CSMCRI invites applications from Biotechnology, Pharma, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Science candidates

“Established in 1954, CSIR–Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR-CSMCRI), Bhavnagar, is a premier multidisciplinary national laboratory under Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). The institute is internationally recognized for research in salt and marine chemicals, advanced materials, catalysis, membrane technology, desalination, renewable energy, environmental sustainability, marine biotechnology, and specialty chemicals, with strong emphasis on industrial innovation and societal applications.

CSIR-CSMCRI invites applications from bright, talented, and motivated candidates to join the Institute on a purely temporary basis under the ULIP Project bearing Project Code: MLP002616 entitled “Research, Translation & Sustainable Development of Marine Resources for Salt, Water, Chemicals and Bio-products”.

Project Assistant-II (Total Post : 10)
Monthly Emoluments (in ₹) : ₹ 20,000 + HRA (Increment of 15% after 3 years of experience in the same project).
Age Limit (in Years) : 35
Essential Qualification
Post code : 1 (07 posts) ; Bachelors in Science with specialization in Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent.
Post code : 2 (01 post) ; Bachelors in Science with specialization in Physics from a recognized university or equivalent.
Post code : 3 02 (MARS Mandapam, Tamilnadu) ; Bachelors in Science with specialization in Marine Science / Marine Biology / Marine Biology and Oceanography / Marine Biotechnology / Oceanography / Oceanography and Coastal Area Studies / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Botany / Plant Biology / Plant Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Zoology / Fisheries Sciences / Aquaculture / Environmental Science from a recognized university or equivalent.

Project Associate –I (Total Post : 36)
Monthly Emoluments (in ₹) : (a) ₹ 31,000 + HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET including Lectureship/ assistant professorship or GATE or those who have qualified National Level examination conducted by Central Govt. Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institution. (b) ₹ 25,000 + HRA for other who do not fall under (a) above.
Age Limit (in Years) : 35
Essential Qualification
Post code : 4 (21 posts) ; Masters/ Integrated Masters in Science with specialization in Inorganic/Organic/Physical/Analytical or any other branch of Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent.
Post code : 5 [08 (01 post at MARS Mandapam, Tamilnadu)] ; Masters/ Integrated Masters in Botany / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Marine Sciences/ Zoology/ Plant Science /Microbiology /Biochemistry /Biotechnology/ Genetics and Plant Breeding/ Marine Biology / Marine Biology and Oceanography /Marine Biotechnology /Oceanography /Oceanography and Coastal Area Studies/ Plant Biology / Plant Biotechnology / Fisheries Sciences /Aquaculture from a recognized university or equivalent.
Post code : 6 (01 post) ; Masters/ Integrated Masters in Science with specialization in Environmental Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent
Post code : 7 (03 posts) ; B. E. or B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent.
Post code : 8 (02 posts) ; B. E. /B.Tech in IT / Computer Science from a recognized university or equivalent.
Post code : 9 (01 post) ; B.E./B.Tech in Civil / Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent.

Senior Project Associate (Total Pos t: 7)
Monthly Emoluments (in ₹) : ₹ 42,000 + HRA
Age Limit (in Years) : 40
Essential Qualification
Post code : 10 (01 post) ; Masters/ Integrated Masters in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology from a recognized university or equivalent with 3 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. OR Doctoral Degree in Biological Sciences /Biochemistry from a recognized university or equivalent with 2 years’ experience in research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
Post code : 11 (01 post) ; Masters/ Integrated Masters in Botany / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Marine Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent with 3 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. OR Doctoral Degree in Biological Sciences / Botany / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry from a recognized university or equivalent with 2 years’ experience in research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
Post code : 12 (01 post) ; Masters/ Integrated Masters in Chemical Science from a recognized university or equivalent with 3 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. OR Doctoral Degree in Chemical Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent with 2 years’ experience in research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable: Hands on experience in activities related to salt and marine chemicals.
Post code : 13 (01 post) ; Masters/ Integrated Masters in Chemical Science from a recognized university or equivalent with 3 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. OR Doctoral Degree in Chemical Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent with 2 years’ experience in research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable: Experience in Membrane R&D
Post code : 14 (01 post) ; Masters/ Integrated Masters in Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent with 3 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable experience in the field of membranes for Electrochemical energy systems. OR Doctoral Degree in Chemical Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent with 2 years’ experience in research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable: Specialization membranes for Electrochemical energy systems.
Post code : 15 (01 post) ; Masters/ Integrated Masters in Chemical Sciences /Biological Science/ Pharmaceutical Science from a recognized university or equivalent with 3 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. OR Doctoral Degree in Biological / Pharmaceutical /Chemical Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent with 2 years’ experience in research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable: Hands on experience in natural product isolation, purification, and structural elucidation; bioassay development; Microbial techniques
Post code : 16 (01 post) ; B.Tech./ B.E (Electronics & Communication) from a recognized university or equivalent with 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 in Electronics & Communication from a recognized university or equivalent with 2 years’ experience in research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.

