CSIR-NPL Project Associate, JRF & SRF Recruitment 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 61
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Internship, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹25,000 - ₹42,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, M.Sc, MCA, or Ph.D. in relevant disciplines (Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Computer Science, Mechanical, etc.) with NET/GATE qualification required for higher stipend brackets.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers are eligible for most Project Associate-I and JRF roles. However, specific posts require prior experience: 2 years for Senior Research Fellow (Post 3.0), Project Associate-II (Posts 5.0, 6.0, 11.0, 16.0, 24.0, 25.0, 28.0, 30.0, 35.0, 37.0, 40.0, 41.0, 42.0, 45.0), and 3 years for Senior Project Associate (Post 9.0).
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 21 to 40 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Walk-in Interview
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
- Junior Research Fellowship (Post Code 2.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 46.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 1.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 44.0) 2 Vacancies
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 43.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 39.0) 2 Vacancies
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 38.0) 2 Vacancies
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 23.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 22.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 21.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 20.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 19.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 18.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 17.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 15.0) 2 Vacancies
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 7.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 8.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 4.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 10.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 12.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 13.0) 2 Vacancies
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 14.0) 3 Vacancies
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 26.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 27.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 29.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 31.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 32.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 33.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 34.0) 3 Vacancies
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 36.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-II (Post Code 42.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-II (Post Code 5.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-II (Post Code 41.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-II (Post Code 45.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-II (Post Code 40.0) 2 Vacancies
- Project Associate-II (Post Code 6.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-II (Post Code 16.0) 2 Vacancies
- Project Associate-II (Post Code 37.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-II (Post Code 24.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-II (Post Code 11.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-II (Post Code 25.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-II (Post Code 28.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-II (Post Code 30.0) 1 Vacancy
- Project Associate-II (Post Code 35.0) 1 Vacancy
- Senior Project Associate (Post Code 9.0) 1 Vacancy
- Senior Research Fellowship (Post Code 3.0) 1 Vacancy
CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL) has announced a major recruitment drive for various temporary and contractual positions including Project Associates, Junior Research Fellowships (JRF), and Senior Research Fellowships (SRF) for the year 2026. The recruitment covers 46 distinct post codes across diverse scientific domains such as Metrology, Quantum Standards, Artificial Intelligence, and Environmental Science. This is a prestigious opportunity for researchers and engineers to work on externally funded, time-targeted sponsored projects at one of India's premier constituent laboratories of CSIR. Candidates with backgrounds in Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, and various Engineering disciplines are encouraged to participate in the scheduled walk-in interviews.
- Walk-in interviews are scheduled from June 15 to June 19, 2026, based on specific post codes.
- Positions are purely temporary and contractual, with tenures extending up to March 2031 for certain projects.
- Candidates can apply for a maximum of two posts by submitting separate applications for each post code.
- Registration for interviews takes place between 09:00 AM and 10:00 AM at the CSIR-NPL Auditorium, New Delhi.
- Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD and Women candidates is applicable as per Government of India rules.
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Additional Salary Information
Monthly stipend ranges from ₹25,000 to ₹42,000 plus HRA, depending on the post and qualification (NET/GATE).
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening of applications based on academic qualifications and experience.
Walk-in Interview.
Application Fees
No Application Fee
Reservation
Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Women as per GOI rules.
OBC candidates must bring a Non-Creamy Layer certificate.
How to Apply
- Fill the application form with complete details including marks from secondary examination onwards.
- Attach a latest passport size color photograph and self-attested photocopies of all certificates and testimonials.
- Report for the walk-in interview at the Auditorium of CSIR-NPL, New Delhi on the date specified for your post code.
- Ensure registration is completed between 09:00 AM and 10:00 AM on the day of the interview.
- Bring original documents for verification at the time of registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, a candidate may apply for a maximum of two posts. However, separate application forms must be submitted for each post code.
These are purely temporary and contractual positions under various ongoing externally funded and time-targeted sponsored projects.
The notification does not mention any application fee; candidates should bring their filled application form and original documents to the interview.
