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Vacancy Details
- Senior Project Associate: 12 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s/Integrated Master’s in Life Sciences or related branch with 3 years research experience (some codes accept PhD with 2 years). - Project Associate II: 12 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s/Integrated Master’s in Natural/Agricultural/Pharmaceutical/Natural sciences or related branch with 2 years research experience (higher pay for NET/GATE or equivalent national qualifications for some posts). - Project Associate I: 16 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s/Integrated Master’s in Natural/Agricultural/Pharmaceutical or related sciences OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Medicine for some codes. - Project Assistant II: 1 vacancies
Qualification: B.Sc. or 3 years Diploma in Engineering/Technology.
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 35 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
Selection Process
step: 1
detail: Candidates download and fill the prescribed application form and bring it to the walk-in venue with required documents.
step: 2
detail: Candidates report at the venue by the reporting time and attend the walk-in interview conducted by the Selection Committee for the relevant vacancy codes.
step: 3
detail: Selection is decided by the Selection Committee and engagement is offered on a purely temporary basis, co-terminus with the project; periodic performance reviews may affect continuation.
How to Apply
- Download the Application Form from the ‘CSIR IICB Application Form (download)’ link in Important Links.
- Fill the prescribed form carefully. If applying to vacancies under different Selection Committees, submit a separate form for each Committee and list relevant vacancy codes.
- Gather original and self-attested copies of all required documents as listed in the notice (educational certificates since matriculation, NET/GATE proof if any, caste certificate where applicable, passport photo, NOC if employed).
- Report to CSIR–Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, 4 Raja S.C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur, Kolkata – 700032 by 08:45 A.M. on 03-11-2026. Entry gate closes at 10:00 A.M.
- Attend the walk-in interview; selection is by the Selection Committee and engagements are temporary and co-terminus with the project.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Advertisement Date:
- Walk-in Interview Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the basic eligibility/qualification criteria for these posts?
Eligibility varies by post. Senior Project Associate posts generally require a Master’s/Integrated Master’s in Life Sciences or related branch with 3 years research experience (PhD with 2 years is accepted for some codes). Project Associate I/II generally require Master’s/Integrated Master’s degrees (Project Associate II requires 2 years research experience), while Project Assistant II requires B.Sc. or a 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology.
How do I apply for the positions?
Download the prescribed application form from the link in Important Links, fill it, and bring the duly filled form with original and self-attested copies of required documents to the walk-in interview venue on the specified date. Submit separate application forms for vacancies under different Selection Committees if applying to multiple.
What is the last date to apply or attend the walk-in?
The walk-in interview (which is the application/selection event) is scheduled for 03-11-2026. Candidates must report by 08:45 A.M.; the entry gate closes at 10:00 A.M.
What is the selection process?
Selection is by walk-in interview conducted by the relevant Selection Committee for each vacancy code. The Selection Committee evaluates candidates and engagement is offered on a temporary, project co-terminus basis; periodic performance reviews apply.
What is the salary or pay scale for these positions?
Pay ranges from ₹20,000/- p.m. + HRA for Project Assistant II to ₹42,000/- p.m. + HRA for Senior Project Associate. Project Associate I and II have graded pay depending on qualifications (e.g., Rs.35,000/- or Rs.28,000/- for PA II; Rs.31,000/- or Rs.25,000/- for PA I) as specified in the advertisement.
