About This Job

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Human Resource Development Group (CSIR-HRDG), New Delhi has announced a walk-in interview for 5 vacancies under CSIR-HRDG Project Staff Recruitment 2026 — 5 Posts (HRDG/JIGYASA/01/2026, dated 11 Nov 2026). Candidates with Project Scientist-II — doctoral degree in Science, or Master's / Integrated Master's degree in Engineering or Technology, with at least 5 years of relevant R&D experience in industrial or academic institutions, science and technology organisations, or scientific activities and services. Project Scientist-I — doctoral degree in Science, or Master's / Integrated Master's degree in Engineering or Technology, with at least 4 years of relevant R&D experience. Principal Project Associate — Master's / Integrated Master's degree in Natural, Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVSc or Animal Sciences, or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology or Medicine, with 6 years of relevant R&D experience; OR a Master's / Integrated Master's degree in Engineering or Technology, or a doctoral degree in Science, Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, MD or MS, with at least 3 years of relevant R&D experience. Senior Project Associate — Master's / Integrated Master's degree in Natural, Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVSc or Animal Sciences, or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology or Medicine, with 3 years of relevant R&D experience; OR a Master's / Integrated Master's degree in Engineering or Technology, or a doctoral degree in Science / Pharmacy, MD or MS, or an equivalent qualification. Essential qualification must be completed by the interview date; result-awaited / final-semester candidates are not eligible where the qualification is mandatory. Experience is counted after acquiring the essential qualification; dissertation / thesis work does not count as employment experience. can apply. The pay scale is Project Scientist-II Rs. 67,000 per month + HRA; Project Scientist-I Rs. 56,000 per month + HRA; Principal Project Associate Rs. 49,000 per month + HRA; Senior Project Associate Rs. 42,000 per month + HRA. A 5% increment for every two years of experience in the same project applies to the two Project Scientist positions. and the application fee is Not in notification (no fee is prescribed; no online application exists).. Interested candidates can attend the walk-in interview before 30 Nov 2026 through the official website.

CSIR-HRDG, New Delhi, is engaging five temporary project staff under the CSIR Jigyasa project ("Bridging scientists and school students for R&D Outreach and Innovation", project HCP-0102), which connects school students and teachers with scientific laboratories and researchers. The engagement is purely temporary and contractual, initially up to 31 Mar 2027, extendable on annual review, with the project running up to 31 Mar 2031. Venue: CSIR-Human Resource Development Group, CSIR Complex, Library Avenue, PUSA, New Delhi – 110012.

CSIR-HRDG Project Staff Recruitment 2026 — 5 Posts - Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility

Salary / Pay Scale

🏆Selection Process — Step by Step

1. Selection may be based on academic records and/or interview at the walk-in on 30 Nov
2. No TA/DA is payable for attending the interview.

Each stage is qualifying — you must clear one stage to reach the next. Final merit is prepared as per the rules in the official notification.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application form attached to the official advertisement.
2. Fill in the form, clearly mentioning the post applied for.
3. Report at the CSIR-HRDG PUSA Reception Desk between 09:00 AM and 11:00 AM on 30 Nov
4. 4. Bring one set of self-attested copies of educational certificates, date-of-birth proof, experience certificates and category certificate (where applicable), one recent passport-size photograph and a detailed biodata.
5. Bring original certificates for verification (returned after verification).
6. For relevant project roles, candidates may also bring up to ten examples of publications or professional work and audio-video material on a pen drive.

Important Links

📝Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Exact interview schedule, venue and detailed instructions are given in the official notification PDF — download it from Important Links above.

📄Documents Required

• Recent passport-size photograph — as per the size and format specified in the notification
• Scanned signature — clear signature on white paper, scanned as specified
• Educational certificates & mark sheets (Project Scientist-II — doctoral degree in Science, or Master's / Integrated Master's degree in Engineering or Technology, with at least 5 years of relevant R&D experience in industrial or academic institutions, science and technology organisations, or scientific activities and services. Project Scientist-I — doctoral degree in Science, or Master's / Integrated Master's degree in Engineering or Technology, with at least 4 years of relevant R&D experience. Principal Project Associate — Master's / Integrated Master's degree in Natural, Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVSc or Animal Sciences, or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology or Medicine, with 6 years of relevant R&D experience; OR a Master's / Integrated Master's degree in Engineering or Technology, or a doctoral degree in Science, Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, MD or MS, with at least 3 years of relevant R&D experience. Senior Project Associate — Master's / Integrated Master's degree in Natural, Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVSc or Animal Sciences, or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology or Medicine, with 3 years of relevant R&D experience; OR a Master's / Integrated Master's degree in Engineering or Technology, or a doctoral degree in Science / Pharmacy, MD or MS, or an equivalent qualification. Essential qualification must be completed by the interview date; result-awaited / final-semester candidates are not eligible where the qualification is mandatory. Experience is counted after acquiring the essential qualification; dissertation / thesis work does not count as employment experience.) — proof of your qualification
• Valid photo ID proof — Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card / Driving Licence
• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) — only if you are claiming age or fee relaxation
• Domicile / residence certificate — if the notification requires it
• Experience certificate — only if the post requires prior experience
• Disability certificate (PwD) — only if applicable

Keep scanned copies ready in the prescribed size and format before starting the online application. Mismatched or missing documents lead to rejection.

❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

🏆How to Check Result

1. Visit the official website: https://www.csir.res.in (link in Important Links above).
2. Look for the Results / Career section on the homepage.
3. Find the result link for CSIR-HRDG Project Staff Recruitment 2026 — 5 Posts.
4. Enter your roll number / registration number and date of birth.
5. Download and save the scorecard / merit list PDF for future reference.

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Human Resource Development Group (CSIR-HRDG), New Delhi publishes results only on its official website. Beware of fake result websites asking for money.