CSIR Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR CSMCRI) has announced 3 total vacancies for Project Associate I / Project Assistant II posts on a project-based and purely temporary basis. The positions carry a pay of Rs. 31,000 + HRA for Project Associate I and Rs. 20,000 + HRA for Project Assistant II, with qualifications varying by post. Eligible candidates must send their completed application forms by email on or before 21 October 2026. Final semester or year students awaiting results are not eligible to apply. The selection process involves the shortlisting of candidates followed by an interview.
CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
Particulars
Details
Organisation
CSIR Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute
Advertisement No.
CSIR-CSMCRI/FTC02/2026-27
Department
CSIR sponsored projects
Project (title as printed)
High-productivity membrane design for water desalination and purification that produces mineral-balanced water with high water recovery / Electro-deionization system to produce electrolyser grade ultrapure water for hydrogen generation
Funding Agency
CSIR
Tenure
Purely temporary and co-terminus with the project (not exceeding 06 years in any case)
Post Name(s)
Project Associate I / Project Assistant II
Vacancies
3
Pay
Rs. 31,000 + HRA or Rs. 25,000 + HRA for Project Associate I; Rs. 20,000 + HRA for Project Assistant II
Age Limit
35 years
Application Fee
Not stated in the notice
Job Location
Bhavnagar
Application Mode
Email
Last Date
21-10-2026
Vacancy Details
Post no
Title of the project
Total Manpower Requirement
Age Limited (In years)
Total Emolument
FTC090601
High-productivity membrane design for water desalination and purification that produces mineral-balanced water with high water recovery
Project Associate I (PAT-I) – 01 No.
35
(a) Rs. 31,000 + HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC ICAR / CSMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE or those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments Like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions.(b) 25,000+ HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.
FTC090601
High-productivity membrane design for water desalination and purification that produces mineral-balanced water with high water recovery
Project Assistant II (PA-II) – 01 nos.
35
Rs. 20,000 + HRA
FTT060604
Electro-deionization system to produce electrolyser grade ultrapure water for hydrogen generation.
Project Associate I (PAT-I) No. – 01
35
(a) 31,000+ HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC ICAR / CSMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE or those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments Like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions.(b) 25,000+ HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.
Who Can Apply
Post
Essential Qualification
High-productivity membrane design for water desalination and purification (Project Associate I)
M.Sc in Chemistry/Chemical Science from a recognized university.
High-productivity membrane design for water desalination and purification (Project Assistant II)
3 Years Diploma in engineering/Technology OR B.Sc in Chemistry/Chemical Science/Physics/Physical Science from a recognized university.
Electro-deionization system to produce electrolyser grade ultrapure water for hydrogen generation (Project Associate I)
B.E./B.Tech in Chemical/ Mechanical/ Production/Automobile Engineering or Chemical Technology from a recognized university.
Pay and Tenure
House Rent Allowance or HRA payable shall be admissible as per the extant Government of India rules as applicable to CSIR employees. The positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project, and engagement shall not exceed 06 years in any case.
How to Apply for CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026
Fill out the prescribed application template available on the institute website.
Affix a recent passport-size photograph to the application form.
Ensure the application form is signed.
Send the completed application form in all respects along with all documents, certificates, and mark sheets by email to [email protected].
Complete the submission on or before 21st October 2026. No hard copy is required to be sent to the Institute.
Selection and Interview
Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on criteria fixed by the Selection Committee. If a large number of candidates turn up, the candidates will be shortlisted for interview as per criteria fixed by the Selection Committee, and the final decision to allow a candidate to appear for an interview rests with the Director, CSIR–CSMCRI. Details regarding the interview (online/offline mode) and interview date shall be communicated to shortlisted candidates through email only.
