Interview for 90 posts at IICT - Pharma, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry Candidates Apply

CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad (CSIR-IICT) is a Premier Research Laboratory under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), which is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. CSIR-IICT is a multi-disciplinary Institute with proven strengths in Organic Chemistry (Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Agro-chemicals & Semio-chemicals), Inorganic & Physical Chemistry including Catalysis, Lipid Science & Technology, Organic Coatings & Polymers, Functional Materials, Chemical Biology, Chemical /Environmental/ Design Engineering.

Candidates who fulfil the under-mentioned criteria of Age, Educational Qualifications, Experience etc., may appear for Walk-In-Interview with the duly filled application form (download the application form from CSIR-IICT Website) along with one set of attested relevant documents (certificates of all educational qualifications from matric/10th onwards, valid NET/GATE etc., Experience, DOB, latest Category/Caste etc.) and appear for Walk-In-Interview.

Position Code : 1
Name of the Project : Chemical Sciences and Technologies for Health, Agriculture and Environment (CSTHAE)
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-II (PAT-II) — ₹28,000 + 27% HRA, or ₹35,000 + 27% HRA with NET/GATE
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: Master's in Chemical Sciences with two years of experience. Desirable: Knowledge in using AI/ML/QM methods.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 2
Name of the Project : Computer-Aided Solvent Design for Enhanced Guanidine Crystallization in Post-Combustion CO₂ Capture
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: B.E./B.Tech in Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering OR M.Sc. in Chemistry/Computational Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry.
Desirable : ML in Chemistry/Molecule Design.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 3
Name of the Project : NMR Analysis of Tirzepatide six strength formulations 24 two strength API 2 and Placebo 2 on 600 or 700 MHz
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 27% HRA, or ₹31,000 + 27% HRA with NET/GATE
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: Masters/Integrated Masters in Chemistry.
Desirable : Experience in handling protein/peptide sample preparations and their NMR spectroscopic studies.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 4
Name of the Project : Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu) in Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh: Identification of Pathogenetic agents and Early Detection by novel Biomarkers
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT) — ₹42,000 + 27% HRA
No. of positions : 02
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry / M.Pharm / Biotechnology with 3 years' experience. Desirable: Experience in handling Mass Spectrometers.
Upper age limit : 40 years

Position Code : 5
Name of the Project : Integrated Enzyme and Nanozyme Systems for Pilot-Scale Carbon Dioxide Capture and Conversion via Cascade Catalysis
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹31,000 + 27% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry. Desirable: Research experience on porous material synthesis & adsorption.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 6
Name of the Project : Chemical Sciences and Technologies for Health, Agriculture and Environment (CSTHAE)
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 27% HRA, or ₹31,000 + 27% HRA with NET/GATE
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. Chemistry. Desirable: Research experience on porous materials synthesis & adsorption.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 7
Name of the Project : Mission Mode: Biomass to chemicals: A Green approach towards Circular Economy and Sustainability: Production of levulinic acid from LCB hydrolysate (C5)
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 27% HRA
No. of positions : 02
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry / B.Tech in Chemical Engineering. Desirable: Experience/Knowledge in Materials/Catalysis Synthesis and Characterization.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 8
Name of the Project : Dynamic Kinetic Resolution as a Strategy for the Synthesis of Chiral Molecules
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 24% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry. Desirable: Experience in Synthesis and Industry work.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 9
Name of the Project : Annulation Strategies Involving Sf4 Functionalized Alkyness Access to Diverse Fluorinated Ring Systems
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 30% HRA, or ₹31,000 + 30% HRA with NET/GATE
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 10
Name of the Project : Annulation Strategies Involving Sf4 Functionalized Alkyness Access to Diverse Fluorinated Ring Systems
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT) — ₹42,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry with 3 years' experience.
Upper age limit : 40 years

