CSIR North East Institute of Science & Technology (CSIR-NEIST), Jorhat, Assam, has issued Advertisement No. 09/2026-27-REC(PS) for project staff under 13 post codes, 0901 to 0913. Applications are online only and close on 17 October 2026 at 05:00 P.M. Pay runs from Rs 20,000 to Rs 52,500 a month depending on the post. Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview at CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat.
Key details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | CSIR North East Institute of Science & Technology, Jorhat, Assam |
| Advertisement number | Advertisement No. 09/2026-27-REC(PS) |
| Advertisement date | 6 October 2026 |
| Posts | Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Senior Project Associate, Principal Project Associate, Project Technical Support-III, Project Assistant-II, Assistant Project Manager (Technical) |
| Application fee | None |
| How to apply | Online, one application per post code |
| Last date | 17 October 2026, up to 05:00 P.M. |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 6 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 17 October 2026, up to 05:00 P.M. |
| Tentative interview date | 2 November 2026 |
The notice does not give an opening date for the online form. The final date and time of the interview will be put up on the CSIR-NEIST website with the shortlist.
Post-wise vacancies and pay
Every post carries HRA on top of the monthly pay, except post code 0909, where Rs 52,500 is a consolidated amount. The higher Rs 31,000 rate for NET or GATE qualified candidates applies only to post code 0901.
| Code | Post | Posts | Pay as printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0901 | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 1 | Rs 31,000 per month + HRA for NET GATE qualified, otherwise Rs 25,000 per month + HRA |
| 0902 | Principal Project Associate (Principal PAT) | 1 | Rs 49,000 per month + HRA |
| 0903 | Project Technical Support-III | 1 | Rs 28,000 per month + HRA for 2 years, increment at 5% on initial emoluments from 3rd year, Rs 29,400 pm |
| 0904 | Senior Project Associate (SPA) | 3 | Rs 42,000 + HRA |
| 0905 | Project Associate-II | 4 | Rs 28,000 + HRA |
| 0906 | Project Associate-I | 5 | Rs 25,000 + HRA |
| 0907 | Project Associate-I | 1 | Rs 25,000 + HRA |
| 0908 | Project Assistant-II (PA-II) | 3 | Rs 20,000 + HRA |
| 0909 | Assistant Project Manager (Technical) | 1 | Rs 52,500 (consolidated) |
| 0910 | Project Associate (PAT-I) | 1 | Rs 25,000 + HRA |
| 0911 | Senior Project Associate (Senior PAT) | 1 | Rs 42,000 + HRA |
| 0912 | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 1 | Rs 25,000 + HRA |
| 0913 | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 1 | Rs 25,000 + HRA |
Eligibility
Essential qualification and desirable experience are listed for each post code.
| Code | Essential qualification | Desirable |
|---|---|---|
| 0901 | M.Sc. in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/Biotechnology | Experience in Molecular modelling such as Molecular Docking, MD Simulations and knowledge of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning |
| 0902 | PhD in Computer Science & Engg./IT/Computer Science/Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/Biotechnology AND 3 years experience in research and development in industrial and academic institutions or Science and Technology organizations and Scientific activities and services | Experience in handling big data related to genomics, proteomics etc.; working experience in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Molecular Modelling |
| 0903 | 1st class M.Sc./Integrated M.Sc. in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Life Science | Experience/proficient in animal tissue handling and in-vivo testing |
| 0904 | M.Sc. Botany/Life Science/Taxonomy/Agriculture/Pharmacology/Chemistry/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology/Environmental Science with minimum 3 years experience, OR PhD in above subjects | SCI publication in the area of Medicinal and aromatic plant |
| 0905 | M.Sc. in Life Science/Taxonomy/Agriculture/Pharmacology/Chemistry/Bioinformatics with minimum of 2 years experience in MAPs Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific Activities and Services | NA |
| 0906 | M.Sc. in Life Science/Botany/Taxonomy/Agriculture/Pharmacology/Bioinformatics/Chemistry/Biotechnology | NA |
| 0907 | BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering | ME/M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering/Energy Engineering |
| 0908 | Graduate in Science | Experience in Cultivation, Production of medicinal, Aromatic Plants |
