The eligible and interested candidates may appear in Walk-in-Interview for purely temporary engagement as JRA, Project Assistant, Project Associate -I & II and Senior Project Associate, Project Scientist and Project Technical Support-III etc under different ongoing Project of CSIR CIMAP, Lucknow.
WALK-IN-INTERVIEW for engagement of JRA, Project Assistant, Project Associate –I & II, Senior Project Associate, Project Scientist and Project Technical Support-III etc.
Sr.No : 1
Project Associate-I PAT-I
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : Master's degree in Bioinformatics/ Computational Biology/Life Science/ Biotechnology/ Botany
Desirable Qualification : Hands-on experience in: 1. Bioinformatics pipeline development 2. Proven record of publications and Desirable Qualification : Experience in the area of molecular biology
Stipend per month : Rs. 30000/- +HRA As per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 14-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 2
Project Associate-II PAT-II
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : Master's degree in Botany / Life Science / Biotechnology / Biochemistry with a minimum of 2 year's research experience.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in the area of molecular biology (DNA and RNA isolation, cloning, and PCR)
Stipend per month :Rs. 35000/- + HRA (In case of NET/GATE qualified candidates) As per the Funding Agency
Date and Time of Interview : 14-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 3
Project Scientist (PS-I)
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : Doctoral Degree in Science or Masters/Integrated Masters in Engineering or technology from a recognized University or equivalent AND 4 years' experience in research and development in industrial and academic institutions or Science & technology organizations and scientific activities and services
Desirable Qualification : Experience in the area of Plant Peptide/Genome editing
Stipend per month :Rs. 56000/- +HRA As per the Funding Agency
Date and Time of Interview : 14-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 4
Project Associate-I
Maximum Age- 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Botany / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Plant Science or life Science from a Recognized University. Desirable Qualification : Experience in the area of plant tissue culture and molecular biology (DNA and RNA isolation, cloning, and PCR)
Stipend per month : Rs. 31,000/- + HRA for only NET/GATE qualified Candidates. OR Rs.25000/-+HRA for Non -NET/GATE candidates. As per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 14-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 5
Project Associate-I
Maximum Age- 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
M.Sc. in Botany/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/Plant Science or life Science from a Recognized University.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in the area of molecular biology (DNA and RNA isolation, cloning, and PCR)
Stipend per month :Rs. 31,000/- + HRA to for only NET /GATE qualified Candidates. OR Rs.25000/-+HRA for Non-NET/ GATE candidates. As per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 14-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 6
Project Associate- I / Project Associate-II
Maximum Age- 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : Master’s degree in Data Science / Big Data / Bioinformatics / Computational Biology / Systems Biology / Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence/Life Science/ Biotechnology And 2 years’ experience for the post of PAT- II
Desirable Qualification : Hands-on experience in :
• Bioinformatics pipeline development • Database/web¬server development • Application of AI/ML in plant sciences
Stipend per month :Rs. 25,000 + 20% HRA (For PAT-I) OR Rs. 28,000 + 20% HRA (For PAT-II) As per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 14-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 7
Project Associate- I/Project Associate-II
Maximum Age- 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics/ Pharmacology) / M.Sc. or M.Tech in Biotechnology from recognized University And 2 years’ experience for the post of PAT- II
Desirable Qualification : Knowledge in cell culture and animal experiments
Stipend per month : Rs. 25,000 + 20% HRA (For PAT-I) OR Rs. 28,000 + 20% HRA (For PAT-II) As per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 14-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 8
JRA -UPSBB
Maximum Age- 28 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : Master’s degree in Data Science/Big Data/ Bioinformatics/ Computational Biology/Systems Biology/ Computer Science /Artificial Intelligence/Life Science/ Biotechnology
Desirable Qualification : Hands-on experience in :
• Bioinformatics pipeline development • Database/web¬server development • Application of AI/ML in plant sciences • Proven record of publications and/or software products in public domain • Preferred skills in Tensor Flow, PyTorch, SciKit- Learn, Biopython
Stipend per month : Rs. 25,000/- (1st & 2nd year) Rs. 28,000/- (3rd year) As per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 14-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 9
Project Associate-II PAT-II
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc in Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Botany/ Bioinformatics with minimum 2 year’s research experience
