Advertisement for Pharma and Science candidates at CSIR-NIScPR

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

Project Title : Socio – Economic Impact Assessment of CSIR Technologies
PAT-I (02)
Monthly emoluments (Rs.) : 25000/- + HRA
Age Limit : 35 years
Essential Qualifications : Masters/ Integrated Masters in Natural or Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences/MVSc/Animal Sciences or BE/B. Tech (Preferably Chemical/ Mechanical/ Environmental Engineering) /M Pharm.
Desirable qualifications : Programming Skills, Analysis of Big Data, knowledge on using modelling tools, Skills in Report writing.

PAT-II (02)
Monthly emoluments (Rs.) : 28000/- + HRA,
Age Limit : 35 years
Essential Qualifications : Master/Integrated Masters in Natural or Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences/MVSc/Animal Sciences/M Pharm Or BE/B. Tech (Preferably Chemical/ Mechanical/ Environmental Engineering). And 2 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 (Preferably Chemical/Mechanical/Environmental Engineering).
Desirable qualifications : Experience with Impact Assessment studies and field survey, Programming Skills, Analysis of Big Data, Skills in Report writing.

Project Title : Landscape analysis of hemophilia incidence and Therapeutic developments in India
PAT-II (01)
Monthly emoluments (Rs.) : 28000/- + HRA, OR 35000/- + HRA
Age Limit : 35 years
Essential Qualifications : (i) 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 2 years of experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions, or Science and Technology Organizations, and Scientific activities and services. OR (ii) Masters / Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University (Biomedical Engineering/ Biotechnology/ Data Science/ Biological Engineering/ Biological Science / Bioengineering)
Desirable qualifications : Literature search, review analysis, secondary data collection, data compilation, experience in conducting primary surveys, data interpretation, data analysis related to the study/scientometric analysis, and report writing etc.

Project Scientist II - (01)
Monthly emoluments (Rs.) : 67000/- +HRA
Age Limit : 40 years
Essential Qualifications : Doctoral Degree in Science or Master's/Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology (Biomedical Engineering/ Biotechnology/ Data Science/ Biological Engineering/ Biological Science / Bioengineering) from a recognized University or equivalent; And 5 years’ experience in Research & Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science & Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
Desirable qualifications : Literature search, review analysis, scientometric analysis, coordination with various stakeholders related to the study etc. survey data collection, data compilation, data extraction and data analysis, data interpretation, report writing etc.

Project Title : Technology Foresight for Energy Security and Sustainable Transition in India: Capability Assessment and Policy Pathways
PAT-I (02)
Monthly emoluments (Rs.) : 25000/- + HRA, OR 31000/- + HRA
Age Limit : 35 years
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
Desirable qualifications : Good writing and communication skills, Computer skills/coding, proficiency in Excel, data analysis and knowledge of statistical analysis, data base management, data collection techniques and field visit/survey, etc.

PAT-II (01)
Monthly emoluments (Rs.) : 28000/- + HRA, OR 35000/- + HRA
Age Limit : 35 years
Essential Qualifications : (i) 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 2 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. OR (ii) Masters/Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University.
Desirable qualifications : Good communication skills, Computer skills/coding, proficiency in Excel, data analysis and knowledge of statistical analysis, data base management, data collection techniques and field visit/survey, report writing, etc.

Senior PAT – (01)
Monthly emoluments (Rs.) : 42000/- +HRA
Age Limit : 40 years
Essential Qualifications : (i) 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
(ii) 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/coding, proficiency in Excel, data analysis and knowledge of statistical analysis, data base management, data collection techniques and field visit/survey, sustainable and Renewable Energy, S & T policy, patent analysis, report writing, experience with writing, exposure to energy studies, etc.

Monthly Emoluments
PAT-I : Rs. 25000/- OR Rs. 31000/- +HRA (i) (Rs.31000/-+HRA) for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET including Lectureship / Assistant Professorship or GATE or those have qualified National Level Examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT / DST or equivalent and or their Agencies and institutions. (ii) Rs.25000/-+HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above
PAT-II : Rs. 28000/- OR Rs. 35000/- +HRA (i) (Rs.35000/-+HRA) for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET including Lectureship / Assistant Professorship or GATE or those have qualified National Level Examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT / DST or equivalent and or their Agencies and institutions. (ii) Rs. 28000/- +HRA for others who do not fall (i) above

Age
PAT-I, PAT-II, PA-I : Maximum age: 35 years, age relaxation as per rule
Sr. PAT, PS : Maximum age: 40 years, age relaxation as per rule

Mode of Selection : Candidates must report at the NIScPR Reception Desk on 30th June 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 : 30th June, 2026
Reporting Time : From 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Venue : Vivekananda Auditorium/Lounge/Committee Room 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

General Guidelines
1. The project staff position is 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 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.
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 candidates 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. The walk– in-interview process may continue on the following day, if required, depending on the number of candidates.