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CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) Project Associate Notification 2026 has been released on the official website https://cftri.res.in . A total of 9 vacancies have been announced through the CFTRI Project Associate Recruitment 2026. FreeJobAlert - Your Personal Govt Job Finder 10M+Users 100+Jobs/day FreeAlways ⚡ Get Custom Govt Job Alerts - Alerts by Qualification, State and Interest. Set Free Alerts ● Free · No spam · Unsubscribe anytime · freejobalert.com Candidates up to 35- 40 years of age who have M.Sc. / Bachelor’s Degree / Ph.D. in relevant fields such as Food Technology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and related disciplines are eligible to apply for these Project Associate vacancies. The online application process for CFTRI Project Associate Recruitment 2026 has already started and will remain open until 01 April 2026. Advertisement Company Name CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute Post Name Project Associate, Project Assistant and More No of Posts 9 Salary Rs. Rs. 20,000 + HRA - Rs. 42,000 + HRA Per Month Qualification M.Sc. Or Ph.D Age Limit Max 35- 40 years Last Date 01-04-2026 Apply Mode Online Job Type Contract Candidates who are interested in applying for the CSIR-CFTRI 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-CFTRI Job 2026 Notification PDF Post Name Total Posts Project Associate-II 4 Project Assistant-II 2 Project Associate-I 2 Senior Project Associate-I 1 Total 9 Project Associate-II: Master’s in Agriculture Sciences / Chemistry / Biochemistry / Food Science & Nutrition / Food Technology / Life Sciences with 2 years R&D experience. Project Assistant-II: Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology or Food Technology. Project Associate-I: M.Sc. in Food Science & Technology / Chemistry / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry. Senior Project Associate-I: M.Sc. + 4 years experience or Ph.D. in relevant field. Category Fee General/OBC Nil SC/ST Nil Maximum Age Limit: 35 years (Relaxation applicable as per rules: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years, Women: 5 years). For Senior Project Associate-I, the maximum age limit is 40 years. Project Associate-II: Rs. 28,000 + HRA Project Assistant-II: Rs. 20,000 + 18% HRA Project Associate-I: Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 31,000 + HRA (higher for NET/GATE qualified) Senior Project Associate-I: Rs. 42,000 + 20% HRA Event Date Last date to submit online application 1 April 2026 Age limit as on 1 April 2026 Online application submission Screening / Shortlisting Interview Final merit list and document verification Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for the CSIR-CFTRI Various Posts Recruitment 2026. Applications must be submitted online on or before 01-04-2026. To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section. Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of CSIR-CFTRI to complete the application. Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format. Pay the application fee online, if applicable. Review all details carefully before submitting the form. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference. Link Description Link Official Notification PDF: Project Associate – II Click here Official Notification PDF:Project Associate – I, Senior Project Associate-I Click here Official Notification PDF: Project Associate – I Click here Official Notification PDF: Project Associate – II, Project Assistant-II Click here Official Website Click here Other Active CSIR CFTRI Recruitment 2026 Job Openings Last Date Apply Now Project Research Scientist-I Jobs - 1 Posts 25-03-2026 View Details FreeJobAlert - Your Personal Govt Job Finder 10M+Users 100+Jobs/day FreeAlways ⚡ Get Custom Govt Job Alerts - Alerts by Qualification, State and Interest. Set Free Alerts ● Free · No spam · Unsubscribe anytime · freejobalert.com

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• Project Associate-II: Master’s in Agriculture Sciences / Chemistry / Biochemistry / Food Science & Nutrition / Food Technology / Life Sciences with 2 years R&D experience.
• Project Assistant-II: Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology or Food Technology.
• Project Associate-I: M.Sc. in Food Science & Technology / Chemistry / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry.
• Senior Project Associate-I: M.Sc. + 4 years experience or Ph.D. in relevant field.

• Applications must be submitted online on or before 01-04-2026.
• To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
• Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of CSIR-CFTRI to complete the application.
• Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
• Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
• Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
• Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

• Maximum Age Limit: 35 years (Relaxation applicable as per rules: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years, Women: 5 years).
• For Senior Project Associate-I, the maximum age limit is 40 years.

• Online application submission
• Screening / Shortlisting
• Interview
• Final merit list and document verification

• Project Associate-II: Rs. 28,000 + HRA
• Project Assistant-II: Rs. 20,000 + 18% HRA
• Project Associate-I: Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 31,000 + HRA (higher for NET/GATE qualified)
• Senior Project Associate-I: Rs. 42,000 + 20% HRA

• Applications must be submitted online on or before 01-04-2026.
• To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
• Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of CSIR-CFTRI to complete the application.
• Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
• Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
• Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
• Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.