Multiple Positions for PhD, MPharm, MSc, MTech under various projects at IICT

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.

CSIR – IICT is conducting Walk-in-Interview for the following positions under various sponsored projects purely on temporary basis.

Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT)
Post Code : 1
Name of the Project : Sustainable Greener approach to recover rare earths from Phosphor materials of electronic display and lighting products
Stipend / Emoluments : Rs. 42,000+HRA
No of post : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Tech in Chemical Engineering/ Environmental Engineering/ Environmental & Water Resources Engineering with 2 years’ experience in R&D
Desirable Qualification : Experience in microbiology and at least one publication in peer reviewed journal
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 40

Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT)
Post Code : 2
Name of the Project : AI/ML based accelerated design of solvents for crystallization and catalysts for Vapour phase catalytic reactions
Stipend / Emoluments : Rs. 42,000+HRA
No of post : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry with 3 years’ experience in R&D/ Academic/ Industry
Desirable Qualification : Experience in digital libraries, AI-supported scientific content workflows, medical coding.
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 40

Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT)
Post Code : 3
Name of the Project : Degradable Coated Kraft Paper for Mulching
Stipend / Emoluments : Rs. 42,000+HRA
No of post : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Polymer Science with 3 years’ experience in R&D
Desirable Qualification : Research experience and one publication on coating
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 40

Senior Research Fellow (P) or Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Post Code : 4
Name of the Project : Bio-Active Marine Natural Products: Chemical Synthesis and Therapeutic Evaluation
Stipend / Emoluments : Rs. 35,000+HRA OR Rs. 28,000+HRA
No of post : 01
Essential Qualification :
For Senior Research Fellow
Essential Qualification M.Sc in Chemistry/ M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry with 2-year experience in R&D and National Eligibility tests-CSIR-UGC-NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or Valid GATE Score (OR)
For Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Essential Qualification M.Sc in Chemistry/ M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry with 2-year experience in R&D
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Post Code : 5
Name of the Project : AI/ML based accelerated design of solvents for crystallization and catalysts for Vapour phase catalytic reactions
Stipend / Emoluments : Rs. 35,000+HRA to Scholars who are qualified CSIR- UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET including lectureship / assistant Professorship or GATE OR Scholars who are qualified National level examination conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and their agencies and institutions and Rs. 28,000+HRA for others who don’t qualify above
No of post : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry with 2 years’ experience in using AI/ML tools (OR) B.Tech in Computer Science with 2 years’ experience in using AI/ML tools
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Python, AI/ML tools
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-II (PAT-II) or Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post Code : 6
Name of the Project : CSIR Mission Mode Project ‘Specialty Chemicals for Industrial Applications’ WP4-T1:E4: Bio- Inspired mineralization of functionalized nanomaterials for Antibacterial-coating on fabrics
Stipend / Emoluments : Rs. 28,000+HRA
OR
Rs. 31,000+HRA to Scholars who are qualified CSIR- UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET including lectureship / assistant Professorship or GATE OR Scholars who are qualified National level examination conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and their agencies and institutions and Rs. 25,000+HRA for others who don’t qualify above
No of post : 01
Essential Qualification :
For Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Essential Qualification
M.Tech in Chemical Engineering
Desirable Qualification:
Research experience in nanomaterials synthesis process
(OR)
For Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Essential Qualification M.Sc. in Chemistry
Desirable Qualification:
Research experience in nanomaterials synthesis process
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Post Code : 7
Name of the Project : Smart Village- Implementing Biogas and Composting Solutions in Rural Villages of India
Stipend / Emoluments : Rs. 28,000+HRA
No of post : 02
Essential Qualification : M.Tech in Chemical Engineering/ Environmental Engineering/ Biotechnology (OR) M.Sc. in Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/Environmental Sciences with 2 years’ experience in R&D (OR) B.Tech in Chemical Engineering/ Environmental Engineering/ Biotechnology with 2 years’ experience in R&D
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post Code : 8
Name of the Project : AI/ML based accelerated design of solvents for crystallization and catalysts for Vapour phase catalytic reactions
Stipend / Emoluments : Rs. 25,000+HRA
No of post : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Statistics/ Computer Science
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Python, Statistics, Machine learning modelling
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post Code : 9
Name of the Project : AI/ML based accelerated design of solvents for crystallization and catalysts for Vapour phase catalytic reactions
Stipend / Emoluments : Rs. 25,000+HRA
No of post : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Computational Chemistry, High Performance Computing and Python
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post Code : 10
Name of the Project : AI/ML based accelerated design of solvents for crystallization and catalysts for Vapour phase catalytic reactions
Stipend / Emoluments : Rs. 25,000+HRA
No of post : 01
Essential Qualification : B.Tech in Polymer Engineering/ Plastic Engineering/ Polymer Science & Technology/ Chemical Engineering/ Material Science Engineering (OR) M.Sc. in Polymer Science/ Chemistry/ Material Science
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Polymer Recycle, Pilot Plant Design and Operation
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post 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
Stipend / Emoluments : Rs. 25,000+HRA
No of post : 01
Essential Qualification : B.E/B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or an allied stream
Desirable Qualification : Hands-on experience in modelling & simulation, Design and optimization using MATLAB/ASPEN/ equivalent tools will be given preferencene
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post Code : 12
Name of the Project : Development of open loop, automated and reconfigurable platform for chemical reactor characterization
Stipend / Emoluments : Rs. 25,000+HRA
No of post : 01
Essential Qualification : B.Tech in Chemical Engineering/ Chemical Technology
Desirable Qualification : Experience in chemical engineering experiments for reactor characterization and some level of python coding/ instruments integration/ Algorithms development
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post Code : 13
Name of the Project : Specialty Chemicals for Industrial Application
Stipend / Emoluments : Rs. 25,000+HRA
No of post : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry
Desirable Qualification : Organic Chemistry is preferred
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post Code : 14
Name of the Project : Dynamic Kinetic Resolution as a Strategy for the Synthesis of Chiral Molecules
Stipend / Emoluments : Rs. 25,000+HRA
No of post : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry
Desirable Qualification : Organic Chemistry and Industrial experience
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post Code : 15
Name of the Project : AI/ML based accelerated design of solvents for crystallization and catalysts for Vapour phase catalytic reactions
Stipend / Emoluments : Rs. 20,000+HRA
No of post : 01
Essential Qualification : B.Sc. in Computer Science/ Statistics
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Machine Leaning, Programming and Quantum Mechanics
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post Code : 16
Name of the Project : To work in chemical R&D laboratory for electrical maintenance, Shift duties in substations & DG sets for 24x7
Stipend / Emoluments : Rs. 20,000+HRA
No of post : 01
Essential Qualification : 3 years Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering/ Electrical Engineering
Desirable Qualification : Having experience in electrical maintenance & Substation duties
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Walk-in-Interview dated 23-12-2025 (Position Code : 17 to 21)

