CSIR-NAL Project Staff Recruitment 2026 — 89 Posts, Walk-in 10-25 Aug (Karnataka)

CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL), Bengaluru, under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology, has released Project Staff Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 13/2026/PS for approximately 89 contractual posts across Aerospace, Mechanical, Electronics, Chemistry, Metallurgy, and Computer Science specialisations. This is a Karnataka central govt jobs 2026 opportunity spanning Project Assistant, Project Associate, Senior PAT, and Principal PAT roles. Candidates ranging from ITI/Diploma holders to Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. holders are eligible to attend the walk-in interview on the date fixed for their specific post and specialisation. Selected candidates will work on CSIR, externally-funded, and other research projects at CSIR-NAL. The selection process is based on interview performance, with the Selection Committee having discretion to add a written exam or other shortlisting criteria if candidate numbers are high. Monthly emoluments range from ₹18,000 plus HRA for Project Assistant-I to ₹42,000 plus HRA for Senior PAT, with the engagement being purely temporary, co-terminus with the project, and capped at a maximum of 6 years across CSIR-NAL/CSIR labs. There is no online application for CSIR-NAL 2026 — applications by post, speed post, or email are also not accepted. Candidates must attend the Walk-in Interview in person at CSIR-NAL (RAB Meeting Complex), Kodihalli, Bengaluru, on the specific date assigned to their post and specialisation, between 10 and 25 August 2026, with registration from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM. There is no application fee. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before attending, since the exact interview date depends on the post and specialisation applied for.

• Project Assistant-I (PA-I): SSC/10th plus ITI in Fitter trade
• Project Assistant-II (PA-II): Diploma in Engineering/Technology
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I): Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology (or Master's/Integrated Master's for some specialisations)
• Project Associate-I NET/GATE: Same as PAT-I with valid NET/GATE qualification
• Project Associate-II (PAT-II): Bachelor's with 2 years' R&D experience, or Master's/Integrated Master's in Engineering/Technology
• Project Associate-II NET/GATE: Same as PAT-II with valid NET/GATE (some specialisations accept M.Sc)
• Senior PAT: Bachelor's with 3 years' R&D experience, or Master's/Integrated Master's with 2 years' R&D experience
• Principal PAT: BE/BTech with 3 years' experience, or ME/MTech with valid NET/GATE, or Ph.D.
• Specialisations: Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics/ECE/Instrumentation/Control/EEE/AI-ML/Computer Science, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering

• Maximum 35 years for all posts, as on date of Walk-in-Interview
• SC/ST/PwBD/Women: 5 years relaxation; OBC: 3 years relaxation

• Qualification ranges from SSC/10th + ITI (Project Assistant-I) to Ph.D. (Principal PAT), depending on post level and specialisation
• Only Indian Nationals who have already completed their qualifying degree/diploma — result-awaited candidates not eligible
• Maximum age 35 years as on date of Walk-in-Interview
• NET/GATE qualification required for certain post variants
• Candidates already working in CSIR-NAL/CSIR must bring an NOC from their Project Leader/HOD

• No application fee mentioned in the official notification

• Project Assistant-I: ₹18,000 + HRA
• Project Assistant-II: ₹20,000 + HRA
• Project Associate-I: ₹25,000 + HRA
• Project Associate-I (NET/GATE): ₹31,000 + HRA
• Project Associate-II: ₹28,000 + HRA
• Project Associate-II (NET/GATE): ₹35,000 + HRA
• Senior PAT: ₹42,000 + HRA
• Principal PAT: Not specified in the official notification

1. Download the prescribed Application Form for Walk-in-Interview from nal.res.in
2. Fill the form completely with accurate personal and educational details
3. Report in person at CSIR-NAL (RAB Meeting Complex), Kodihalli, Bengaluru – 560017, on the date fixed for your post/specialisation
4. Complete registration between 9:00 AM and 9:45 AM — no entry permitted after 9:45 AM
5. Carry Aadhaar Card or other government photo ID, filled application form, and a recent passport-size photograph
6. Bring original educational certificates with mark sheets, plus one set of photocopies
7. Bring experience certificates (where applicable) and Caste Certificate in the proper format if claiming reservation/age relaxation
8. Bring a valid NET/GATE score card if applying for a post requiring it
9. Apply separately for each position if applying for more than one post
10. Note that no TA/DA is paid for attending, and candidates may need to return the next day if the interview is not completed on the scheduled date