The minimum educational qualification required for this position is M.Sc. Biotechnology with 3 years R&D experience (refer to the official notification for the exact discipline, stream or trade required). Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying examination may apply provisionally, provided they can produce the marksheet at the document verification stage.
The age limit is as per the official notification calculated as on the cut-off date specified in the notification. Age relaxation is granted to reserved categories as per central government rules: OBC candidates get 3 additional years, SC/ST candidates get 5 years, and PwD candidates get up to 10 years of relaxation. Ex-servicemen and certain other reserved categories may receive further relaxation — verify against the official notification.
Nationality requirement: the candidate must be a citizen of India (or hold the eligibility documents specified by the recruiting body). This is an All-India recruitment, so eligible candidates from any state of India may apply.
Application fee
General / OBC₹0 (Nil)
SC / ST₹0 (Nil)
At a glance
OrganizationNational Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI)
CategoryLatest Jobs
Post / examCSIR NEERI Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 – 1 Post
Total posts1
QualificationM.Sc. Biotechnology with 3 years R&D experience+
LocationAll India
Pay scale₹42,000 + HRA per month
Apply modeOnline
Walk-in Interview Date30 Jun 2026
Key highlights
National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI) has released the latest jobs update for CSIR NEERI Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 – 1 Post.
1 total vacancies are on offer.
Walk-in Interview Date: 30 Jun 2026 — don't miss the deadline.
Apply or check online through the official portal — direct links are below.
Overview
The National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI) has released the CSIR NEERI Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 – 1 Post recruitment on its official portal. A total of 1 vacancies have been opened in this recruitment cycle. Candidates who meet the M.Sc. Biotechnology with 3 years R&D experience eligibility can apply through the official portal before 30 Jun 2026.
Selected candidates will be placed in the ₹42,000 + HRA per month pay scale, along with Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other applicable allowances as per government rules.
Always confirm the final details in the official notification — it is the binding source for eligibility, dates, and fees.
Why apply for this post
National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI) is among India's premier academic and research institutions. Roles here come with access to a high-quality research environment, structured technical training, exposure to senior faculty mentorship, and credentials valued across the academic and industrial sector after the tenure ends.
The starting pay scale for this post is ₹42,000 + HRA per month. Salaries increase through annual increments and time-bound promotions, and the package includes Dearness Allowance (revised twice a year), House Rent Allowance based on posting city, and other government benefits applicable to the cadre.
Vacancy details
1
total posts (approx). Category-wise reservation and post-wise breakup are listed in the official notification.
Salary / pay scale
₹42,000 + HRA per month — plus DA, HRA & allowances. Final in-hand pay depends on posting and deductions.
Vacancy breakdown (category-wise)
Senior Project Associate1
Documents required
Duly filled application form (if prescribed in the notification)
Original and self-attested copies of all educational certificates
Experience certificates from R&D institutions (original + copies)
Valid government-issued photo ID proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Passport)
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC), if applicable
Recent passport-size photographs
Any other documents specified in the official notification PDF
How to apply
The entire application is online — candidates register on the official portal, fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee online, and download the confirmation. Follow the numbered steps below carefully, because once submitted most fields cannot be edited.
The Walk-in Interview Date for this application is 30 Jun 2026. We strongly recommend completing the application at least 2-3 days before the deadline — the official portal usually sees heavy load on the last day, and payment-gateway timeouts in the final hours can cause submissions to fail.
The application fee varies by category and is listed in the Application Fee section below. Payment can be made online using debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI, or any accepted digital wallet. Save the payment receipt — you will need it if the system requires manual verification.
1Download and read the official notification PDF from neeri.res.in to confirm eligibility and note the venue and reporting time.
2Prepare a filled application form as prescribed in the notification.
3Collect all original documents — educational certificates, experience letters, ID proof, category certificate, and passport-size photographs.
4Make one set of self-attested photocopies of every document.
5Report at the CSIR-NEERI interview venue well before the scheduled time on 30 June 2026.
6Complete the registration formalities at the venue and attend the Walk-in Interview.
Selection process
The selection process is conducted in 1 stages: Walk-in Interview (direct selection — no written test). Candidates must clear each stage to be eligible for the next, and the final merit list is prepared on the combined performance across all stages. Detailed marking schemes, qualifying cut-offs, and any tie-breaker rules are listed in the official notification linked above.
Walk-in Interview (direct selection — no written test)
Preparation tips
1Revise core Biotechnology concepts, especially areas relevant to environmental research and industrial applications.
2Prepare a concise summary of your R&D projects and outcomes — interviewers at CSIR labs focus heavily on prior research experience.
3Carry all documents in an organised folder to avoid delays during registration at the venue.
4Reach the venue at least 30 minutes before the reporting time to complete formalities calmly.
The Walk-in Interview is scheduled for 30 June 2026. No prior online registration is required — candidates simply appear at the designated venue with all necessary documents.
Only 1 vacancy is available for the Senior Project Associate post in this CSIR-NEERI recruitment drive.
You must hold an M.Sc. in Biotechnology and have a minimum of 3 years of Research and Development experience in an industrial, academic, or recognised S&T institution.
The maximum age allowed is 40 years. Age relaxation for reserved category candidates, if any, will be as per CSIR rules.
The selected Senior Project Associate will be paid ₹42,000 plus HRA per month on a consolidated contractual basis.
No. There is absolutely no application fee for any category — General, OBC, SC, or ST — for this walk-in recruitment.
Bring originals and self-attested copies of all educational certificates, experience letters, a valid photo ID, category certificate (if applicable), recent passport photographs, and a filled application form if required by the notification.
Visit CSIR-NEERI's official website at neeri.res.in to download the notification PDF, which contains the exact venue address, reporting time, and any additional requirements.
You've read the details above — now head to the official portal to complete your application. The button below takes you straight to the official application page.
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