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Trending Govt Jobs RRB 22000 Group D Online form 2026 NABARD 162 Development Assistant Online Form 2026 RBI 572 Office Attendant Online Form 2026 Bank of Maharashtra 600 Apprentice Online form 2026 IOCL Western Region 405 Apprentice Online Form 2026 Advertisement National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR NEERI) Recruitment 2026 for 02 posts of Project Associate I. Candidates with M.Sc Can attend the walkin. The Walk-in starts from Available Soon, and ends on 27-01-2026. For detailed information please visit CSIR NEERI official website, neeri.res.in. Free Online Mock Tests View all Railway NTPC Mock Test Attempt Now IBPS Clerk Mock Test Attempt Now SSC CHSL Mock Test Attempt Now View All Mock Tests Company Name CSIR – National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI) Post Name Project Associate-I (PAT-I) – “Integrated bio based solutions to uplift multilayer plastic material (BIOLIFT) (GAP-3028)” No of Posts 02 (anticipated vacancy up to 03 depending on availability of funds; from waiting list) Advt No RECRUIT_V7_7A_DO_16012026 Salary Rs. 31,000/- + HRA (NET/GATE/etc. qualified) or Rs. 25,000/- + HRA (others) Qualification M.Sc./Integrated Masters in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Life Sciences from recognized university Age Limit Upper age limit 35 years (as on last date of receipt of applications) Walkin 27/01/2026 (date of walk-in interview; reporting till 11:00 AM) Official Website neeri.res.in Sr. No. Name of Position No. of Posts 1 Project Associate-I (PAT-I) 02 (anticipated up to 03) Educational Qualification (Essential): M.Sc. or Integrated Masters in Microbiology, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences from a recognized university. Job Requirement: Survey and field work. Laboratory work related to the project. Data analysis. Hands-on work with molecular biology techniques. Use of analytical techniques relevant to environmental and bio-based research. Age: Upper age limit: 35 years, reckoned as on the last date of receipt of applications. NET/GATE/National Exams for higher emoluments: Higher emolument category (Rs. 31,000/- + HRA) is applicable to candidates who have qualified: CSIR-UGC, ICAR, ICMR NET Lectureship/Assistant Professorship, or GATE, OR National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT, DST, or equivalent and/or their agencies/institutions. General eligibility conditions: Only candidates who have acquired the essential qualification and whose result has been declared (with at least provisional degree certificate) are eligible. Result awaited/final semester appearing/Ph.D. submitted candidates are not eligible. Experience, where applicable in CSIR norms, will be counted only after acquiring the minimum essential educational qualification; dissertation/thesis work will not be treated as experience. Project Associate-I (PAT-I): Category (a): Rs. 31,000/- per month + HRA for: CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET Lectureship/Assistant Professorship qualified, or GATE qualified, or Qualified in equivalent National level exams conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or their agencies/institutions. Category (b): Rs. 25,000/- per month + HRA for others not falling in (a). HRA is admissible as per applicable CSIR/CSIR-NEERI rules and project guidelines. Upper age limit for Project Associate-I is 35 years, to be reckoned as on the last date of receipt of applications (date not separately specified beyond walk-in schedule in this advertisement). No explicit lower age limit is mentioned; general CSIR norms for project staff apply. No application fee is required for this recruitment. The notification clearly states that candidates are not required to pay any application fees. Event Date/Time Advertisement Reference Date 16/01/2026 (as per Advt. No. RECRUIT_V7_7A_DO_16012026) Date of Walk-in-Interview 27/01/2026 Time of Reporting for Walk-in 09:30 AM to 11:00 AM (Gate will be closed at 11:00 AM) Place of Interview CSIR-NEERI, Nehru Marg, Near Ajni Square, Nagpur – 440020 Selection will be done through Walk-in-Interview at CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur. Mere fulfillment of minimum qualifications does not confer any right to be called for interview: If a large number of candidates appear, preference will be as per criteria adopted by the Screening Committee. For offline (walk-in) interviews, no TA will be paid to candidates. Shortlisted candidates for any online interview mode (if used) would be informed through website/portal; however, this notice is explicitly for walk-in interview mode. Final selection and engagement are subject to: Verification of original documents. Completion of pre-appointment formalities such as medical examination and character verification. The engagement is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project “BIOLIFT (GAP-3028)”; it confers no right, implicit or explicit, for regularization or absorption in CSIR/CSIR-NEERI. Total tenure of project staff across CSIR-NEERI and other CSIR labs under contract R&D projects will not exceed six or seven years as per CSIR OM No. 5-1(342)/2017-PD dated 02.09.2024 (clauses 1.6/1.7). Upper age limit is reckoned as on the last date of receipt of applications. Time spent acquiring higher qualifications is not counted as experience over essential qualification. No upgradation of project staff is permitted in the same or new project; fresh application and selection is required for any new engagement. CSIR-NEERI reserves the right to cancel or withdraw offer of engagement at any stage in case of any discrepancy in candidature. Selected candidates must sign an undertaking to maintain confidentiality of project findings and associated intellectual property information. Engagement depends on project tenure and requirements; may be extended or curtailed based on project duration and performance/conduct. Engagement may be terminated at any time by giving one month’s notice by either side, or payment of one month’s remuneration in lieu (subject to competent authority’s discretion). Project staff must arrange their own accommodation; HRA will be paid as per rules. Offer letter will initially cover period for which funds are available; extension requires review by project review committee, subject to availability of funds. All terms are governed by CSIR guidelines for project personnel as per OM No. 5-1(342)/2017-PD dated 02.09.2024/18.10.2024 and subsequent amendments. This recruitment is through walk-in interview; no prior online form submission is mandated in this advertisement. Candidates must: Download and fill the prescribed application form attached with the advertisement. Report at CSIR-NEERI, Nehru Marg, Near Ajni Square, Nagpur – 440020 on 27/01/2026 between 09:30 AM and 11:00 AM (gate closes at 11:00 AM). Documents to bring (original and one set self-attested photocopies): Recent passport-size photograph (signed across as indicated in the form). Aadhaar Card. 10th (SSC) marksheet and certificate. 12th (HSC) marksheet and certificate. All Graduate & Postgraduate marksheets and degree certificates (M.Sc./Integrated Masters). Valid proof of NET/GATE or equivalent National exam qualification, if applicable for higher emoluments. Experience certificates, if relevant and required. Fill the application form completely, including: Personal details, category, age as on closing date, qualifications, NET/GATE status. Experience in CSIR labs and other organizations. Details of any close relatives working in CSIR/NEERI. Sign the declaration confirming: Understanding of purely temporary, project-based nature of engagement. Total prior CSIR project staff tenure does not exceed CSIR limits. All information furnished is true; false information can lead to cancellation and action. Notification Click here Official Website Click here Join Arattai Channel Click Here Sarkari Result Click Here Join Telegram Channel Click Here Download Mobile App Click Here Join WhatsApp Channel Click Here Trending Govt Jobs RRB 22000 Group D Online form 2026 NABARD 162 Development Assistant Online Form 2026 RBI 572 Office Attendant Online Form 2026 Bank of Maharashtra 600 Apprentice Online form 2026 IOCL Western Region 405 Apprentice Online Form 2026 Advertisement