Stipend per month : Rs. 35,000/- + HRA for only NET/LS /GATE qualified Candidates OR Rs.28000/- + HRA for Non-NET/LS /GATE Candidates As per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 14-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 10
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)/ Project Associate-II PAT-II For PAT-II
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 02
Essential Qualification : M.Sc in Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Botany/ Bioinformatics with minimum 2 year’s research experience (No. of post-01 for PAT-II) AND For PAT-I M.Sc in Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Botany/ Bioinformatics (No. of post-01 for PAT-I)
Stipend per month : Rs.28000/- + HRA OR Rs.25000/- + HRA As per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 14-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 11
Project Associate-II PAT-II
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc in Microbiology/ Bioinformatics/ Life Science with minimum 2 year’s research experience
Stipend per month : Rs.28000/- + HRA As per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 15-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 12
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Agriculture/ Botany/ Environmental Science or equivalent
Desirable Qualification : Work Experience in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Stipend per month : Rs. 25000/- + HRA As per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 15-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 13
Senior Project Associate (SPAT)
Maximum Age 40 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : Doctoral Degree and Two Year’s Research Experience in Agriculture /Horticulture/ Botany/ from a recognized university or equivalent OR M.Sc. Degree and Three Year’s Research
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Agriculture/ Botany/ from a recognized university or equivalent
(I) Work Experience in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Cultivation, Processing and Value Addition. (II) Work Experience in North East Region of India
Stipend per month : 42000 /- + HRA As per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 15-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 14
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Botany, Plant Science, Biotechnology from a recognized University or equivalent
Desirable Qualification : Research experience in plant Taxonomy, Field collection, DNA marker development and Genetic diversity studies
Stipend per month : Rs. 31000/- + HRA for only NET/LS /GATE qualified Candidates OR Rs.25000/- + HRA for Non-NET/LS /GATE Candidates As per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 15-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 15
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Botany /Biochemistry/ Plant Sciences/ Life Sciences
Desirable Qualification :Work experience in Molecular Biology
Stipend per month : Rs. 25000/- +HRA As per the funding Agency
Date and Time of Interview : 15-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 16
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : M.Tech in Processing and Food Engineering/Post-harvest technology / Food Technology
Desirable Qualification : Work experience in Post-Harvest Processing of MAPs, like Drying and Storage of MAPs etc.
Stipend per month : Rs. 31000/- + HRA for only NET/LS /GATE qualified Candidates OR Rs.25000/- + HRA for Non-NET/LS /GATE Candidates As per the funding Agency
Date and Time of Interview : 15-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 17
Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 02
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Biotechnology / Biochemistry/Plant Science /Botany/Plant biotechnology/ Molecular Biology with 2 years' research experience
Desirable Qualification : Experience in the plant tissue culture, molecular biology and phytochemistry. PhD in Biotechnology /Plant Science /Botany Plant biotechnology will be preferred
Stipend per month : (a) Rs. 35000/- + 18% 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 exam conducted by the Central govt. departments like DBT/ DST or equivalent, and/or their Agencies/ Institutions (b) Rs. 28000/- + 18% HRA For others who do not fall under (a) above
Date and Time of Interview : 15-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 18
Associate-I (PAT-I)/ Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Organic Chemistry OR M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Organic Chemistry with 2 year's relevant experience in industrial/Academic/ Research institution
Desirable Qualification :Work experience in Extraction, isolation, and chemical characterization of Natural Products from Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Stipend per month : Rs.25000/- + HRA OR Rs.28000/- + HRA as per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 15-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 19
Project Assistant
Maximum Age 50 Years (As per the funding agency)
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : B.sc in Botany/ Biotechnology/ Biotech
Desirable Qualification :Research experience in RNA sequencing, characterization of fungal pathogens of medicinal plants
Stipend per month : Rs. 27000/- + HRA As per the Funding Agency
