CSIR NIScPR Recruitment 2026 – Project Associate-I and other Posts – 19 Vacancies
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CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR NIScPR) has recently published an official recruitment notification for the post of Project Associate-I and other Posts. According to the notification, a total of 19 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification can submit their application through the offline process. Offline applications for the vacancies of Project Associate-I and other Posts are open. The last date to apply is 14 May 2026. Candidates are advised to submit their application well before the deadline. Before filling out the application form, we strongly recommend that every interested candidate should carefully go through the complete details of this recruitment, including the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, selection process, and other important requirements for Project Associate-I and other Posts vacancies. All the important details are provided below in a simple and easy-to-understand format.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) – Project 1 | 1 | Rs.25000-31000/- | Delhi |
| Project Associate-II (PAT-II) – Project 1 | 1 | Rs.28000-35000/- | Delhi |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) – Project 2 | 1 | Rs.25000-31000/- | Delhi |
| Project Associate-II (PAT-II) – Project 2 | 1 | Rs.28000-35000/- | Delhi |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) – Project 3 | 2 | Rs.25000-31000/- | Delhi |
| Project Associate-II (PA-II) – Project 3 | 1 | Rs.20000-20000/- | Delhi |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) – Project 4 | 1 | Rs.25000-31000/- | Delhi |
| Project Associate-II (PAT-II) – Project 4 | 1 | Rs.35000-35000/- | Delhi |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) – Project 5 | 1 | Rs.25000-31000/- | Delhi |
| Senior Project Associate (SPA) – Project 5 | 1 | Rs.42000-42000/- | Delhi |
| Project Associate-II (PAT-II) – Project 6 | 1 | Rs.35000-35000/- | Delhi |
| Senior Project Associate (SPA) – Project 6 | 1 | Rs.42000-42000/- | Delhi |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) – Project 7 | 1 | Rs.31000-31000/- | Delhi |
| Project Scientist-II (PS-II) – Project 7 | 1 | Rs.67000-67000/- | Delhi |
| Project Associate-II (PAT-II) – Project 8 | 2 | Rs.35000-35000/- | Delhi |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) – Project 9 | 2 | Rs.25000-31000/- | Delhi |
| Total Vacancies: | 19 |
| Post Name | Eligibility | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) – Project 1 | MSc in Natural Sciences (Preferably Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) or BE, BTech | No Details |
| Project Associate-II (PAT-II) – Project 1 | MSc in Natural Sciences (Preferably Physics, Chemistry, Math) or BE, BTech and 2 years R&D experience OR MTech, ME | 2 years |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) – Project 2 | Masters, Integrated Masters in Natural, Agricultural, Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVSc, Animal Sciences OR Bachelor’s in Engineering, Technology, Medicine | No Details |
| Project Associate-II (PAT-II) – Project 2 | Masters, Integrated Masters in Natural, Agricultural, Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVSc, Animal Sciences OR Bachelor’s in Engineering, Technology, Medicine and 2 years R&D experience OR Masters, Integrated Masters in Engineering, Technology | 2 years |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) – Project 3 | Master’s, Integrated Masters in Natural, Agricultural, Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVSc, Animal Sciences, MCA or Bachelor’s in Engineering, Technology, Medicine | No Details |
| Project Associate-II (PA-II) – Project 3 | B.Sc. / 3 years Diploma in Engineering, Technology | No Details |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) – Project 4 | Master’s, Integrated Master’s or Bachelor’s in Engineering in Environmental Science, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Water Resources, Urban Planning, Public Policy or related fields | No Details |
| Project Associate-II (PAT-II) – Project 4 | Master’s, Integrated Master’s in natural sciences or Bachelor’s in Engineering with 2 years experience OR Master’s, Integrated Master’s in Engineering in Environmental Science, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Resources, Environmental Management, Data Science, Systems Engineering or related fields | 2 years |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) – Project 5 | MSc in Natural Sciences (Preferably Environmental Science, Physics, Chemistry) or BE, BTech | No Details |
| Senior Project Associate (SPA) – Project 5 | MSc in Natural Sciences (Preferably Environmental Science, Physics, Chemistry) or BE, BTech and 3 years R&D experience | 3 years |
| Project Associate-II (PAT-II) – Project 6 | Masters, Integrated Masters in Natural, Agricultural Sciences, MVSc, Animal Sciences or Bachelor’s in Engineering, Technology, Medicine and 2 years R&D experience OR Masters, Integrated Masters in Engineering, Technology, Medicine | 2 years |
| Senior Project Associate (SPA) – Project 6 | Master’s in Natural, Agricultural Sciences, MVSc, Animal Sciences or Bachelor’s in Engineering, Technology, Medicine and 3 years R&D experience | 3 years |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) – Project 7 | Master’s, Integrated Masters in Natural, Agricultural, Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVSc, Animal Sciences or Bachelor’s in Engineering, Technology, Medicine | No Details |
| Project Scientist-II (PS-II) – Project 7 | Doctoral Degree in Science or Master’s, Integrated Masters in Engineering, Technology, Medicine and 5 years R&D experience | 5 years |
| Project Associate-II (PAT-II) – Project 8 | Master’s in Natural, Agricultural Sciences, MVSc or Bachelor’s in Engineering, Technology, Medicine and 2 years R&D experience | 2 years |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) – Project 9 | Master’s in Natural, Agricultural Sciences, MVSc or Bachelor’s in Engineering, Technology, Medicine | No Details |
To be eligible for CSIR NIScPR Project Associate-I and other Posts, candidates must possess the required educational qualifications as prescribed by CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research. The minimum qualification, experience requirements, and other eligibility details for each post are mentioned in the table below. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before applying.
Apart from educational qualifications, candidates must also satisfy the age criteria as specified by CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research for Project Associate-I and other Posts. The minimum and maximum age limits applicable for each post, along with any age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories, are given below.
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) – Project 1 | Min 18 to Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-II (PAT-II) – Project 1 | Min 18 to Max 40 years |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) – Project 2 | Min 18 to Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-II (PAT-II) – Project 2 | Min 18 to Max 40 years |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) – Project 3 | Min 18 to Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-II (PA-II) – Project 3 | Min 18 to Max 40 years |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) – Project 4 | Min 18 to Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-II (PAT-II) – Project 4 | Min 18 to Max 40 years |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) – Project 5 | Min 21 to Max 35 years |
| Senior Project Associate (SPA) – Project 5 | Min 18 to Max 40 years |
| Project Associate-II (PAT-II) – Project 6 | Min 18 to Max 40 years |
| Senior Project Associate (SPA) – Project 6 | Min 18 to Max 40 years |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) – Project 7 | Min 18 to Max 35 years |
| Project Scientist-II (PS-II) – Project 7 | Min 18 to Max 40 years |
| Project Associate-II (PAT-II) – Project 8 | Min 18 to Max 40 years |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) – Project 9 | Min 18 to Max 35 years |
| Type of Application Form |
|---|
| Offline Application |
The application for this recruitment of CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research is offline. All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment offline by sending the form to Venue: CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research, New Delhi (get form fromhttps://niscpr.res.in/includes/images/jobs/advert…) before 14 May 2026.
| Official Notification / PDF | Download Notification |
| Application Form | Download Form |
| Official Website | niscpr.res.in |