Position Code : 11
Name of the Project : AI-based smart sensors for rapid and real-time detection of ppm level H₂ leaks in hydrogen storage and distribution structure
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT) — ₹42,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.E./M.Tech in Chemical Engineering or allied stream with two years' R&D experience. Desirable: Ph.D. submitted in Chemical Engineering; hands-on modeling, simulation and AI/ML tools preferred; research publication in relevant area.
Upper age limit : 40 years

Position Code : 12
Name of the Project : Process Optimization and Scaleup Readiness for New Generation Hydrofluoroolefins: Trans- and Cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobuteness
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering. Desirable: Hands-on experience on Process Development and Modeling & Simulation tools such as Python/MATLAB/Aspen.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 13
Name of the Project : AI-based smart sensors for rapid and real-time detection of ppm level H₂ leaks in hydrogen storage and distribution structure
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or allied stream / M.Sc. Chemistry. Desirable: Hands-on experience on DFT simulations, computational chemistry, or modeling and simulation tools such as Python/MATLAB/Aspen.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 14
Name of the Project : Establishment of a Platform for comprehensive screening and scalable synthesis of cocrystals for selected APIs
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 27% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. in Statistics/Computer Science OR B.Tech in Data Science/AI/ML. Desirable: Knowledge in AI/ML methods and data processing tools.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 15
Name of the Project : Continuous vapor-phase catalytic process for the production of high-value chemicals: morpholene and Fufurylamine
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry / B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering. Desirable: Experience in Catalysis / ASPEN modeling / Reaction kinetics.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 16
Name of the Project : Ultrasonic-based Solar powered monitoring and control of Harmful Algal bloom USHA
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: B.Tech/B.Sc. in Biotechnology / B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering. Desirable: Experience in CFD or one related publication.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 17
Name of the Project : Production of 1,4-butane-diol and 1,5 Pentane-diol through Chemo-Catalytic route from furfural stream
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: B.E./B.Tech in Chemical/Petroleum Engineering OR M.Sc. in Chemistry. Desirable: Should possess a peer-reviewed paper.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 18
Name of the Project : Artificially stimulating serpentinization for accelerated production of natural hydrogen
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 27% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc./B.Tech. in Geology/Geochemistry/Earth Sciences/Geophysics/Metallurgy or any related discipline. Desirable: Experience in geochemical conversions, ultramafic/serpentinized rock characterization, fluid-rock interaction, hydrothermal experiments, geochemical/thermodynamic modelling.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 19
Name of the Project : Development and Bio efficiency evaluation of Novel Synthesis and Bio Pesticide formulations against Major Agricultural pests
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 24% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Pharma/Ms. Pharma; Masters/Integrated Masters in Physical/Agricultural Chemistry. Desirable: Experience in formulations of Agrochemicals/Pharmaceuticals, formulation chemistry, and familiarity with analytical techniques for formulation analysis.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 20
Name of the Project : Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu) in Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh: Identification of Pathogenetic agents and Early Detection by novel Biomarkers
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 27% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: Masters in Bioinformatics/Biostatistics/Biotechnology/B.Tech (Biotechnology). Desirable: Knowledge in Metabolomics and Statistical Data Analysis.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 21
Name of the Project : Crispr Mediated Genetic Correction of Sickle Cell Disease Towards Clinical Trials in a Small Patient Cohort
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT) (ANRF) — ₹57,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: Ph.D. in Biological Science OR M.Sc. in Biological Science with 4 years' experience in Cell biology work. Desirable: Liposomal formulation development & transfection in primary culture cells.
Upper age limit : 50 years