Date and Time of Interview : 15-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 20
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ Microbiology/ plant Science from a recognized University Desirable Qualification :Research experience in RNA sequencing, characterization of fungal pathogens of aromatic plants
Stipend per month : Rs. 25000/- +HRA As per the Funding Agency
15-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 21
Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Microbiology/ Plant Pathology/ Biotechnology/ Life Science with 2 years' experience in the relevant area
Stipend per month : Rs.28000/- + HRA as per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 18-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 22
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Maximum Age 50 Years (As per funding agency)
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc/M.Tech in Biotechnology / Life Sciences/Genetics /Botany
Desirable Qualification : Research experience in DNA markers development and Genetic diversity studies
Stipend per month : Rs. 30000/- + HRA @20% as per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 18-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 23
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. /M.Tech in Life Sciences/ Genetics and plant Breeding/ Botany/ Biotechnology Research
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Plant Hybridizations phenotyping/DNA Markers development and Genetic Diversity Studies
Stipend per month : Rs.25000/- + HRA as per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 18-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 24
Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
M.Sc. in Botany/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology with minimum 2 year's research experience
Desirable Qualification : Experience in plan molecular biology techniques, gene cloning and expression analysis
Stipend per month : Rs.28000/- + HRA OR Rs 35000/- + HRA (in case of NET/GATE qualified candidates) as per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 18-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 25
Associate-I (PAT-I)/ Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01 (For PAT-I)
Essential Qualification : M.Sc Botany/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology (For PAT-II) M.Sc Botany/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology with Two years' experience in plant Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Botany
Stipend per month : For PAT-I Rs. 31000/- + HRA for NET/GATE/LS qualified candidates OR Rs.25000/- + HRA for Non- NET/GATE/LS candidates For PAT-II Rs. 35000/- + HRA for NET/GATE/LS qualified candidates OR Rs. 28000/- + HRA for Non- NET/GATE/LS candidates As per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 18-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 26
Project Technical Support-III
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
As per ICMR guidelines
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. Biochemistry/ Zoology/ Microbiology from recognized University or equivalent
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Drosophila melanogaster culture and biochemical assays for neurometabolism studies.
Stipend per month : Rs. 28000/- + HRA As per funding Agency
18-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 27
Project Technical Support-III
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01 As per ICMR guidelines
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in chemistry/ Organic Chemistry Analytical Chemistry from recognized University or equivalent
Desirable Qualification :Knowledge in Mass spectrometry- based metabolomics
Stipend per month : Rs. 28000/- + HRA As per funding Agency
Date and Time of Interview : 18-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 28
Associate-I (PAT-I)/ Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01 (For PAT-I)
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in chemistry/ Organic Chemistry Analytical Chemistry from recognized University or equivalent (For PAT-II) M.Sc. in chemistry/ Organic Chemistry Analytical Chemistry from recognized University or equivalent WITH two year's research experience Industrial
Desirable Qualification :Experience in Chemistry
Stipend per month : For PAT-I Rs. 31000/-+HRA for NET/GATE/LS qualified candidates OR Rs.25000+HRA for Non- NET/GATE/LS candidates For PAT-II Rs. 35000/-+ HRA for NET/GATE/LS qualified candidates OR Rs. 28000/- +HRA for Non- NET/GATE/LS candidates As per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 18-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 29
Senior Project associate (SPAT)
Maximum Age 40 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : Doctoral degree in Biological Sciences from a recognized University or equivalent and Two year's research experience in Research and Development in Industrial/Academic Institutions or Science & Technology organizations and Scientific activities and services OR M.Sc. in Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Life Sciences and Three year's research experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science & Technology organizations and Scientific activities and services
Desirable Qualification :Having experience in LC-MS based metabolomics evidence with one first author publication
Stipend per month : Rs. 42000/- + 18% HRA As per CSIR guidelines
