CSIR-NML Recruitment 2026 — 48 Posts, Walk-in from 06 Oct

CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (CSIR-NML), Jamshedpur, has released Advertisement No. T/PS/04/2026, dated 22 September 2026, for approximately 48 Project Staff positions — Project Assistant-I/II, Scientific Administrative Assistant, Project Associate-I/II, Project-JRF, and Project Scientist-I — across 32 time-bound projects grouped A to H. Candidates aged 28 to 50 years (post-specific), holding qualifications from 10th + ITI to Ph.D., can attend the walk-in interview at CSIR-NML, Burmamines, Jamshedpur, on 06, 07, 08 or 09 October 2026, depending on their project's group. Selected Project Staff will support CSIR-NML's metallurgical and materials science research projects, spanning chemistry, mechanical, electrical, electronics and metallurgical engineering disciplines. The selection process is a Walk-in Interview/Test — if candidate volume for a project is high, a screening committee may shortlist via a written test first. Emoluments for CSIR-NML Project Staff 2026 range from ₹18,000 (Project Assistant-I) to ₹77,000 (Project Scientist-I) plus HRA, with no application fee, on a purely temporary basis co-terminus with the respective project. Candidates for CSIR-NML Recruitment 2026 must download the Project Staff Application Form, fill a separate form for each Group/Project applied for, affix a photograph, attach self-attested copies of certificates, and report to CSIR-NML, Burmamines, Jamshedpur-831007, between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM on the date matching their project's group. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since engagement as CSIR Project Staff is capped at a total of 6 years across CSIR-NML or any other CSIR lab, and final-year students awaiting results are not eligible to attend.

Varies by level: 10th+ITI (PA-I), Diploma/B.Sc. (PA-II), B.Tech/M.Sc. (PAT-I/II), NET/GATE+B.Tech (JRF), Ph.D. (PS-I), across Metallurgical/Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical/Electronics disciplines.

28 to 50 years, varies by post level

Project Assistant-I (PA-I, ₹18,000+HRA, max age 35) — 10th + ITI in relevant trade (Fitter, Turner, Electrician) Project Assistant-II (PA-II, ₹20,000+HRA, max age 35) — 3-yr Diploma in Mechanical/Metallurgical/Materials/Electronics Engineering, or B.Sc. in Chemistry/Geology Scientific Administrative Assistant (SAA, ₹24,000+HRA, max age 50, ANRF project) — B.Sc. IT/BCA; MS Office and DBMS proficiency desirable Project Associate-I (PAT-I, ₹25,000 or ₹31,000+HRA for NET/GATE-qualified, max age 35; ANRF project ₹30,000/₹37,000, max age 50) — B.Tech in Metallurgical/Materials/Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or M.Sc. Chemistry/Geology/Environmental Science Project Associate-II (PAT-II, ₹28,000 or ₹35,000+HRA for NET/GATE-qualified, max age 35) — M.Tech/M.Sc. relevant discipline + 2 years' R&D experience Project-JRF (₹37,000+HRA, max age 28) — B.Tech in Chemical/Metallurgical/Mechanical Engineering + NET/GATE qualification Project Scientist-I (PS-I, ₹77,000+HRA, max age 50, ANRF project) — Ph.D. in Geology + 2 years' experience + 2 SCI publications Age Relaxation — 5 years (SC/ST/PwBD/Women), 3 years (OBC); cut-off date is the scheduled interview date for the relevant group Job Type — Purely temporary, contract basis, co-terminus with the project; candidates already engaged as CSIR Project Staff for 6+ years across any CSIR lab are NOT eligible; no right to continuation, absorption or regularization Selection Process — Walk-in Interview/Test; a screening committee may shortlist via written test first if candidate volume is very high; no TA/DA paid This recruitment spans 32 distinct sponsored and grant-funded research projects at CSIR-NML, covering areas from steel and metallurgical process development to environmental chemistry and electronics-based instrumentation, reflecting the breadth of ongoing R&D activity at the laboratory

Project Assistant-I: ₹18,000 + HRA Project Assistant-II: ₹20,000 + HRA Scientific Administrative Assistant: ₹24,000 + HRA Project Associate-I: ₹25,000–₹37,000 + HRA Project Associate-II: ₹28,000–₹35,000 + HRA Project-JRF: ₹37,000 + HRA Project Scientist-I: ₹77,000 + HRA

1. Download the Project Staff Application Form (Advt. No. T/PS/04/2026) from the official CSIR-NML website.
2. Fill a separate application form for each Group/Project you wish to apply for.
3. Affix a recent self-attested colour passport-size photograph on the form.
4. Attach self-attested photocopies of all educational, experience, age-proof and category certificates as applicable.
5. Report to CSIR-NML, Burmamines, Jamshedpur-831007, Jharkhand, between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM on the date matching your project's group (6, 7, 8 or 9 October 2026).
6. Carry all original certificates and documents for verification along with the filled application and self-attested copies.
7. Appear for the interview/test conducted on the day.
8. Note that final-semester or final-year students awaiting their final result are not eligible to attend the interview.