CSIR NAL Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Walk in for 89 Project Assistant, Project Associate and More Posts

CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL), Bengaluru, a unit under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, has released Advertisement No. 13/2026/PS (published 05.08.2026) inviting applications for engagement of Project Staff – Project Assistant (PA-I, PA-II), Project Associate (PAT-I, PAT-I NET/GATE, PAT-II, PAT-II NET/GATE), Senior PAT, and Principal PAT – to work on CSIR, externally-funded, and other projects at CSIR-NAL. CSIR-NAL Recruitment 2026 has no online application – candidates must attend the Walk-in-Interview in person between 10 and 25 August 2026, on the specific date assigned to the post and specialization they are applying for.

Quick answers: CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL), Bengaluru is recruiting Project Staff across roughly 14 post/specialization combinations spanning Aerospace, Mechanical, Electronics, Chemistry, Metallurgy, and Computer Science disciplines. Adding the position-wise numbers gives approximately 89 posts (computed; the notification does not state one combined total). Only Indian Nationals who already hold the required degree/diploma (no result-awaited candidates) can apply, with age limit 35 years for all posts. There is no apply-online step and no application fee – candidates must walk in with the prescribed application form and documents. Walk-in-Interviews run from 10 August 2026 to 25 August 2026, at CSIR-NAL (RAB Meeting Complex), Kodihalli, Bengaluru – 560017, with registration from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM on each interview date.

• CSIR-NAL Project Staff Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

CSIR-NAL Recruitment 2026 Overview

CSIR-NAL Vacancy 2026 – Post & Specialization-Wise Details

CSIR-NAL Vacancy 2026 spans multiple engineering and science specializations, each with its own Walk-in-Interview date. Candidates should check the specialization and date relevant to their qualification.

The notification states these position numbers may vary as per project requirements, and CSIR-NAL will form a panel of waitlisted candidates to support new projects – valid for one year from the date of notification of result, or till completion of the project, whichever is earlier.

CSIR-NAL Eligibility Criteria & Qualification 2026

Eligibility depends on the post level and the specialization applied for. General essential qualification for each post category is summarized below; the exact discipline (e.g. Mechanical, Electronics, Chemistry) must match the specialization listed in the Vacancy table for the post code applied to.

Only candidates who have already completed their qualifying degree/diploma are eligible – candidates awaiting results of a qualifying examination cannot attend the interview. Where a candidate claims an equivalent qualification, they must produce the order/letter (with number and date) recognizing the equivalence, failing which the application is liable to be rejected. The prescribed qualifications are the minimum required; CSIR-NAL applies its own criteria for shortlisting and possessing the minimum qualification alone does not guarantee an interview call.

CSIR-NAL Age Limit 2026

The maximum age limit is 35 years for all posts under this notification, assessed as on the date of the Walk-in-Interview for the relevant post.

Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates (or as per Government of India instructions issued from time to time). Candidates must clearly mention their category and attach documentary proof; without this proof, age relaxation will not be entertained and the candidate will not be permitted to appear for interview.

CSIR-NAL Salary 2026

CSIR-NAL monthly emoluments (plus HRA as admissible) vary by post level:

CSIR-NAL Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

CSIR-NAL Selection Process 2026

Selection is based on performance in the interview, or any other criteria adopted by the Selection Committee. If a large number of candidates appear, the Selection/Screening Committee has the discretion to shortlist candidates through a written exam or any other criteria it deems fit before the interview. A panel of suitable candidates is drawn up after the selection process, valid for a maximum of one year; empanelment does not automatically guarantee engagement, and utilization depends on the number of positions available across projects during that period.

How to Apply for CSIR-NAL Recruitment 2026 (Walk-in-Interview Process)

CSIR-NAL Recruitment 2026 has no apply-online option, and applications sent by post, speed post, or e-mail are explicitly not accepted.

1. Download the prescribed Application Form for Walk-in-Interview (Advt. No. 13/2026/PS) from the CSIR-NAL website and fill it completely.
2. Report in person at CSIR-NAL (RAB Meeting Complex, National Aerospace Laboratories), Adjacent to SBI NAL Branch, Kodihalli, Bengaluru – 560017, between 9:00 AM and 9:45 AM on the date fixed for the post/specialization you are applying for.
3. Bring a copy of your Aadhaar Card or another Government-issued photo ID, the duly filled application form, a latest passport-size photograph, and original certificates along with one set of photocopies (including Caste Certificate, if applicable, in the proper format).
4. Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply separately for each position.
5. Be prepared to return the next day if your interview is not completed on the scheduled date for any reason.

No TA/DA is paid for attending the Walk-in-Interview. Candidates already working in CSIR-NAL or any other CSIR lab must bring a “No Objection Certificate” from their Project Leader/HOD at the time of interview.

CSIR-NAL Documents Required 2026

• Duly filled-in Application Form for Walk-in-Interview (from the CSIR-NAL website)
• Aadhaar Card or other Government-issued photo ID
• Latest passport-size photograph
• Original Educational Qualification certificates with all mark sheets, plus one set of photocopies
• Experience certificates (where applicable), plus photocopies
• Caste Certificate in the proper format (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates claiming reservation/age relaxation), plus photocopy
• Valid NET/GATE score card/certificate (for posts requiring it)
• No Objection Certificate from Project Leader/HOD (only if already working in CSIR-NAL/CSIR)

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