Careers in Science & Technology at NEIST - 09 Posts | Rs. 1,24,000 per month

CSIR - North East Institute of Science & Technology, Jorhat, a constituent establishment of CSIR, is a multidisciplinary institute having research areas like Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Materials Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Geological Sciences, Advanced Computation and Data Sciences etc. The institute is equipped with sophisticated state-of-art analytical and other equipment to carry out research activities in frontier areas of science &technology. Presently wide-ranging research activities are being carried out in CSIR projects as well as externally funded projects.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, young Indian researchers having excellent academic record and proven scientific achievements with requisite experience and a high degree of motivation and desire to take up Research/S&T Management as a career to fill up the vacancy of following posts of scientists as per the details given below.

Pay Level (As per 7th CPC) : Level 11
Total Emoluments (As per 7th CPC) : Rs. 124055/-* approx. (inclusive of Basic Pay, DA, HRA, TA etc.)
Upper Age Limit (As on the last date of submission of online application as mentioned in the advt.) : 32** years
*Total Emoluments means approximate total emoluments on minimum of Pay Level inclusive of Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) etc. in Class 'Z' City.
**Please see age relaxation under Age limit & Relaxations column.

Scientist
Post Code : S-01
No. of Post : 01 (One) OBC(NCL)
Essential Qualification : Ph.D.(Submitted) in the area of Geophysics or equivalent
Desirable Qualification and/or Desirable Experience : Experience in geophysical methods especially in exploration and computational geophysics. Proven excellence in the domain as evident by research publications in SCI journals.
Job requirements : To work in the area of Geophysics/ Geodynamics/ Geophysical exploration/ Groundwater

Scientist
Post Code : S-02
No. of Post : 01 (One) UR
Essential Qualification : Ph.D. (Submitted) in the area of Geology/ Applied Geology/ Geosciences/ Earth Sciences or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification and/or Desirable Experience : Experience in the area of Geological Structure & Tectonics/ Neo-tectonics with proficiency in geospatial data processing & analysis. Capability to independently plan and conduct geological field studies. Proven records of excellence in the domain as evident by research publications in SCI journals.
Job requirements : To work in the area of Geosciences, particularly in the field of Geology/ Tectonics/ Hydrogeology/ Geo-environment. Field studies in the related areas.

Scientist
Post Code : S-03
No. of Post : 01 (One) ST
Essential Qualification : Ph.D. (Submitted) in Chemistry/ Chemical Sciences/ Material Sciences/ Electrochemistry or equivalent Desirable Qualification and/or Desirable Experience : Experience in the field of design, development, and fabrication of electrolyser, fuel cell, energy devices and characterization techniques. Proven excellence in the domain as evident by research publications in SCI journals and/or Patents.
Job requirements : To work in the broad area of hydrogen production and fuel cells.

Scientist
Post Code : S-04
No. of Post : 01 (One) OBC (NCL)
Essential Qualification : Ph.D. (Submitted) in Plant Biotechnology/ Plant Sciences or equivalent
Desirable Qualification and/or Desirable Experience :Experience in plant tissue culture techniques and maintaining a sterile environment. Experience in molecular biology techniques. Proven excellence in the domain as evident by research publications in SCI journals.
Job requirements : To work in areas like micropropagation of plants, in vitro plant tissue culture regeneration, sterile techniques, disease resistance research, data collection and analysis, etc., for research, agricultural and medical applications.

Scientist
Post Code : S-05
No. of Post : 02 (Two) 01 EWS, 01 OBC(NCL)
Essential Qualification : M.E./M.Tech. or Ph.D. (Submitted) in Computer Science and Engineering/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Information and Communications Technology/ Artificial Intelligence/ Data Sciences or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification and/or Desirable Experience : Experience in applying Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep learning in natural sciences/ developing software and libraries/ expertise in tools and techniques in highly specialized areas of AI and Data Science. Proven excellence through publications in SCI journals.
Job requirements : To work in areas like developing predictive models using state-of-the- art Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning in diverse fields of scientific applications of interest to CSIR-NEIST, spanning Biology, Chemistry, Materials, Earth Sciences, and allied areas.

Scientist
Post Code : S-06
No. of Post : 01 (One) EWS
Essential Qualification : Ph.D. (Submitted) in Chemical Sciences/Engineering or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification and/or Desirable Experience :Experience in CFD modeling and simulation techniques for understanding fluid flow, mass transfer, and performance analysis. Knowledge on separation mechanisms and interaction studies. Experience in process modeling.
Job requirements : To work in the area of computational simulations to analyse fluid dynamics and optimize designs, develop and refine models for industrial processes, ensuring efficiency and accuracy, along with handling CFD tools to evaluate system performance and suggest improvements.