Position Code : 22
Name of the Project : Development of Novel Class of M Pera’s as promising optimal therapeutics for pulmonary arterial hypertension
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Research Scientist-I (ICMR) — ₹56,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Microbiology. Desirable: At least 2 years’ experience in protein expression/purification, cloning, sub-cloning, site-directed mutagenesis, etc.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 23
Name of the Project : Design of High rate Biomethanation technology, based on anaerobic gas lift reactor (AGR) for generation of biogas
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000/- consolidated
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: B. Pharmacy / B.Tech (Biotechnology). Desirable: Not specified.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 24
Name of the Project : Process for the production of nitrogen heterocyclic compounds from shrimp waste-derived chitin and their synthetic applications
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry / M. Pharm. Pharmaceutical Analysis. Desirable: 0–1 years’ experience in Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 25
Name of the Project : Process for the production of nitrogen heterocyclic compounds from shrimp waste-derived chitin and their synthetic applications
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry / M. Pharm. Desirable: Experience in the field of phytochemistry with expertise in the analysis of analytical and spectroscopic data.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 26
Name of the Project : Accelerating Photoredox Catalysis in Continuous Flow Systems Leading to Diverse Heterocyclic Frameworks in via C H Bond Functionalization
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry. Desirable: 2 years’ Research Experience preferable.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 27
Name of the Project : Accelerating Photoredox Catalysis in Continuous Flow Systems Leading to Diverse Heterocyclic Frameworks in via C H Bond Functionalization
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT) — ₹42,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: Ph.D. in Chemistry with 2 years of R&D Experience OR M.Sc. in Chemistry with 3 years of R&D Experience. Desirable: 2 years’ Research Experience preferable.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 28
Name of the Project : Development of Bio-derived Carbon-Based Bifunctional Catalysis for the Direct Conversion of Bio syngas to oletins
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 27% HRA
No. of positions : 02
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry. Desirable: Experience in Catalysis.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 29
Name of the Project : Auto thermal vapor phase Catalytic Ammoxidation for Intensified Production of Nitriles
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 27% HRA OR ₹31,000 + 27% HRA (with NET / GATE)
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry / B.Tech in Chemical / Petro Chemical Engg. Desirable: Experience in Catalysis OR Aspen Plus / Hysis / MATLAB / Python.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 30
Name of the Project : Auto thermal vapor phase Catalytic Ammoxidation for Intensified Production of Nitriles
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-II (PAT-II) — ₹28,000 + 27% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry with 2 years’ of experience. Desirable: Experience in Heterogeneous Catalysis.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 31
Name of the Project : Production of 1,4-butane diol through a catalytic route from the furfural stream
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. Chemistry. Desirable: Experience in Catalysis.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 32
Name of the Project : Production of SVS-11 Lubricant Oil for Inf-light Trials at IAF
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 04
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry / B.Tech in Chemical Engg. Desirable: 0–6 months Research Experience.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 33
Name of the Project : Production of SVS-11 Lubricant Oil for Inf-light Trials at IAF
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-II (PAT-II) — ₹28,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 02
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry with 2 years’ R&D experience in Academic Institution / Industry OR M.Tech in Chemical Engg. Desirable: 2 years’ R&D Experience.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 34
Name of the Project : Chemical Sciences and Technologies for Health, Agriculture and Environment (CSTHAE)
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-II (PAT-II) — ₹28,000 + 27% HRA OR ₹35,000 + 27% HRA (with NET / GATE)
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: Master’s in Chemistry with two years of R&D Experience OR Master’s in Chemical Engineering. Desirable: Not specified.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 35
Name of the Project : Establishment of a pilot Plant Facility for Chemical Upgradation of Plastic Pyrolysis Oil
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-II (PAT-II) — ₹28,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Tech in Chemical / Mechanical / Automotive Engg. Desirable: Relevant Experience in Plastic Pyrolysis.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 36
Name of the Project : Establishment of a pilot Plant Facility for Chemical Upgradation of Plastic Pyrolysis Oil
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Assistant-II (PA-II) — ₹20,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: B.Sc. Statics / Computer Science. Desirable: Relevant Experience.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 37
Name of the Project : Production of 1,4 – butane diol through a catalytic route from the furfural stream
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-II (PAT-II) — ₹35,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential Qualification: M.Tech Chemical Engineering with GATE OR M.Sc. Chemistry / B.Tech Chemical Engineering with 2 years’ experience along with GATE. Desirable Qualification: Experience in Catalysis.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 38
Name of the Project : Process for the production of Nitrogen Heterocyclic compounds from Shrimp waster-derived chitin and their synthetic applications
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential Qualification: M.Sc. Chemistry / Environmental Science / Biotechnology OR B.Tech Chemical Engineering. Desirable Qualification: Hands on experience in pyrolysis / gasification.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 39
Name of the Project : Process development of 1,5 pentane diol from Biomass
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-II (PAT-II) — ₹28,000 + 30% HRA OR ₹35,000 + 30% HRA (with NET / GATE)
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential Qualification: B.Tech in Chemical Engineering with 2 years R&D Experience OR M.Tech in Chemical Engineering. Desirable Qualification: GATE Qualified.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 40
Name of the Project : Production of Cyrene from lignocellulosic biomass
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-II (PAT-II) — ₹28,000 + 30% HRA OR ₹35,000 + 30% HRA (with NET / GATE)
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential Qualification: M.Tech in Chemical Engineering OR B.Tech Chemical Engineering with 2 years’ experience. Desirable Qualification: 2 years R&D Experience.
Upper age limit : 40 years

