CSIR-CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 — 9 Posts, Apply by Email 30 Sep

Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR-CSMCRI) has released CSIR-CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. CSIR-CSMCRI/MEAD/ULIP/2026-27/01 for 9 project-based posts — 5 Project Associate-I, 1 Senior Project Associate, 2 Project Scientist-I, and 1 Project Scientist-II. Candidates up to 35 years (Project Associate-I) or 40 years (Senior Project Associate, Project Scientist-I/II), holding a Master's/Integrated Master's in Chemistry or Chemical Science, a B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication, or a Doctoral Degree in Chemical Science/Chemistry/Physical Sciences with relevant R&D experience, can apply by email by 30 September 2026. Selected candidates will support research on catalyst synthesis, membrane science, functional membranes, and inorganic chemical recovery from seawater systems at CSIR-CSMCRI. The selection process is Shortlisting based on application and documents, followed by an Interview (online or offline mode) — there is no written examination. Stipend for CSIR-CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 ranges from ₹25,000 per month (Project Associate-I, others) to ₹67,000 per month (Project Scientist-II) plus HRA, with no application fee for any category. Candidates for CSIR-CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 must prepare a complete bio-data application with self-attested copies of educational and experience certificates, ID proof and recent passport-size photographs, mention the post applied for (with post code) in the subject line, and send it to the official email address specified in the notification, ensuring it is sent on or before 30 September 2026. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF at csmcri.res.in before applying, since eligibility and desirable experience differ meaningfully across the 6 post codes. CSIR-CSMCRI is a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research specialising in salt, marine chemicals and membrane technologies, and this recruitment supports its ongoing project-based research spanning catalyst synthesis, membrane science and seawater chemical recovery.

Project Associate-I: Master's/Integrated Master's in Chemistry, or B.E./B.Tech Electronics & Communication. Senior Project Associate: Master's in Chemistry (3 yrs exp) or PhD (2 yrs exp). Project Scientist-I/II: PhD in Chemical Science/Chemistry/Physical Sciences, or Master's in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, with 4-5 yrs R&D experience.

Project Associate-I: maximum 35 years | Senior Project Associate/Project Scientist-I/II: maximum 40 years

Project Associate-I, Post Codes 01 & 02 (2 posts) — Master's/Integrated Master's in Science with specialisation in Inorganic/Organic/Physical/Analytical or any branch of Chemistry, OR B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication, from a recognised university Project Associate-I (3 additional posts under the same qualification route, total 5) Senior Project Associate, Post Code 03 (1 post) — Master's/Integrated Master's in Chemistry/Chemical Science with 3 years' R&D experience, OR a Doctoral Degree in Chemical Sciences with 2 years' R&D experience; desirable: hands-on experience in catalyst synthesis Project Scientist-I, Post Code 04 (1 post) — Doctoral Degree in Chemical Science with 4 years' R&D experience; desirable: membrane science/membrane fabrication/thin film composite membrane experience Project Scientist-I, Post Code 05 (1 post) — Doctoral Degree in Chemistry/Physical Sciences with 4 years' R&D experience; desirable: functional membranes/polyelectrolyte or bipolar membranes for water purification, water splitting, fuel cells, or flow batteries Project Scientist-II, Post Code 06 (1 post) — Doctoral Degree in Chemical Science OR Master's/Integrated Master's in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, with 5 years' R&D experience; desirable: project management, report writing, mentoring research students, inorganic chemical recovery from seawater, pilot-scale demonstration experience Age Limit — Project Associate-I: maximum 35 years; Senior Project Associate/Project Scientist-I/II: maximum 40 years; relaxation 5 years (SC/ST/PwBD/Women), 3 years (OBC) No application fee for any category Job Type — Project-based contractual engagement at CSIR-CSMCRI, Bhavnagar Selection Process — Shortlisting based on application/documents, followed by Interview (online/offline mode)

Project Associate-I: ₹25,000–₹31,000/month + HRA Senior Project Associate: ₹42,000/month Project Scientist-I: ₹56,000/month + HRA Project Scientist-II: ₹67,000/month + HRA

1. Read the official CSIR-CSMCRI 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 all required documents — educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
4. Clearly mention the post applied for, including the post code, in the subject line of the email.
5. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
6. Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 30 September 2026.
7. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
8. Watch for communication regarding the Shortlisting and Interview stages.