CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, a premier Institute under the aegis of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), is involved in generating cutting edge knowledge and trained human resources in the field of chemical biology, biochemistry, cell biology, genomics, epigenomics, structural biology, bioinformatics, and medicinal chemistry to address fundamental and applied biological and biomedical research questions associated with infectious and non-infectious diseases that are relevant to this country and in the global context.
A Walk-in-Interview will be conducted at CSIR-IICB, Jadavpur campus, Kolkata on 20th & 21st November, 2025 (Thursday & Friday) to select around 15 (fifteen) nos. [may increase or decrease] suitable candidates for temporary engagement under different Projects in the areas as given below.
Post Code : 5842501 to 5842507
Date of Interview : 20th November, 2025 (Thursday)
Reporting time : 09:30 AM – 10:30 AM at CSIR-IICB, Jadavpur campus
Project Associate-I (01 Post)
Vacancy Code : 5842501
Project No. & Name : HCP-49 Innovative Processes and Technologies for Crop Protection Chemicals [Agromission-2]
Essential Qualification : M.Sc in Chemistry / Organic Chemistry
Upper age limit : 35 Years
Remuneration per month (Rs.) : Rs. 31,000/- plus HRA Per month (with CSIR UGC/ ICAR/ICMR NET(LS) /GATE/ Equivalent) OR Rs. 25,000/- plus HRA Per month (without NET/ NET (LS) / GATE / Equivalent)
Tenure : Upto 31.03.2026
Project Associate-I (01 Post)
Vacancy Code : 5842502
Project No. & Name : HCP-49 Innovative Processes and Technologies for Crop Protection Chemicals [Agromission-2]
Essential Qualification : M.Sc in Chemistry
Upper age limit : 35 Years
Remuneration per month (Rs.) : Rs. 31,000/- plus HRA Per month (with CSIR UGC/ ICAR/ICMR NET (LS) / GATE / Equivalent) OR Rs. 25,000/- plus HRA Per month (without NET / NET (LS) / GATE / Equivalent)
Tenure : Upto 31.03.2026
Senior Project Associate (01 Post)
Vacancy Code : 5842503
Project No. & Name : GAP-447 Platform Integration for high throughput multi omics data analysis and text processing
Essential Qualification : Masters in Life Sciences (any branch) or Computer Sciences and 3 or more years of research experience with proven credentials.
Upper age limit : 40 Years
Remuneration per month (Rs.) : Rs. 42,000/- + 27% HRA
Tenure : Initially for One year (Extendable Upto 06.03.2027)
Project Assistant-II (01 Post)
Vacancy Code : 5842504
Project No. & Name : GAP-502 Decoding the genomic content for understanding seed recalcitrance and seedling drought response in Shorea robusta
Essential Qualification : Bachelors in any branch of Life Sciences or Diploma in Technology / Computer Science
Upper age limit : 35 Years
Remuneration per month (Rs.) : Rs. 20,000/- + 27% HRA
Tenure : Upto One year (Extendable Upto 31.03.2028)
Project Associate-I (01 Post)
Vacancy Code : 5842505
Project No. & Name : GAP-502 Decoding the genomic content for understanding seed recalcitrance and seedling drought response in Shorea robusta
Essential Qualification : Masters in Life Sciences (any branch) or Computer Sciences and 3 or more years of research experience with proven credentials.
Upper age limit : 35 Years
Remuneration per month (Rs.) : Rs. 31,000/- plus HRA Per month (with CSIR UGC/ ICAR/ICMR NET (LS) / GATE / Equivalent) OR Rs. 25,000/- plus HRA Per month (without NET / NET (LS) / GATE / Equivalent)
Tenure : Upto One year (Extendable Upto 31.03.2028)
Project Technical Support-III (01 Post)
Vacancy Code : 5842506
Project No. & Name : GAP-467 Developing leishmanial kinetoplastid membrane - 11 as a possible target to block host invasion by Leishmania donovani
Essential Qualification : Graduate in Biological Sciences or Pharmaceutical sciences plus 3 years of experience or PG in biological sciences or pharmaceutical sciences.
Upper age limit : 35 Years
Remuneration per month (Rs.) : Rs. 28000/- + 30% HRA
Tenure : Upto 28.09.2026
Project Associate-I (02 posts)
Vacancy Code : 5842507
Project No. & Name : MIS00011 Exploring molecular details of unique cell division processes in Apicomplexan parasites
Essential Qualification : M.Sc in Life Sciences or M.Sc in any branch of Biology or M.Sc in Biotechnology
Upper age limit : 35 Years
Remuneration per month (Rs.) : (1) Rs. 31000/- (Consolidated) AND (2) Rs. 25000/- (Consolidated)
Tenure : Upto 15.04.2026
Post Code : 5842508 to 5842514
Date of Interview : 21st November, 2025 (Friday)
Reporting time : 09:30 AM – 10:30 AM at CSIR-IICB, Jadavpur campus
Project Research Scientist-II (non-medical) (01 post)
Vacancy Code : 5842508
Project No. & Name : GAP-473 Study of infection dynamics of Leishmania donovani in the presence of Lepsey NLV1 Virus: Role of the virus in path-biogenesis of Kala-azar and its remediation.
