CSIR CFTRI Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts, Apply Online by 14 Sep (Project Associate-II & Assistant-II)

CSIR - Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysuru, under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology, has released the CSIR CFTRI Recruitment 2026 notification under Advt No. PAT 56/2026 for 2 government job vacancies — 1 Project Associate-II (PAT-II) and 1 Project Assistant-II (PA-II). CSIR-CFTRI is India's premier food technology research institute, and this drive is a valuable research opportunity for candidates in biochemistry, chemistry, biotechnology, and food science disciplines. Selected candidates will support ongoing project research at CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru, in areas spanning biochemistry, food science, and chemical engineering. Candidates up to 35 years of age (with relaxation for SC/ST/PwBD/Women and OBC) holding an M.Sc. in Biochemistry/Chemistry/Biotechnology/Food Science and Nutrition/Microbiology with 2 years' research experience are eligible for the Project Associate-II post, while B.Sc. in Food Science & Nutrition or a 3-year Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Biotechnology is required for the Project Assistant-II post. The selection process for CSIR CFTRI Recruitment 2026 consists of Shortlisting followed by an Interview. Monthly remuneration is ₹28,000 plus HRA for the Project Associate-II post and ₹20,000 plus HRA for the Project Assistant-II post. The CSIR CFTRI 2026 online application is available at patcell.cftri.res.in. The last date to apply for CSIR CFTRI Recruitment 2026 (Project Associate-II and Project Assistant-II posts) is 14 September 2026. There is no application fee for any category. Candidates must read the complete official CSIR-CFTRI notification carefully before applying, since this Advt No. PAT 56/2026 drive is distinct from other Project Associate notifications the institute has issued this year.

• Project Associate-II (PAT-II): M.Sc. in Biochemistry/Chemistry/Biotechnology/Food Science and Nutrition/Microbiology or equivalent from a recognised university, with 2 years of experience in research and development or science communication in an Industrial/Academic Institution/Science & Technology organisation
• Project Assistant-II (PA-II): B.Sc. in Food Science & Nutrition or equivalent from a recognised university, or 3 years Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Biotechnology

• Maximum 35 years
• SC/ST/PwBD/Women — 5 years relaxation; OBC — 3 years relaxation

• Project Associate-II (PAT-II): M.Sc. in Biochemistry/Chemistry/Biotechnology/Food Science and Nutrition/Microbiology, with 2 years of R&D or science communication experience
• Project Assistant-II (PA-II): B.Sc. in Food Science & Nutrition or equivalent, or 3 years Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Biotechnology
• Maximum age 35 years, with 5 years relaxation for SC/ST/PwBD/Women and 3 years for OBC
• Nature of engagement: Contractual, project-linked position at CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru
• Candidates should confirm which specific project/advt number their application corresponds to, as CSIR-CFTRI issues multiple similar project-associate notifications through the year

No application fee is mentioned for any category in the official notification

• Project Associate-II (PAT-II): ₹28,000/- plus HRA per month
• Project Assistant-II (PA-II): ₹20,000/- plus HRA per month

1. Visit the official CSIR-CFTRI website, cftri.res.in
2. Navigate to the Project Associate/Assistant recruitment section and locate Advt No. PAT 56/2026
3. Read the complete official notification PDF carefully to confirm eligibility for the specific post
4. Visit the online application portal at patcell.cftri.res.in and register with a valid email ID and mobile number
5. Fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational, and experience details
6. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and educational/experience certificates in the prescribed format
7. Review all details carefully before final submission
8. Submit the application on or before 14 September 2026
9. Take a printout or save a copy of the submission confirmation for future reference
10. Await communication regarding shortlisting and the Interview schedule from CSIR-CFTRI