CSIR-NEIST Jorhat Recruitment 2026: 24 Project Staff Vacancies, MSc/PhD/BTech

CSIR–North East Institute of Science & Technology (CSIR-NEIST), Jorhat, Assam, has released Advertisement No. 09/2026-27-REC(PS) dated 6 October 2026 for the engagement of project staff under different research projects.

A total of 24 vacancies across 13 post codes are advertised. The positions include Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Senior Project Associate, Principal Project Associate, Project Technical Support-III, Project Assistant-II and Assistant Project Manager (Technical).

Candidates with qualifications in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Life Science, Mechanical Engineering, Agriculture and other specified disciplines may find suitable opportunities, subject to the educational qualifications, experience requirements and age limits for individual posts.

Applications must be submitted online through the official CSIR-NEIST project staff portal by 17 October 2026, up to 5:00 PM. Candidates should check the eligibility criteria for their preferred post code before applying.

CSIR-NEIST Recruitment 2026: Overview

Particular	Details
Organisation	CSIR–North East Institute of Science & Technology
Advertisement number	09/2026-27-REC(PS)
Advertisement date	6 October 2026
Recruitment type	Project Staff
Total vacancies	24
Number of post codes	13
Job location	CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat, Assam, as identified in the recruitment notice; verify the posting details for the relevant project
Application mode	Online
Application fee	Nil
Last date to apply	17 October 2026, up to 5:00 PM
Tentative interview date	2 November 2026

Important Dates

Notification date: 6 October 2026
Application start date: Not specified in the provided notification.
Last date for online application: 17 October 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
Tentative interview date: 2 November 2026.

The notification says shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. It describes the interview as offline in one clause but also states that it may be held in hybrid mode in another. Candidates should check the official website for the final interview format, date and time.

Vacancy Details and Eligibility

The notification advertises the following positions. Educational qualifications, experience requirements and remuneration differ by post code.

Post Code 0901: Project Associate-I (1 vacancy)

Essential qualification: M.Sc. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or Biotechnology.
Maximum age: 35 years.
Monthly emoluments: ₹31,000 plus HRA for NET/GATE-qualified candidates; ₹25,000 plus HRA for others.
Project: Production of soybean-based functional foods using microbial resources isolated from traditionally fermented foods of North East India.
Desirable: Experience in molecular modelling, molecular docking, MD simulations, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Post Code 0902: Principal Project Associate (1 vacancy)

Essential qualification: PhD in Computer Science and Engineering, IT, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or Biotechnology, along with 3 years of experience in research and development in industrial or academic institutions, or science and technology organisations and scientific activities and services.
Maximum age: 40 years.
Monthly emoluments: ₹49,000 plus HRA.
Project :Production of soybean based functional foods using microbial resources isolated from traditionally fermented foods of North East India
Desirable: Experience handling big data relating to genomics or proteomics, and experience in Machine Learning, Deep Learning or molecular modelling.

Post Code 0903: Project Technical Support-III (1 vacancy)

Essential qualification: First-class M.Sc. or Integrated M.Sc. in Microbiology, Biotechnology or Life Science.
Maximum age: 35 years.
Monthly emoluments: ₹28,000 plus HRA for the first two years, with a 5% increment on the initial emoluments from the third year, stated as ₹29,400 per month.
Project : Development of Bioresorbable Screws and Fillers for Regenerative Repairs of Low Load Borne Defects: Fabrication and Preclinical Validation
Desirable: Experience or proficiency in animal tissue handling and in-vivo testing.

Post Code 0904: Senior Project Associate (3 vacancies)

Essential qualification: M.Sc. in Botany, Life Science, Taxonomy, Agriculture, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology or Environmental Science with at least 3 years of experience, or a PhD in the above subjects.
Maximum age: 40 years.
Monthly emoluments: ₹42,000 plus HRA.
Project Title : CSIR Aroma Mission Phase 4.0
Desirable: SCI publication in the area of medicinal and aromatic plants.

Post Code 0905: Project Associate-II (4 vacancies)

Essential qualification: M.Sc. in Life Science, Taxonomy, Agriculture, Pharmacology, Chemistry or Bioinformatics, with at least 2 years of experience in medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) research and development in industrial or academic institutions, science and technology organisations, or scientific activities and services.
Maximum age: 35 years.
Monthly emoluments: ₹28,000 plus HRA.
Project Title : CSIR Aroma Mission Phase 4.0

Post Code 0906: Project Associate-I (5 vacancies)

Essential qualification: M.Sc. in Life Science, Botany, Taxonomy, Agriculture, Pharmacology, Bioinformatics, Chemistry or Biotechnology.
Maximum age: 35 years.
Project Title : CSIR Aroma Mission Phase 4.0
Monthly emoluments: ₹25,000 plus HRA.

Post Code 0907: Project Associate-I (1 vacancy)

Essential qualification: B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering.
Maximum age: 35 years.
Monthly emoluments: ₹25,000 plus HRA.
Project Title : CSIR Aroma Mission Phase 4.0
Desirable: M.E./M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering or Energy Engineering.

Post Code 0908: Project Assistant-II (3 vacancies)

Essential qualification: Graduate in Science.
Maximum age: 35 years.
Monthly emoluments: ₹20,000 plus HRA.
Desirable: Experience in the cultivation and production of medicinal and aromatic plants.

