Director – CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory Recruitment 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹182,200 - ₹224,100 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Ph.D. in Natural Sciences or Master's Degree in Engineering (Ph.D. in Engineering is desirable).
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 16 years of experience in Research and Development, with a focus on translational research and demonstrated leadership capabilities.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 45 to 56 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research is inviting applications and nominations for the prestigious role of Director at the CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory in Pune. This leadership position offers a highly attractive salary in Level 15 ranging from ₹1,82,200 to ₹2,24,100 per month for outstanding R&D leaders. Eligible candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Natural Sciences or a Master's Degree in Engineering with extensive research experience. This is an exceptional opportunity to steer a premier national institution of global repute in pioneering chemical sciences and biotechnology.
- The upper age limit for applying candidates is set at 56 years, with a minimum age requirement of 45 years.
- The position features a standard initial appointment tenure of six years or until superannuation, whichever is earlier.
- No application fee is charged to apply for this premium research leadership role.
- Applicants must submit a detailed bio-data along with a 1-2 page strategic vision document for CSIR-NCL.
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Additional Salary Information
Level 15 of Pay Matrix (₹1,82,200–₹2,24,100) plus applicable allowances
Important Dates
Selection Process
Initial screening of bio-data and research credentials Evaluation of professional achievements and vision statement Personal Interview / Interaction with the search-cum-selection committee
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
Qualifications, age, and experience can be relaxed for exceptionally meritorious candidates with the approval of DG, CSIR.
How to Apply
- Prepare a detailed bio-data showcasing your academic, research, and translational contributions.
- Include complete lists of your research publications, patents, licensed technologies, and supervised dissertations.
- Draft a 1-2 page vision statement outlining your prospective leadership strategy for CSIR-NCL.
- Fill out the structured summary pro-forma table provided in Word format.
- Send your consolidated application package via email to drc.hqrs@csir.res.in.
- Alternatively, dispatch your physical application to Director Recruitment Cell, CSIR, Anusandhan Bhawan, 2, Rafi Marg, New Delhi-110001.
- Ensure your email or postal application is successfully delivered by 30 November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The post belongs to Level 15 of the Pay Matrix with a salary range of ₹1,82,200 to ₹2,24,100 per month plus applicable allowances.
Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Natural Sciences or a Master's Degree in Engineering. A Ph.D. in Engineering is highly desirable.
Yes, applicants must have at least 16 years of experience in Research and Development with a demonstrated focus on translational research and leadership.
