CSIR NIO Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts, Apply by 02 August (Goa)

CSIR NIO Project Associate Recruitment 2026 is out. The CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Goa, under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology, has released Advertisement No. RCV/02/2026 for the engagement of 2 Project Associate-I posts under a research project. This is a project-based research opportunity in geology and earth sciences at India's premier oceanographic research institute in Goa. Eligibility requires an M.Sc. in Geology/Applied Geology/Earth Sciences with a NET/GATE qualification; non-NET/GATE candidates may be considered in the absence of suitable qualified applicants, at reduced emoluments. The monthly remuneration is ₹31,000 for NET/GATE-qualified candidates and ₹25,000 plus HRA for others. The engagement is purely temporary and co-terminus with the research project. The CSIR NIO Project Associate-I 2026 application is submitted online through the CSIR-NIO temporary vacancies portal at nio.res.in, and the last date to apply is 02 August 2026. Candidates must read the complete official notification carefully before applying and complete the online application with the required documents before the closing date.

M.Sc. in Geology/Applied Geology/Earth Sciences with NET/GATE qualification. Non-NET/GATE candidates may be considered in the absence of suitable qualified applicants, at reduced emoluments.

As per the official notification

• M.Sc. in Geology/Applied Geology/Earth Sciences
• NET/GATE qualification (non-NET/GATE candidates considered at reduced emoluments if no suitable qualified applicants)
• Selection through the process specified in the official notification
• Engagement is temporary and co-terminus with the research project
• Application submitted online as per the official advertisement

No application fee

• NET/GATE qualified: ₹31,000 per month
• Non-NET/GATE candidates: ₹25,000 per month plus HRA as per Government of India rules

1. Visit the official CSIR-NIO website at https://www.nio.res.in and open the Vacancies (Temporary) section
2. Open the Project Associate-I notification (Advt No. RCV/02/2026)
3. Read the complete official advertisement and confirm your eligibility
4. Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational and NET/GATE details
5. Upload self-attested copies of your M.Sc. degree, NET/GATE score card and supporting documents
6. Submit the online application on or before 02 August 2026
7. Retain a copy of the submitted application for future reference