CSIR-NIScPR came into existence on 14th January 2021 with the merger of two acclaimed CSIR Institutions namely CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (CSIR-NISCAIR) and National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies (CSIR-NISTADS). CSIR-NIScPR’s vision to become a globally recognized institution in science communication and policy research, can be achieved through a transformative approach to science communication and science, technology and innovation (STI) policy while leveraging the strong foundation of several decades and the robust inherent capabilities of NISCAIR and NISTADS.
CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), New Delhi, a multidisciplinary national research laboratory invites eligible Indian citizens for Walk-in-Interview for engagement as Project Staff for projects with the Essential Qualification(s) and requirement(s) as mentioned below
SPA – (1)
Monthly emoluments (Rs.) : 42000/- +HRA
Maximum age : 40 years, age relaxation as per rule
Project Title : Journals’ prestige and scholarly status: A holistic study of determinants and practices influencing ranking
Essential Qualifications : Masters /Integrated Masters in Natural or Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences/ MVSc / Animal Sciences OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent and 3 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services OR Masters /Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University OR Doctoral Degree in Science/ Pharma/MD/MS from a recognized University or equivalent and 2 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services
Desirable qualifications : Good articulation and writing skills, computer skills, and computational competency. Should be able to demonstrate research work (research paper publication or other research outputs), knowledge of research databases, and computational work done.
SPA – (1)
Monthly emoluments (Rs.) : 42000/- +HRA
Maximum age : 40 years, age relaxation as per rule
Project Title : Development of a policy Framework for Sustainable Rural Development through science &Technology (S&T) Interventions in India
Essential Qualifications : Masters /Integrated Masters in Natural or Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences/ MVSc / Animal Sciences OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent and 3 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services OR Masters /Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University OR Doctoral Degree in Science/ Pharma/MD/MS from a recognized University or equivalent and 2 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services
Desirable qualifications : The candidate is expected to have work experience in the Literature Review/Searching Relevant Research Articles/Conducting Survey/Data Analysis/Rural Development/and report/research paper writing, etc.
SPA – (1)
Monthly emoluments (Rs.) : 42000/- +HRA
Maximum age : 40 years, age relaxation as per rule
Project Title : Development of Water Footprint Sustainability Indicators at regional scale for Sustainable water resource management
Essential Qualifications : Masters /Integrated Masters in Natural or Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences/ MVSc / Animal Sciences OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent and 3 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services OR Masters /Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University OR Doctoral Degree in Science/ Pharma/MD/MS from a recognized University or equivalent and 2 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services
Desirable qualifications : The candidate is expected to have work experience in the large data handling/data analysis/mathematical modelling/Water reprocess Assessment/Agricultu re and report/research paper writing, etc.
SPA – (1)
Monthly emoluments (Rs.) : 42000/- +HRA
Maximum age : 40 years, age relaxation as per rule
Project Title : Evaluating Science Communication Efforts in Regional languages of India Development of Knowledge Products and Dissemination through Science Communication Organisations, Print, Comic and Digital media
Essential Qualifications : Masters /Integrated Masters in Natural or Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences/ MVSc / Animal Sciences OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent and 3 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services OR Masters /Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University OR Doctoral Degree in Science/ Pharma/MD/MS from a recognized University or equivalent and 2 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services
Desirable qualifications : Good communication skills, computer skills, database management , scientific/technical report writing, data collection form werb resources, data analysis, experience in science communication, graphic designing, videos/reels/shorts and podcasts production, book designing and illustration, script writing, capabilities in literature survey from research journals/communicati on, Indian language etc.
