CSIR-CSMCRI Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by 09 Sep (Gujarat)

Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR-CSMCRI), a national laboratory under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, has released CSIR-CSMCRI Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 under Advt No. CSIR-CSMCRI/SMC/FTT-050610/2026-27 for 1 post at its Bhavnagar, Gujarat campus. This central government job is open to candidates holding a Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Civil Engineering from a recognised university, who wish to work on a project-based assignment at one of India's premier CSIR research institutes specialising in salt and marine chemical research. The selected Project Associate-I at CSIR-CSMCRI will support ongoing project-funded research and technical work in Civil Engineering under the institute's scientific programmes. The selection process for CSIR-CSMCRI Project Associate-I 2026 consists of an online interview, with candidates shortlisted based on their qualification and suitability for the role. The salary for CSIR-CSMCRI Project Associate-I 2026 is ₹25,000 to ₹31,000 per month plus HRA, a contractual remuneration structure typical of CSIR project-associate positions funded on a time-bound basis. The CSIR-CSMCRI Project Associate-I 2026 application must be submitted by email, since this recruitment does not use an online application portal. The last date to apply for CSIR-CSMCRI Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 is 09 September 2026. There is no application fee for General/OBC or SC/ST candidates. Candidates must read the complete official CSIR-CSMCRI Project Associate-I 2026 notification PDF at csmcri.res.in before applying, as it contains the exact email address, subject-line format, and document checklist required for a valid email application.

• Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Civil Engineering from a recognised university
• No specific minimum percentage has been stated in the source notification summary; candidates should verify exact percentage/CGPA requirements, if any, in the official notification PDF
• No prior work experience requirement has been indicated for this Project Associate-I post

• Maximum age limit: 35 years
• Age relaxation will be provided as per Government of India / CSIR instructions for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Women candidates

• Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Civil Engineering from a recognised university
• Age: Maximum 35 years, with relaxation as per Government of India/CSIR rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Women candidates
• This is a contractual, project-funded position; not specified as a permanent CSIR appointment in this notification
• Applications must be submitted via email only, as no online application portal is used for this post
• Candidates should confirm the exact experience and percentage requirements, if any, directly from the official notification PDF, since these details were not comprehensively listed in the source summary

No application fee for General/OBC or SC/ST candidates.

Project Associate-I: ₹25,000 + HRA per month, or ₹31,000 + HRA per month, depending on qualification/experience as specified in the notification

1. Read the official CSIR-CSMCRI Project Associate-I 2026 notification carefully before applying
2. Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience
3. Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates (if any), ID proof, and a recent passport-size photograph
4. Clearly mention the post applied for — "Project Associate-I" — in the subject line of your email
5. Draft your email covering the required bio-data details as specified in the official notification PDF
6. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the CSIR-CSMCRI notification
7. Ensure the email is sent well before the last date of 09 September 2026
8. Keep a copy of the sent email and all attachments for future reference