Job notification
CSIR-IICB Project Personnel Walk-in Interview (R&C/592/2026)
CSIR - Indian Institute of Chemical Biology
CSIR - Indian Institute of Chemical Biology has announced 41 vacancies under CSIR-IICB Project Personnel Walk-in Interview (R&C/592/2026). Minimum qualification: Graduate. Confirm every detail in the official notice before applying or paying any fee.
- Total posts
- 41
- Apply from
- —
- Last date
- No date given
No last date is given in this notice. Check the dates directly on the official website.
| Exam | 3 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Details | Temporary engagement co-terminus with the project; total tenure cannot exceed six years across all CSIR labs. Candidates must bring original and self-attested documents to the interview, reporting 08:45 AM with gate closing at 10:00 AM. Queries: recruitment.iicb@csir.res.in. |
| Note | Number of vacancies may increase or decrease, and the advertisement may be cancelled without reason. |
| Location | West Bengal |
✔️ Check if you can apply (age and qualification)
A quick check of the main limits only. The official notice decides – check its exact eligibility, age relaxation and documents. Your answers are saved on this device only.
Important dates
| Advertisement dated | 17 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Walk-in interview | 03 Nov 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Reporting time | 08:45 AM |
| Entry gate closure | 10:00 AM |
Vacancy details
| # | Post | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5922601 Senior Project Associate (FTT070601) | 1 |
| 2 | 5922602 Project Associate-II (GAP-510) | 1 |
| 3 | 5922603 Project Associate-I (GAP-504) | 1 |
| 4 | 5922604 Project Associate-I (MMP015203) | 1 |
| 5 | 5922605 Project Associate-II (GAP-508) | 1 |
| 6 | 5922606 Senior Project Associate (MMP015203) | 1 |
| 7 | 5922607 Project Associate-I (GAP-464) | 1 |
| 8 | 5922608 Project Associate-II (GAP-490) | 1 |
| 9 | 5922609 Project Assistant-II (HCP002601) | 1 |
| 10 | 5922610 Project Associate-I (HCP002601) | 1 |
| 11 | 5922611 Project Associate-II (FBR070405) | 1 |
| 12 | 5922612 Project Associate-I (GAP-477) | 1 |
| 13 | 5922613 Project Associate-II (GAP-510) | 1 |
| 14 | 5922614 Project Associate-I (GAP-497) | 1 |
| 15 | 5922615 Project Associate-II (MLP002620) | 1 |
| 16 | 5922616 Project Associate-I (MLP002620) | 1 |
| 17 | 5922617 Project Associate-II (MLP002620) | 1 |
| 18 | 5922618 Project Associate-I (MLP002620) | 1 |
| 19 | 5922619 Senior Project Associate (MLP002620) | 1 |
| 20 | 5922620 Project Associate-II (MLP002620) | 1 |
| 21 | 5922621 Senior Project Associate (MLP002620) | 1 |
| 22 | 5922622 Project Associate-I (MLP002620) | 1 |
| 23 | 5922623 Project Associate-II (MLP002620) | 1 |
| 24 | 5922624 Project Associate-I (MLP002620) | 1 |
| 25 | 5922625 Project Associate-I (MLP002620) | 1 |
| 26 | 5922626 Senior Project Associate (MLP002620) | 1 |
| 27 | 5922627 Senior Project Associate (MLP002620) | 1 |
| 28 | 5922628 Senior Project Associate (MLP002620) | 1 |
| 29 | 5922629 Senior Project Associate (MLP002620) | 1 |
| 30 | 5922630 Senior Project Associate (MLP002620) | 1 |
| 31 | 5922631 Senior Project Associate (MLP002620) | 1 |
| 32 | 5922632 Senior Project Associate (MLP002620) | 1 |
| 33 | 5922633 Project Associate-I (MLP002620) | 1 |
| 34 | 5922634 Project Associate-I (MLP002620) | 2 |
| 35 | 5922635 Project Associate-I (MLP002620) | 1 |
| 36 | 5922636 Project Associate-I (MLP002620) | 1 |
| 37 | 5922637 Senior Project Associate (MLP002620) | 1 |
| 38 | 5922638 Project Associate-II (MLP002620) | 1 |
| 39 | 5922639 Project Associate-II (GAP-508) | 2 |
| Total | 41 |
Eligibility
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| 5922601 Senior Project Associate | M.Sc in Life Sciences and 3 years experience in research and development |
| 5922602 and 5922613 Project Associate-II | Masters/Integrated Masters in Natural or Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences and 2 years R&D experience (5922613: Masters in biological, pharmaceutical, natural or chemical sciences with 2 years experience) |
| 5922603 Project Associate-I | Masters/Integrated Masters in Natural or Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVSc, Animal Sciences or Medicine from a recognized University |
| 5922604 and 5922606 Project Associate-I and Senior Project Associate | Master's degree in Science/Pharma/MD/MS or equivalent in Life Sciences or Computer Sciences |
| 5922605 Project Associate-II | Master's degree in Life Sciences |
| 5922607 Project Associate-I | M.Sc in any biological science (biotechnology, bioinformatics, biochemistry, microbiology etc.) |
| 5922608 Project Associate-II | M.Sc in Life Sciences or equivalent and 2 years research experience |
| 5922609 Project Assistant-II | B.Sc or 3 years Diploma in Engineering/Technology |
| 5922610 Project Associate-I | Masters/Integrated Masters in Natural, Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVSc, Animal Sciences or Bachelor's in Engineering/Technology/Medicine, or equivalent recognised by PI and Director |
| 5922611 Project Associate-II | Masters in Life Science with knowledge of Bioinformatics and 2 years research experience |
| 5922612 Project Associate-I | Masters or equivalent in Microbiology, Zoology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Virology or Neuroscience |
| 5922614 Project Associate-I | Masters/Integrated Masters in Natural, Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVSc, Animal Sciences or Bachelor's in Engineering/Technology/Medicine |
| 5922615 Project Associate-II | Masters in Natural Sciences and 2 years research experience |
| 5922616 Project Associate-I | Masters in any branch of science (preference to plant science experience) |
| 5922617 Project Associate-II | M.Sc in Biochemistry, Bioinformatics or Biotechnology with 2 years R&D experience |
| 5922618 Project Associate-I | Master's degree in Science/Pharma/MS or equivalent in Life Sciences or Computer Science |
| 5922619 Senior Project Associate | M.Sc in any branch of Life Science and 3 years research experience in cancer biology |
| 5922620 Project Associate-II | Master's in Biochemistry, Physiology, Zoology, Neuroscience or Pharmaceutical Sciences and 2 years R&D experience |
| 5922621 Senior Project Associate | Masters in Life Science and 3 years research experience OR PhD in Life Science and 2 years research experience |
| 5922622 Project Associate-I | M.Sc in Life Sciences or equivalent |
| 5922623 Project Associate-II | Masters/Integrated Masters in Natural, Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVSc, Animal Sciences or Bachelor's in Engineering/Technology/Medicine and 2 years R&D experience; OR Masters/Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology |
| 5922624 Project Associate-I | M.Sc in Human Physiology, Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Life Science or Biotechnology, or B.Tech (Biotechnology), MBBS, M.Pharm or M.VSc |
| 5922625 Project Associate-I | Masters/Integrated Masters in Natural, Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVSc or Animal Sciences |
| 5922626 to 5922631 Senior Project Associate | Masters/Integrated Masters in Life, Natural, Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVSc or Animal Sciences, or Bachelor's in Engineering/Technology/Medicine, with 3 years R&D experience; OR Masters/Integrated Masters in Engineering/Technology or Doctorate in Science/Pharma/MD/MS, with 2 years R&D experience (5922626 to 5922631 follow this pattern, check notice for exact text) |
| 5922632 Senior Project Associate | Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences with 3 years R&D experience |
| 5922633 to 5922636 Project Associate-I | M.Sc in Chemistry |
| 5922637 Senior Project Associate | M.Sc in Chemistry and 3 years research experience |
| 5922638 Project Associate-II | M.Sc in Chemistry |
| 5922639 Project Associate-II | Masters/Integrated Masters in any branch of Life Sciences or Natural, Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVSc, Animal Sciences or allied disciplines |
Age limit
| Post | Age limit |
|---|---|
| Senior Project Associate | 40 years |
| Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Project Assistant-II | 35 years |
Age relaxation
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- As per CSIR guidelines; age and qualifications reckoned as on date of interview
Salary
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Project Assistant-II | Rs 20,000 per month plus HRA (15% increment after 3 years in same project) |
| Project Associate-I | Rs 31,000 plus HRA if CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET, GATE or equivalent national exam qualified; otherwise Rs 25,000 plus HRA |
| Project Associate-II | Rs 35,000 plus HRA if CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET, GATE or equivalent national exam qualified; otherwise Rs 28,000 plus HRA (5922639: Rs 28,000 plus HRA) |
| Senior Project Associate | Rs 42,000 per month plus HRA |
Selection process
- Walk-in interview on 03 Nov 2026
Remuneration
| Position | Vacancy codes | Remuneration per month |
|---|---|---|
| Project Assistant-II | 5922609 | Rs 20,000 plus HRA (15% increment after 3 years) |
| Project Associate-I | 5922603, 5922604, 5922607, 5922610, 5922612, 5922614, 5922616, 5922618, 5922622, 5922624, 5922625, 5922633, 5922634, 5922635, 5922636 | Rs 31,000 plus HRA (NET/GATE qualified) or Rs 25,000 plus HRA |
| Project Associate-II | 5922602, 5922605, 5922608, 5922611, 5922613, 5922615, 5922617, 5922620, 5922623, 5922638 | Rs 35,000 plus HRA (NET/GATE qualified) or Rs 28,000 plus HRA |
| Project Associate-II | 5922639 | Rs 28,000 plus HRA |
| Senior Project Associate | 5922601, 5922606, 5922619, 5922621, 5922626, 5922627, 5922628, 5922629, 5922630, 5922631, 5922632, 5922637 | Rs 42,000 plus HRA |
How to apply
- Fill the application form for the vacancy code(s) from the download link in the notice
- Use a separate application form for each Selection Committee (B1, B2, C1)
- Attend the walk-in interview at CSIR-IICB, 4 Raja S.C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur, Kolkata 700032 on 03 Nov 2026 at 08:45 AM; gate closes 10:00 AM
Documents required
- Matriculation certificate or admit card for date of birth
- All mark-sheets and certificates from matriculation onwards
- NOC from employer if employed
- Final mark-sheet of B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Tech/M.Pharm or PhD award certificate
- Proof of NET/NET(LS)/GATE or equivalent, if applicable
- One passport size photograph
- Caste certificate, if applicable
- Original and self-attested copies
📚 CSIR-IICB Project Personnel 2026: all updates
- NotificationCSIR-IICB Project Personnel Walk-in Interview (R&C/592/2026)
- NotificationCSIR-IICB Project Personnel Walk-in Interview (R&C/592/2026) (this page)
Details may change through corrigendum or date extension. Check the official notice before applying or paying fees.