02 (anticipated vacancy up to 03 depending on availability of funds; from waiting list)

Project Associate-I (PAT-I) – “Integrated bio based solutions to uplift multilayer plastic material (BIOLIFT) (GAP-3028)”

• Educational Qualification (Essential):
  • M.Sc. or Integrated Masters in Microbiology, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences from a recognized university.
• Job Requirement:
  • Survey and field work.
  • Laboratory work related to the project.
  • Data analysis.
  • Hands-on work with molecular biology techniques.
  • Use of analytical techniques relevant to environmental and bio-based research.
• Age:
  • Upper age limit: 35 years, reckoned as on the last date of receipt of applications.
• NET/GATE/National Exams for higher emoluments:
  • Higher emolument category (Rs. 31,000/- + HRA) is applicable to candidates who have qualified:
    • CSIR-UGC, ICAR, ICMR NET Lectureship/Assistant Professorship, or GATE, OR
    • National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT, DST, or equivalent and/or their agencies/institutions.
• General eligibility conditions:
  • Only candidates who have acquired the essential qualification and whose result has been declared (with at least provisional degree certificate) are eligible.
  • Result awaited/final semester appearing/Ph.D. submitted candidates are not eligible.
  • Experience, where applicable in CSIR norms, will be counted only after acquiring the minimum essential educational qualification; dissertation/thesis work will not be treated as experience.

• Upper age limit for Project Associate-I is 35 years, to be reckoned as on the last date of receipt of applications (date not separately specified beyond walk-in schedule in this advertisement).
• No explicit lower age limit is mentioned; general CSIR norms for project staff apply.

• No application fee is required for this recruitment.
• The notification clearly states that candidates are not required to pay any application fees.

• Selection will be done through Walk-in-Interview at CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur.
• Mere fulfillment of minimum qualifications does not confer any right to be called for interview:
  • If a large number of candidates appear, preference will be as per criteria adopted by the Screening Committee.
• For offline (walk-in) interviews, no TA will be paid to candidates.
• Shortlisted candidates for any online interview mode (if used) would be informed through website/portal; however, this notice is explicitly for walk-in interview mode.
• Final selection and engagement are subject to:
  • Verification of original documents.
  • Completion of pre-appointment formalities such as medical examination and character verification.

• This recruitment is through walk-in interview; no prior online form submission is mandated in this advertisement.
• Candidates must:
  • Download and fill the prescribed application form attached with the advertisement.
  • Report at CSIR-NEERI, Nehru Marg, Near Ajni Square, Nagpur – 440020 on 27/01/2026 between 09:30 AM and 11:00 AM (gate closes at 11:00 AM).
• Documents to bring (original and one set self-attested photocopies):
  • Recent passport-size photograph (signed across as indicated in the form).
  • Aadhaar Card.
  • 10th (SSC) marksheet and certificate.
  • 12th (HSC) marksheet and certificate.
  • All Graduate & Postgraduate marksheets and degree certificates (M.Sc./Integrated Masters).
  • Valid proof of NET/GATE or equivalent National exam qualification, if applicable for higher emoluments.
  • Experience certificates, if relevant and required.
• Fill the application form completely, including:
  • Personal details, category, age as on closing date, qualifications, NET/GATE status.
  • Experience in CSIR labs and other organizations.
  • Details of any close relatives working in CSIR/NEERI.
• Sign the declaration confirming:
  • Understanding of purely temporary, project-based nature of engagement.
  • Total prior CSIR project staff tenure does not exceed CSIR limits.
  • All information furnished is true; false information can lead to cancellation and action.

• Project Associate-I (PAT-I):
  • Category (a): Rs. 31,000/- per month + HRA for:
    • CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET Lectureship/Assistant Professorship qualified, or
    • GATE qualified, or
    • Qualified in equivalent National level exams conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or their agencies/institutions.
  • Category (b): Rs. 25,000/- per month + HRA for others not falling in (a).
• HRA is admissible as per applicable CSIR/CSIR-NEERI rules and project guidelines.