CSIR NGRI Recruitment 2026: 9 Project Assistant & Project Associate Vacancies — Walk-in Interviews on 17, 19 & 21 August

CSIR NGRI Recruitment 2026 — Important Dates & Application Fee

Online Application Deadline: 13 August 2026 — Walk-in Interviews on 17, 19 & 21 August — No Application Fee

The online application for CSIR NGRI Recruitment 2026 must be submitted through the Google Form on or before 13 August 2026. Walk-in interviews are held on three different dates for different posts. Candidates must carry all original certificates and self-attested photocopies to the interview venue on the respective scheduled date.

Important Dates

Notification Released: 7 August 2026 — Last Date to Apply Online: 13 August 2026 — Walk-in Interview (Posts A & B — PA-II & PAT-I Finance): 17 August 2026 — Walk-in Interview (Post C — PAT-I Geophysics): 19 August 2026 — Walk-in Interview (Posts D, E, F — PAT-I/II & PAT-II): 21 August 2026.

Tip: Candidates are advised to apply well before 13 August 2026 to avoid any last-minute issues with the Google Form. Keep scanned copies of photograph, educational certificates, experience certificates (if applicable), and category certificate ready before starting the application. Carry original documents and self-attested photocopies on the day of the walk-in interview.

Application Fee

There is no application fee for any category. All candidates — General, OBC, SC, ST, PwBD, Women — can apply free of cost.

Note: Candidates are required to submit their application online via Google Form. No other mode of application will be accepted. Applications submitted after 13 August 2026 will not be considered under any circumstances.

CSIR NGRI Recruitment 2026 — Vacancy Details and Eligibility

9 Project Assistant & Project Associate Posts — B.Sc / M.Sc / M.Tech / MBA Candidates Eligible

CSIR NGRI Hyderabad Recruitment 2026 covers a total of 9 vacancies across multiple project positions. The recruitment is purely contractual, and the positions are available in departments related to geophysics, geology, geodesy, hydrology, water resources, and remote sensing. Candidates must ensure they meet the educational qualification and experience requirements for the specific post they are applying for.

CSIR NGRI Recruitment 2026 — Age Limit and Salary Details

Maximum Age 35 Years — Salary Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 35,000 + HRA — Contractual Posts

The maximum age limit for all posts is 35 years as on the date of the walk-in interview. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India norms. All posts are contractual, and the initial appointment is for a specific project duration. The salary is consolidated and includes HRA as per CSIR rules.

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 35 years as on the date of walk-in interview
• SC/ST/PwBD/Women: 5-year relaxation above the upper age limit
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3-year relaxation above the upper age limit
• PwBD (General): 10-year relaxation above the upper age limit
• PwBD (OBC): 13-year relaxation above the upper age limit
• PwBD (SC/ST): 15-year relaxation above the upper age limit

Salary / Stipend

• Project Assistant-II (PA-II): Rs. 20,000 per month + HRA
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I): Rs. 25,000 (without experience) or Rs. 31,000 (with experience) per month + HRA
• Project Associate-I/II (PAT-I/II): Rs. 25,000/31,000 or Rs. 28,000/35,000 per month + HRA (depending on qualification and experience)
• Project Associate-II (PAT-II): Rs. 28,000 (without experience) or Rs. 35,000 (with 2 years experience) per month + HRA

House Rent Allowance (HRA) is paid as per CSIR/Government of India rules applicable at Hyderabad. The salary is consolidated, and no other allowances are applicable. The appointment is purely contractual and coterminous with the project duration. There is no claim for regularisation or absorption in CSIR NGRI.

CSIR NGRI Recruitment 2026 — How to Apply

Apply Online via Google Form by 13 August 2026 — Attend Walk-in Interview on Scheduled Date

The application process for CSIR NGRI Recruitment 2026 is entirely online through a Google Form. Candidates must submit their applications on or before 13 August 2026. After submitting the online application, candidates must appear for the walk-in interview on the scheduled date as per the post applied for.

How to Apply

• Step 1: Read the official notification carefully and check your eligibility for the desired post
• Step 2: Fill the online application form through the Google Form link provided — Apply Online
• Step 3: Fill all required details carefully including personal information, educational qualifications, and experience details
• Step 4: Upload required documents as specified in the application form
• Step 5: Submit the application form before 13 August 2026
• Step 6: Attend the walk-in interview on the scheduled date for your post with all original certificates and self-attested photocopies

CSIR NGRI Recruitment 2026 — Selection Process

Walk-in Interview + Online Interview — Contractual Posts at CSIR NGRI Hyderabad

The selection for CSIR NGRI Recruitment 2026 is based on Walk-in Interview and/or Online Interview. Candidates who have submitted the online application form by 13 August 2026 will be called for the interview on the scheduled date. The final selection is based on the candidate's performance in the interview and their academic qualifications and experience.

Selection Stages

• Stage I: Online Application — Submit Google Form before 13 August 2026
• Stage II: Walk-in Interview — Appear on the scheduled date for your post
• Stage III: Document Verification — Original certificates verified at the interview venue
• Stage IV: Final Selection — Based on interview performance, qualifications, and experience

CSIR NGRI will prepare a panel of selected candidates based on the interview. The selected candidates will be offered contractual appointment for the specific project duration. The decision of CSIR NGRI in all matters relating to selection will be final and binding.

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