Senior Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 at CSIR-CFTRI
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹42,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Masters/Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology (Food/Biotech/Chemical) with 2 years experience OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology (Food/Biotech/Chemical) with 3 years experience.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of research experience for Master's degree holders or 3 years for Bachelor's degree holders in relevant industrial or academic institutions.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 40 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute is seeking a Senior Project Associate-I for a single vacancy under the CSIR Mission Mode Project on Smart Village. This role offers a monthly stipend of ₹42,000 plus HRA to candidates holding a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Food, Biotech, or Chemical Engineering with relevant research experience. This position is highly attractive for researchers eager to conduct R&D activities that involve extensive travel to remote villages to implement smart technological solutions. Successful candidates will join a prestigious national laboratory in Mysuru to contribute to impactful rural development initiatives.
- The upper age limit for applicants is 40 years as of the application deadline on July 30, 2026.
- This is a temporary contract position initially valid until February 2027, with a possible extension up to March 2028.
- Candidates must have 2 years of experience with a Master's degree or 3 years with a Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields.
- The selection process includes shortlisting based on academic merit followed by an interview for selected candidates.
- Age relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women and 3 years for OBC candidates are applicable as per government norms.
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Additional Salary Information
Stipend of ₹42,000 per month plus applicable House Rent Allowance (HRA).
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting by Committee Interview Document Verification
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 CSIR-CFTRI Project Manpower Portal at https://patcell.cftri.res.in Register and fill out the online application form with accurate personal and academic details.
- Upload scanned copies of certificates supporting date of birth, caste, and educational qualifications.
- Ensure all research experience details are correctly documented in the application.
- Submit the completed application form online on or before 30.07.2026.
- Monitor your registered email for interview notifications and shortlisting updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The selected candidate for the Senior Project Associate-I position will receive a monthly stipend of ₹42,000 plus House Rent Allowance (HRA).
Applicants need a Master's degree in Food, Biotech, or Chemical Engineering with 2 years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree in the same fields with 3 years of research experience.
The maximum age limit is 40 years, though relaxations apply for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and Women candidates.
