Posted on: August 15, 2026 By: Team RIJADEJA.com
CSIR-CSMCRI Recruitment 2026
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).
The recruitment is being conducted 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.
CSIR CSMCRI Recruitment 2026 Overview
- 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)
CSIR-CSMCRI Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
- Essential Qualifications: M.Sc. Botany from a recognized University.
- Preferred experience: Basic knowledge in Botany, and seaweed culture, cultivation.
- Job description: 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
CSIR-CSMCRI Age Limit 2026
- maximum 35 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per CSIR rules.
CSIR-CSMCRI Salary 2026
- 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
CSIR-CSMCRI Selection Process 2026
- 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.
- 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.
CSIR-CSMCRI How to Apply 2026
- 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.
CSIR-CSMCRI Important Dates 2026
- Application may be sent by email on or before 21st August 2026 (23:59 hrs).
CSIR-CSMCRI Important Links 2026
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 ₹31,000 + HRA for NET/GATE qualified candidates and ₹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.