Essential Qualification : PhD (Specialization in Microbiology /Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology/Life Sciences
Upper age limit : 40 Years
Remuneration per month (Rs.) : Rs. 67,000/- + 30% HRA
Tenure : Upto 06 months (may be extended by another 1 year)
Senior Project Associate (01 post)
Vacancy Code : 5842509
Project No. & Name : GAP-501 Elucidating the role of IGSF21 in retinal neurodegeneration and metabolic memory phenomena of Diabetic Retinopathy M.Sc in Human Physiology, Zoology or Biochemistry with at least three years of research experience in retinal disease biology.
Upper age limit : 40 Years
Remuneration per month (Rs.) : Rs. 42000/- + 24% HRA
Tenure : Upto One Year (Extendable upto 26.08.2028)
Project Research Scientist-II (non-medical) (01 post)
Vacancy Code : 5842510
Project No. & Name : GAP-500 IND enabling studies on a novel liposomal amphotericin B for treatment of kala-azar and fungal infections in rodents.
Essential Qualification : Post Graduate Degree in Life Science including Integrated PG degrees with three years post qualification experience or PhD
Upper age limit : 40 Years
Remuneration per month (Rs.) : Rs. 67,000/- + 30% HRA
Tenure : Upto One Year (Extendable upto 31.10.2028)
Project Technical Support-III(01 post)
Vacancy Code : 5842511
Project No. & Name : GAP-500 IND enabling studies on a novel liposomal amphotericin B for treatment of kala-azar and fungal infections in rodents.
Essential Qualification : Bachelors in any branch of Life Sciences or Diploma in Technology / Computer Science
Upper age limit : 35 Years
Remuneration per month (Rs.) : Rs. 28,000/- + 30% HRA
Tenure : Upto One Year (Extendable upto 31.10.2028)
Project Associate-I (01 post)
Vacancy Code : 5842512
Project No. & Name : MMP075202 Development of antimicrobial peptide and antibiotic integrated tip dissolving microneedle patch to combat bacteria infected wound infection.
Essential Qualification : Masters in Life Sciences (any branch) or Computer Sciences and 3 or more years of research experience with proven credentials.
Upper age limit : 35 Years
Remuneration per month (Rs.) : Rs. 31,000/- plus HRA Per month (with CSIR UGC/ ICAR/ICMR NET (LS) / GATE / Equivalent) OR Rs. 25,000/- plus HRA Per month (without NET / NET (LS) / GATE / Equivalent)
Tenure : Upto One Year (Extendable upto 31.03.2027)
Project Associate-I (01 post)
Vacancy Code : 5842513
Project No. & Name : GAP-482 Odd-skipped related-1 in cardiac hypertrophy
Essential Qualification : M.Sc in Biochemistry
Upper age limit : 35 Years
Remuneration per month (Rs.) : Rs. 25,000/- + 27% HRA
Tenure : Upto 31.03.2026
Senior Project Associate (01 post)
Vacancy Code : 5842514
Project No. & Name : RDS000002 Deciphering the crosstalk between hepatic steatosis and Atherosclerosis - Modulating the AEBP1-PPARY axis in maintaining cholesterol Homeostasis
Essential Qualification : Masters / Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent 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 Technology Organizations, and Scientific activities and services.
Upper age limit : 40 Years
Remuneration per month (Rs.) : Rs. 42000/- + 30% HRA
Tenure : Upto 31.03.2026
Terms & Conditions
The engagement is purely temporary & co-terminus with the project and, therefore, does not confer any right / claim implicit or explicit for regularization or absorption against any IICB / CSIR post. The age and qualifications will be reckoned as on the date of interview. The relaxation in upper age limit of the candidates belonging to the category of SC / ST / PwBD / Women and the category of OBC shall be 05 years and 03 years respectively as per CSIR guidelines. Interested candidates fulfilling all the above conditions may fill up the Application Form as per the link given below. Candidates applying for multiple vacancies should submit a single application form only, listing all relevant vacancy codes in the designated place.
Interested candidates fulfilling all the above conditions may appear for the walk-in-interview to be held on 21st and 22nd November 2025 from 09.30 a.m. in the CSIR-IICB Jadavpur Campus with duly filled up Application Form in the prescribed format as furnished herein under the download link and along with the following documents as applicable (original and self attested copy) - (1) Matriculation Certificate in support of your date of birth,
(2) All mark-sheets and certificates regarding educational qualification (since Matriculation),
(3) No Objection Certificate from the employer if employed,
(4) Final Mark Sheet of B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Tech/M.Pharm Examination/Ph.D Certificate,
(5) Documentary proof of NET/NET(LS)/GATE/Equivalent,
(6) One Passport size photograph,
(7) Caste certificate (wherever applicable). The Institute reserves the right of selection or rejection of a candidature including cancellation of the advertisement, without assigning any reason whatsoever.
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