CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released for 37 posts of Project Associate-I, Senior Project Associate, Project Assistant-II, and Project Associate-II at CSIR-Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar, Gujarat. Eligible candidates can apply online by sending applications to the respective Project Coordinators before 05 May 2026.
CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 Overview – Project Associate Vacancy Bhavnagar
| Particular | Details |
| Organisation | CSIR – Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR-CSMCRI), Bhavnagar |
| Post Names | Project Associate-I (PAT-I), Senior Project Associate (Senior PAT), Project Assistant-II (PA-II), Project Associate-II (PAT-II) |
| Total Posts | 37 |
| Appointment Type | Temporary / Contractual (Co-terminus with Project) |
| Application Mode | Email (to respective Project Coordinator) |
| Job Location | Bhavnagar, Gujarat |
| Last Date to Apply | 05 May 2026 |
| Official Website | csmcri.res.in |
CSIR-CSMCRI is a premier research institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Government of India. This recruitment offers a fantastic opportunity for science and engineering graduates to work on cutting-edge CSIR-sponsored research projects in areas like clean energy, water desalination, sustainable aviation fuel, biomass chemistry, and coastal infrastructure.
CSIR CSMCRI Vacancy 2026 – Project-wise & Post-wise Breakup
| Sr. | Project Title | Post & Vacancies | Monthly Emolument | Age Limit |
| 01 | Grafting of functional polymer onto Ce-based framework to improve durability and performance of PFAS-Free proton exchange membrane | Project Associate-I (PAT-I): 04 | ₹31,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qualified) ₹25,000 + HRA (Others) | 35 Years |
| 02 | Electro-deionization system to produce electrolyser grade ultrapure water for hydrogen generation | Project Associate-I (PAT-I): 05 | ₹31,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qualified) ₹25,000 + HRA (Others) | 35 Years |
| 03 | Microalgal based sustainable aviation fuel through biorefinery model | Senior Project Associate: 01 Project Associate-I (PAT-I): 01 | Senior PAT: ₹42,000 + HRA PAT-I: ₹31,000/₹25,000 + HRA | Senior PAT: 40 Years PAT-I: 35 Years |
| 04 | Biomass to Chemicals: A Green Approach Towards Circular Economy and Sustainability | Project Associate-I (PAT-I): 08 Project Assistant-II (PA-II): 01 | PAT-I: ₹31,000/₹25,000 + HRA PA-II: ₹20,000 + HRA | 35 Years |
| 05 | Extraction / Enrichment of critical metals / metalloids from marine resources | Project Associate-I (PAT-I): 01 | ₹31,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qualified) ₹25,000 + HRA (Others) | 35 Years |
| 06 | High-productivity membrane design for water desalination and purification | Project Associate-I (PAT-I): 04 Project Assistant-II (PA-II): 02 | PAT-I: ₹31,000/₹25,000 + HRA PA-II: ₹20,000 + HRA | 35 Years |
| 07 | Innovative Hydrodynamic and Sediment Management Solutions for Sustainable Solar Salt Industry of Gujarat State | Project Associate-I (PAT-I): 02 | ₹31,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qualified) ₹25,000 + HRA (Others) | 35 Years |
| 08 | Generation of pure brine in solar salt fields for direct feed to soda-ash industry | Project Associate-I (PAT-I): 04 Project Associate-II (PAT-II): 04 | PAT-I: ₹31,000/₹25,000 + HRA PAT-II: ₹35,000/₹28,000 + HRA | 35 Years |
| Total | 37 Posts | — | ||
Monthly Emolument Structure – CSIR CSMCRI Project Posts 2026
| Post | With NET/GATE/National Exam | Without Qualifying Exam |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | ₹31,000 + HRA | ₹25,000 + HRA |
| Senior Project Associate (Senior PAT) | ₹42,000 + HRA | — |
| Project Assistant-II (PA-II) | ₹20,000 + HRA | — |
| Project Associate-II (PAT-II) | ₹35,000 + HRA | ₹28,000 + HRA |
HRA will be provided as per CSIR norms in addition to the consolidated monthly emolument. The higher pay slab under PAT-I and PAT-II is applicable to candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET (including lectureship/assistant professorship), GATE, or national level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent agencies.