Post Code 0909: Assistant Project Manager (Technical) (1 vacancy)

Essential qualification: PhD in Botany, Biotechnology, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Agronomy or Agriculture, with at least 2 years of experience in medicinal and aromatic plants, R&D management, conservation and cultivation practices; or an M.Sc. in the above subjects with 5 years of experience in medicinal and aromatic plants R&D.
Maximum age: 55 years.
Emoluments: ₹52,500, consolidated.
Project Title : Establishment of Regional cum Facilitation Center (RCFC) to North East Region at CSIR-NEIST, Assam.
Project period: Up to 31 March 2027, which may be extended.

Post Code 0910: Project Associate (PAT-I) (1 vacancy)

Essential qualification: M.Sc. in Chemistry, Chemical Science or Material Science.
Maximum age: 35 years.
Monthly emoluments: ₹25,000 plus HRA.
Project Title : Nanoscale Engineering of Porous Crystalline Frameworks of High Specific Surface Area for Safe and Efficient Onboard Hydrogen Storage.
Desirable: At least 1 year of R&D experience in Chemical or Material Science from a research or academic institution.

Post Code 0911: Senior Project Associate (Senior PAT) (1 vacancy)

The notification lists the following qualification routes, each with 3 years of research and development experience in the specified types of institutions or organisations:

B.Tech. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or Chemical Science and Technology; or
M.Sc. in Bioinformatics/Biotechnology with specialisation in Bioinformatics, or Chemistry (Computational Chemistry); or
PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or Computational Chemistry.
Maximum age: 40 years.
Monthly emoluments: ₹42,000 plus HRA.
Project Title : Science and Engineering Research for Innovation and Socio-Economic Advancement: A Focus on North-East Indian (NEIST-SEA): Integrating Deep learning & Image Processing in Bioinformatics, Health care, Health and Natural Science (WPI-MLP002631).
Desirable: Computational drug discovery, molecular modelling or simulation workflows, Machine Learning methods, and collaboration with experimental research groups.

Important clarification: The PhD qualification line contains the wording “for AND” in the notification. Candidates relying on this qualification route should check the original advertisement and seek clarification from CSIR-NEIST if necessary.

Post Code 0912: Project Associate-I (1 vacancy)

Essential qualification: First-class M.Sc. in Chemistry, specialising in Physical Chemistry or Applied Chemistry.
Maximum age: 35 years.
Monthly emoluments: ₹25,000 plus HRA.
Project Title : Indigenous Development and Manufacturing of Machines, Devices and Assembly lines
Desirable: Experience in membrane fabrication and characterisation, applied and translational research, data interpretation and computational work.

Post Code 0913: Project Associate-I (1 vacancy)

Essential qualification: M.Sc. in Chemistry.
Maximum age: 35 years.
Monthly emoluments: ₹25,000 plus HRA.
Project Title : Development of Cost-Effective and Green Methods for the Preparation of Hepatitis Medicines.
Desirable: Knowledge of organic chemistry, electrochemistry, fundamental analytical techniques and data analysis, with the ability to interpret results effectively.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The maximum age varies by post code, ranging from 35 to 55 years. The closing date of the advertisement will be used to calculate age.

Age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, PwD and women candidates is applicable as per the Government of India/CSIR rules mentioned in the notification. Candidates should check the official advertisement for the applicable conditions.

Application Fee

No application fee is required. The official notification states that candidates need not pay any application fee.

Selection Process

The selection process described in the notification includes:

Shortlisting: The project team will shortlist candidates based on academic performance and experience.
Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview at CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat. The notification gives 2 November 2026 as the tentative interview date and says the interview may be held in hybrid mode, although another clause specifies an offline interview.
Final selection: Academic performance and experience will receive due weight during selection.

The notification does not specify a written examination. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

How to Apply Online

Eligible candidates can follow these steps:

Visit the official CSIR-NEIST project staff application portal.
Identify the post name and post code for which you meet the eligibility criteria.
Open the relevant post and complete the online application by following the instructions shown on the portal.
Submit the application before 5:00 PM on 17 October 2026.
Note down the registration number displayed on the computer screen after submission. The notification states that this number will not be sent to your mobile number or email.
Download the registration form from the portal's Download section and keep the signed copy ready for submission at the interview.

Important: A separate application must be submitted for each post code. Candidates should retain their registration number, advertisement number and post code for future correspondence.

Applicants must bring their original testimonials, including mark sheets and certificates, along with a clear photograph on the interview date. The notification states that candidates whose results are awaited need not apply. Existing CSIR-NEIST project staff applying for other project vacancies must obtain an NOC.

Important Links

Official Notification: Download Advertisement No. 09/2026-27-REC(PS) (PDF)
Apply Online: CSIR-NEIST Project Staff Portal
Official Website: CSIR-NEIST
Recruitment Notifications: Official Notifications Page

Important Note for Applicants

These positions are for temporary engagement under specific projects and are co-terminus with the project duration. The engagement does not confer any right to regularisation at the institute. The notification also states that project duration may be extended or curtailed depending on the funding agency, and that recruitment for any post may be kept in abeyance or cancelled for administrative reasons.

Candidates should verify the exact qualification, experience, age limit and remuneration for their selected post code before submitting an application. Keep checking the official CSIR-NEIST website for shortlisted-candidate lists and the final interview schedule.

Eligible candidates should review the official advertisement and complete their online applications before the deadline. Always rely on the original notification and official website for the final recruitment instructions.

Disclaimer: This article is prepared from the CSIR-NEIST Advertisement No. 09/2026-27-REC(PS). Candidates are responsible for checking the official notification and confirming any clarification with the recruiting institute before applying.

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