Project Associate – I Recruitment at CSIR-CGCRI 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹25,000 - ₹31,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: M.Sc. in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Physics; or B.E./B.Tech in Material Science, Metallurgical, Ceramic, or Chemical Engineering.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible - knowledge in coatings, glass science, or computational background is desirable.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Hybrid Application
- Deadline
- Deadline:
CSIR-Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute is recruiting for 1 Project Associate - I position to work on a high-impact project involving nanocomposite-based hydrophobic coatings. The role offers a monthly stipend of up to ₹31,000 plus HRA for candidates with M.Sc. or B.Tech qualifications in relevant engineering or science disciplines. This is an excellent opportunity to engage in advanced research at a premier CSIR laboratory with a tenure extending until March 2028. Successful candidates will contribute to developing efficient solar cover glass technologies using innovative spray coating techniques.
- The maximum age limit for applicants is 35 years, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories and female candidates.
- Selection will be conducted through a hybrid walk-in-interview mode on 08.07.2026, allowing both physical and virtual attendance.
- Candidates with CSIR-UGC NET or GATE qualifications are eligible for the higher stipend bracket of ₹31,000 per month.
- Applications must be submitted via email in a typed format along with self-attested supporting documents by the July deadline.
- The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project titled Development of nanocomposite based room temperature cured transparent hard hydrophobic coating.
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Additional Salary Information
Stipend of ₹31,000 + HRA for NET/GATE/National exam qualified candidates; ₹25,000 + HRA for others.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening of Email Applications Walk-in-Interview (Hybrid Mode) Document Verification
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
SC/ST/PH/Female: 5 years age relaxation OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years age relaxation
How to Apply
- Download the application form from the official CSIR-CGCRI website.
- Type the application form (hand-written forms will be rejected).
- Attach self-attested soft copies of marksheets, certificates, and reprints.
- Email the complete set to recruitment.cgcri@csir.res.in by 06.07.2026.
- Indicate your preference for an online interview at the time of application if applicable.
- For physical interviews, report to the Kolkata institute at least one hour before 11:00 AM on 08.07.2026.
- Carry original documents and project thesis for verification during the interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
The stipend is ₹31,000 + HRA for NET/GATE qualified candidates and ₹25,000 + HRA for others.
Candidates need an M.Sc. in Chemistry, Physics, or Materials Science, or a B.E./B.Tech in Ceramic, Chemical, Material, or Metallurgical Engineering.
The upper age limit is 35 years, relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST/PH/Female candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates.