Eligibility Criteria – CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 Project-wise
Project 01 – PAT-I (04 Posts): Proton Exchange Membrane
M.Sc. in Chemistry / Chemical Science from a recognised university. Work involves electrochemical energy devices — electrolyzers, fuel cells, design, fabrication, testing, and performance analysis.
Project 02 – PAT-I (05 Posts): Electro-deionization for Hydrogen Generation
Three posts: M.Sc. in Chemistry / Chemical Science.
Two posts: B.E./B.Tech in Chemical / Mechanical / Production / Automobile Engineering or Chemical Technology.
Project 03 – Senior PAT (01) + PAT-I (01): Microalgal Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Senior PAT: M.Sc. in Marine Biology with 3 years R&D experience in Downstream Processes in industrial or academic institutions.
PAT-I: B.E./B.Tech in Biotechnology / Bioprocess Engineering / Fermentation / Biochemical Engineering.
Project 04 – PAT-I (08) + PA-II (01): Biomass to Chemicals / Circular Economy
PAT-I (06): M.Sc in Chemistry / Chemical Sciences.
PAT-I (01): M.Sc in Biotechnology / Biological Sciences.
PAT-I (01): B.E./B.Tech in Biotechnology / Bioprocess / Biochemical Engineering.
PA-II (01): B.Sc in Microbiology / Biotechnology / Botany / Marine Biology.
Project 05 – PAT-I (01): Extraction of Critical Metals from Marine Resources
M.Sc. in Chemistry / Chemical Sciences / Hydrochemistry from a recognised university.
Project 06 – PAT-I (04) + PA-II (02): Membrane Design for Water Desalination
PAT-I (02): M.Sc in Chemistry.
PAT-I (02): B.E./B.Tech in Chemical / Mechanical Engineering / Chemical Technology.
PA-II (02): 3-year Diploma in Engineering / Technology OR B.Sc in Chemistry / Physical Science / Physics.
Project 07 – PAT-I (02): Hydrodynamic Solutions for Solar Salt Industry
B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering. Specialisation in Water Resources / Coastal / Hydraulic / GIS Engineering (Post 01) or Structural Engineering / Concrete Technology (Post 02) preferred.
Project 08 – PAT-I (04) + PAT-II (04): Brine Generation for Soda-Ash Industry
PAT-I & PAT-II: M.Sc in Chemistry / Chemical Sciences OR B.E./B.Tech in Civil / Chemical / Mechanical Engineering.
PAT-II additionally requires: 2 years R&D experience in industrial/academic institutions OR M.E./M.Tech in Civil / Chemical / Mechanical Engineering.
Age Limit – CSIR CSMCRI Project Associate Vacancy 2026
Maximum Age: 35 Years for PAT-I, PA-II, and PAT-II posts.
Maximum Age: 40 Years for Senior Project Associate (Senior PAT) post.
Age relaxation will be provided as per CSIR norms for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates.
Important Dates – CSIR CSMCRI Bhavnagar Recruitment 2026
| Notification Date | 22 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Send Application | 05 May 2026 |
| Interview Mode | Hybrid (Online + Offline) |
How to Apply – CSIR CSMCRI Project Associate Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official CSIR-CSMCRI website: www.csmcri.res.in
- Download the prescribed Application Form from the official notification page
- Fill the application form carefully with all required personal, educational, and experience details
- Scan all mark sheets and certificates and compile them into a single PDF file
- Send the filled application form along with all documents to the email ID of the respective Project Coordinator of the project you are applying for (as listed in the vacancy table)
- Candidates applying for multiple posts must send a separate application to the respective Project Investigator for each post
- Ensure the application reaches before 05 May 2026
Important: No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the interview. The interview will be conducted in hybrid mode (online and offline). Shortlisted candidates will be intimated separately by the respective Project Coordinator.
