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CSIR NPL Project Associate Bharti 2026 - 41 Posts (Walk-in)

CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), New Delhi · Posted 17 Oct 2026

Total posts41
QualificationDiploma, B.Sc, B.E./B.Tech, M.Sc, M.Tech, MCA or PhD (post-wise), with experience and NET/GATE where mentioned
Age limitUp to 35 years
Last date22 Oct 2026

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CSIR NPL Project Associate Bharti 2026 has been announced by CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi, for 41 purely temporary and contractual project positions. Eligible candidates can attend the walk-in interview on 21 and 22 October 2026 with a filled application form.

The posts are under Advertisement No. Rectt./04/2026 and are linked to externally funded, time-bound sponsored projects. The posts include Project Associate, Project Assistant, JRF, SRF, Research Associate, Project Scientist, Senior PAT and Project Technical Support. Project areas include metrology, quantum standards, air pollution monitoring, Bhartiya Nirdeshak Dravya (BND) development, superconducting nanodevices, solar cells and the CSIR Jigyasa outreach project.

Day 1 covers Post Codes 1 to 17 and Day 2 covers Post Codes 18 to 36. This is a scientific and technical opening for freshers and experienced candidates in chemistry, physics, electronics, computer science, environmental science and engineering.

  • Walk-in interview only - no online application; bring the downloaded and filled application form
  • Reporting time 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM - no candidate is entertained after 10:00 AM under any circumstance
  • Apply for a maximum of 2 posts - submit a separate application for each post code
  • Higher pay for NET/GATE holders in many posts (for example Rs. 31,000 against Rs. 25,000 for Project Associate-I)
  • Result must be declared - result awaited, final semester or PhD submitted candidates are not eligible
  • No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview
  • Hindi allowed - candidates are free to answer in Hindi during the interview
  • Stipend is consolidated with no increment; maternity leave of 180 days and paternity leave of 15 days as per CSIR norms
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Important dates

  1. 22 Oct 2026

    Last Date to Apply · done

  2. 21 Oct 2026

    Walk-in Interview Day 1 (Post Codes 1.0 to 17.0) · done

  3. 22 Oct 2026

    Walk-in Interview Day 2 (Post Codes 18.0 to 36.0) · done

  4. 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

    Reporting Time on Both Days

Eligibility

General Eligibility

  • Candidate must be a citizen of India.
  • Only candidates whose result of the essential qualification has been declared can apply. Result awaited, final semester appeared/appearing or PhD submitted candidates are not eligible.
  • Experience, where required, must be post-qualification experience only.
  • Candidates who have worked in CSIR-NPL or any CSIR lab as project staff for 6 years or more are not eligible. Total engagement across projects cannot exceed 6 years.
  • Current CSIR project staff will be considered only with a No Objection Certificate from the present Principal Investigator.
  • Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Women is as per GOI rules. Age is counted as on 21.10.2026 for Post Codes 1-17 and 22.10.2026 for Post Codes 18-36.

NET/GATE Condition (for JRF/SRF and higher-pay tiers)

  • Candidates must have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET (including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship) or GATE, or a national level exam conducted by Central Government departments like DBT/DST or their agencies. This is compulsory for JRF and SRF posts.
  • For several Project Associate posts, NET/GATE holders get the higher pay tier; others get the lower tier.

Day 1 (21.10.2026) - Post Codes 1 to 17: Qualification, Experience and Maximum Age

