CSIR-IICT Recruitment 2026: 85 Project Staff Vacancies Announced | Walk-In Interview on 03-05 and 10 June 2026

The CSIR–Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, a premier research laboratory under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, has announced Walk-In Interview Notification No. PS/05/2026 for the recruitment of project staff on a temporary basis under various sponsored and externally funded research projects.

The institute is inviting applications from highly motivated candidates in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Materials Science, Computational Sciences, and allied disciplines. Selected candidates will get an opportunity to work alongside leading scientists on cutting-edge research projects in drug discovery, medicinal chemistry, process development, catalysis, materials research, AI-driven scientific applications, and advanced chemical technologies.

Candidates fulfilling the prescribed eligibility criteria regarding educational qualifications, age, and experience may directly attend the walk-in interview with the duly filled application form and supporting documents. Original certificates along with self-attested copies must be produced for verification.

Available Positions

Recruitment is being conducted for the following categories:

• Project Scientist-II (PS-II)
• Research Associate-I (RA-I)
• Senior Project Associate (Senior PAT)
• Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
• Project Assistant-II (PA-II)

The positions are available under multiple sponsored research projects across different scientific domains.

Walk-In Interview Schedule

Important Timing

Required Documents

Candidates should carry:

• Filled application form downloaded from the CSIR-IICT website.
• Self-attested copies of educational certificates.
• Valid NET/GATE qualification certificate (if applicable).
• Experience certificates.
• Date of Birth proof.
• Category/Caste certificate (if applicable).
• Original documents for verification.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should possess qualifications relevant to the advertised project positions, including:

• B.Sc / M.Sc
• B.Tech / BE
• M.Tech / ME
• M.Pharm
• PhD
• NET/GATE qualified candidates may receive higher fellowship/emoluments as per project norms.

Eligibility requirements vary according to the position and project. Candidates are advised to carefully review the official notification for post-wise qualifications and experience requirements.

Research Areas

Selected candidates may work in areas such as:

• Organic Chemistry
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Process Chemistry
• Drug Discovery
• Chemical Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Catalysis
• Materials Science
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Applications
• Computational Modelling
• Sustainable Chemical Technologies

Why You Should Apply?

• Opportunity to work at one of India’s leading CSIR laboratories.
• Exposure to high-impact sponsored research projects.
• Collaboration with experienced scientists and researchers.
• Excellent platform for research careers, PhD admissions, and R&D opportunities.
• Hands-on experience in advanced scientific and industrial research.

Key Highlights

Official Notification

CSIR-IICT Walk-In Interview Notification No. PS/05/2026

Candidates are advised to carefully read the detailed notification for post-wise vacancies, qualifications, fellowship, age limits, and project details before attending the interview.