Date and Time of Interview : 18-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 30
Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : M.Pharm Pharmaceutics/M.Sc Chemistry/ Biochemistry from a recognized University or equivalent and 2 year's relevant experience in Research and Development in Industrial/Academic/ Research Institutions
Desirable Qualification : One publication in metabolomics research
Stipend per month : Rs. 35000/- + HRA for NET/GATE/LS qualified candidates OR Rs. 28000/-+HRA for Non- NET/GATE/LS candidates as per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 18-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 31
Project Associate-I/II (PAT-I/II)
No. of Post- 01
Maximum Age 35 Years
Essential Qualification : (For PAT-I) M.Sc in Chemistry/ pharmaceutical chemistry from a recognized University OR M.Sc in Chemistry/ pharmaceutical chemistry from a recognized University WITH Two year's research experience is essential for Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Experience in metabolomics with evidence of One first author publication
Stipend per month : For PAT-I Rs. 31000/-+ HRA for NET/GATE/LS qualified candidates OR Rs. 25000/-+HRA
OR
For PAT-II Rs. 35000/-+ HRA for NET/GATE/LS qualified candidates OR Rs. 28000/-+HRA for Non- NET/GATE/LS candidates As per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 18-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 32
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)/ Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01 (For PAT-I)
Essential Qualification : M.Sc in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology from a recognized University or equivalent (For PAT-II) M.Sc in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology from a recognized University or equivalent WITH Two year's research experience
Stipend per month : For PAT-I Rs. 31000/-+HRA for NET/GATE/LS qualified candidates OR Rs.25000+HRA for Non- NET/GATE/LS candidates
For PAT-II Rs. 35000/-+ HRA for NET/GATE/LS qualified candidates OR Rs. 28000/-+HRA for Non- NET/GATE/LS candidates as per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 18-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 33
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)/ Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Maximum Age 35 Years
For PAT-I B.Tech/ M.Tech in Computer Science/Electronics/ Instrumentation/ Artificial Intelligence/ Data Science OR
Essential Qualification : M.Sc in Data Science/Computer Science from a recognized University or equivalent AND With 2 year’s experience in strong Python programming, machine learning, and IoT experience will be given priority.
Desirable Qualification : i) Proficiency in Python programming for data acquisition, signal processing, and automation. ii) Experience in sensor integration and IoT-based data acquisition (USB/BLE/SPI/I2C, SDKs/APIs). iii) Experience with machine learning frameworks (scikit- learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch). iv) Familiarity with cloud platforms and real-time data handling (AWS/Azure/GCP)v) Experience in mobile/android/web application development for data visualization and user interfaces (For PAT-II)
(For PAT-I) Candidates with strong Python programming, machine learning, and IoT experience will be given priority. i) Proficiency in Python programming for data acquisition, signal processing, and automation. ii) Experience in sensor integration and IoT-based data acquisition (USB/BLE/SPI/I2C, SDKs/APIs). iii) Experience with machine learning frameworks (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch). iv) Familiarity with cloud platforms and real-time data handling (AWS/Azure/GCP) v) Experience in mobile/android/w eb application development for data visualization and user interfaces
Stipend per month : For PAT-I Rs. 31000/-+HRA for NET/GATE/LS qualified candidates OR Rs.25000+HRA for Non- NET/GATE/LS candidates For PAT-II Rs. 35000/-+ HRA for NET/GATE/LS qualified candidates OR Rs. 28000/-+HRA for Non- NET/GATE/LS candidates as per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 19-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 34
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/Microbiology/Chemistry/Pharmaceutical analysis or Chemistry Desirable Qualification :Knowledge on plant metabolomics
Stipend per month : For PAT-I Rs. 31000/- + HRA for NET/GATE/LS qualified candidates OR Rs.25000/- + HRA for Non- NET/GATE/LS candidates
Date and Time of Interview : 19-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 35
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering
Stipend per month : Rs.25000/- + HRA As per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 19-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 36
Project Technical Support-III
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc or M.Pharm in Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Desirable Qualification :Experience in the relevant field
Stipend per month : Rs. 28000/- + HRA As per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 19-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 37
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc or M.Pharm in Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry Experience in the relevant field
Stipend per month : Rs. 31000/- + HRA for NET/GATE/LS qualified candidates OR Rs.25000/- + HRA for Non- NET/GATE/LS candidates As per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 19-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 38
