CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 — 7 Posts, Apply by 16 Oct

CSIR-Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSMCRI), Bhavnagar, under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology, has released Advertisement No. GAP2205 for 7 posts of Project Scientist-I (PS-1) and Project Associate-I. Candidates up to 35 years of age, holding a Doctoral degree or Master's/Integrated Master's in Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or related biological sciences, can apply via email until 16 October 2026. Selected Project Scientists and Associates will contribute to CSIR-CSMCRI's research programmes in salt and marine chemicals at its Bhavnagar, Gujarat campus, with Project Associate-I (Post Code 04) carrying the largest allocation at 4 posts. The CSIR CSMCRI 2026 selection process is scrutiny of applications based on academic background, followed by an interview of shortlisted candidates. Monthly salary for CSIR CSMCRI 2026 posts ranges from ₹25,000 (Project Associate-I, lower band) to ₹56,000 (Project Scientist-I), plus HRA, with no application fee charged to any candidate. Candidates for CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 must prepare a complete bio-data application, attach self-attested copies of educational and experience certificates, clearly mention the post applied for in the email subject line, and send it to the official email address specified in the notification before the closing date of 16 October 2026. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since eligibility for Project Associate-I differs by post code — Post Code 02 requires Chemistry/Chemical Sciences specifically, while Post Codes 03 and 04 accept a broader range of biological science disciplines.

Varies by post: Doctoral degree in Biological/Agricultural Sciences, or Master's/Integrated Master's in Engineering and Technology, for Project Scientist-I; M.Sc. in Chemistry/Chemical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Marine Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology, or Agricultural Biotechnology, for Project Associate-I posts (post-code specific).

Maximum 35 years

• Project Scientist-I, PS-1 (1 post) — Doctoral degree in Biological Sciences/Agricultural Sciences, or Master's/Integrated Master's in Engineering and Technology, plus 4 years' R&D experience in industrial/academic institutions or S&T organisations
• Project Associate-I, Post Code 02 (1 post) — M.Sc. in Chemistry/Chemical Sciences
• Project Associate-I, Post Code 03 (1 post) — M.Sc. in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biotechnology
• Project Associate-I, Post Code 04 (4 posts) — M.Sc. in Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Botany/Marine Biotechnology/Plant Biotechnology/Agricultural Biotechnology
• Age: Maximum 35 years for all posts
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Women as per Government of India/CSIR instructions
• Application Fee: None mentioned in the notification
• Job Type: Project-based, contractual

No application fee mentioned in the notification

₹25,000 to ₹56,000 per month plus HRA, depending on post (see Vacancy Details/Salary breakdown)

1. Read the complete official CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 notification carefully before applying.
2. Prepare your application with complete bio-data, including personal details, educational qualifications, and relevant experience.
3. Attach self-attested copies of required documents, including educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and a recent passport-size photograph.
4. Clearly mention the post and post code applied for in the subject line of your email.
5. Send the complete application to the official email address specified in the notification.
6. Ensure the email is sent before the last date, 16 October 2026.
7. Keep a copy of the sent email and all attachments for future reference.
8. Await communication regarding shortlisting for the interview stage.