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CSIR-CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 Overview
The Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR-CSMCRI), Bhavnagar, has officially released a notification (Advt. No.: APB/2026/HCP0024-III-WP-1/01) inviting applications for 01 temporary position of Project Associate-I (PAT-I).
This recruitment is for a CSIR-sponsored research project titled “Identification of potential locations across India for seaweed cultivation”. Eligible candidates holding an M.Sc. in Botany can submit their application via email on or before 21st August 2026.
Key Details
- Organization: Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSMCRI)
- Parent Body: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
- Advertisement No.: APB/2026/HCP0024-III-WP-1/01
- Post Name: Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
- Total Vacancies: 01
- Job Type: Temporary / Project Based
- Location: Bhavnagar, Gujarat
- Application Mode: E-mail only (Prescribed format)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Essential Qualifications: M.Sc. Botany from a recognized University.
- Preferred experience: Basic knowledge in Botany, and seaweed culture, cultivation.
- Job description: The selected candidate will work on seaweed culture and cultivation sponsored project, entitled “Identification of potential locations across India for seaweed cultivation”. The selected candidate needs to do culturing, life history studies of selected seaweeds, collection of seaweeds, seedling production through advanced tissue culture techniques, scientific data generation of seaweed cultivation, record of environmental parameters, physico-chemical analysis of seawater, land-based tank cultivation at the institute’s experimental salt farm.
Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per CSIR rules.
Salary
- Rs. 31000+HRA (as applicable) for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ ICAR/ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified national level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions
- Rs. 25,000/-+ HRA (as applicable) for others who do not fall under (a) above
Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Received applications will be scrutinized based on academic records and experience criteria.
- Online Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be notified of the online interview details via email.
Important Details
- Tenure & Engagement:
- Purely temporary and co-terminus with the project duration.
- Total aggregate tenure across all CSIR project staff roles cannot exceed 6 years.
- Does not confer any claim or right for regular absorption at CSIR-CSMCRI.
- No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.
How to Apply
Applications received in the prescribed format and by e-mail will be scrutinized based on the candidate’s academic background with certain criteria, and shortlisted candidates who are eligible as per the criteria will be asked to attend the interview on a later date.
Important Dates
- Application may be sent by email on or before 21st August 2026 (23:59 hrs).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the last date to apply for CSIR CSMCRI Project Associate Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit applications via email is 21st August 2026 by 23:59 hrs.
What is the salary for Project Associate-I at CSMCRI Bhavnagar?
The monthly salary is Rs. 31,000 + HRA for NET/GATE qualified candidates and Rs. 25,000 + HRA for non-NET/GATE candidates.
What is the selection process for CSMCRI Advt No. APB/2026/HCP0024-III-WP-1/01?
Selection is based on initial application shortlisting followed by an online interview.
Can M.Sc Botany candidates apply for this CSMCRI Project Staff vacancy?
Yes, M.Sc. Botany is the essential qualification required for the Project Associate-I post.
CSIR-CSMCRI Recruitment 2026: Apply for Project Associate-I (Botany)