Principal Project Associate (Principal-PAT)
Post Code : 17
Name of the Project : Setting up of Technology Transfer Facilitation Centre (TTFC) for implementing of IPR Component-a of MSME Innovative Scheme
Stipend / Emoluments : Rs. 49,000+HRA
No of post : 01
Essential Qualification : Masters in Chemical Sciences/Biological Sciences/ Pharma/Computer Science/ Computer Application with 6 years’ experience in IPR/ Technology Management/ S&T Management/Business Development or related area (OR) Ph.D in Chemical Sciences/Biological Sciences/ Pharma/Computer Science/ Computer Application with 3 years’ experience in IPR/ Technology Management/ S&T Management/Business Development
Desirable Qualification : PG Diploma in IPR/RTTP/Registered Indian Patent Agent
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 40

Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT)
Post Code : 18
Name of the Project : Carbon Capture by adsorption Process from refinery flue gases at low temperature using novel porous organic polymeric (PoP) adsorbents
Stipend / Emoluments : Rs. 42,000+HRA
No of post : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry with 3 years’ experience in R&D
Desirable Qualification : Experience in materials Science/organic synthesis
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 40

Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Post Code : 19
Name of the Project : Specialty Chemicals for industrial Applications WP1-T2:E8-Natural oil based Pu dispersions for use in finishing formulation
Stipend / Emoluments : Rs. 28,000+HRA
No of post : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry with 2 years’ experience in R&D/ Industry
Desirable Qualification : Analytical Skills
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post Code : 20
Name of the Project : Setting up of Technology Transfer Facilitation Centre (TTFC) for implementing of IPR Component-a of MSME Innovative Scheme
Stipend / Emoluments : Rs. 25,000+HRA
No of post : 01
Essential Qualification : Masters in Chemical Sciences/Biological Sciences/ Pharma/Computer Science/ Computer Application
Desirable Qualification : Experience in IP Management/Technology Transfer/ Agreement or MoU Drafting/Software Development etc
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Assistant- II (PA-II)
Post Code : 21
Name of the Project : Setting up of Technology Transfer Facilitation Centre (TTFC) for implementing of IPR Component-a of MSME Innovative Scheme
Stipend / Emoluments : Rs. 20,000+HRA
No of post : 01
Essential Qualification : B.Sc. in Chemistry/ Biological Sciences
Desirable Qualification : Working experience in IPR/Technology Management/S&T Management etc
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

• 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.

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.

Candidates who fulfill 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. Candidates are required to bring all the original certificates for verification.

Candidates should register their names for walk-in-interview between 09.30 AM to 10.30 AM for Position Codes 01 to 16 on 22.12.2025 and for Position Codes 17 to 21 on 23.12.2025. Candidates reporting after 10.30 AM will not be allowed for registration.