Central Silk Board (CSB) is conducting a Walk-in Interview for 3 Junior Research Fellow posts. Candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria can attend the interview on 27 October 2026 at ISTR, Carmelaram post, Kodathi, Bangalore. Candidates should report at 9:30 AM. Further details are available at csb.gov.in.
CSB Junior Research Fellow – Quick Summary
Who is recruiting?: Central Silk Board (CSB) / National Silk Seed Organization (NSSO) / Institute for Silkworm Seed Technology Research (ISTR)
Which posts?: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
How many vacancies?: 3 vacancies
Who can apply?: Candidates with M.Sc. in relevant disciplines
Application start date: Not applicable (Walk-in interview on 27-10-2026)
Last date: Walk-in interview date (27-10-2026)
Application mode: Walk-in interview (Applications by post/email/courier are not accepted)
Job location: Kodathi, Bangalore
CSB Junior Research Fellow Overview
Particulars
Details
Organisation
Central Silk Board (CSB), National Silk Seed Organization (NSSO), Institute for Silkworm Seed Technology Research (ISTR)
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Post Name(s)
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Total Vacancies
3
Pay
Rs. 31,000 + HRA for 1st two years & Rs. 35,000 + HRA for third year (with NET/GATE) or Rs. 21,000 + HRA for 1st two years & Rs. 25,000 + HRA for third year (without NET/GATE)
Application Mode
Walk-in Interview
Job Location
Kodathi, Bangalore
Official Website
https://www.csb.gov.in / https://istr.res.in
CSB Junior Research Fellow Important Dates
Event
Date
Walk-in Interview Date & Time
27 October 2026 at 9:30 AM
CSB Junior Research Fellow Vacancy Details (Post-wise)
There are a total of 3 vacancies available for Junior Research Fellow positions across two projects.
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Title of the project
Duration of the project
Post/Place of posting
Work description
1
Project Code: ‘PPF09009MNC: Development of an organic mulberry package for bivoltine seed crop and establishment of a seri-voltaic system for sustainable mulberry sericulture’. In collaboration with UAS Bangalore.
Sept. 2026 to Aug. 2030 (4 years)
JRF-02, CSB-ISTR, Kodathi, Bangalore
Sample collection from the field, Assistance in the laboratory experiments, bioassay works, installation & monitoring of solar panels, including recording & systematic documentation of the seri-voltaic system and other project related works.
2
Project Code: ‘BPS09010MNC: Innovative processing of silkworm pupae for food product development and eggs and moths for pet nutrition’. In collaboration with ESSPC,-Hosur, SSPC-Hosur & ICAR-NMRI, Hyderabad.
Sept. 2026 to Aug. 2028 (2 years)
JRF-01, CSB-ISTR, Kodathi, Bangalore
Samples collection, Assistance in laboratory experiments, bioassay works and other project related works.
CSB Junior Research Fellow Eligibility Criteria
CSB Junior Research Fellow Qualification
Post
Qualification Required
Junior Research Fellow (Project Code: PPF09009MNC)
M.Sc. in Life Sciences (Sericulture/ Agronomy/ Entomology/ Zoology etc.) With minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates).
Junior Research Fellow (Project Code: BPS09010MNC)
M.Sc. in Life Sciences (Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Botany/ Zoology/ Biology/ Food Science/ Sericulture etc.) With minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates).
CSB Junior Research Fellow Age Limit
The upper age limit is 35 years as on notification date.
Age Relaxation
Category
Relaxation
SC / ST / Women candidates
Relaxation of 5 years
CSB Junior Research Fellow Salary
Post
Pay / Stipend
Junior Research Fellow (with NET/GATE qualification)
Rs. 31,000 + HRA for 1st two years & Rs. 35,000 + HRA for the third year
Junior Research Fellow (without NET/GATE qualification)
Rs. 21,000 + HRA for 1st two years & Rs. 25,000 + HRA for the third year
Documents Required
Provisional or degree certificates and mark sheets for all semesters including the final semester of M.Sc. (or consolidated mark sheets for all semesters)
Originals of all supportive documents
A passport size photograph
One photocopy each of certificates and marks sheets for educational qualifications from SSLC, PUC/ HSC, B.Sc., M.Sc.
Date of birth proof
NOC from present employer (if any)
Research experience certificate (if applicable)
Caste certificate for SC/ST candidates
Valid e-mail ID and telephone/mobile numbers
CSB Selection Process
Eligible candidates will be selected through a walk-in interview.
CSB Junior Research Fellow Important Instructions
Walk-in interview starts at 9:30 AM on October 27, 2026.
Eligible candidates with provisional or degree certificates and mark sheets for all semesters including the final semester of M.Sc. or consolidated mark sheets only will be eligible to attend the interview.
The originals of all supportive documents should be presented for verification at the time of the interview.
Applications will NOT be accepted by post/ e-mail/ courier.
No TA or DA will be provided to attend the interview.
The above-mentioned positions are purely temporary, on contractual basis and are co-terminus with the project. Further claim for any post will not be entertained thereafter.
Canvassing in any form will lead to cancellation of candidature.
The decision of the Director-NSSO shall be final and binding in all respects.