Principal Project Associate (Total Post : 1)
Post code : 17
Essential Qualification : Masters / Integrated Masters in Biological Science / Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Botany from a recognized university or equivalent with 6 years of experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. OR Doctoral degree in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Biological Science from a recognized university or equivalent with 3 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
Monthly Emoluments (in ₹) : ₹ 49,000 + HRA
Age Limit (in Years) : 40

Project Scientist –I (Total Post: 4)
Monthly Emoluments (in ₹) : ₹ 56,000 + HRA (Increment of 5% for every 2 years of experience in the same project)
Age Limit (in Years) : 35
Post code : 18 (01 post) ; Doctoral Degree in Biological Sciences / Botany / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Marine Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent and 04 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
Post code : 19(01 post) ; Doctoral Degree in Chemical Science OR Masters / Integrated Masters in Chemical / Mechanical Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent and 4 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services Desirable Experience on Project Management, report writing, Mentoring of research students, Recovery of inorganic Chemicals from seawater systems, experience of Pilot-scale demonstration for field validation of the chemical processes will be given preference.
Post code : 20(01 post) ; Doctoral Degree in Chemical Science from a recognized university or equivalent and 4 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable Experience in the field of membrane science/Membrane Fabrication/Thin film composite membrane, Module fabrication.
Post code : 21(01 post) ; Doctoral Degree in Chemical Science from a recognized university or equivalent and 4 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable Experience in the field of functional membranes/ Polyelectrolyte membrane/ Bipolar membranes for water purification /water splitting/ fuel cells/ Flow Batteries and electrocatalyst etc.

Project Scientist –II (Total Post: 4)
Monthly Emoluments (in ₹) : ₹ 67,000 + HRA (Increment of 5% for every 2 years of experience in the same project)
Age Limit (in Years) : 40
Post code : 22 (01 post) ; Doctoral Degree in Chemistry/ Physics from a recognized university or equivalent and 5 years experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable experience in electrochemistry/ electrolyzer-related areas after Ph.D. with Experience in electrocatalysis, and/ or electrolyzer development after Ph.D.
Post code : 23(01 post) ; Doctoral Degree in Biological Sciences desirable in Biotechnology/Molecular biology/Biological Science from a recognized university or equivalent and 5 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
Post code : 24 (01 post) ; Doctoral Degree in Agronomy/ Agricultural Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent and 5 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
Post code : 25 (01 post) ; Masters/ Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology in Information Technology or Computer Science from a recognized university or equivalent. and 5 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations.
Experience in in web/software development, CMS, programming, databases, API integration, responsive design, debugging, and frontend-backend frameworks.
Desirable Experience : In data analysis, machine learning, Python/R/SQL, visualization tools, predictive modeling, and AI-driven analytics applications.

