- Temporary contractual engagement for a project titled ‘Understanding the molecular basis for the utilization of non-fructosylated α-GOS (manninotriose and verbascotetraose) in human gut probiotics’ with project number FIR070407.
- Initial engagement period: up to six months, extendable up to March 2028 or until project completion, whichever is earlier.
- Position is based at CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru, Karnataka.
- Engagement is co-terminus with the project term, with a maximum total tenure of 6 years across all CSIR projects for any candidate.
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Active Listing
🎓 Master's Degree
Project Associate – I (Temporary Contractual Position)
CSIR – Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru, Karnataka
Apply Deadline
01 Nov 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | CSIR – Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru (CSIR-CFTRI) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Master's Degree (masters-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale |
• Rs. 31,000/- plus HRA for candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, or equivalent. • Rs. 25,000/- plus HRA for others. |
| Age Limits | Maximum 35 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | No application fee mentioned in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Botany, Zoology, Genetics, or related subjects from a recognized university.
- Desirable Experience: Experience in recombinant DNA techniques, enzyme assays, enzyme purification, and characterization is preferred.
- Age Limit: Maximum age of 35 years as of 01.11.2026 (relaxations: 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women, 3 years for OBC).
- Experience Requirement: Not explicitly required for essential eligibility, but desirable experience is mentioned.
- Desirable Experience: Experience in recombinant DNA techniques, enzyme assays, enzyme purification, and characterization is preferred.
- Age Limit: Maximum age of 35 years as of 01.11.2026 (relaxations: 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women, 3 years for OBC).
- Experience Requirement: Not explicitly required for essential eligibility, but desirable experience is mentioned.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisting by a designated committee based on qualification marks, higher education, and desirable experience.
- Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed; no TA/DA provided for interviews.
- Selection will be based on interview performance and project requirements.
- Final selection and waitlist validity will follow CSIR OM No. 5-1(342)/2017-PD guidelines.
- Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed; no TA/DA provided for interviews.
- Selection will be based on interview performance and project requirements.
- Final selection and waitlist validity will follow CSIR OM No. 5-1(342)/2017-PD guidelines.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (General, OBC, SC, ST, PwBD, Women)
📂 Required Documents
- Proof of date of birth (certificate/photo ID).
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- Qualification certificates (Master’s degree and mark sheets).
- Experience certificates (if applicable).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current PI (if already working in CSIR/CFTRI).
- No Dues Certificate (if resigning from previous CSIR project).
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- Qualification certificates (Master’s degree and mark sheets).
- Experience certificates (if applicable).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current PI (if already working in CSIR/CFTRI).
- No Dues Certificate (if resigning from previous CSIR project).
💳 Application Fee Details
No application fee mentioned in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the maximum age limit for applying to the Project Associate – I position at CSIR-CFTRI?
The maximum age limit is 35 years as of 01.11.2026, with relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women and 3 years for OBC candidates.
Q.
What is the salary for the Project Associate – I position under this recruitment?
The salary is Rs. 31,000/- plus HRA for candidates with CSIR-UGC NET/GATE or equivalent, and Rs. 25,000/- plus HRA for others.
Q.
Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
No, the notification does not mention any application fee for this temporary position.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Project Associate – I position?
The last date to submit applications is 01.11.2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
Q.
What qualifications are required for the Project Associate – I role?
A Master’s degree in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Botany/Zoology/Genetics or related subjects from a recognized university is mandatory.