CSIR NIO Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts, Apply Online by 16 Aug (Goa)

CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Goa, under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, has released CSIR NIO Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 for 2 posts under Advertisement No. FBR090405/0276-26. Is CSIR NIO Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 out? Yes — the notification is currently open, offering Chemistry postgraduates in various specialisations a contractual research opportunity at this premier oceanographic research institute in Goa. CSIR-NIO conducts extensive research on marine chemistry, ocean pollution, and coastal environmental processes, and this Project Associate-I role is likely tied to one of the institute's ongoing chemistry-focused oceanographic projects. The selected Project Associates-I will support a Chemistry-focused research project. Salary is ₹31,000 per month for NET/GATE qualified candidates, or ₹25,000 plus HRA if non-NET/GATE candidates are considered due to unavailability. The application is available online at nio.res.in. The last date to apply is 16 August 2026, which is imminent. There is no application fee. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying.

M.Sc. in Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Metallurgy, Organic Chemistry, or Environmental Chemistry, with a NET/GATE qualification. Committee may consider non-NET/GATE candidates with reduced emoluments if unavailable. Distinct from CSIR-NIO's other Project Associate positions.

• Not specified in the official notification

• M.Sc. in Physical, Inorganic, Industrial, Analytical, Organic, or Environmental Chemistry, or Metallurgy, with NET/GATE qualification
• Candidates without NET/GATE may be considered in case of non-availability, with reduced emoluments of ₹25,000 plus HRA
• This is a contractual research position, not a permanent institutional staff position
• No application fee is charged to any candidate category
• Distinct from CSIR-NIO's other concurrently open Project Associate-I and Project Associate-II positions, different advt numbers

• No application fee for any category

• ₹31,000 per month for NET/GATE qualified candidates
• ₹25,000 plus HRA per month if non-NET/GATE candidates considered

1. Visit the official CSIR-NIO application portal, available via nio.res.in
2. Download and read the complete Advt. No. FBR090405/0276-26 notification PDF, confirming your Chemistry specialisation and NET/GATE status
3. Fill in the online application form with correct personal, educational, and NET/GATE qualification details
4. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates
5. Review all details carefully before submitting the form
6. Submit the application on or before the last date, 16 August 2026, given the imminent deadline
7. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference
8. Watch for a response from CSIR-NIO regarding the next selection stage
9. Prepare to discuss your specific Chemistry specialisation and NET/GATE status if contacted
10. Confirm any interview or test scheduling once contacted