Project Associate-I PAT-I
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc in Agriculture Extension/Botany
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Aromatic Crops
Stipend per month : Rs.25000/- + HRA As per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 19-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 39
Project Associate-I (PAT-I) ANRF-ARG
Maximum Age 50 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc in Botany/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology from a recognized University
Desirable Qualification : Experience in the area of molecular biology (DNA and RNA isolation, cloning, and PCR)
Stipend per month : Rs. 37000/- + HRA for NET/GATE/LS qualified candidates OR Rs.30000/- + HRA for Non- NET/GATE/LS candidates As per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 19-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 40
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : Master of Science/Technology (M.Sc./M.Tech) in Biotechnology/ Botany/Life Sciences
Experience in plant tissue culture and gene cloning
Stipend per month : Rs. 31000/- + HRA for NET/GATE/LS qualified candidates OR Rs.25000/- + HRA for Non- NET/GATE/LS candidates As per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview :19-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 41
Senior Project Associate (SPAT)
Maximum Age 40 Years No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : Ph.D. and Two years Research Experience in Biotechnology/Botany /Life Sciences OR M.Sc. and Three Years Research Experience in Biotechnology/Botany /Life Sciences
Desirable Qualification : Experience in plant tissue culture and gene cloning
Stipend per month :Rs. 42000/- + HRA As per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview :20-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 42
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc.in Microbiology
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Research and Development in MAPS and Preparation of microbial cultures, Mass multiplication of bio-fertilizer cultures, application methods, basic knowledge of soil health and crop response, and value addition in waste (distillation , flowers, honey etc.)
Stipend per month :(i) 31,000/- + HRA to Scholars who are who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests - (i) 2 CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutionsselected through 25,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Date and Time of Interview :20-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 43
Senior Project Associate (SPAT)
Maximum Age 40 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : Master's Degree and Three Years Research Experience in Plant/Agricultural Sciences/Statistics or equivalent; and development in R&D institutions or Scientific activities and services OR Doctoral Degree and Two years Research Experience in above.
Desirable Qualification : A person has strong report-writing skills, sound statistical knowledge, and the ability to analyze research data. Additionally, they have practical experience with computer programs and analytical tools, enabling them to manage, process, and interpret complex datasets effectively
Stipend per month :Rs. 42000/- + HRA As per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview :20-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 44
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : B.Tech in Biotechnology
Desirable Qualification : Two years of experience in instrument handling vermicomposting (VC)and mushroom production, distillation waste management and culture preparation. Skilled in plant, soil and vermicompost analysis. Work areas: includes CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow; Gorakhpur(UP); Odisha, Meghalaya and Tamilnadu
Stipend per month : Rs.25000/- +HRA As per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview :20-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 45
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01 M.Sc or M.Pharm in Chemistry/ Biochemistry /organic chemistry/ Pharmaceutical chemistry/Medicinal chemistry/Industrial chemistry/Analytical chemistry
Desirable Qualification : Experience in isolating natural products and chemical structure characterization
Stipend per month : Rs.25000/- + HRA As per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview :20-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 46
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. Environmental Science
Desirable Qualification : Experience in heavy metal and pesticide analysis
Stipend per month :Rs.25000/- + HRA As per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview :20-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 47
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)/ Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 02
Essential Qualification : For PAT-I M.Sc in Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ M.Pharm (Medicinal Chemistry) OR
For PAT-II M.Sc in chemistry/Biochemistry / M. Pharm. (Medicinal chemistry) and two year's research experience.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in organic synthesis
Rs.25000/- +HRA OR Rs. 28000/-+HRA As per funding Agency
Date and Time of Interview :20-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 48