Scientist
Post Code : S-07
No. of Post : 01 (One) UR
Essential Qualification : M.E./M.Tech in Water Resources Engineering and Management or Ph.D.(Submitted) in River Engineering and River Bank Erosion Control with modeling/ Flood Plain Planning and Management with modeling/ Urban Flooding and Management with modeling/ Hydrological Modeling or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification and/or Desirable Experience :B.E./B.Tech. in Civil Engineering. Experience in the respective specialized area
Job requirements : To work in the area of hydroelectric power plant structure, erosion management, flood management, and development of a hydrological model.

Scientist
Post Code : S-08
No. of Post : 01 (One) UR
Essential Qualification : M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Thermal Engineering or Computational Fluid Dynamics or Mechanical Design or Computational Mechanics or Mechatronics or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification and/or Desirable Experience : R&D experience in the fields of mechanical design and simulation, CFD, heat and mass transfer, mechatronics
Job requirements : To work in the area of creating and validating mechanical systems using simulation tools and CAD software; thermal modeling, and thermal management systems for electronics, engines, or energy systems.

General Information and Conditions
1. BENEFITS UNDER COUNCIL SERVICE :
a. These posts carry usual allowances i.e., Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) etc. as admissible to the central government employees and as made applicable to CSIR employees at the place of posting. Council employees are also entitled to accommodation according to the CSIR Residence Allotment Rules, subject to availability. If council or government accommodation is utilized, HRA will not be provided.
b. In addition to the emoluments indicated against each category of posts, benefits such as reimbursement of Medical Expenses, Leave Travel Concession and Children’s Education Allowances etc. are also available as per CSIR/Govt. of India (GoI) Rules as applicable to the Council Servants.
c. The Council employees will be governed by the ‘National Pension System’ or Extant Pension System based on defined contributions as adopted by CSIR for its employees.
d. The CSIR provides outstanding opportunities to deserving candidates for career advancement under Assessment Promotion scheme for Scientists, in accordance with the rules that have been modified periodically.
e. Qualifying individuals may be considered for advance increments based on the recommendations of the Selection Committee, subject to acceptance by the Competent Authority, in accordance with the provisions outlined in the CSIR Recruitment and Promotion Rules.
f. In regard to all the matters concerning service conditions of employees of the Council, Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 and Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965, the Fundamental and Supplementary Rules framed by the Govt. of India and such other rules and orders issued by the Govt. of India from time to time shall apply to the extent applicable to the employees of the Council.
g. All the posts carry All India Service Liability (AISL) i.e. the candidate on selection may be asked to serve anywhere in the country.