  • 1 - Project Associate-II (1): M.Sc. Chemistry/Analytical/Organic Chemistry plus 2 years' experience in phytochemical analysis, extraction, isolation, HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS etc. Max age 35. Stipend Rs. 28,000 + HRA (project up to 31.03.2028).
  • 2 - Project Assistant-II (1): B.Sc. (PCM) or 3-year Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Technology. Good knowledge of chemistry and physics is desirable. Max age 35. Stipend Rs. 20,000 + HRA.
  • 3 - Project Assistant-II (2): B.Sc. Chemistry or 3-year Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Technology. Knowledge of metrology/product or process development is desirable. Max age 35. Stipend Rs. 20,000 + HRA.
  • 4 - Senior Research Fellow (1): M.Sc. Chemistry or B.Tech Chemical Engineering, NET/GATE qualified, plus 2 years' research experience. Cement and building materials testing experience is desirable. Duty on deputation at NCBBM, Ballabhgarh. Max age 32. Stipend Rs. 42,000 + HRA.
  • 5 - Research Associate-I (1): PhD awarded in Chemistry. Experience in cement and building materials is desirable. Max age 35. Stipend Rs. 58,000 + HRA.
  • 6 - Project Assistant-II (1): B.Sc. Chemistry or 3-year Diploma in Chemical Engineering. Laboratory experience or M.Sc. Chemistry is desirable. Max age 35. Stipend Rs. 20,000 + HRA.
  • 7 - Junior Research Fellow (2): M.Sc. Environmental Science with NET/GATE. Experience in air pollution measurement is desirable. Max age 28. Stipend Rs. 37,000 + HRA (up to 30.09.2027).
  • 8 - Project Research Scientist-I, Non Medical (1): Post graduate degree (including integrated PG) in environmental science or atmospheric science. Air quality monitoring, aerosol characterization experience or PhD in Atmospheric Sciences is desirable. Max age 35. Stipend Rs. 56,000 + HRA (up to 14.09.2030).
  • 9 - Project Technical Support-I (2): 3-year graduate degree in environmental science/physics/chemistry/biology plus 1 year experience in the relevant field. Air quality monitoring experience or a PG degree is desirable. Max age 28. Stipend Rs. 18,000 + HRA.
  • 10 - Project Associate-I (2): Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology (Electronics/Instrumentation/Biotechnology/Biomedical). GATE or biomedical experience is preferred. Max age 35. Stipend Rs. 31,000 + HRA with NET/GATE, Rs. 25,000 + HRA for others.
  • 11 - Project Associate-II (1): B.Tech Electronics/ECE plus 2 years of R&D experience in industry, academia or a scientific organization. Metrology/automation experience is desirable. Max age 35. Stipend Rs. 28,000 + HRA (up to 31.03.2031).
  • 12 - Project Associate-I (1): BE/B.Tech Electronics/Electrical. Design/development, precision measurement, data acquisition and programming experience or M.Tech (Design) is desirable. Max age 35. Stipend Rs. 25,000 + HRA.
  • 13 - Project Associate-II (1): B.Tech/B.E. Mechanical plus 2 years of R&D experience. Metrology experience is desirable. Max age 35. Stipend Rs. 28,000 + HRA.
  • 14 - Project Assistant-I (1): SSC with PCM or 10th plus ITI (Electrical). For the CSIR Jigyasa project. Max age 35. Stipend Rs. 18,000 + HRA (up to 31.03.2031).
  • 15 - Senior PAT (1): B.E./B.Tech Computer Science/IT plus 3 years' R&D experience. Teaching, school student engagement or science communication experience is desirable. Max age 40. Stipend Rs. 42,000 + HRA.
  • 16 - Senior Research Fellow (1): M.Tech in CSE/IT/ECE/EE, or B.Tech in CSE/IT, or MCA. NET/GATE plus 2 years' research experience. Image processing, ML and Python experience is desirable. Max age 32. Stipend Rs. 42,000 + HRA (up to 14.07.2027).
  • 17 - Project Associate-II (1): B.E./B.Tech Computer Science/IT or Master's in Computer Science/IT, plus 2 years' R&D experience. PHP Laravel web development experience is desirable. Max age 35. Stipend Rs. 35,000 + HRA with NET/GATE, Rs. 28,000 + HRA for others.