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)/ Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : For PAT-I M.Sc or M.Pharm in Chemistry/ organic chemistry/ Pharmaceutical chemistry/ Industrial chemistry/Analytical chemistry/ Pharmacognosy OR For PAT-II M.Sc or M.Pharm in Chemistry/ organic chemistry/ Pharmaceutical chemistry/ Industrial chemistry/Analytical chemistry/ Pharmacognosy and two year's research experience.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in relevant field
Stipend per month : Rs.25000/- +HRA OR Rs. 28000/-+HRA As per funding Agency
Date and Time of Interview :20-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 49
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)/ Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Maximum Age 35 Years
No. of Post- 01
Essential Qualification : For PAT-I M.Sc or M.Pharm in Chemistry/ organic chemistry/ Pharmaceutical chemistry/ Industrial chemistry/Analytical chemistry/ Pharmacognosy OR For PAT-II M.Sc or M.Pharm in Chemistry/ organic chemistry/ Pharmaceutical chemistry/ Industrial chemistry/Analytical chemistry/ Pharmacognosy and two year's research experience.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in relevant field
Stipend per month : Rs.25000/- + HRA OR Rs. 28000/- + HRA As per funding Agency
Date and Time of Interview :20-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sr.No : 50
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)/ Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Maximum Age 35 Years
Essential Qualification : For PAT-I M.Sc or M.Pharm in Chemistry/ organic chemistry/ Pharmaceutical chemistry/ Industrial chemistry/Analytical chemistry/ Pharmacognosy
Desirable Qualification : Experience in relevant field
Stipend per month : Rs.25000/- + HRA OR
Date and Time of Interview :20-05-2026 Reporting Time 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Mode of Selection
Selection is to be done on the basis of performance in the Walk-in- Interview. A written test may be conducted if the candidates appear in higher numbers. The Walk-in-Interview will be conducted on 14th , 15th , 18th , 19th & 20th May
2026 (Reporting Time: 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM) at Administrative Block, CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow.
Special Terms & Conditions for Post Sl. No. 08 under UPSBB Projects
1. Only Indian citizens who are resident of Uttar Pradesh (DOMICILE) are eligible for Jr. Research Assistant in the research project funded by UPSBB (As per UPSBB Guidelines)
2. Jr. Research Assistant-ship may be awarded to holders of M.Sc as detailed above.
3. First class in Graduate and Post Graduate Examination.
4. The Upper age limit for Jr. Research Assistant shall be 28 years as on 1st April of the year 2026 in which the application is made.
General Terms & Conditions
1. Engagement will be initially for a period of one year, and may be extended or curtailed depending upon the project requirement and desired level performance or conduct of the incumbent, and availability of Funds from funding agencies as the case may be.
2. The tenure of Project Staff shall be co-terminus with the project. However, under no circumstances the tenure would be allowed to exceed five years’ duration. The performance of the Project Staff would be reviewed periodically so that any one not found up to the mark, could be terminated.
3. The position is only temporary and, therefore, will not confer any right on the incumbent to any claim, implicit or explicit on any post in CSIR-CIMAP.
4. The upper age limit as on date of Walk-in-Interview, is relaxable as per the Government of India Rules.
5. On completion of the tenure in one project, in case, one wants to apply for engagement in another project, he/she will have to go through the process of selection by submitting a fresh application under the new project. Engagement of the Project Staff under the new project would be made only after submission of resignation and “No Dues Certificate” in the previous project.
6. Wherever possible accommodation will be provided to project staff. If accommodation is not possible, HRA will be paid as per rules. If accommodation is provided, the licence fee would be deducted as per CSIR rules.
7. The Project Staff shall be permitted to avail leave and dispensary facility, as per rules. Dispensary facility\ies will be for self only and not for family members or dependants.
8. The Institute provides canteen facilities as is being provided for regular staff members on payment of suitable charges.
9. Experience, wherever required, will be counted from the date of acquiring minimum educational qualification.
10. Final semester and result awaited candidates will not be allowed to appear for Walk-in-Interview.
11. The candidates who wish to appear in Walk-in-Interview should come along with all Original Documents, 01 (One) set of Self Attested Photocopies of all the educational testimonials and 01 (One) Recent Passport size photograph, failing which the candidate will not be allowed to appear in the Walk-in-Interview.
12. No TA will be paid to candidates for attending the interview.
13. No request for Online Interview will be entertained.
14. The number of positions is tentative and subject to change at the time of interview.
15. NO INTERIM ENQUIRY OR CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE ENTERTAINED.
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