Project Associate – I CSIR – Central Food Technological Research Institute 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 3
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹25,000 - ₹31,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: M.Sc. in Zoology, Botany, or Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible; however, research experience in food safety and protection is desirable.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 21 to 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
CSIR – Central Food Technological Research Institute is recruiting for 3 Project Associate – I positions to work on a specialized food storage technology project in Mysuru. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹31,000 plus HRA, depending on their NET or GATE qualification status. Applicants must hold an M.Sc. in Zoology, Botany, or Chemistry to be eligible for these research-oriented roles. This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in scientific research within a prestigious national laboratory under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research.
- The maximum age limit for applicants is 35 years as of the application deadline of 12 July 2026.
- The engagement is purely on a temporary contractual basis initially until March 2027 with a possible one-year extension.
- Candidates with CSIR-UGC NET or GATE qualifications are entitled to a higher stipend of ₹31,000 plus HRA.
- Selection is based on shortlisting of candidates followed by a personal interview conducted by a designated committee.
- The total tenure for project staff across all CSIR laboratories must not exceed a cumulative period of 6 years.
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Additional Salary Information
Stipend of ₹31,000 plus HRA for NET/GATE qualified candidates; ₹25,000 plus HRA for others.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on academic marks Shortlisting based on higher qualifications or experience Personal Interview
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
SC/ST/PwBD/Women: 5 years age relaxation OBC: 3 years age relaxation
How to Apply
- Visit the official application portal at https://patcell.cftri.res.in Complete the online registration and fill in the application form details.
- Upload scanned copies of certificates for date of birth, caste, and educational qualifications.
- Ensure all details regarding NET/GATE qualification and experience are accurately entered.
- Submit the online application on or before the deadline of 12.07.2026.
- Monitor your registered email for interview shortlisting notifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
The monthly stipend is ₹31,000 plus HRA for NET/GATE qualified candidates and ₹25,000 plus HRA for others.
Candidates must possess an M.Sc. in Zoology, Botany, or Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent.
The upper age limit is 35 years, with relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women and 3 years for OBC candidates.
