CSIR – North East Institute of Science & Technology, Jorhat has released the CSIR NEIST Recruitment 2026 notification for 24 Project Staff positions including Project Associate, Principal Project Associate, Senior Project Associate, Project Technical Support, Project Assistant, and Assistant Project Manager. Eligible candidates may apply online through the official website neist.res.in/prostaff/ up to 17 October 2026 (05:00 P.M.).
CSIR NEIST – Quick Summary
Who is recruiting?: CSIR – North East Institute of Science & Technology, Jorhat
Which posts?: Project Associate, Principal Project Associate, Project Technical Support, Senior Project Associate, Project Assistant, Assistant Project Manager
How many vacancies?: 24 Posts
Who can apply?: Candidates fulfilling specific educational qualifications (Graduate/M.Sc./B.Tech/BE/PhD)
Application start date: 06 October 2026 (implied by notification date)
Last date: 17 October 2026 (05:00 P.M.)
Application mode: Online
Job location: Jorhat, Assam
CSIR NEIST Overview
Particulars
Details
Organisation
CSIR – North East Institute of Science & Technology
Rs. 20,000/- to Rs. 52,500/- per month + HRA (post-wise)
Application Mode
Online
Job Location
Jorhat, Assam
Official Website
neist.res.in
CSIR NEIST Important Dates
Event
Date
Date of Advertisement
06 October 2026
Last Date for Online Application
17 October 2026 up to 05:00 P.M.
Tentative Date of Interview
02 November 2026 (Hybrid mode at CSIR-NEIST Jorhat)
CSIR NEIST Vacancy Details (Post-wise)
A total of 24 vacancies are available across various post codes.
Post Code
Type of Vacancy
No. of Posts
Project Title
0901
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
01
Production of soybean based functional foods using microbial resources isolated from traditionally fermented foods of North East India.
0902
Principal Project Associate (Principal PAT)
01
Production of soybean based functional foods using microbial resources isolated from traditionally fermented foods of North East India.
0903
Project Technical Support –III
01
Development of Bioresorbable Screws and Fillers for Regenerative Repairs of Low Load Borne Defects: Fabrication and Preclinical Validation
0904
Senior Project Associate (SPA)
03
CSIR Aroma Mission Phase 4.0
0905
Project Associate-II
04
CSIR Aroma Mission Phase 4.0
0906
Project Associate-I
05
CSIR Aroma Mission Phase 4.0
0907
Project Associate-I
01
CSIR Aroma Mission Phase 4.0
0908
Project Assistant-II (PA-II)
03
CSIR Aroma Mission Phase 4.0
0909
Assistant Project Manager (Technical)
01
Establishment of Regional cum Facilitation Center (RCFC) to North East Region at CSIR-NEIST, Assam.
0910
Project Associate (PAT-I)
01
Nanoscale Engineering of Porous Crystalline Frameworks of High Specific Surface Area for Safe and Efficient Onboard Hydrogen Storage.
0911
Senior Project Associate (Senior PAT)
01
Science and Engineering Research for Innovation and Socio-Economic Advancement: A Focus on North-East Indian (NEIST-SEA)
0912
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
01
Indigenous Development and Manufacturing of Machines, Devices and Assembly lines
0913
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
01
Development of Cost-Effective and Green Methods for the Preparation of Hepatitis Medicines.
CSIR NEIST Eligibility Criteria
CSIR NEIST Qualification Required
Post Code
Qualification Required
0901
M.Sc. in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/Biotechnology
0902
PhD in Computer Science & Engg./ IT/ Computer Science/Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/Biotechnology AND 3 years experience in R&D in industrial and academic institutions or S&T organizations and scientific activities.
0903
1st class M.Sc./Integrated M.Sc. in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Life Science
0904
M.Sc. Botany / Life Science / Taxonomy / Agriculture / Pharmacology / Chemistry / Bioinformatics / Biotechnology / Environmental Science with minimum 3 years’ experience OR PhD in above subjects.
0905
M.Sc. in Life Science / Taxonomy / Agriculture / Pharmacology / Chemistry / Bioinformatics with minimum of 2 years experiences in MAPs R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or S&T Organisations.
0906
M.Sc. in Life Science / Botany / Taxonomy / Agriculture / Pharmacology / Bioinformatics / Chemistry / Biotechnology
0907
BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
0908
Graduate in Science.
0909
PhD in Botany/Biotechnology/Plant Breeding & Genetics/Agronomy/Agriculture with min. 2 years experience in medicinal & Aromatic Plants, R&D management conservation and Cultivation practices OR M.Sc. with above subject with 5 years experience in medicinal & aromatic plants R&D.
0910
M.Sc. Chemistry/Chemical Science/Material Science
0911
B.Tech in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/Chemical Science and Technology AND 3 years experience OR M.Sc. in Bioinformatics/Biotechnology with specialization in Bioinformatics/Chemistry (Computational Chemistry) AND 3 years experience OR PhD in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/Computational Chemistry AND 3 years experience.
0912
1st Class M.Sc. in Chemistry (Physical Chemistry/Applied Chemistry)
0913
M.Sc. Chemistry
CSIR NEIST Age Limit
Maximum age limits range from 35 years to 55 years depending on the post code, calculated as of the closing date of the advertisement (17 October 2026).
As per Govt of India/CSIR rules issued from time to time.
CSIR NEIST Salary
Post Code
Pay / Emoluments
0901
Rs. 31,000/- per month + HRA for NET/GATE qualified, otherwise Rs. 25,000/- per month + HRA
0902
Rs. 49,000/- per month + HRA
0903
Rs. 28,000/- per month + HRA for 2 years. Increment @5% on initial emoluments from 3rd year Rs. 29,400/- pm
0904
Rs. 42,000/- + HRA
0905
Rs. 28,000/- + HRA
0906, 0907, 0910, 0912, 0913
Rs. 25,000/- + HRA
0908
Rs. 20,000/- + HRA
0909
Rs. 52,500/- (consolidated)
0911
Rs. 42,000/- + HRA
CSIR NEIST Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee. Candidates need not pay any application fee.
How to Apply for CSIR NEIST Recruitment
Visit the CSIR-NEIST website and access the online application link at neist.res.in/prostaff/.
Click on “CLICK HERE TO APPLY” for submission of the application.
Apply for the concerned Post Code by clicking the “POST NAME”.
Complete the online form following the instructions provided below the boxes.
Submit the application form and note the generated Registration Number displayed on the computer screen.
Download the registration form from the “DOWNLOAD” section of the portal.
Print and submit a signed copy of the registration form along with original testimonials at the time of the interview.
CSIR NEIST Important Instructions
Separate applications must be submitted for each Post Code.
Candidates must bring all original testimonials, mark sheets, certificates, and a clear photograph on the date of the interview.
Shortlisting will be based on academic performance and experience, and only shortlisted candidates will be called for the offline interview at CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat.
Project staff presently working in CSIR-NEIST must obtain an NOC before applying for other project vacancies.
The engagement is purely temporary, co-terminus with the project duration, and does not confer any right for regularization.
Result-awaited candidates are not eligible to apply.
No TA/DA will be paid to candidates attending the interview.