OTHER CONDITIONS: a. The applicant must be a citizen of India. b. All applicants must fulfill the essential requirements of the post and other conditions specified in the advertisement by the last date of receipt of online application. Applicants are advised to ensure that they possess the essential qualifications/experience for the post(s) against which they are submitting their application(s). Inquiries regarding eligibility will not be entertained. c. The prescribed essential qualifications/experience are minimum and should be in the area as mentioned against respective post code. Mere possession of the prescribed essential qualifications/experience does not entitle candidates to be called for the interview. Duly constituted Screening Committee will adopt its own criteria for short-listing the candidates for interview. Applicants should therefore provide all relevant information over and above the prescribed minimum qualification in their application, supported by appropriate documentation. Candidates must ensure that all information is complete and accurate. Candidates applying for the position with a Ph.D. (submitted) are advised to include valid documentary proof of their thesis submission with date, issued by the appropriate authority of their University/Institution. Completion of Ph.D/Masters Degree will be reckoned from the date of issue of Provisional Certificate/Notification of Result / Awarded Date, as the case may be. The candidates are required to upload one page Synopsis/ Abstract of Ph. D thesis/ M.Tech dissertation, wherever applicable. d. Applicants currently working in CSIR/ Government Organizations /Autonomous Bodies/ Statutory Bodies/Universities/PSUs etc., as regular employee must inform their department or office and upload a “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) from their employer at the time of submitting the online application (as per attached format as Annexure I), failing which their candidature will NOT be considered. e. Applications not duly filled or uploaded without required certificates / documents will be summarily rejected. f. The screening and selection of candidates will be conducted on the basis of the documents and information provided in the online application only. If at any stage it is discovered that a candidate does not meet the prescribed eligibility criteria or has submitted incorrect or false information in the application form; their candidature will be cancelled, even after selection and CSIR will not be responsible for any consequences resulting from the submission of such false/inaccurate information. Therefore, the candidates must ensure that all information provided in the online application is accurate and correct. g. If a candidate claims a qualification as equivalent to those specified in the advertisement, they must provide an order/notification or letter indicating the authority (including number and date) that recognizes this equivalence. Failure to provide such documentation may result in the rejection of the application. The decision of the competent authority of CSIR concerning the equivalence of qualifications and the recognition of Universities/Institutes shall be final and binding. h. 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. i. If any document or certificate is in a language other than Hindi or English, a self-attested transcript in Hindi or English is to be submitted with the application. j. The date for determining the upper age limit, qualifications and /or experience shall be the closing date prescribed for submission of online applications i.e. last date of submission of online application. k. Persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBD) fulfilling the eligibility conditions prescribed under GOI instructions are encouraged to apply. Relaxation in age limit shall be applicable irrespective of the fact whether the post is reserved for them or not, provided the post is identified suitable for the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. l. If a candidate is residing abroad, they may request to attend the interview online or have their candidature considered in-absentia by the Selection Committee. This request must be submitted in writing. However, the decision of the appointing authority in this regard shall be final and binding. m. Only outstation candidates shortlisted and called for interview may receive reimbursement for to and fro second-class rail fare from the actual place of undertaking the journey or from the normal place of their residence whichever is nearer to the place of interview on production of Rail Tickets/Rail Ticket Numbers or any other proof of journey performed within India, as per rules. For road journeys between stations not connected by rail, the actual bus fare or road mileage at the lowest rate, may be reimbursed on production of documentary proof (bus tickets), as per GoI instructions on this subject. n. Any discrepancies between the information provided in the application and the original documents will render the candidate ineligible unless supported by valid documents/ affidavit. In such cases, the candidate will also not receive reimbursement for travel fare. o. The decision of the Appointing Authority in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, mode of selection, and conduct of examination/interview will be final and binding on the candidates. No enquiry or correspondence will be entertained in this connection from any individual or agency on behalf of the candidate. p. Canvassing in any form and / or bringing any influence political or otherwise will be treated as a disqualification for the post. q. The number of vacancies indicated against each category/post is provisional and may vary at the time of selection. r. Date of Birth filled by the candidate in the online application form and the same recorded in the Matriculation/10th Standard or equivalent mark-sheet/certificate indicating date of birth will be accepted for determining the age and no subsequent request for change will be considered /granted. Where date of birth is not available in certificate/ mark sheets issued by concerned Educational Boards, School leaving certificate indicating Date of Birth will be considered. s. The Appointing Authority reserves the right to cancel the advertisement without providing any reason and may also decide not to fill any or all positions, if necessary. t. Notifications about the date of the interview, the recommendations of the Screening/Selection Committees, the criteria used, and any further updates, notices, addendum or corrigendum related to this advertisement will be posted solely on the CSIR NEIST official website. No individual notifications will be sent to candidates; thus the candidates are advised to check the CSIR NEIST official website regularly. u. The selected candidates will be on probation for a specific period from the date of taking over charge of the post. The probationary period may be extended or curtailed at the discretion of the Competent Authority. After successful completion of probationary period, they will be considered for confirmation in accordance with the extant rules. v. Where a specific area or discipline is required as eligibility criteria for the post and if the same is not evident from the candidate’s marks sheet and/or degree certificate from the concerned university, the candidates must provide valid document(s) to substantiate their claims, else, the decision of the Screening Committee regarding the acceptance or rejection of such claims will be final and binding on the candidates. w. Candidates should indicate as to whether any of their blood/close relatives [relation to a Government servant include the wife or husband, son or daughter, parents, brothers or sisters or any person related to any of them by blood or marriage, whether they are dependent on the Government servant or not] is working in CSIR or any other National Labs/ Institutes/ Units of the CSIR. x. In the event of any inconsistency between Hindi and English version of this advertisement, the English version shall prevail. y. NO INTERIM ENQUIRY OR CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE ENTERTAINED. The Helpdesk contact mentioned on the website for online application is for resolution of operational issues related to online submission of application form only.

MODE OF SELECTION :
a. Mere fulfillment of prescribed essential educational qualifications does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview. The duly constituted Screening Committee will adopt its own criteria for short-listing the candidates to be called for interview by any one or more of the following methods :
• On the basis of higher educational qualifications.
• On the basis of Desirable Qualifications and/or Desirable Experience in the relevant field or higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement.
• On the basis of patent filed, publications in SCI/ Peer Reviewed journals, etc.
• On the basis of quality, number and authorship (i.e. whether first author or co-author, corresponding author etc.) of Scientific Journal Publications.
• On the basis of research specialization/ Ph. D discipline determined from the topic of research publication/ Ph. D Thesis
• On the basis of written test/ seminar.
• By counting experience after the acquisition of essential qualifications.
• By invoking experience even in cases where there is no experience mentioned either as Essential Qualification (EQ) or as Desirable Qualification (DQ).
• Any other methodology as deemed fit by the Screening Committee. (The candidate should therefore mention all qualifications and experience possessed by them in the relevant area over and above the minimum prescribed qualifications, supported with documents).
b. Due weightage will be given to the candidates having experience in product development/ technology innovation/ translational research/ applied technology etc. during the recruitment process. Accordingly, candidates claiming such achievements, if any, must mention them in the online application along with supporting documents.