General Instructions
(A) House Rent Allowance (HRA) shall be admissible as per the extant Government of India rules.
(B) Age relaxation for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD/Women categories shall be 05 years and for OBC category shall be 03 years, or as per Government of India instructions issued from time to time.
(C) The positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. Engagement of project staff in different projects, at either CSIR-CSMCRI, Bhavnagar or any other CSIR Laboratory/Institute, taken together, shall not exceed 06 years in any case. The engagement shall not confer any right or claim, implicit or explicit, for regular appointment, continuation, extension, or absorption in CSIR-CSMCRI, Bhavnagar.
(D) Candidates may apply for multiple posts; however, separate application forms must be submitted for each post in the prescribed format along with all relevant mark sheets and certificates combined into a single PDF file. Applications should be submitted via email on or before 10th June 2026.
(E) Applications for the Posts code: 01 to 09 of Project Assistant-II and Project Associate-I must be sent to: dushyantrajpurohit745@gmail.com.
(F) Applications for the Posts code: 10 to 25 of Senior Project Associate, Principal Project Associate, Project Scientist-I, and Project Scientist-II must be sent to vaibhavk.csmcri@csir.res.in.
(G) While sending the email, the subject line should clearly mention the name of the post applied for along with relevant details.
(H) No TA/DA will be provided to candidates for attending the interview.

Important Instructions for Candidates Applying for Project Assistant-II and/or Project Associate-I
1. Candidates must fill out the application form carefully and correctly as per the prescribed template available on the institute website along with the advertisement.
2. Candidates are advised to read the instructions carefully before filling out the application form for recruitment to the posts of Project Assistant-II (PA-II) and Project Associate-I under Advertisement No. CSIR-CSMCRI/RES.PLG/MISC-02/2026-27 (Total No. of Posts: 46, Post Code: 01 to 09).
3. Candidates should not fill anything in the space provided for “Form Number,” as it is meant for official use only.
4. The application form must be submitted as a scanned color PDF with a recent passport-size photograph affixed in the prescribed format. The format should not be altered.
5. Candidates must clearly specify their age in years, months, and days.
6. Furnishing incorrect or misleading information will lead to rejection of candidature.
7. Candidates must attach self-attested photocopies of relevant documents including proof of age/date of birth, consolidated mark sheets/certificates of 10th, 12th, Undergraduate Degree (all semester mark sheets and degree certificate), Postgraduate Degree (all semester mark sheets and degree certificate), national-level examination certificates/scorecards, experience certificates, and any other relevant supporting documents.
8. All documents, including the duly filled application form and supporting certificates, must be combined into a single PDF file not exceeding 1 MB in size.
9. Experience certificates must clearly indicate the duration of experience, place of work, and position held.
10. The soft copy of the duly signed application form along with self-attested supporting documents must reach the concerned email address on or before 10th June 2026 up to 18:00 Hrs. No hard copy is required to be sent to the Institute.
11. Incomplete applications and applications without supporting documents shall not be considered for shortlisting.
12. Details regarding the interview (online/offline mode) and interview date shall be communicated to shortlisted candidates through email only.

Important Instructions for Candidates Applying for Senior Project Associate, Principal Project Associate, and Project Scientist-I/II
1. Candidates must fill out the application form carefully and correctly as per the prescribed template available on the institute website along with the advertisement. Candidates are advised to read the instructions carefully before sending the details for recruitment to the posts of Senior Project Associate, Principal Project Associate, and Project Scientist-I/II under Advertisement No. CSIR-CSMCRI/RES.PLG/MISC-02/2026-27 (Total No. of Posts: 16, Post Code: 10 to 25).
2. Candidates applying for the above-mentioned posts must submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) covering educational qualifications, including Undergraduate Degree (all semester mark sheets and degree certificate), Postgraduate Degree (all semester mark sheets and degree certificate), national-level examination details, research experience, Ph.D. degree, publications, conferences, workshops, seminars, awards, achievements, special skills, and any other relevant information.
3. All relevant supporting documents along with the detailed CV must be combined into a single PDF file and sent via email provided in general instruction. The combined PDF file containing the application form, detailed CV, and all supporting documents should not exceed 5 MB in size.
4. Candidates must clearly specify their age in years, months, and days.
5. Furnishing incorrect or misleading information will lead to rejection of candidature.
6. Experience certificates must clearly specify the duration of experience, place of work, and position held.
7. The soft copy of the duly signed application along with self-attested supporting documents must reach the concerned email address on or before 10th June 2026 up to 18:00 Hrs. No hard copy is required to be sent to the Institute.
8. Incomplete applications and applications without supporting documents shall not be considered for shortlisting.
9. Details regarding the interview (online/offline mode) and interview date shall be communicated to shortlisted candidates through email only.