Day 2 (22.10.2026) - Post Codes 18 to 36: Qualification, Experience and Maximum Age

  • 18 - Project Associate-I (1): M.Sc. Physics. Max age 35. Stipend Rs. 31,000 + HRA with NET/GATE, Rs. 25,000 + HRA for others.
  • 19 - Project Associate-I (1): M.Sc. Physics/Electronics. Electrochemical sensor, differential pulse voltammetry and circuit design experience is desirable. Max age 50. Stipend Rs. 37,000 + HRA for NET/GATE or national level exam selected scholars, Rs. 30,000 + HRA for others (up to 28.06.2029).
  • 20 - Project Scientist-I (1): PhD in Physics/Electronics. Experience in electronic devices, ultrasonic devices and embedded systems is desirable. Max age 35. Stipend Rs. 56,000 + HRA (up to 31.12.2028).
  • 21 - Project Associate-I (1): M.Sc. Physics/Electronics. Experience in electronic devices, circuits, embedded systems and component testing is desirable. Max age 35. Stipend Rs. 31,000 + HRA with NET/GATE, Rs. 25,000 + HRA for others.
  • 22 - Project Associate-I (1): M.Sc. Physics/Electronics. Optics and lasers experience, instrumentation, coding and atomic physics knowledge is desirable. Max age 35. Stipend Rs. 25,000 + HRA.
  • 23 - Project Scientist-I (1): PhD in Physics plus 4 years' R&D experience. Good knowledge of data analysis is desirable. Max age 35. Stipend Rs. 56,000 + HRA.
  • 24 - Project Associate-I (1): M.Sc. Physics/Electronics. Electrical measurement, automation, data acquisition, Python, Matlab, LabVIEW, Ansys, CST Studio or Keysight ADS skills are desirable. Max age 35. Stipend Rs. 31,000 + HRA with NET/GATE, Rs. 25,000 + HRA for others (up to 31.03.2031).
  • 25 - Project Associate-I (1): M.Sc. Physics/Material Science. Electrochemistry/HPLC/NMR/material science experience is desirable. Max age 35. Stipend Rs. 25,000 + HRA (up to 08.07.2028).
  • 26 - Senior PAT (1): Master's or Integrated Master's in Physics or a related branch, plus 3 years' R&D experience. Teaching, school engagement or outreach experience is desirable. Max age 40. Stipend Rs. 42,000 + HRA.
  • 27 - Project Associate-I (1): Master's/Integrated Master's in Physics or a related branch. Teaching and school student engagement experience is desirable. For the CSIR Jigyasa project. Max age 35. Stipend Rs. 31,000 + HRA with NET/GATE, Rs. 25,000 + HRA for others (up to 31.03.2031).
  • 28 - Junior Research Fellow (2): M.Sc. Physics with NET/GATE. Air pollution monitoring experience is desirable. For the OCEMS/CAAQMS testing facility project. Max age 28. Stipend Rs. 37,000 + HRA (up to 30.09.2027).
  • 29 - Project Associate-I (1): Master's/Integrated Master's in Physics or B.Tech Nanotechnology. FIB/EBL nanofabrication, low-temperature measurement, SEM, AFM and Raman experience is preferred. Max age 35. Stipend Rs. 31,000 + HRA with NET/GATE, Rs. 25,000 + HRA for others.
  • 30 - Senior PAT (1): PhD in Physics/Optics/Nanotechnology/Material Science or equivalent. Advanced nanofabrication (FIB, EBL, thin-film) and cryogenic quantum transport experience is desirable. Max age 40. Stipend Rs. 42,000 + HRA.
  • 31 - Project Associate-I (1): Master's/Integrated Master's in Physics or B.Tech Nanotechnology. Nanofabrication, thin-film and microscopy experience is preferred. Max age 35. Stipend Rs. 31,000 + HRA with NET/GATE, Rs. 25,000 + HRA for others.
  • 32 - Project Associate-I (1): M.Sc. Physics/Electronics/Material Science. PLD thin-film deposition and low-temperature transport measurement experience is desirable. Max age 50. Stipend Rs. 37,000 + HRA for NET/GATE or national level exam selected scholars, Rs. 30,000 + HRA for others.
  • 33 - Project Associate-I (1): M.Sc. Physics/Electronics/Material Science. Thin-film deposition and low-temperature measurement exposure is desirable. Max age 50. Stipend Rs. 37,000 + HRA for NET/GATE or national level exam selected scholars, Rs. 30,000 + HRA for others (up to 13.08.2029).
  • 34 - Project Associate-I (1): Master's/Integrated Master's in Physics/Applied Physics. Optical measurement, electronics or instrumentation experience is desirable. Max age 35. Stipend Rs. 25,000 + HRA.
  • 35 - Project Associate-I (1): M.Sc. Physics/Electronics/Instrumentation or B.Tech Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation. Solar photovoltaic experience is preferred. Max age 35. Stipend Rs. 31,000 + HRA with NET/GATE, Rs. 25,000 + HRA for others (up to 27.03.2027).
  • 36 - Project Associate-II (1): M.Sc. Physics/Applied Physics/Electronics or B.Tech Electronics, plus 2 years' R&D experience; OR M.Tech/M.E. in Photonics/Laser/Optics/Electronics/ECE. Terahertz/ultrafast/laser/optics experience is desirable. Max age 35. Stipend Rs. 35,000 + HRA with NET/GATE, Rs. 28,000 + HRA for others.
Age limitUp to 35 years
Pay range₹18,000 – ₹58,000 / Month
SalaryRs. 18,000 to Rs. 58,000 per month + HRA (post-wise)
Basic PayRs. 18,000 to Rs. 58,000 per month consolidated stipend (post-wise)
HRAHRA payable in addition to the stipend

Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per the official notification.

Vacancy details · 41 posts

Post NameTotal
Project Associate-I16
Project Associate-II5
Project Assistant-II4
Project Assistant-I1
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)4
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)2
Research Associate-I1
Project Scientist-I2
Project Research Scientist-I (Non Medical)1
Project Technical Support-I2
Senior PAT3

Selection process

  1. 1Screening of applications by committee on qualification and/or experience (if many applications are received)
  2. 2Reporting and registration at CSIR-NPL Auditorium (9:00 AM to 10:00 AM)
  3. 3Document verification with original certificates
  4. 4Walk-in Interview
  5. 5Engagement letter, subject to availability of project funds

How to apply

  1. Read the advertisement carefully and pick the post code(s) that match your qualification, experience and age. You can apply for a maximum of 2 posts.
  2. Download the application form from the official CSIR-NPL website and fill it in completely.
    • Give full details including marks from secondary examination onwards.
    • If your degree shows CGPA/GPA, convert it into equivalent percentage using the university formula and attach a copy of that formula.
  3. If you are applying for two posts, fill a separate application form for each post code.
  4. Check your walk-in date. Post Codes 1.0 to 17.0 are on 21.10.2026 and Post Codes 18.0 to 36.0 are on 22.10.2026.
  5. Reach the Auditorium of CSIR-NPL, New Delhi between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM on your date. Late candidates are not entertained.
  6. Carry the filled application form with a latest passport size colour photograph and the original and self-attested photocopies of all documents.
  7. Complete registration and document verification at the venue. Candidates who cannot show originals are not allowed to register further.
  8. Appear for the walk-in interview. You may answer in Hindi.

Documents required

Application Documents

  • Downloaded application form, duly filled in with full details and marks from secondary examination onwards
  • Latest passport size colour photograph
  • Copy of the CGPA to percentage conversion formula (if the degree shows CGPA/GPA)

Academic and Experience Documents (original plus self-attested photocopies)

  • Certificates, mark sheets and testimonials from secondary examination onwards
  • Degree or final certificate of the essential qualification
  • Experience certificate (where experience is required)
  • CSIR-UGC NET (including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship) or GATE scorecard/certificate, or proof of a national level exam by Central Government departments (where required or claimed for the higher pay tier)