Position Code : 41
Name of the Project : Hydrodynamic cavitation assisted mechano-chemical process for precipitation of Nano-Silica from Rice Husk Ash.
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: B.Tech in Chemical Engineering. Desirable: 1 year R&D experience.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 42
Name of the Project : Hydrodynamic cavitation assisted mechano-chemical process for precipitation of Nano-Silica from Rice Husk Ash.
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-II (PAT-II) — ₹28,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Tech in Chemical Engineering OR B.Tech in Chemical Engineering with 2 years’ experience. Desirable: 2 years R&D Experience.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 43
Name of the Project : Production of FDCA through chemo catalytic route from LCB hydrolysate (C5)
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 03
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry / Chemical Sciences. Desirable: Experience in Organic Synthesis or Materials Science.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 44
Name of the Project : Centre of Excellence on Polymer Coatings for Decorative, Protective and Strategic applications
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 24% HRA OR ₹31,000 + 24% HRA (with NET / GATE)
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry. Desirable: Minimum 6 months research experience in polymeric coatings.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 45
Name of the Project : Process for the production of nitrogen heterocyclic compounds from shrimp waste-derived chitin and their synthetic applications
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. Organic Chemistry. Desirable: 1 year experience in Synthetic Organic Chemistry.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 46
Name of the Project : Establishment of a Platform for comprehensive screening and scalable synthesis of cocrystals for selected APIs
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 27% HRA
No. of positions : 03
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. Physics / Chemistry / M. Pharm. Desirable: Experience in Crystallization.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 47
Name of the Project : Laccase and lipase Immobililzed Covalent Organic Framework for the Heterogeneous Oxidation of Phenolic Compounds and Aromatic Amines, and Kinetic Resolution of rac-ethyl-2-hydroxy-4-phenylbutyrate
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 24% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry / Chemical Sciences. Desirable: Experience in Synthesis, Catalysis, COF (Covalent Organic Framework) preparation.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 48
Name of the Project : Design, Development and Demonstration of phase change material (PCM) based cold chain transportation box for temperature sensitive foods and Vaccines: A Thermal energy storage approach for achieving SDG2 & 3
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-II (PAT-II) — ₹28,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry with 2 years’ experience OR B.Tech (Chemical / Polymer) Engg. with 2 years’ experience. Desirable: M. Tech Chemical / Polymer, Research experience on Heat Transfer simulations or thermal energy storage by PCMs.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 49
Name of the Project : Sequential Release of Pesticides via Abiotic Stimuli to Improve the Crop Yields and Ecological Protection
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 02
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. Chemistry. Desirable: General / Physical / Organic / Inorganic Chemistry.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 50
Name of the Project : Development of Compostable Mulch Film
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000/- (consolidated)
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. Environmental Science / Chemistry. Desirable: Relevant Experience.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 51
Name of the Project : Production of Cyrene from lignocellulosic biomass
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-II (PAT-II) — ₹28,000 + 30% HRA OR ₹35,000 + 30% HRA (with NET / GATE)
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. Chemistry with 2 years’ experience. Desirable: NET / GATE Qualified.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 52
Name of the Project : Chemical Sciences and Technologies for Health, Agriculture and Environment (CSTHAE)
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 27% HRA OR ₹31,000 + 27% HRA (with NET / GATE)
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. Chemistry / Organic Chemistry. Desirable: Experience in Organic Synthesis.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 53
Name of the Project : Auto thermal vapor phase Catalytic Ammoxidation for Intensified Production of Nitriles
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-II (PAT-II) — ₹28,000 + 27% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: B.Tech in Chemical / Petro Chemical Engg. with 2 years’ experience OR M.Tech in Chemical / Petrochemical Engg. Desirable: Experience in CFD Modeling / Process Simulations Modelling.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 54
Name of the Project : Auto thermal vapor phase Catalytic Ammoxidation for Intensified Production of Nitriles
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-II (PAT-II) — ₹28,000 + 27% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: B.Tech in Chemical / Petro Chemical Engg. with 2 years’ experience OR M.Tech in Chemical / Petrochemical Engg. Desirable: Experience in Catalyst Synthesis Reaction Kinetics.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 55
Name of the Project : Chemical Sciences and Technologies for Health, Agriculture and Environment (CSTHAE)
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT) — ₹42,000 + 27% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M. Tech in any Engineering discipline with two years’ experience. Desirable: Experience in Membrane Processes and Adsorption.
Upper age limit : 40 years

