Introduction
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR‑IITR) has announced the Project Staff Recruitment 2026 for a total of 34 vacancies. Candidates meeting the age criteria of 18‑40 years and possessing the required academic qualifications can apply online until 21 June 2026.
Highlights
| Organisation |
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Indian Institute of Toxicology Research |
| Post Name |
Project Staff |
| Total Vacancies |
34 |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Start Date |
14 June 2026 |
| Last Date |
21 June 2026 |
| Official Website |
CSIR‑IITR official portal |
Post & Organization Details
The recruitment is for the position of Project Staff on a contractual basis at CSIR‑IITR, a premier research institute under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
Total Posts |
| Project Associate‑I (PAT‑I) |
10 |
| Project Associate‑II (PAT‑II) |
10 |
| Senior Project Associate (Senior‑PAT) |
10 |
| Project Scientist‑I (PS‑I) |
3 |
| Project Scientist‑II (PS‑II) |
1 |
| Total |
34 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Project Associate‑I (PAT‑I): Master’s Degree in Pharma, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Nanoscience, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Veterinary Science, Zoology, Toxicology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology or equivalent.
- Project Associate‑II (PAT‑II): Master’s Degree in Veterinary Science, Animal Science, Life Science, Toxicology, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Natural/Agricultural/Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVSc, or a Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology/Medicine with 2 years R&D experience.
- Senior Project Associate (Senior‑PAT): Master’s/Integrated Master’s in Natural, Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVSc, or a Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology/Medicine with 3 years R&D experience, or a Doctoral Degree in Science/Pharma/MD/MS.
- Project Scientist‑I (PS‑I): Doctoral Degree in Science or Master’s in Engineering/Technology with 4 years R&D experience.
- Project Scientist‑II (PS‑II): Doctoral Degree in Science or Master’s/Integrated Master’s in Engineering/Technology with 5 years R&D experience.
Pay Scale & Salary
| Post Name |
Salary Per Month |
| Project Associate‑I (PAT‑I) |
Rs. 25,000/‑ + HRA (20% of fellowship) or Rs. 31,000/‑ + HRA (20% of fellowship) |
| Project Associate‑II (PAT‑II) |
Rs. 28,000/‑ + HRA (20% of fellowship) or Rs. 35,000/‑ + HRA (20% of fellowship) |
| Senior Project Associate (Senior‑PAT) |
Rs. 42,000/‑ + HRA (20% of fellowship) |
| Project Scientist‑I (PS‑I) |
Rs. 56,000/‑ + HRA (20% of fellowship) |
| Project Scientist‑II (PS‑II) |
Rs. 67,000/‑ + HRA (20% of fellowship) |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General / OBC |
Nil |
| SC / ST |
Nil |
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Start Date of Online Application |
14 June 2026 |
| Last Date of Online Application |
21 June 2026 |
| Declaration of Final List of Eligible Candidates for PAT‑I |
23 June 2026 |
| Date for Downloading Admit Cards |
25 June 2026 |
| Date of Interview for Senior‑PAT, PS‑I & PS‑II |
29 June 2026 |
| Date of Interview for PAT‑II |
30 June 2026 |
| Date of Written Examination for PAT‑I |
01 July 2026 |
| Declaration of Result of Written Examination for PAT‑I |
01 July 2026 |
| Date of Interview for PAT‑I candidates |
02 July 2026 |
| Final Result |
10 July 2026 |
Selection Process
- Written Examination (applicable only for PAT‑I)
- Interview
- Document Verification
How to Apply
- Visit the official CSIR‑IITR recruitment portal.
- Register using a valid email address and create a password.
- Fill in personal, educational, and contact details accurately.
- Upload required documents (photograph, signature, certificates) in the prescribed format.
- Review the entered information thoroughly.
- Submit the application before 21 June 2026. No application fee is required.
- Take a printout or save a PDF copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Important Links
FAQs
- What is the last date to apply for the CSIR IITR Project Staff recruitment?
The last date to apply online for the CSIR IITR Project Staff recruitment is 21-06-2026. Candidates are advised to submit their applications well before this deadline.
- How many vacancies are available for Project Staff at CSIR IITR?
There are a total of 34 vacancies for Project Staff posts announced by CSIR‑IITR in this recruitment drive.
- What is the minimum and maximum age limit for the Project Staff posts?
The minimum age limit for all Project Staff posts is 18 years, and the maximum age limit is 40 years, with applicable age relaxations.
- What is the application fee for CSIR IITR Project Staff recruitment?
There is no application fee mentioned for any category (General/OBC, SC/ST) for the CSIR‑IITR Project Staff recruitment.