Category/Reservation Documents

  • SC/ST/OBC/PwBD certificates in the proper format issued by the competent authority
  • OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate with family income statement for the previous year, issued before the date of interview

Other Documents

  • No Objection Certificate from the current Principal Investigator (for existing CSIR project staff)
  • Relieving letter (needed at the time of joining if currently employed)

Important notes

Eligibility Conditions

  1. Applying without the essential qualification is treated as giving wrong or misleading information. The responsibility is on the candidate, not the Institute.
  2. Candidature can be rejected at any stage, even after selection, if the essential criteria are not met.
  3. Candidates already working as project staff in CSIR/CSIR-NPL need a No Objection Certificate from the current Principal Investigator.
  4. Candidates working in any company or organization must produce a relieving letter at the time of joining.

Selection and Engagement

  1. If many applications are received, a screening committee may shortlist candidates on academic qualification and/or experience using its own criteria.
  2. Posts are purely contractual and provisional, subject to availability of funds in the project before results and engagement letters are issued.
  3. A post code will be cancelled if funds are not available in that project.
  4. Initial engagement is short, usually 6 months or 1 year, and may be extended on the Principal Investigator's recommendation. It cannot go beyond the project tenure.
  5. Performance is reviewed periodically and candidates not found up to the mark can be replaced.
  6. Engagement gives no right or claim to regular appointment in CSIR/NPL.
  7. Total engagement across all CSIR projects cannot exceed 6 years.
  8. To move to another project, you must apply afresh and submit a No Demand Certificate, No Dues Certificate and resignation from the previous project.

Pay and Leave

  1. The remuneration is a consolidated stipend with no increment.
  2. Maternity leave of 180 days and paternity leave of 15 days (only in case of two surviving children) are allowed as per CSIR norms. The stipend for this leave is paid only after rejoining and submitting medical documents.
  3. Project staff may be allowed to register for a PhD if the project runs at least 3 years and the project work is not affected. Tenure will not be extended for PhD completion.

Termination and Confidentiality

  1. Either side can end the engagement with one month's notice, or one month's stipend in lieu.
  2. All data, records and deliverables remain the property of CSIR-NPL and must not be shared or published without written consent. Records must be handed over before final payment.

Communication and Document Verification

  1. No TA is paid for attending the interview.
  2. No interim communication is allowed.
  3. Incomplete or wrong information found at any stage leads to rejection.

Fraud/Canvassing Warning

  1. Canvassing or bringing political or other influence is a disqualification.
  2. False information leads to cancellation of candidature and a ban from future interviews.
  3. The Director, CSIR-NPL may cancel any or all positions or reject any application without giving reasons.

Frequently asked questions

What is the date of CSIR NPL walk-in interview 2026?

The walk-in interview is on 21 October 2026 for Post Codes 1 to 17 and on 22 October 2026 for Post Codes 18 to 36.

How many vacancies are there in CSIR NPL Recruitment 2026?

There are 41 contractual project vacancies in Advertisement No. Rectt./04/2026.

What is the reporting time for the CSIR NPL walk-in interview?

Candidates must report between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM at the Auditorium of CSIR-NPL. No one is entertained after 10:00 AM.

What is the salary in CSIR NPL Project Associate Bharti 2026?

Pay ranges from Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 58,000 per month plus HRA, depending on the post.

What is the qualification for CSIR NPL Project Associate posts?

It depends on the post and ranges from Diploma, B.Sc and B.Tech to M.Sc, M.Tech, MCA and PhD. Some posts need experience and NET/GATE.

Can I apply for more than one post in CSIR NPL Bharti 2026?

Yes, you can apply for a maximum of 2 posts, with a separate application form for each post code.

Is TA paid for attending the CSIR NPL interview?

No, no TA is paid to candidates for appearing in the interview.

How long is the engagement period at CSIR NPL?

Engagement is for the project tenure, with initial offers of 6 months or 1 year. Total engagement in CSIR projects cannot exceed 6 years.

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