Position Code : 56
Name of the Project : Chemical Sciences and Technologies for Health, Agriculture and Environment (CSTHAE)
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 27% HRA OR ₹31,000 + 27% HRA (with NET / GATE)
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: B.Tech in Biotechnology / Chemical Engineering. Desirable: Experience in Fermentation process, Microbial techniques and Membrane based Processes.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 57
Name of the Project : Dynamic Modelling of Phase Change Absorbers for Capturing CO2 from Industrial Flue Gases
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 24% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: B.E/B.Tech in Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering. Desirable: Hands on Experience in Process Modeling and Simulation software like ASPEN/MATLAB.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 58
Name of the Project : Development and demonstration of CO, CO2 capture from coal gasification pilot plant and its utilization through direct catalytic conversion to DME
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-II (PAT-II) — ₹28,000 + 27% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M. Tech in Chemical Engineering OR M.Sc. Chemistry / B.Tech in Chemical Engineering with 2 years’ R&D experience. Desirable: Experience in Chemical Process experimentation.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 59
Name of the Project : Development of Dye-Sensitized and Perovskite Solar Cells
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT) — ₹42,000 + 27% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. in Chemical Sciences / B.Tech in Chemical Engineering with 3 years’ experience OR Ph.D./ M. Tech in Chemical Engineering with 2 years’ experience. Desirable: Publications and Experience in heterogeneous catalysis.
Upper age limit : 40 years

Position Code : 60
Name of the Project : Process Development, Scaleup and basic design report for preparation of dicyandiamide (DCDA) for commercial plant capacity of 6000TPA
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-II (PAT-II) — ₹28,500/- (consolidated)
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M. Tech in Chemical Engineering. Desirable: Experience in process development @ bench scale, scale-up studies @ pilot plant.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 61
Name of the Project : Development of Porous Carbon Materials
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT) — ₹42,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 02
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: Ph.D. in Chemistry / Biotechnology / Microbiology with 2 years’ experience in R&D OR M.Sc. in Chemistry / Biotechnology / Microbiology with 3 years’ experience in R&D. Desirable: Experience in porous materials synthesis.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 62
Name of the Project : Development of Porous Carbon Materials
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry OR B.Tech in Chemical / Petroleum Engineering. Desirable: Experience in catalyst development / reaction kinetics.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 63
Name of the Project : Development of Dye-Sensitized and Perovskite Solar Cells
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 27% HRA
No. of positions : 05
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. in Chemical Sciences / Physics. Desirable: Experience in synthesis or device fabrication.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 64
Name of the Project : Development of Multiferroic materials for future electromagnetic-based solid-state cooling technologies
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Scientist-I — ₹56,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: Ph.D. (Physics / Chemistry / Materials Science or any equivalent) with 4 years’ experience. Desirable: Proven research experience record in terms of publications / patents.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 65
Name of the Project : Unlocking Intrinsic Regenerative Programs: Preclinical Validation of the small-Molecule LPA-1
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Technical Support-III (ICMR) — ₹28,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 02
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry. Desirable: Prior experience in Organic Synthesis.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 66
Name of the Project : Sustainable Near-Infrared-Responsive Materials for Energy devices and Smart Window Applications
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-II (PAT-II) — ₹28,000 + 30% HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry with two years of experience in synthesis. Desirable: Experience in Synthesis.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 67
Name of the Project : Creation of Nodal Centers for the production of Imported APIs KSMs and Intermediates to achieve self-sufficiency in Health-care sector
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 30% HRA OR ₹31,000 + 30% HRA (with NET / GATE)
No. of positions : 02
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry / Organic Chemistry. Desirable: GATE/NET or 1 year research experience.
Upper age limit : 35 years