HOW TO APPLY
a. Eligible candidates are required to apply ONLINE by accessing the CSIR-NEIST Website : neist.res.in
b. For online application process, please refer “How-to-apply online” instructions, “Fee Payment Procedure’ and ‘Application Replica’ available on the above- mentioned website.
c. The application is to be submitted in three distinct steps within prescribed timeline, as follows: - i) Registration [online] ii) Online application submission. ii) Fee Submission [online], if applicable.
d. If the candidate does not have a valid email id, he/she should create a new valid email ID before applying online and should be kept active during the entire recruitment process. e. The deadlines for the above-mentioned stages of application are as follows: -
Start Date for registration/fee submission for Online application : 03.07.2025 (06:00 PM)
Last Date for submission of Online application : 02.08.2025 (06:00 PM)
f. For submission of online applications, the candidates are required to pay a non- refundable fee of Rs. 500/- (Rupee Five Hundred only) through State Bank Collect only. The transaction ID/UTR number generated after successful payment of fee is required to be mentioned in the online application. The candidates are advised to download the E-receipt (SB Collect receipt) and preserve it for future communication. Applications without the prescribed fee will not be considered and summarily rejected. No representation against such rejection would be entertained.
g. No fee is payable, subject to uploading of relevant document, for SC/ST/PwBD/Women (as per CSIR instruction notified vide CSIR Policy Division Circular No. 5-1(603)/2018-PD dated 05.11.2024).
h. Candidate is required to upload his/her recent passport size scanned colour photograph, signature each [max size 50 KB] and also relevant certificates [max size 1 MB each] at the specified placed in the online application. i. Applications submitted cannot be withdrawn, and fees paid are non-refundable under any circumstances. Additionally, fees cannot be held in reserve for future examinations or selections.
j. If the Board, University, or Institute awards CGPA/SGPA/OGPA/DGPA/CPI grades etc., the candidate must convert these into a percentage using the formula provided by the concerned Board /University/Institution. Additionally, copy of the conversion formula issued by concerned Board/University/Institution must be uploaded along with online application. Failure to submit the conversion formula along with the online application form, if applicable, will result in the application being treated as incomplete.
k. Only one application per candidate will be accepted for each post code. If a candidate submits multiple online applications for the same post code using different email addresses, only the most recent completed application will be considered. Candidates should retain a copy of the application print-out and any payment details for their records, as these will not be available after the application deadline.
l. A candidate can apply for multiple post codes, provided they fulfill all eligibility criteria for each individual post code. However, the candidate must complete a separate application (excluding primary/registration details) along with the requisite application fee separately for each post code.
m. The candidate must register with their name, email address, and mobile number. After successful registration, the candidate can log in using their credentials to apply through the Online Application Portal. Once the application form is completed, the candidate can upload all relevant supporting documents and verify or edit the application to ensure it is accurate and complete. After finalizing the application, the candidate must click 'Submit' on the draft application and update the payment details, if applicable, to successfully submit the application form. Once the application is submitted, no further modifications or amendments will be permitted. It is important to keep a printout of the completed application form. Candidates should NOT send a hard copy of the application after submission. They will be requested to submit a hard copy at the appropriate time.
n. Once submitted, any request for change or correction in the application form will not be accepted under any circumstances.
o. In the event of a fake or fabricated application or registration, that misuses the name or photo of any other person, the candidate and/or cyber café will be held accountable for appropriate legal action.
p. Candidates currently working in CSIR/Government Organisations/Autonomous Bodies/Statutory Bodies/Universities/PSU etc., as regular employee, must upload a ‘No Objection Certificate’ (NOC) from their employer, along with their online application. Failure to do so will render the application as incomplete.
q. Candidates are advised to check the website regularly. For addendum/corrigendum and updated information regarding this advertisement, please visit our website: neist.res.in
r. No separate individual information/intimation shall be sent to the candidates. Therefore, candidates are advised to keep visiting this website regularly.
s. No separate call letters will be mailed to candidates. All notifications and communications will be sent via email provided by the candidate in the application form.
t. Any information provided by an applicant in their online application form will be binding on the candidate. They will be liable for prosecution and civil consequences if the information or details submitted are found to be false at any later stage.