CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 Out, Apply Online for 62 Project Assistant & Associate and Other Posts

Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR CSMCRI) has released the CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 on the official website. There are 62 Project Assistant, Project Associate, and Project Scientist-I vacancies available for different roles. The application process has started on the official website, and candidates can apply till 10 June 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for eligible candidates seeking to advance their careers in this field. Those interested should read this article for complete information on the application process, eligibility criteria, and other important details.

CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026: Overview

Candidates interested in this recruitment can refer to the overview table below for key details.

CSIR CSMCRI Vacancy Details

CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 has a total of 62 Posts in various trades. The detailed discipline-wise & Category-wise vacancy table is given below.

CSIR CSMCRI Eligibility Criteria

We have provided a detailed breakdown of the CSIR CSMCRI eligibility criteria in the table below. Please review it carefully to confirm your eligibility before proceeding with the application.

Educational Qualification

• Project Assistant-II (Post Code 1): Bachelor’s in Science with specialization in Chemistry or equivalent.
• Project Assistant-II (Post Code 2): Bachelor’s in Science with specialization in Physics or equivalent.
• Project Assistant-II (Post Code 3): Bachelor’s in Science with specialization in Marine Science / Marine Biology / Marine Biology and Oceanography / Marine Biotechnology / Oceanography / Oceanography and Coastal Area Studies / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Botany / Plant Biology / Plant Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Zoology / Fisheries Sciences / Aquaculture / Environmental Science or equivalent.
• Project Associate-I (Post Code 4): Masters/ Integrated Masters in Science with specialization in Inorganic/Organic/Physical/Analytical or any other branch of Chemistry or equivalent.
• Project Associate-I (Post Code 5): Masters/ Integrated Masters in Botany / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Marine Sciences/ Zoology/ Plant Science /Microbiology /Biochemistry /Biotechnology/ Genetics and Plant Breeding/ Marine Biology / Marine Biology and Oceanography /Marine Biotechnology /Oceanography /Oceanography and Coastal Area Studies/ Plant Biology / Plant Biotechnology / Fisheries Sciences /Aquaculture or equivalent.
• Project Associate-I (Post Code 6): Masters/ Integrated Masters in Science with specialization in Environmental Sciences or equivalent.
• Project Associate-I (Post Code 7): B. E. or B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Project Associate-I (Post Code 8): B. E. /B.Tech in IT / Computer Science or equivalent.
• Project Associate-I (Post Code 9): B.E./B.Tech in Civil / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Senior Project Associate (Post Code 10): Masters/ Integrated Masters in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology from a recognized university or equivalent with 3 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. OR Doctoral Degree in Biological Sciences /Biochemistry from a recognized university or equivalent with 2 years’ experience in research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
• Senior Project Associate (Post Code 11): Masters/ Integrated Masters in Botany / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Marine Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent with 3 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. OR Doctoral Degree in Biological Sciences / Botany / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry from a recognized university or equivalent with 2 years’ experience in research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
• Senior Project Associate (Post Code 12): Masters/ Integrated Masters in Chemical Science from a recognized university or equivalent with 3 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. OR Doctoral Degree in Chemical Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent with 2 years’ experience in research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable: Hands on experience in activities related to salt and marine chemicals.
• Senior Project Associate (Post Code 13): Masters/ Integrated Masters in Chemical Science from a recognized university or equivalent with 3 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. OR Doctoral Degree in Chemical Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent with 2 years’ experience in research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable: Experience in Membrane R&D
• Senior Project Associate (Post Code 14): Masters/ Integrated Masters in Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent with 3 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable experience in the field of membranes for Electrochemical energy systems. OR Doctoral Degree in Chemical Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent with 2 years’ experience in research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable: Specialization membranes for Electrochemical energy systems.
• Senior Project Associate (Post Code 15): Masters/ Integrated Masters in Chemical Sciences /Biological Science/ Pharmaceutical Science from a recognized university or equivalent with 3 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. OR Doctoral Degree in Biological / Pharmaceutical /Chemical Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent with 2 years’ experience in research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable: Hands on experience in natural product isolation, purification, and structural elucidation; bioassay development; Microbial techniques
• Senior Project Associate (Post Code 16): B.Tech./ B.E (Electronics & Communication) from a recognized university or equivalent with 3 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. OR Masters / Integrated Masters in engineering in Electronics & Communication from a recognized university or equivalent with 2 years’ experience in research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
• Principal Project Associate (Post Code 17): Masters / Integrated Masters in Biological Science / Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Botany from a recognized university or equivalent with 6 years of experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. OR Doctoral degree in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Biological Science from a recognized university or equivalent with 3 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
• Project Scientist-I (Post Code 18): Doctoral Degree in Biological Sciences / Botany / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Marine Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent and 04 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
• Project Scientist-I (Post Code 19): Doctoral Degree in Chemical Science OR Masters / Integrated Masters in Chemical / Mechanical Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent and 4 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable Experience on Project Management, report writing, Mentoring of research students, Recovery of inorganic Chemicals from seawater systems, experience of Pilot-scale demonstration for field validation of the chemical processes will be given preference.
• Project Scientist-I (Post Code 20): Doctoral Degree in Chemical Science from a recognized university or equivalent and 4 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable Experience in the field of membrane science/Membrane Fabrication/Thin film composite membrane, Module fabrication.
• Project Scientist-I (Post Code 21): Doctoral Degree in Chemical Science from a recognized university or equivalent and 4 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable Experience in the field of functional membranes/ Polyelectrolyte membrane/ Bipolar membranes for water purification /water splitting/ fuel cells/ Flow Batteries and electrocatalyst etc.
• Project Scientist-II (Post Code 22): Doctoral Degree in Chemistry/ Physics from a recognized university or equivalent and 5 years experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable experience in electrochemistry/ electrolyzer-related areas after Ph.D. with Experience in electrocatalysis, and/ or electrolyzer development after Ph.D.
• Project Scientist-II (Post Code 23): Doctoral Degree in Biological Sciences desirable in Biotechnology/Molecular biology/Biological Science from a recognized university or equivalent and 5 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
• Project Scientist-II (Post Code 24): Doctoral Degree in Agronomy/ Agricultural Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent and 5 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
• Project Scientist-II (Post Code 25): Masters/ Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology in Information Technology or Computer Science from a recognized university or equivalent and 5 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations. Experience in in web/software development, CMS, programming, databases, API integration, responsive design, debugging, and frontend-backend frameworks. Desirable Experience: In data analysis, machine learning, Python/R/SQL, visualization tools, predictive modeling, and AI-driven analytics applications.

Age Limit

• Maximum Age Limit: 40 years
• Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women and 3 years for OBC.

How to Apply Online for CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026?

To apply online, candidates need to follow the steps given below:

• Read the official notification carefully before applying.
• Prepare your application with a complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
• Attach self-attested copies of all required documents, such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
• Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
• Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
• Ensure the email is sent before 10 June 2026 (6 PM).
• Applications for the Posts code: 01 to 09 of Project Assistant-II and Project Associate-I must be sent to: dushyantrajpurohit745@gmail.com.
• Applications for the Posts code: 10 to 25 of Senior Project Associate, Principal Project Associate, Project Scientist-I, and Project Scientist-II must be sent to vaibhavk.csmcri@csir.res.in.
• Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.

CSIR CSMCRI Selection Process

The selection process for the CSIR CSMCRI will consist of two distinct phases. Candidates must successfully clear both rounds to be considered eligible for the position. Candidates must successfully pass a selection process to be eligible for the various positions. The CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 selection procedure includes:

• Interview
• Document Verification

CSIR CSMCRI Salary Structure