CSIR-NIO Project Associate-II Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by 23 Aug (Geophysics)

CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Goa has released its Project Associate-II Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. NIO/904/2025-26, inviting applications for 1 post on a contractual basis. Eligible candidates can apply online until 23 August 2026. Applicants need a First Class M.Sc. in Geophysics, Applied Geophysics, or Marine Geophysics, along with a valid GATE/CSIR-UGC NET score, and a minimum of 2 years of relevant research experience after the Master's degree. The Project Associate-II role at CSIR-NIO is a contractual research position. Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly pay of Rs. 33,000, plus HRA as admissible. Interested candidates should apply online through the official CSIR-NIO website well before the 23 August 2026 deadline, since there is no application fee for any category. This CSIR-NIO Project Associate-II post is one of several concurrent Geophysics-focused openings at the institute this month, distinct from the earlier Project Associate-II opening in Geography and Remote Sensing at the same institute, reflecting CSIR-NIO's active work across multiple oceanographic and geophysical research projects simultaneously. Given the specific mention of Marine Geophysics as an eligible specialization alongside general Geophysics and Applied Geophysics, this research project likely involves marine seismic surveys, seabed mapping, or related offshore geophysical investigations, an area where CSIR-NIO has substantial institutional expertise given its core oceanographic research mandate. Candidates should note that the Project Associate-II designation, and the associated Rs. 33,000 salary, reflects a somewhat more senior contractual tier than entry-level Project Associate-I postings, consistent with the 2-year post-Master's research experience requirement attached to this role. Interested candidates should ensure their GATE or CSIR-UGC NET scorecard remains valid on the application date, since this qualification is stated as a mandatory requirement rather than merely preferred for this CSIR-NIO Project Associate-II post. Candidates should also prepare documentation clearly establishing their 2 years of relevant post-Master's research experience, since this is a specific eligibility threshold that will likely be verified closely during the screening stage before any interview call. This opportunity may also appeal to candidates based in or willing to relocate to Goa, given CSIR-NIO's coastal campus location and its established research infrastructure for marine and geophysical studies. Applicants should apply well ahead of the 23 August 2026 deadline given the relatively short application window. This role offers a solid mid-career research opportunity in Geophysics at a leading Indian oceanographic institute.

• First Class M.Sc. in Geophysics/Applied Geophysics/Marine Geophysics
• Valid GATE/CSIR-UGC NET score
• Minimum 2 years' relevant research experience after Master's degree

• Not specified in this notification

• First Class M.Sc. in Geophysics/Applied Geophysics/Marine Geophysics
• GATE/CSIR-UGC NET qualified
• 2 years' relevant research experience post-Master's

No application fee for any category

• Rs. 33,000 per month, plus HRA as admissible

1. Applications must be submitted online on or before 23 August 2026
2. Use the Apply Online link on the official CSIR-NIO website
3. Alternatively, visit the official CSIR-NIO website to complete the application
4. Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details
5. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format
6. Review all details carefully before submitting the form
7. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference