CSIR CFTRI Multi Post Recruitment 2026
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI) - Project Manpower Portal
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Vacancies
2
Salary
₹20,000 - ₹28,000
Job Type
Contract
Full time
Apply By
14 Sep 2026
About This Job
Apply for 2 project posts in CSIR-CFTRI. Relevant science degree or engineering diploma eligible. Last date: 14 September 2026. Apply online.
CSIR CFTRI Multi Post Recruitment 2026: Overview
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI) is hiring project staff through its dedicated Project Manpower Portal. The live notice covers Project Associate-II and Project Assistant-II under separate post codes but one application deadline. These are temporary project engagements, and each advertisement now needs a separate application rather than selection through the old subject-panel system.
This recruitment suits people whose study or work connects with food science, nutrition, biochemistry, chemistry, biotechnology, microbiology or chemical engineering. Because the two roles sit at different qualification and experience levels, read the post code carefully before you register and choose the role that matches your record.
Posts and Disciplines
- Project Associate-II, post code HCP002601-01: A postgraduate-level role aligned with biochemistry, chemistry, biotechnology, food science and nutrition, microbiology, research and development, or science communication.
- Project Assistant-II, post code HCP002601-02: A supporting project role for candidates from food science and nutrition, chemical engineering or biotechnology backgrounds.
Service Conditions and Caveats
- Temporary engagement: Both roles are project manpower positions and are not regular CSIR-CFTRI appointments.
- Separate applications: From 1 January 2026, the institute stopped hiring from earlier subject panels. You must apply against the individual live advertisement.
- Post-code check: Choose HCP002601-01 for Project Associate-II or HCP002601-02 for Project Assistant-II so your registration is considered under the correct role.
- Portal updates: CSIR-CFTRI asks applicants to follow the PAT Cell website for individual notifications and interview information.
Responsibilities
- Support research or technical work assigned under the relevant project
- Carry out laboratory, data, or science communication tasks suited to the selected post
- Keep accurate project records and organise working files
- Prepare updates, observations, and material for the project team
- Follow laboratory, institute, and project safety procedures
- Report progress and technical issues to the project supervisor
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualification
Project Assistant-II: B.Sc in Food Science and Nutrition or equivalent, or a 3-year Diploma in Chemical Engineering or Biotechnology. Project Associate-II: M.Sc in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Food Science and Nutrition, Microbiology or...
Required Skills
Research support, laboratory or technical record-keeping, and subject knowledge relevant to the selected post.
Age Limit
18 - 35 years (as on 14 Sep 2026)
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Salary & Compensation
Pay Scale
Project Assistant-II: Rs. 20,000 per month plus HRA; Project Associate-II: Rs. 28,000 per month plus HRA
Allowances
House Rent Allowance (HRA) is payable for both posts; the rate is not stated in the portal notice.
Selection Process
- 1 Interview
How to Apply
Application Mode: Online
Click the "Apply Now" button to visit the official application portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
The last date for both project posts is 14 September 2026. Submit a separate online application for the advertisement you choose.
Project Associate-II needs a listed M.Sc plus 2 years of relevant experience. Project Assistant-II accepts the listed B.Sc or 3-year engineering or biotechnology diploma.
The monthly pay is Rs. 28,000 plus HRA for Project Associate-II and Rs. 20,000 plus HRA for Project Assistant-II.
Register and apply through the CSIR-CFTRI Project Manpower Portal. Choose the correct post code and send a separate application for the role you want.
The portal states that applicants are considered for the selection process and interview against each individual notification. It does not publish a written-exam pattern.
Important Dates
Last Date to Apply
14 Sep 2026
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