Note: Bright and motivated candidates may also be considered for registration in the Ph.D. programme at the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) as per prescribed norms.
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Project Coordinator Email IDs – CSIR CSMCRI 2026
| Project No. | Project Coordinator | Email ID |
| 01 | Dr. Uma Chatterjee | umac.csmcri@csir.res.in |
| 02 | Mr. Pankaj Indurkar / Dr. Vaibhav Kulshrestha | pankajdi.csmcri@csir.res.in / vaibhavk@csmcri.res.in |
| 03 | Dr. Sourish Bhattacharya | sourishb.csmcri@csir.res.in |
| 04 | Dr. Lakhya J Konwar | lakhyak.csmcri@csir.res.in |
| 05 | Dr. B. Nisar Ahamed | bnisar.csmcri@csir.res.in |
| 06 | Dr. Bhaumik Sutariya | bhaumiks.csmcri@csir.res.in |
| 07 | Dr. Bhoomi Andharia | brandharia.csmcri@csir.res.in |
| 08 | Dr. Arvind Kumar | sarala.csmcri@csir.res.in |
Important Links – CSIR CSMCRI Notification & Application Form
| Action | Link |
| Official Website | csmcri.res.in |
| Download Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
FAQs – CSIR CSMCRI Project Associate Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the last date to apply for CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026?
The last date to send the application by email to the respective Project Coordinator is 05 May 2026. Candidates must ensure that the email with the filled application form and all supporting documents in a single PDF reaches the concerned Project Investigator before this date. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Q2. How many posts are available in CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026?
A total of 37 posts have been notified across 8 CSIR-sponsored projects. These include Project Associate-I (PAT-I), Senior Project Associate, Project Assistant-II (PA-II), and Project Associate-II (PAT-II). Posts are spread across multiple research projects in the fields of chemistry, biotechnology, civil engineering, and marine science.
Q3. What is the salary for CSIR CSMCRI Project Associate posts in 2026?
The monthly emolument for Project Associate-I is ₹31,000 + HRA for candidates with NET/GATE qualification and ₹25,000 + HRA for others. Senior Project Associate gets ₹42,000 + HRA, Project Assistant-II gets ₹20,000 + HRA, and Project Associate-II gets ₹35,000 + HRA (NET/GATE) or ₹28,000 + HRA (others).
Q4. What qualifications are required for CSIR CSMCRI Project Associate-I posts?
For most PAT-I posts, candidates require M.Sc. in Chemistry / Chemical Science or B.E./B.Tech in Chemical / Mechanical / Biotechnology / Civil Engineering depending on the specific project. Some projects also accept M.Sc. in Biotechnology or Marine Biology. Candidates should check the eligibility for each project separately before applying.
Q5. What is the selection process for CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026?
The selection process involves shortlisting of applications based on qualifications and experience, followed by an Interview conducted in hybrid mode (both online and offline). Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview in any mode.
Q6. Can candidates apply for multiple posts in CSIR CSMCRI 2026?
Yes, candidates are allowed to apply for multiple posts. However, a separate application form must be submitted via email to the respective Project Investigator for each post. All mark sheets and certificates must be attached as a single PDF file with each separate application.
Q7. Are these CSIR CSMCRI posts permanent?
No, these positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the respective projects. The total engagement of a project staff across different CSIR projects shall not exceed 6 years in any case. These posts do not confer any right or claim for permanent absorption or extension in CSIR-CSMCRI, Bhavnagar.
Q8. Is there a Ph.D. opportunity available through CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026?
Yes, bright and motivated candidates selected for project positions may be considered for registration in the Ph.D. programme at the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) as per the prescribed norms of the institution. This is a significant additional benefit for candidates looking to pursue a research career alongside their project work.
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