24 vacancies for Life Science, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Biotechnology candidates at CSIR-NEIST

CSIR – North East Institute of Science & Technology, Jorhat, a constituent establishment of CSIR, is a multidisciplinary institute with research areas including Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Materials Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Geological Sciences, Advanced Computation and Data Sciences, etc. The institute is equipped with sophisticated state-of-the-art analytical and other equipment to carry out research activities in frontier areas of science &technology.

Presently, wide-ranging research activities are being carried out in CSIR projects as well as externally funded projects. There is requirement of fulfilling of Project Staffs with the following specializations

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
POST CODE : 0901
Number of posts : 01
Project title: Production of soybean based functional foods using microbial resources isolated from traditionally fermented foods of North East India.
Project period: Up to 17/09/2029
Project No.: GPP0458
Essential qualification: M.Sc. in Bioinformatics / Computational Biology / Biotechnology.
Desirable: Should have experience in Molecular modelling such as Molecular Docking, MD Simulations and knowledge of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.
Age limit: Maximum age 35 years.
Emoluments: Rs. 31,000/- per month + HRA for NET GATE qualified; otherwise Rs. 25,000/- per month + HRA for others.

Principal Project Associate (Principal PAT)
POST CODE : 0902
Number of posts : 01
Project title: Production of soybean based functional foods using microbial resources isolated from traditionally fermented foods of North East India.
Project period: Up to 17/09/2029
Project No.: GPP0458
Essential qualification: PhD in Computer Science & Engineering / IT / Computer Science / Bioinformatics / Computational Biology / Biotechnology, AND 3 years' experience in research and development in industrial and academic institutions or Science and Technology organizations and scientific activities and services.
Desirable: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in handling big data related to genomics, proteomics, etc. Working experience in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Molecular Modelling is preferred.
Age limit: Maximum age 40 years.
Emoluments: Rs. 49,000/- per month + HRA.

Project Technical Support-III
POST CODE: 0903
Number of posts: 01
Project title: Development of Bioresorbable Screws and Fillers for Regenerative Repairs of Low Load Borne Defects: Fabrication and Preclinical Validation.
Project period: Up to 31-08-2030
Project No.: GPP0456
Essential qualification: First-class M.Sc. / Integrated M.Sc. in Microbiology / Biotechnology / Life Science.
Desirable : Candidates with experience/proficiency in animal tissue handling and in-vivo testing will be given preference.
Age limit : Maximum age 35 years.
Emoluments : Rs. 28,000/- per month + HRA for 2 years. Increment @ 5% on initial emoluments from the 3rd year; Rs. 29,400/- per month.

Senior Project Associate (SPA)
POST CODE : 0904
Number of posts : 03
Project title: CSIR Aroma Mission Phase 4.0
Project period: Up to 31-03-2029
Project No.: MMP025304
Essential qualification: M.Sc. in Botany / Life Science / Taxonomy / Agriculture / Pharmacology / Chemistry / Bioinformatics / Biotechnology / Environmental Science with minimum 3 years' experience; OR PhD in the above subjects.
Desirable: SCI publication in the area of medicinal and aromatic plant.
Age limit: Maximum age 40 years.
Emoluments: Rs. 42,000/- + HRA.

Project Associate-II
POST CODE: 0905
Number of posts: 04
Project title: CSIR Aroma Mission Phase 4.0
Project period: Up to 31-03-2029
Project No.: MMP025304
Essential qualification: M.Sc. in Life Science / Taxonomy / Agriculture / Pharmacology / Chemistry / Bioinformatics with minimum 2 years' experience in MAPs Research and Development in industrial and academic institutions or Science and Technology organisations and scientific activities and services.
Age limit: Maximum age 35 years.
Emoluments: Rs. 28,000/- + HRA.

Project Associate-I
POST CODE: 0906
Number of posts: 05
Project title: CSIR Aroma Mission Phase 4.0
Project period: Up to 31-03-2029
Project No.: MMP025304
Essential qualification: M.Sc. in Life Science / Botany / Taxonomy / Agriculture / Pharmacology / Bioinformatics / Chemistry / Biotechnology.
Desirable: NA
Age limit: Maximum age 35 years.
Emoluments: Rs. 25,000/- + HRA.

Project Associate-II
POST CODE: 0907
Number of posts: 01
Type of vacancy: Project Associate-I
Project title: CSIR Aroma Mission Phase 4.0
Project period: Up to 31-03-2029
Project No.: MMP025304
Essential qualification: B.E. / B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering.
Desirable: M.E. / M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering / Energy Engineering.
Age limit: Maximum age 35 years.
Emoluments: Rs. 25,000/- + HRA.

Project Assistant-II (PA-II)
POST CODE: 0908
Number of posts: 03
Project title: CSIR Aroma Mission Phase 4.0
Project period: Up to 31-03-2029
Project No.: MMP025304
Essential qualification: Graduate in Science.
Desirable: Experience in cultivation and production of medicinal, aromatic plants.
Age limit: Maximum age 35 years.
Emoluments: Rs. 20,000/- + HRA.

Assistant Project Manager (Technical)
POST CODE: 0909
Number of posts: 01
Project title: Establishment of Regional cum Facilitation Center (RCFC) to North East Region at CSIR-NEIST, Assam.
Project period: Up to 31/03/2027 (may be extended)
Project No.: GPP0381
Essential qualification: PhD in Botany / Biotechnology / Plant Breeding & Genetics / Agronomy / Agriculture with minimum 2 years of experience in the area of medicinal & aromatic plants, R&D management, conservation, cultivation and cultivation practices; OR M.Sc. in the above subjects with 5 years of experience in the area of medicinal & aromatic plants R&D.
Desirable: NA
Age limit: Maximum age 55 years.
Emoluments: Rs. 52,500/- (consolidated).

