- Temporary engagement for R&D activities under CSIR Mission Mode Project on Smart Village (Project Code: MMP045201).
- Initial engagement period: up to 31.03.2027, extendable up to 31.03.2028 or project end, whichever is earlier.
- Work location: Lucknow with extensive travel to remote villages for project activities.
- Engagement is co-terminus with the project tenure and does not confer any right to regularization or permanent employment.
- Candidates must possess knowledge of Hindi and English.
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🎓 B.Tech
🎓 M.Tech
🎓 Equivalent Qualification
Project Associate – II (Smart Village Project)
CSIR – Central Food Technological Research Institute
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (with extensive travel to remote villages)
Apply Deadline
23 Aug 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | CSIR – Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | B.Tech (btech), M.Tech (mtech), Equivalent Qualification (equivalent-qualification) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹28,000 - ₹35,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 35 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | 2 years of R&D experience in industrial/academic institutions or S&T organizations (for Bachelor’s degree holders). |
| Application Fee | - No application fee mentioned in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology (Food/Biotech/Chemical) or equivalent from a recognized university AND 2 years of experience in R&D in industrial/academic institutions or S&T organizations.
- OR Master’s/Integrated Master’s in Engineering or Technology (Food/Biotech/Chemical) from a recognized university.
- Candidates must have acquired the essential qualification with declared results by the application deadline (23.08.2026).
- Experience in research work related to food safety and protection is desirable.
- OR Master’s/Integrated Master’s in Engineering or Technology (Food/Biotech/Chemical) from a recognized university.
- Candidates must have acquired the essential qualification with declared results by the application deadline (23.08.2026).
- Experience in research work related to food safety and protection is desirable.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on committee criteria (percentage of marks, higher qualifications, desirable experience, or other methods).
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email for interview (no TA/DA provided).
- Selection based on interview performance; results declared on CSIR-CFTRI website.
- Engagement may be terminated at any time without assigning reasons.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email for interview (no TA/DA provided).
- Selection based on interview performance; results declared on CSIR-CFTRI website.
- Engagement may be terminated at any time without assigning reasons.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD (with age relaxation as per CSIR rules).
📂 Required Documents
- Date of birth certificate.
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- Qualification and experience certificates.
- NET/GATE/DBT/DST or equivalent qualification certificates (if applicable).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current PI if already working in CSIR-CFTRI.
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- Qualification and experience certificates.
- NET/GATE/DBT/DST or equivalent qualification certificates (if applicable).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current PI if already working in CSIR-CFTRI.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee mentioned in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Project Associate – II position at CSIR-CFTRI?
The last date to apply is 23.08.2026, as mentioned in the advertisement.
Q.
What is the age limit for applying to the Project Associate – II position?
The maximum age limit is 35 years as on 23.08.2026. Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women and 3 years for OBC candidates is applicable.
Q.
What is the salary for the Project Associate – II position?
The salary is Rs. 28,000/- plus HRA for non-NET/GATE candidates and Rs. 35,000/- plus HRA for NET/GATE/DBT/DST or equivalent qualified candidates.
Q.
Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
No application fee is mentioned in the notification for this recruitment.
Q.
What is the engagement period for the selected candidate?
The engagement is initially for up to 31.03.2027 and may be extended up to 31.03.2028 or the project end, whichever is earlier.