| 0909 | PhD in Botany/Biotechnology/Plant Breeding & Genetics/Agronomy/Agriculture with minimum 2 years of experience in the area of medicinal & Aromatic Plants, R&D management conservation and Cultivation practices, OR M.Sc. with above subject with 5 years of experience in the area of medicinal & aromatic plants R&D | NA |
| 0910 | M.Sc. Chemistry/Chemical Science/Material Science | Minimum one year of R&D Experience in Chemical/Material Science from research or an academic institution |
| 0911 | B.Tech in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/Chemical Science and Technology, OR M.Sc. in Bioinformatics/Biotechnology with specialization in Bioinformatics/Chemistry (Computational Chemistry), OR PhD in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/Computational Chemistry; each route AND 3 years of experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic institutions or science and technology organisations and scientific activities and services | Computational drug discovery, Molecular modelling/simulation workflows, Application of Machine Learning methods, Working collaboratively with experimental research groups |
| 0912 | 1st Class M.Sc. in Chemistry (Physical Chemistry/Applied Chemistry) | Experience on membrane fabrication and characterization, applied and translational research, data interpretation and computational work |
| 0913 | M.Sc. Chemistry | Expertise in organic chemistry, electrochemistry, fundamental analytical techniques, and data analysis |
The notice adds that result awaited candidates need not apply, and that candidates should have knowledge of computer for day-to-day work. Project staff already working in CSIR-NEIST should take a NOC to apply for other project vacancies.
Age limit
| Maximum age | Post codes |
|---|---|
| 35 years | 0901, 0903, 0905, 0906, 0907, 0908, 0910, 0912, 0913 |
| 40 years | 0902, 0904, 0911 |
| 55 years | 0909 |
Age is counted on the closing date of the advertisement. The maximum age is relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Women candidates as per Govt of India/CSIR rules.
Application fee
The notice charges no fee: candidates need not pay any application fee.
Selection process and interview
- Shortlisting by the Project Team based on academic performance and experience.
- Offline interview at CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat, for shortlisted candidates only. Clause 18 says the interview may be held in hybrid mode, with the tentative date 2 November 2026.
No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview. The waitlisted panel stays valid for 1 year from the date of notification.
How to apply
- Open the online application link at neist.res.in/prostaff, also reachable through "CLICK HERE TO APPLY" on the CSIR-NEIST website.
- Click the post name of the post code you qualify for and fill the form.
- Note the Registration Number shown on screen after you submit. It is not sent by SMS or email.
- Submit a separate application for each post code.
- Download the registration form from the "DOWNLOAD" section of the portal and bring the signed copy to the interview.
Documents the notice asks for
- All original testimonials, including mark sheets and certificates
- A clear photograph
- The signed registration form
Candidates who do not bring these on the interview date may not be considered.
Points to check before applying
- The form closes at 05:00 P.M. on 17 October 2026, and that is also the date your age is counted on.
- The engagement is purely temporary, co-terminus with the project, and gives no right to regularization.
- Total tenure as project staff across CSIR projects is capped at six years.
- The selected candidates are expected to join immediately.
- Recruitment to any post may be kept in abeyance or cancelled without notice.
Important Links
| Resource / Document | Official Web Link |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Official Notification PDF |
| Online Application Portal | Apply Online |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for the CSIR-NEIST project staff applications?
Online applications close on 17 October 2026 at 05:00 P.M.
Is there an application fee?
No. Candidates need not pay any application fee.
Which post code gets Rs 31,000 for NET or GATE?
Only post code 0901, Project Associate-I. Other candidates for that code get Rs 25,000 plus HRA.
What is the upper age limit?
It is 35, 40 or 55 years depending on the post code, counted on the closing date of the advertisement.
When is the interview?
The tentative interview date is 2 November 2026 at CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat.
Can I apply for more than one post code?
Yes, with a separate application for each post code.