Position Code : 68
Name of the Project : Creation of Nodal Centers for the production of Imported APIs KSMs and Intermediates to achieve self-sufficiency in Health-care sector
Positions & Stipend / Emoluments : Project Associate-II (PAT-II) — ₹28,000 + 30% HRA OR ₹35,000 + 30% HRA (with NET / GATE)
No. of positions : 05
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline : Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry / Organic Chemistry with 2 years’ experience. Desirable: 2 years’ experience in organic synthesis.
Upper age limit : 35 years

• Upper age limit shall be reckoned as on the date of Interview.
• Only those candidates who have acquired the Essential Qualification & result has been declared (should have at least a provisional certificate) are eligible to appear in the Walk-In-Interview.
• Result awaited/ Final semester appeared candidates are NOT ELIGIBLE to appear in the Walk-In-Interview for the position where such minimum Essential Qualification requirement is mandatory.

Candidates are required to bring all the original certificates for verification. Candidates should register their names for walk-in-interview between 08.30 AM to 09.30 AM on the dates mentioned below. Candidates reporting after 09.30 AM will not be allowed for registration.

Position Codes & Dates of Walk in Interview
1. 1 to 23 : 18.08.2026 (Tuesday)
2. 24 to 42 : 19.08.2026 (Wednesday)
3. 43 to 60 : 20.08.2026 (Thursday)
4. 61 to 68 : 21.08.2026 (Friday)

NOTE :
1. The above age limits are relaxable for candidates of statutory groups (SC/ST/OBC/Women) and PwBD candidates as per Govt. of India/ CSIR instructions on the subject.
2. The candidates who have already served CSIR-IICT or any other lab/institute of CSIR as any Project Assistant / Project Fellow / JRF (in contract R&D projects) / SRF (in contract R&D projects) / Research Associate (P) etc., for a total period of 6 years or more are not eligible for these engagements. The candidates who have served for a period less than 6 years will have tenure up to remaining period till completion of 6 years.
3. CSIR-IICT reserves the right to cancel or withdraw the award in case of any discrepancy found, in the candidature of any selected candidate at any stage.
4. The selection will be on the basis of interview & skill test, if applicable will be conducted for suitable posts.
5. CSIR-IICT reserves the right not to fill up a particular position, if it so desires. The number of vacancies indicated above may vary at the time of actual selection.
6. The period of experience in a discipline / area of work, wherever prescribed, shall be counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualifications for that position.
7. Candidates without any documents as prescribed will not be allowed for the interview. Non-submission of essential documents will entail forfeiture of candidature and the same will not be entertained for exemption, if any.
8.The engagement will be purely on temporary basis initially for a period up to six months which may be extended or curtailed depending on the duration of the sponsored project / satisfactory performance or conduct of the fellow as the case may be and does not entitle him/her for any permanent position in CSIR/IICT.
9. No TA/DA will be paid for the interview.
10. No interim enquiry or correspondence will be entertained.