CSIR NGRI Recruitment 2026 — Project Assistant & Associate, 9 Posts, Apply Online by 13 Aug (Telangana)

CSIR NGRI Recruitment 2026 is out — the CSIR National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR NGRI), Hyderabad, under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, has released a notification for 9 government job vacancies across Project Assistant-II and Project Associate-I/II positions. Candidates holding a B.Sc in Computer Science, MBA in Finance, or an M.Sc/M.Tech/M.S. in Geophysics, Geology, Earth Sciences, or related disciplines, are eligible to apply for CSIR NGRI Recruitment 2026. Selected candidates will support geophysical, geological, and geospatial research at CSIR NGRI, spanning seismological data acquisition, tectonic geodesy, GNSS data processing, hydrology, and remote sensing applications. The selection process for CSIR NGRI Recruitment 2026 consists of a Walk-in Interview and an Online Interview, staggered across three dates: 17 August (Posts A, B), 19 August (Post C), and 21 August (Posts D, E, F). The salary ranges from ₹20,000 plus HRA for Project Assistant-II up to ₹28,000-35,000 plus HRA for Project Associate-II — a solid opportunity for geosciences postgraduates and computer science graduates to gain research experience at a premier CSIR institute. The CSIR NGRI Recruitment 2026 online application closes on 13 August 2026, followed by walk-in interviews across three dates depending on the post. No application fee is required. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since eligibility requirements differ across all six advertised positions.

CSIR NGRI Recruitment 2026 covers six positions across five post categories, each with its own qualification requirement. Project Assistant-II (PA-II): B.Sc with Computer Science. Project Associate-I (PAT-I), Post 1: Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) in Finance. Project Associate-I (PAT-I), Post 2: M.Sc/M.Sc.(Tech)/M.Tech/M.S./Integrated M.Tech in Geophysics, Applied Geophysics, Marine Geophysics, Exploration Geophysics, Geophysical Technology, Geosciences, or Earth Sciences. Project Associate-I/II (PAT-I/II): M.Sc/M.Sc.(Tech)/M.Tech/M.S./Integrated M.Tech/M.S. in Geophysics, Applied Geophysics, Marine Geophysics, Exploration Geophysics, Geophysical Technology, Geosciences, or Earth Sciences, or with years of experience in Seismological, Gravity, Magnetic, and Thermal Data Acquisition, Processing, and Archiving. Project Associate-II (PAT-II), Post 1: M.Sc/M.Sc.(Tech)/M.Tech/M.S./Integrated M.Tech in Geophysics, Geology, Applied Geology, or Earth Sciences, with 2 years of experience in Tectonic Geodesy/GNSS data processing and analysis. Project Associate-II (PAT-II), Post 2: M.Sc/M.Sc.(Tech)/M.Tech/M.S./Integrated M.S. in Earth Science, Water Resources, Geophysics, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing and GIS, or Geology, with 2 years of experience.

• Maximum age: 35 years
• Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women, 3 years for OBC

• PA-II: B.Sc with Computer Science
• PAT-I (Post 1): MBA in Finance
• PAT-I (Post 2): M.Sc/M.Tech/M.S. in Geophysics or related Earth Science disciplines
• PAT-I/II: M.Sc/M.Tech/M.S. in Geophysics/Geosciences, or equivalent field experience in seismological/gravity/magnetic data
• PAT-II (Post 1): M.Sc/M.Tech/M.S. in Geophysics/Geology/Earth Sciences with 2 years Tectonic Geodesy/GNSS experience
• PAT-II (Post 2): M.Sc/M.Tech/M.S. in Earth Science/Water Resources/Hydrology/Geoinformatics/Remote Sensing/GIS with 2 years experience
• Maximum age: 35 years, with relaxation for SC/ST/PwBD/Women (5 years) and OBC (3 years)
• No application fee for any category
• These are contractual positions at CSIR NGRI, Hyderabad

No application fee has been mentioned in the official CSIR NGRI Recruitment 2026 notification for any category of candidates.

• Project Assistant-II (PA-II): ₹20,000 per month plus HRA
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I), both posts: ₹25,000/31,000 per month plus HRA
• Project Associate-I/II (PAT-I/II): ₹25,000/31,000 or ₹28,000/35,000 per month plus HRA, depending on grade
• Project Associate-II (PAT-II), both posts: ₹28,000/35,000 per month plus HRA

1. Visit the official CSIR NGRI website at ngri.res.in to locate the Recruitment 2026 notification
2. Download and carefully read the complete official notification PDF to confirm which post matches your qualification
3. Access the online application through the Google Form link provided in the official notification
4. Fill the application form carefully with personal, educational, and experience details
5. Upload scanned copies of required documents, including educational certificates, experience certificates, and a recent photograph
6. Review all entered details carefully before final submission
7. Submit the completed application form before the last date of 13 August 2026
8. Take a printout or save a PDF copy of the submitted application for future reference
9. Prepare all original documents and certificates for the walk-in interview scheduled for your post (17, 19, or 21 August 2026)
10. Monitor the official CSIR NGRI website for any updates or corrigenda regarding this recruitment