SPA – (2)
Monthly emoluments (Rs.) : 42000/- +HRA
Maximum age : 40 years, age relaxation as per rule
Tenure : 15/01/2027
Project Title : The Importance of Traditional Wisdom: Environmental Consciousness in Vedic and other literature and its Relevance for Modern Climate Strategies
Essential Qualifications : Masters /Integrated Masters in Natural or Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences/ MVSc / Animal Sciences OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent and 3 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services OR Masters /Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University OR Doctoral Degree in Science/ Pharma/MD/MS from a recognized University or equivalent and 2 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services
Desirable qualifications : Research experience in Environmental Science/Ecology/Agriculture/Traditional food/Traditional architecture etc. with good quality research work demonstration (research paper publication or other research outputs), exposure to documentation, research, analysis, and/or communication experience in traditional knowledge subject domains/traditional and or eco-poetic texts and other relevant literature, scientific report writing, data collection, data analysis. Good articulation, communication and writing skills. Experience in science communication, experience in regional language translation, experience in conducting brainstorming meetings/lectures/workshops/outreach activities, event management, drafting technical reports/research and review papers/policy briefs/bulletins/popular articles/press release/minutes etc.
General Guidelines
1. The project staff position (up to serial no. 04) are on a contract basis and will be up to 31 March 2027 only or co – terminus with the Project(s). However, under no circumstances the tenure of project staff who have CSIR- NIScPR or any other laboratories /Institute of CSIR under contract R&D projects would not be allowed to exceed six year duration.
2. Candidates are required to come for interview with duty filled in application in prescribed format, and bring all certificates, in original and a set of self-attested photocopies of the same, in support of age, qualification and experience for verification. Incomplete application in any from will be rejected.
3. The Upper age limit shall be reckoned as on the date of the interview.
4. Only those candidate 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.
5. 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.
6. Experience, where required, will be counted from the date after acquiring the essential minimum educational qualification. Dissertation/thesis work conducted during the academic period will not be counted as experience.
7. The period of experience rendered by a candidate Part - time, daily wages, visiting/ guest faculty etc. Will not be counted while calculating the valid experience for short listing the candidates for interview.
8. Time spent in acquiring of minimum higher qualification will not be counted as an experience over essential qualification.
9. Mere fulfilling of minimum qualification does not confer any right to a candidate for selection.
10. No up gradation of the project staff shall be done in the same or new project.
11. CSIR – NIScPR reserves the right to cancel or withdraw the offer of engagement in case of any discrepancy of any empanelled candidate at any stage.
12. The selected candidate are expected to join within the time frame mentioned in the offer letter from the date of receiving the offer of appointment, after completion of per – appointment formalities like medical examination and character verification etc.
13. Engagement under the new project would be made only after submission of duly completed ‘No Demand Certificate’ and ‘No Dues Certificate’ and submission of resignation from the previous project to administration through the concerned Scientist & head.
14. The Engagement of project staff may be terminated at any time without assigning any reasons, by giving a one month notice. In case, the person desires to leave the assignment, he/she may also do so by giving one month notice period or payment of one- month remuneration in lieu of which can be condoned/ curtailed/ extended depending upon the discretion of the competent Authority.
15. The project staff shall have to make their own arrangement for accommodation during their tenure in the project. However, HRA shall be admissible as per the applicable rules of the sponsoring agency.
16. No. of positions may increase or decrease.
17. No TA will be paid to the candidates for appearing in the interview.
18. No claim for the permanent position shall be entertained.
19. Other terms & conditions will be governed as per guidelines issued by the funding agency/ CSIR-NIScPR for the engagement of the above project staff as amended from time to time.
20. The offer letter shall be issued to the candidate initially for a period of 6 months, a review committee will assess the performance of the project staff and recommended for their extension if required, subject to the availability of funds in the project.
21. Canvassing in any from and bringing in influence political or otherwise will be treated as disqualification.
22. In case the number of candidates exceeds the limit for a single day, the interview may be continued on the following day.
Mode of Selection : Candidates must report at the NIScPR Reception Desk on 16th of July 2026 from 9.00 AM to 11.00 A.M. (Candidates will not be entertained after 11.00 A.M.). The selection of the Project staff would be based on (a) Academic records, and/ or (b) Performance in the test, and (c) Interview.
Date of Walk-in-interview : 16/07/2026
Reporting Time : From 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Venue : Vivekananda Hall CSIR-National Institute of Science, Communication and
Policy Research (NIScPR) Dr. K. S. Krishnan Marg, Pusa Gate, New Delhi-
110012 Nearest Metro Station : Rajendra Place
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