 Project Associate-I (PAT-I) 2 Total 34 Project Associate-II (PAT-II): M. Tech in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering Or B. Tech in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering and 2 years experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or S&T Organisations and Scientific activities and services. Senior - PAT: M. Tech in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Or B. Tech in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering and 3 years experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or S&T Organisations and Scientific activities and services. Project Assistant-II (PA-II): B.Sc. in Chemistry Project Associate-I (PAT-1): M.Sc. in Chemistry Or B. Tech in Chemical/ Metallurgical Engineering Project Associate-I (PAT-I): M.Sc. in Chemistry Project Associate-II (PAT-II): M. Tech in Chemical/ Metallurgical Engineering Or B. Tech in Chemical/ Metallurgical Engineering and 2 experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or S&T Organisations and Scientific activities and services. Project Associate-I (PAT-I): M.Sc. in Chemistry/Physics, Material Sciences Or B. Tech. in Chemical/Electrochemical Engineering or Technology Project Associate-I (PAT-I): M.Sc. in Chemistry Project Associate-I (PAT-I): M.Sc. in Chemistry Project Associate-I (PAT-I): M.Sc. in Chemistry Or B.E/B. Tech in Chemical/Metallurgy/ Materials Science & Engineering Project Associate-II (PAT-II): M. Tech in Mechanical Engineering Or B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering and 2 experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or S&T Organisations and Scientific activities and services. Project Assistant II (PA-II): 3 Years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Project Associate-I (PAT-I): B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering Project Assistant - II (PA-II): 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Project Associate-I (PAT-I): B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering Project Assistant - II (PA-II): B.Sc. in Information Technology/ Computer Science Project Associate-I (PAT-I): B. Tech in Electrical/Electronics/ Electronics and Communication Engineering Project Assistant – II (PA-II): 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Project Associate-I (PAT-I): B. Tech in Materials and Metallurgical/ Metallurgical/ Mechanical/ Materials Engineering Project Assistant - I (PA-I): SSC/ 10th Plus ITI in Ceramic Trade Project Associate-I (PAT-I): M.Sc. in Chemistry Project Assistant - II (PA-II): B.Sc. in Chemistry Project Assistant – II (PA-II): B.Sc. in Chemistry Or 3 Years Diploma in Metallurgical/ Chemical Engineering Project Associate-I (PAT-I): M.Sc. in Chemistry Or B.E/ B. Tech in Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering Project Assistant - II (PA-II): B.Sc. in Chemistry Or 3 Years Diploma in Metallurgical/ Chemical Engineering Project Assistant - II (PA-II): B.Sc. in Geology/Chemistry Project Associate-I (PAT-I): M.Sc. in Chemistry Or B. Tech in Chemical/Mineral/ Metallurgy/Mechanical Engineering Category Fee All Candidates No application fee is mentioned in the official notification. Project Assistant-I (PA-I): Maximum Age: 35 Years (Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/PwBD/Women: 05 years, OBC: 03 years) Project Assistant-II (PA-II): Maximum Age: 35 Years (Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/PwBD/Women: 05 years, OBC: 03 years) Project Associate-I (PAT-I): Maximum Age: 35 Years (Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/PwBD/Women: 05 years, OBC: 03 years) Project Associate-II (PAT-II): Maximum Age: 35 Years (Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/PwBD/Women: 05 years, OBC: 03 years) Senior-PAT: Maximum Age: 40 Years (Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/PwBD/Women: 05 years, OBC: 03 years) Level Emoluments Project Assistant-I (PA-I) 18,000/- + HRA Project Assistant-II (PA-II) 20,000/- + HRA Project Associate-I (PAT-I) 25,000/- + HRA / 31000/- + HRA * Project Associate-II (PAT-II) 28,000/- + HRA / 35,000/- + HRA * Senior-PAT 42,000/- + HRA Event Date Walk-in Interview 24 March 2026 Walk-in Interview 25 March 2026 Walk-in Interview/Test Shortlisting based on written test or other criteria if number of candidates is high Candidates who wish to attend the walk-in interview for CSIR-NML Various Posts Recruitment 2026 should follow the steps below. Read the official notification carefully before attending the interview. Candidates must report at the venue as per the reporting time mentioned in the notification. Carry all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies such as ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates (if required), and category certificate (if applicable). Bring the duly filled application form if required in the notification. Verify eligibility criteria before attending the interview. Candidates are advised to reach the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities. Keep extra passport-size photographs for submission if required. Link Description Link Official Notification PDF Click here Official Website Click here