Project Associate (PAT-I)
POST CODE : 0910
Number of posts : 01
Project title: Nanoscale Engineering of Porous Crystalline Frameworks of High Specific Surface Area for Safe and Efficient Onboard Hydrogen Storage.
Project period: Up to 30-08-2029
Project No.: GPP0457
Essential qualification: M.Sc. in Chemistry / Chemical Science / Material Science.
Desirable: Minimum one year of R&D experience in Chemical / Material Science from a research or academic institution.
Age limit: Maximum age 35 years.
Emoluments: Rs. 25,000/- + HRA.

Senior Project Associate (Senior PAT)
POST CODE: 0911
Number of posts : 01
Project title: Science and Engineering Research for Innovation and Socio-Economic Advancement: A Focus on North-East Indian (NEIST-SEA): Integrating Deep Learning & Image Processing in Bioinformatics, Health Care, Health and Natural Science (WPI-MLP002631).
Project period: Up to 31/03/2027
Project No.: MLP02631
Essential qualification (one of the following):
1. B.Tech. in Bioinformatics / Computational Biology / Chemical Science and Technology, AND 3 years of experience in Research and Development in industrial and academic institutions or science and technology organisations and scientific activities and services.
OR
2. M.Sc. in Bioinformatics / Biotechnology with specialization in Bioinformatics / Chemistry (Computational Chemistry), AND 3 years of experience in Research and Development in industrial and academic institutions or science and technology organisations and scientific activities and services.
OR
3. PhD in Bioinformatics / Computational Biology / Computational Chemistry, AND 3 years of experience in Research and Development in industrial and academic institutions or Science & Technology organisations, and scientific activities and services. (The source text includes the word “for” after “Computational Chemistry”.)
Desirable: Computational drug discovery, molecular modelling/simulation workflows, application of Machine Learning methods, and working collaboratively with experimental research groups.
Age limit: Maximum age 40 years.
Emoluments: Rs. 42,000/- + HRA.

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
POST CODE : 0912
Number of posts : 01
Project title: Indigenous Development and Manufacturing of Machines, Devices and Assembly Lines.
Project period: Up to 31st March 2027
Project No.: MMP015202
Essential qualification: First-class M.Sc. in Chemistry (Physical Chemistry / Applied Chemistry).
Desirable: Experience in membrane fabrication and characterization, applied and translational research, data interpretation and computational work.
Age limit: Maximum age 35 years.
Emoluments: Rs. 25,000/- + HRA.

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
POST CODE : 0913
Number of posts : 01
Project title : Development of Cost-Effective and Green Methods for the Preparation of Hepatitis Medicines.
Project period : Up to 31st March 2027
Project No.: IHP240007
Essential qualification : M.Sc. Chemistry.
Desirable : Highly motivated candidate with expertise in organic chemistry, electrochemistry, fundamental analytical techniques, and data analysis, with a strong ability to interpret results effectively.
Age limit : Maximum age 35 years.
Emoluments : 25,000/- + HRA (as printed in the source; the source omits “Rs.” here).

General Guidelines and Terms :
1. Last date of application through online is 17.10.2026 up to 05:00 P.M.
2. The link for application is available on the CSIR-NEIST Website along with the advertisement.
3. Interested candidates fulfilling the qualification of concerned Post Code may apply by clicking the “POST NAME”. Once application submitted, the Registration Number will be generated and displayed on the computer screen. The Registration Number will not be sent in Mobile Number or Email of the candidate. Candidates are advised to keep the Registration Number with the Advisement Number and Post Code for future correspondence. Candidates are requested to download the registration form from the “DOWNLOAD” section of the portal and submit the signed copy at the time of interview.
4. Applicants are requested to follow the instructions given below the boxes while filling up the online form.
5. For each Post Code, separate application should be submitted. 6. Candidates are requested to bring with them all ORIGINAL TESTIMONIALS including Mark sheets and Certificates and also a Clear Photograph on the date of the interview, failing which their candidature may not be considered. The selected candidates are expected to join immediately upon selection.
7. The applicants will be subjected to the short listing by the Project Team based on the Academic performances and experiences and only shortlisted candidates will be called for Offline interview to be held at CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat.
8. The List of the Shortlisted candidates along with the Final Date and Time of the Interview will be uploaded in the CSIR-NEIST website.
9. Candidates need not pay any application fee.
10. During selection, due weight-age will be given to the academic performance and experiences of the candidates. The candidates should have knowledge of computer for day-to-day work.

11. Duration: The Project completion date may be extended/curtailed depending upon the grant of the Funding Agency.
12. The Project Staff presently working in CSIR-NEIST should take NOC for applying in other project vacancies.
13. Maximum Age: Closing date of the Advertisement will be taken into consideration for calculating the age of maximum age indicated against each post Code in Advertisement (Relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Women candidates as per Govt of India/CSIR rules issued time to time.
14. The engagement will be on purely temporary basis for specific period. It is co-terminus along with the duration of the project and will not confer any right for regularization in the institute.
15. The maximum tenure of engagement of a project staff will be six (6) years considering the engagement in different projects either in the same institute or different institutes of CSIR.
16. Project Staff may also be allowed to do his / her PhD work based on CSIR Guidelines and with approval of C/A.
17. No TA/DA will be paid to the candidate for the Interview.
Result awaited candidates need not apply.
18. The Interview may be held at CSIR-NEIST Jorhat in hybrid mode and the tentative date of Interview will be on 2nd November, 2026.
19. The recruitment of any post may be kept in abeyance/ cancelled at any moment without any notice due to any administrative reason.
20. The waitlisted panel will be valid for 1 (one) year from the date of notification.