Project Associate-I / Project Assistant-II at CSIR-CSMCRI

- Applications are invited for two temporary project positions under an industry (IOCL)-sponsored project at CSIR-CSMCRI, Bhavnagar.
- The project focuses on development of hollow fiber membranes for CO2 separation from biogas and PSA off-gas.
- Positions are project-specific and co-terminus with the project duration, with no guarantee of regular employment beyond the project term.
- Engagement across CSIR projects shall not exceed 6 years total for any candidate.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

- Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (1 vacancy):
- Age Limit: Maximum 35 years (as of 09/11/2026).
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Technology from a recognized university.
- Eligibility for Salary:
Rs. 31,000 + HRA for candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET (including lectureship/assistant professorship) or GATE, or equivalent national-level exams (e.g., DBT/DST).
Rs. 25,000 + HRA for others who do not meet the above criteria.
- Project Assistant-II (PA-II) (1 vacancy):
- Age Limit: Maximum 35 years (as of 09/11/2026).
- Qualification: 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology from a recognized university.
- Salary: Rs. 20,000 + HRA.
- Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Government of India/CSIR instructions for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Women categories.
- Final Year Students: Not eligible if awaiting results.

- Shortlisting of candidates based on qualifications and experience as per the Selection Committee’s criteria.
- Interview for shortlisted candidates. Notification of interview details will be sent via email.
- Final selection based on interview performance and verification of documents.

All

- Application Form: Filled and signed as per the prescribed template.
- Proof of Age: Date of birth certificate or 10th/12th mark sheet.
- Educational Certificates:
All semester mark sheets and degree certificates for 10th, 12th, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate (if applicable).
Provisional degree certificates accepted at interview stage (with a request letter from the university for the original).
- National-Level Exam Certificates: If applicable (e.g., GATE, NET, DBT/DST).
- Experience Certificates: Clearly stating duration, place of work, and position held (contractual work not considered).
- Publications/Workshops: Any relevant achievements, special skills, or conference participation.
- Passport-Sized Photograph: Affixed in the prescribed format.
- Conversion Formula: If CGPA/SGPA/OGPA grades are awarded, include the conversion formula.

• No application fee is explicitly mentioned in the job notification.: [{'language': 'English', 'text': 'The job advertisement does not specify any requirement for an application fee.'}, {'language': 'English', 'text': 'Candidates are instructed to submit the application form via email (mrinmoym@csmcri.res.in) without any mention of a fee.'}]