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• Project Associate-II (PAT-II): M. Tech in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering Or B. Tech in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering and 2 years experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or S&T Organisations and Scientific activities and services.
• Senior - PAT: M. Tech in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Or B. Tech in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering and 3 years experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or S&T Organisations and Scientific activities and services.
• Project Assistant-II (PA-II): B.Sc. in Chemistry
• Project Associate-I (PAT-1): M.Sc. in Chemistry Or B. Tech in Chemical/ Metallurgical Engineering
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I): M.Sc. in Chemistry
• Project Associate-II (PAT-II): M. Tech in Chemical/ Metallurgical Engineering Or B. Tech in Chemical/ Metallurgical Engineering and 2 experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or S&T Organisations and Scientific activities and services.
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I): M.Sc. in Chemistry/Physics, Material Sciences Or B. Tech. in Chemical/Electrochemical Engineering or Technology
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I): M.Sc. in Chemistry
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I): M.Sc. in Chemistry
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I): M.Sc. in Chemistry Or B.E/B. Tech in Chemical/Metallurgy/ Materials Science & Engineering
• Project Associate-II (PAT-II): M. Tech in Mechanical Engineering Or B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering and 2 experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or S&T Organisations and Scientific activities and services.
• Project Assistant II (PA-II): 3 Years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I): B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering
• Project Assistant - II (PA-II): 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I): B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering
• Project Assistant - II (PA-II): B.Sc. in Information Technology/ Computer Science
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I): B. Tech in Electrical/Electronics/ Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Project Assistant – II (PA-II): 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I): B. Tech in Materials and Metallurgical/ Metallurgical/ Mechanical/ Materials Engineering
• Project Assistant - I (PA-I): SSC/ 10th Plus ITI in Ceramic Trade
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I): M.Sc. in Chemistry
• Project Assistant - II (PA-II): B.Sc. in Chemistry
• Project Assistant – II (PA-II): B.Sc. in Chemistry Or 3 Years Diploma in Metallurgical/ Chemical Engineering
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I): M.Sc. in Chemistry Or B.E/ B. Tech in Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering
• Project Assistant - II (PA-II): B.Sc. in Chemistry Or 3 Years Diploma in Metallurgical/ Chemical Engineering
• Project Assistant - II (PA-II): B.Sc. in Geology/Chemistry
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I): M.Sc. in Chemistry Or B. Tech in Chemical/Mineral/ Metallurgy/Mechanical Engineering

• Project Assistant-I (PA-I): Maximum Age: 35 Years (Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/PwBD/Women: 05 years, OBC: 03 years)
• Project Assistant-II (PA-II): Maximum Age: 35 Years (Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/PwBD/Women: 05 years, OBC: 03 years)
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I): Maximum Age: 35 Years (Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/PwBD/Women: 05 years, OBC: 03 years)
• Project Associate-II (PAT-II): Maximum Age: 35 Years (Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/PwBD/Women: 05 years, OBC: 03 years)
• Senior-PAT: Maximum Age: 40 Years (Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/PwBD/Women: 05 years, OBC: 03 years)

• Walk-in Interview/Test
• Shortlisting based on written test or other criteria if number of candidates is high

• Read the official notification carefully before attending the interview.
• Candidates must report at the venue as per the reporting time mentioned in the notification.
• Carry all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies such as ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates (if required), and category certificate (if applicable).
• Bring the duly filled application form if required in the notification.
• Verify eligibility criteria before attending the interview.
• Candidates are advised to reach the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities.
• Keep extra passport-size photographs for submission if required.