MSc Chemistry Job at CSIR-CSMCRI | Apply for Project Associate Role
Are you looking for a Project Associate job, CSMCRI recruitment, or an exciting MSc Chemistry job in research? CSIR-Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute is inviting applications for Project Associate-I positions. This is a great opportunity for candidates interested in R&D jobs, government jobs, and building a strong chemical science career in advanced research projects.
About the Company
CSIR-Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute is a leading research institute under CSIR, offering excellent opportunities through CSMCRI recruitment. It provides Project Associate jobs and supports candidates seeking MSc Chemistry jobs and advanced chemical science careers. The in
stitute focuses on innovation, research, and development, enabling candidates to gain hands-on experience in real-world R&D jobs. With modern facilities and expert guidance, CSMCRI helps professionals grow in scientific research. It is an ideal platform for individuals passionate about chemistry, biology, and engineering to build a strong career in government research organizations.- Job Title: Project Associate – I
- Number of Posts: 17
Essential Qualifications:
- M. Sc. Chemistry (13 Nos)
- M. Sc. in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Botany (2 Nos)
- B.E./B. Tech. Mechanical/Chemical/Production/Automobile engineering or equivalent (2 Nos)
Desirable Experience: Candidates having theoretical or practical knowledge in the respective area would be preferred.
Job Description:
The selected candidates will have to work on CSIR-RDSF sponsored Projects. The candidate will be engaged to work on the synthesis of various materials, handling of chemical reactions, and analysis of chemical samples (Chemistry posts), preparation of various plant/algal samples, extraction, and analysis (Biology posts), handling processes development, scale-up, and different equipment (Engineering posts).
Monthly Emoluments & Upper Age Limit:
- 31,000/- + HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET, including 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.
- 25,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.
- Upper Age Limit (in years): 35 years as on 3/04/2026
Age relaxation is applicable as per CSIR rules.
Duration: These positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. It would not confer any right/claim, implicit or explicit, for any candidate to claim absorption in CSIR-CSMCRI.
Application Process:
Interested candidates are requested to send the application form along with the necessary documents for scrutiny through e-mail to the respective coordinators:
- sumitsmc14@gmail.com (M. Sc Chemistry)
- apbcsmcri@gmail.com (M. Sc. in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Botany)
- pankajdi.csmcri@nic.in (B.E./B. Tech. Mechanical/Chemical/Production/Automobile engineering or equivalent)
The last date of receipt of the application is 03/04/2026. Applications received by mail will be scrutinized based on certain criteria, and only those short-listed candidates who are eligible as per the criteria will be asked to attend the online interview.
Details of the interview will be intimated to such candidates by e-mail.
The prescribed format for the application is available with this advertisement. You are requested to send an application form, a fixed passport size, giving full particulars such as (1) Full name and postal address with e-mail and phone number, (2) Date of birth, and (3) Educational qualifications and experience (if any). You are also requested to send all the scanned documents such as birth certificate, caste certificate, educational qualifications certificates, experience (if any) certificate, publications (if any), documents related to National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies and institutions for the above posts.
