CSIR NGRI Recruitment 2026 — 10 Posts, Walk-in 05/07/09 Oct

CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), Hyderabad, under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology, has released Advertisement No. PP-09/2026 for 10 Project Personnel posts, including Project Assistant-II, Project Associate-I, and Project JRF. Candidates aged up to 35 years, holding a B.Sc./B.Tech/M.Sc./M.Tech/M.S. in relevant geoscience or computer science disciplines, can attend the walk-in interview on dates specific to their post code — 05, 07, or 09 October 2026. Selected Project Personnel will support CSIR-NGRI's geophysical and earth science research projects at its Hyderabad campus, with Project Associate-I carrying the largest allocation at 7 posts. The CSIR NGRI 2026 selection process is a walk-in interview followed by document verification — there is no written examination. Monthly stipend for CSIR NGRI 2026 posts ranges from ₹20,000 (Project Assistant-II) plus HRA to ₹35,000 (Project Associate-I/Project JRF) plus HRA, with no application fee charged to any candidate. Candidates for CSIR NGRI Recruitment 2026 must attend the walk-in interview at CSIR-NGRI, Hyderabad, on the date corresponding to their interview code — 09 October 2026 for Codes A/B/C, 07 October 2026 for Codes D/E, and 05 October 2026 for Code F. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since this is a fresh 2026 recruitment cycle (Advt PP-09/2026), distinct from CSIR NGRI's earlier Project Assistant & Associate drive of 9 posts advertised in August 2026, which has already concluded.

Varies by post: B.Sc. (Computer Science/Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry) for Project Assistant-II; B.Tech in Computer Science/allied fields or M.Sc./M.Sc.(Tech)/M.Tech in Geophysics/Applied Geophysics/Marine Geophysics/Exploration Geophysics/Geophysical Technology/Geosciences/Earth Sciences for Project Associate-I; M.Sc./M.Sc.(Tech)/M.Tech/M.S./Integrated M.Tech in the same geoscience disciplines for Project JRF.

Maximum 35 years, relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women and up to 3 years for OBC candidates

• Project Assistant-II, PA-II (2 posts) — B.Sc. with Computer Science, or B.Sc. with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
• Project Associate-I, PAT-I (7 posts) — B.Tech in Computer Science and allied fields, or M.Sc./M.Sc.(Tech)/M.Tech in Geophysics/Applied Geophysics/Marine Geophysics/Exploration Geophysics/Geophysical Technology/Geosciences/Earth Sciences or equivalent
• Project JRF (1 post) — M.Sc./M.Sc.(Tech)/M.Tech/M.S./Integrated M.Tech in Geophysics/Applied Geophysics/Marine Geophysics/Exploration Geophysics/Geophysical Technology/Geosciences/Earth Sciences
• Age: Maximum 35 years for all posts; relaxation up to 5 years (SC/ST/PwBD/Women), 3 years (OBC)
• Application Fee: Nil for General, OBC, SC and ST candidates
• Job Type: Project-based, contractual
• Domicile requirement: None specified — open to eligible candidates from across India

Nil for all categories

₹20,000 to ₹35,000 per month plus HRA, depending on post (see Vacancy Details/Salary breakdown)

1. Read the official CSIR NGRI Project Personnel 2026 notification carefully and identify your applicable interview code (A-F) before attending.
2. Report at the CSIR-NGRI, Hyderabad, walk-in venue on the date specified for your code — 09 October (Codes A/B/C), 07 October (Codes D/E), or 05 October 2026 (Code F).
3. Carry original educational certificates and mark sheets, along with one set of self-attested photocopies.
4. Carry a valid photo ID proof and category certificate, if applicable.
5. Bring recent passport-size photographs and a duly filled application form, if required by the notification.
6. Verify your eligibility for the specific post and code before attending the interview.
7. Reach the venue well in advance of the reporting time to complete registration formalities.
8. Attend the interview and subsequent document verification, if shortlisted.