IICT inviting applications from Masters in Pharma, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry

CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad (CSIR-IICT) is a Premier Research Laboratory under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), which is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. CSIR-IICT is a multi-disciplinary Institute with proven strengths in Organic Chemistry (Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Agro-chemicals & Semio-chemicals), Inorganic & Physical Chemistry including Catalysis, Lipid Science & Technology, Organic Coatings & Polymers, Functional Materials, Chemical Biology, Chemical /Environmental/ Design Engineering.

CSIR – IICT is conducting Walk-in-Interview for the following positions under various sponsored projects purely on temporary basis.

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post code : 1
Name of the project : Accelerating Photoredox Catalysis in Continuous Flow Systems Leading to Diverse Heterocyclic Frameworks via C H Bond Functionalization
Emoluments : ₹. 25,000+30%HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry
Desirable Qualification : 2 years’ Research Experience preferable

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post code : 2
Name of the project : Production of FDCA through chemo catalytic route from LCB hydrolysate (C5)
Emoluments : ₹. 25,000+30%HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry / Chemical Sciences
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Organic Synthesis or Materials Science

Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Post code : 3
Name of the project : CSIR Aroma 4.0: Driving sustainable rural empowerment and entrepreneurship through Aromatic plants
Emoluments : ₹. 28,000+30%HRA
No. of positions : 02
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry with 2 years’ experience
Desirable Qualification : 2 years R&D experience

Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Post code : 4
Name of the project : Production of Cyrene from lignocellulosic biomass
Emoluments : ₹. 28,000+30%HRA (or) ₹. 35,000+30%HRA (with NET / GATE)
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. Chemistry with 2 years’ experience
Desirable Qualification : NET / GATE Qualified

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post code : 5
Name of the project : Process to produce Cyrene from cellulosic feed stocks (C6) and its application as green solvent in lithium-ion batteries
Emoluments : ₹. 25,000+30%HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. Organic Chemistry
Desirable Qualification : 6-12 months Research Experience

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post code : 6
Name of the project : Development of Multiferroic materials for future electromagnetic – based solid-state cooling technologies
Emoluments : ₹. 25,000+30%HRA
No. of positions : 02
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. (Physics / Chemistry / Materials science or any equivalent)
Desirable Qualification : Hands on experience in synthesis of nanomaterials

Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT)
Post code : 7
Name of the project : Development of Multiferroic materials for future electromagnetic – based solid-state cooling technologies
Emoluments : ₹. 42,000+30%HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. (Physics / Chemistry / Materials science or any equivalent) with 3 years’ of experience
Desirable Qualification : Ph.D. with proven research experience record in terms of publications / patents

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post code : 8
Name of the project : Development of Intensified absorber configurations for an energy-efficient phase change absorption process for the capture of CO2 from flue gases
Emoluments : ₹. 31,000+27%HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry with valid NET / GATE
Desirable Qualification : Experience in CO2 Capture & Catalysis

Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT)
Post code : 9
Name of the project : AI-based smart sensors for rapid and real-time detection of ppm level H2 leaks in hydrogen storage and distribution structure
Emoluments : ₹. 42,000+30%HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : M.E/ M. Tech in Chemical Engineering or and allied stream with two Years’ R&D experience
Desirable Qualification : Ph.D. submitted in Chemical Engineering or allied stream / Computational Chemistry and Hands-on modeling, simulation, and AI/ML tool experience preferred & Research publication in relevant area

Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Post code : 10
Name of the project : AI/ML based Accelerated Design of Solvents for Crystallization and Catalysts for Vapour Phase catalytic reactions
Emoluments : ₹. 28,000+27%HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : M.E/ M. Tech in Chemical Engineering or and allied stream OR B.E/B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or an allied stream with two Years’ experience
Desirable Qualification : Hands-on experience in Process development, modeling, simulation. Design and optimization using MATLAB/ASPEN/equivalent tools be given preference

Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Post code : 11
Name of the project : Auto thermal vapor phase Catalytic Ammoxidation for Intensified Production of Nitriles
Emoluments : ₹. 28,000+27%HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : B.Tech in Chemical / Petro Chemical Engineering with 2 years’ of experience OR M. Tech in Chemical / Petrochemical Engineering
Desirable Qualification : Experience in CFD Modeling / Process Simulations Modelling

Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Post code : 12
Name of the project : Auto thermal vapor phase Catalytic Ammoxidation for Intensified Production of Nitriles
Emoluments : ₹. 28,000+27%HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : B.Tech in Chemical / Petro Chemical Engineering with 2 years’ of experience OR M. Tech in Chemical / Petrochemical Engineering
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Catalyst Synthesis Reaction Kinetics

Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Post code : 13
Name of the project : Development and demonstration of CO, CO2 capture from coal gasification pilot plant and its utilization through direct catalytic conversion to DME
Emoluments : ₹. 28,000+27%HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : M. Tech in Chemical Engineering OR B.Tech in Chemical Engineering with 2 years’ R&D experience
Desirable Qualification : Experience in experimentation

Project Assistant – II
Post code : 14
Name of the project : Development of Multiferroic materials for future electromagnetic – based solid-state cooling technologies
Emoluments : ₹. 20,000+30%HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : B.Sc. Computer Science / 3 years diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering / Computer Science & Engineering
Desirable Qualification : B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering / Computer Science & Engineering

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post code : 15
Name of the project : Analysis of referral coal samples
Emoluments : ₹. 25,000+30%HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : B.Tech in Computer Science
Desirable Qualification : Two years of experience and proficiency in Computer Applications

Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Post code : 16
Name of the project : Production of 1,4 – butane diol through a catalytic route from the furfural stream
Emoluments : ₹. 28,000+30%HRA (or) ₹. 35,000+30%HRA (with NET / GATE)
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : B.Tech Chemical Engineering with 2 years’ R&D experience OR M. Tech Chemical Engineering
Desirable Qualification : GATE Qualified

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post code : 17
Name of the project : CSIR Aroma 4.0: Driving sustainable rural empowerment and entrepreneurship through Aromatic plants
Emoluments : ₹. 25,000+30%HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Microbiology (or) Integrated M. Tech in Biotechnology (or) B.Tech in Chemical Engineering
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Organic Synthesis

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post code : 18
Name of the project : Development and Bio efficiency evaluation of Novel Synthesis and Bio Pesticide formulations against Major Agricultural pests
Emoluments : ₹. 25,000+24%HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : M. Pharma / Ms. Pharma; MSc Microbiology Masters/Integrated Masters in Physical/Agricultural Chemistry
Desirable Qualification : Experience in formulations of Agrochemicals /Pharmaceuticals; Experience in formulation chemistry Familiarity with analytical techniques for formulation analysis

Project Assistant – II
Post code : 19
Name of the project : CSIR-Integrated Skill Initiative
Emoluments : ₹. 20,000+30%HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : First class in B.Sc. Life Sciences / Computer Science with knowledge of computer skills
Desirable Qualification : Proficiency in MS-Office, Office Automation, documentation skills with minimum 1 year experience in a reputed organization/ firm

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post code : 20
Name of the project : CSIR-Integrated Skill Initiative
Emoluments : ₹. 25,000+30%HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : First class in M.Sc. Life Sciences / B.Tech in Biotechnology / B.E. with knowledge of computer skills
Desirable Qualification : Proficiency in MS- Office, Office Automation, documentation skills with 1+ years of experience in a reputed organization/ firm

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post code : 21
Name of the project : Development of Energy Harvesting Materials
Emoluments : ₹. 25,000+30%HRA
No. of positions : 05
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Organic Synthesis or Materials Science

Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT)
Post code : 22
Name of the project : Development of Energy Harvesting Materials
Emoluments : ₹. 45,000/- (Consolidated)
No. of positions : 02
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. Chemical Science / Physics / Material with 3 years of Experience
Desirable Qualification : Ph.D. in Chemical Science / Physics / Material / Ph.D. Submitted, Research Experience in terms of Publications / Patents / Device Fabrication / Solar Cells

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post code : 23
Name of the project : Stable, Scalable & Printable Perovskite Solar Cells for Outdoor/Indoor Photovoltaics
Emoluments : ₹. 25,000+30%HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Synthesis

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post code : 24
Name of the project : Sustainable Near-Infrared-Responsive Materials for Energy devices and Smart Window Applications
Emoluments : ₹. 25,000+30%HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Synthesis

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post code : 25
Name of the project : Analysis of referral coal samples
Emoluments : ₹. 25,000+30%HRA
No. of positions : 02
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. Chemistry / Biotechnology
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Organic Reactions / Material Synthesis

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post code : 26
Name of the project : Creation of Nodal Centers for the production of Imported APIs KSMs and Intermediates to achieve self-sufficiency in Healthcare sector
Emoluments : ₹. 25,000+30%HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry / Biochemistry / M. Pharm / Biotech
Desirable Qualification : Not specified in the provided page

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post code : 27
Name of the project : AI-Guided workflows for Multi-Scale Design and Discovery of Functional Materials
Emoluments : ₹. 25,000+27%HRA (or) ₹. 31,000+27%HRA (with NET / GATE)
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. or BS-MS in Chemistry / Chemical Sciences / Physics / Physical Science
Desirable Qualification : Strong interest in computational materials and/or chemistry. Previous experience in molecular/materials simulations is preferred.

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post code : 28
Name of the project : Computational Design of Atomically Dispersed Active Sites for sustainable Organic Cross-Coupling Reactions
Emoluments : ₹. 25,000+27%HRA (or) ₹. 31,000+27%HRA (with NET / GATE)
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. or BS-MS in Chemistry / Chemical Sciences / M. Pharma
Desirable Qualification : Strong interest in computational chemistry and molecular modeling. Prior exposure to DFT, molecular dynamics simulations or computational chemistry software is preferred.

Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Post code : 29
Name of the project : Process development of 1,5 pentane diol from Biomass
Emoluments : ₹. 28,000+30%HRA (or) ₹. 35,000+30%HRA (with NET / GATE)
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : B.Tech in Chemical / Environmental Engineering with 2 years R&D Experience OR M. Tech in Chemical / Environmental Engineering
Desirable Qualification : GATE Qualified

Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Post code : 30
Name of the project : Hydrodynamic cavitation assisted mechano-chemical process for precipitation of Nano-Silica from Rice Husk Ash.
Emoluments : ₹. 28,000+30%HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : M. Tech in Chemical / Environmental Engineering OR B.Tech in Chemical / Environmental Engineering with 2 years’ experience
Desirable Qualification : 2 years R&D Experience

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post code : 31
Name of the project : Mechano-Chemical process for Precipitation of Nano-Silica from rice husk ash
Emoluments : ₹. 25,000+30%HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : B.Tech in Chemical Engineering / M.Sc. in Environmental Science and Engineering / M.Sc. in Chemistry
Desirable Qualification : Research Experience

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post code : 32
Name of the project : CO2 Capture from gasified waste materials
Emoluments : ₹. 25,000+27%HRA (or) ₹. 31,000+27%HRA (with NET / GATE)
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : B.Tech in Chemical Engineering
Desirable Qualification : One year experience

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post code : 33
Name of the project : Sustainable production of Cyclopentanone and Syringaldehyde from Biomass: Catalytic process development and Techno-Economic Analysis
Emoluments : ₹. 25,000+24%HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : B.Tech in Chemical Engineering/ Petroleum Engineering or M.Sc. Chemistry
Desirable Qualification : One year experience and Paper publications

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post code : 34
Name of the project : AI-Guided workflows for Multi-Scale Design and Discovery of Functional Materials
Emoluments : ₹. 25,000+27%HRA (or) ₹. 31,000+27%HRA (with NET / GATE)
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. or BS-MS in Chemistry / Chemical Sciences OR B.Tech/M.Tech/M.S. in Material Science / Engineering / Chemical Engineering / AI / ML / Data Science
Desirable Qualification : Strong interest in computational modelling, scientific data analysis and AI/ML applications for chemical systems or materials. Hands-on experience in Python programming

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post code : 35
Name of the project : Ultrasonic-based Solar powered monitoring and control of Harmful Algal bloom USHA
Emoluments : ₹. 25,000+30%HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : B.Tech/B.Sc. in Biotechnology / B.E. / B. Tech in Mechanical / Chemical / Aeronautical Engineering
Desirable Qualification : Experience in CFD or one related publication

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post code : 36
Name of the project : Production of SVS-11 Lubricant Oil for Inf-light Trials at IAF
Emoluments : ₹. 25,000+30%HRA
No. of positions : 04
Essential Qualification : B.Tech in Chemical Engineering
Desirable Qualification : 0-6 months Research Experience

Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Post code : 37
Name of the project : Production of SVS-11 Lubricant Oil for Inf-light Trials at IAF
Emoluments : ₹. 28,000+30%HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : M. Tech in Chemical Engineering
Desirable Qualification : 2 years’ R&D Experience

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Post code : 38
Name of the project : Development of Intensified absorber configurations for an energy-efficient phase change absorption process for the capture of CO2 from flue gases
Emoluments : ₹. 31,000+27%HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : B.Tech / B.E. in Chemical / Petrochemical Engineering / Chemical Technology with valid GATE
Desirable Qualification : Experience in experimental set-up, Gas Liquid reactions, CFD modeling for reactive flow / process simulations modelling on ASPEN. Experience in Softwares such as COMSOL, STAR-CCM+ etc.

Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT)
Post code : 39
Name of the project : Development of Intensified absorber configurations for an energy-efficient phase change absorption process for the capture of CO2 from flue gases
Emoluments : ₹. 42,000+ 27%HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : B.Tech / B.E. in Chemical / Petrochemical Engineering / Chemical Technology with 3 years of experience OR M. Tech in Chemical Engineering with 2 years of experience
Desirable Qualification : Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences, Experience in experimental set-up, Gas Liquid reactions, CFD modeling for reactive flow / process simulations modelling on ASPEN. Experience in Software’s such as COMSOL, STAR-CCM+ etc.

Principal Project Associate (Principal-PAT)
Post code : 40
Name of the project : Development of Intensified absorber configurations for an energy-efficient phase change absorption process for the capture of CO2 from flue gases
Emoluments : ₹. 49,000+27%HRA
No. of positions : 01
Essential Qualification : M. Tech in Chemical Engineering with 3 years of experience OR M.Sc. in Chemistry with 6 years of Experience
Desirable Qualification : Experience in experimental studies CO2 absorption with amines process modelling and Design

Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview
Project Associate, Assistant : 35 years
Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT) : 40 years

• Upper age limit shall be reckoned as on the date of Interview.
• 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.
• 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.

Dates of Walk in Interview
1 to 20 : 29.09.2026 (Tuesday)
21 to 40 : 30.09.2026 (Wednesday)

Candidates should register their names for walk-in-interview between 08.30 AM to 09.30 AM on the dates mentioned below. Candidates reporting after 09.30 AM will not be allowed for registration.

Candidates who fulfil the under-mentioned criteria of Age, Educational Qualifications, Experience etc., may appear for Walk-In-Interview with the duly filled application form (download the application form from CSIR-IICT Website) along with one set of attested relevant documents (certificates of all educational qualifications from matric/10th onwards, valid NET/GATE etc., Experience, DOB, latest Category/Caste etc.) and appear for Walk-In-Interview. Candidates are required to bring all the original certificates for verification.

NOTE :
1. The above age limits are relaxable for candidates of statutory groups (SC/ST/OBC/Women) and PwBD candidates as per Govt. of India/ CSIR instructions on the subject.
2. The candidates who have already served CSIR-IICT or any other lab/institute of CSIR as any Project Assistant / Project Fellow / JRF (in contract R&D projects) / SRF (in contract R&D projects) / Research Associate (P) etc., for a total period of 6 years or more are not eligible for these engagements. The candidates who have served for a period less than 6 years will have tenure up to remaining period till completion of 6 years.
3. CSIR-IICT reserves the right to cancel or withdraw the award in case of any discrepancy found, in the candidature of any selected candidate at any stage.
4. The selection will be on the basis of interview & skill test, if applicable will be conducted for suitable posts.
5. CSIR-IICT reserves the right not to fill up a particular position, if it so desires. The number of vacancies indicated above may vary at the time of actual selection.
6. The period of experience in a discipline / area of work, wherever prescribed, shall be counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualifications for that position.
7. Candidates without any documents as prescribed will not be allowed for the interview. Non-submission of essential documents will entail forfeiture of candidature and the same will not be entertained for exemption, if any.
8.The engagement will be purely on temporary basis initially for a period up to six months which may be extended or curtailed depending on the duration of the sponsored project / satisfactory performance or conduct of the fellow as the case may be and does not entitle him/her for any permanent position in CSIR/IICT.
9. No TA/DA will be paid for the interview.
10. No interim enquiry or correspondence will be entertained.