CSIR-NCL Project Associate-2 Recruitment 2026

CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), Pune is hiring a Project Associate-2 for a project engagement at its Central NMR (CNMR) Facility. This is a temporary, project-based position, and you must apply online through the official NCL recruitment portal. The last date to apply is 16 July 2026.

CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL) Project Associate-2 Recruitment 2026

CSIR-NCL, Pune has advertised (Advertisement No. 2026/CSIR-NCL/CNMR/MMP075202/778) for the engagement of a Project Associate-2 to work on a project at its Central NMR Facility. CSIR-NCL is one of India's leading government chemical research institutes under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology. The detailed eligibility and salary for this post are shown on the specific advertisement page once you log in to the NCL recruitment portal — this is a common feature of the many project-based positions CSIR-NCL advertises every month.

Selection Process

Selection for CSIR-NCL project positions generally follows this process:

1. Screening of Applications: Your application is screened against the eligibility criteria listed in the specific advertisement.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for an online or physical interview. No TA/DA is paid for attending.

How to Apply

1. Go to the CSIR-NCL recruitment portal at jobs.ncl.res.in.
2. Complete New Registration with a valid email ID if you have not registered before.
3. Log in and open the advertisement titled "Filling Up Positions For Engagement As Project Associate-2" (Advt No. 2026/CSIR-NCL/CNMR/MMP075202/778).
4. Read the full eligibility criteria on the advertisement page and click Apply if you qualify.
5. Upload your photograph and signature in JPG format and submit the form online.

Note: You do not need to send a hard copy of your application to CSIR-NCL, and no TA/DA is paid for appearing in the interview.

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 8 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 16 July 2026

• Assist the principal investigator with day-to-day research work on the project
• Operate and help maintain NMR spectroscopy instruments as guided by senior scientists
• Record experimental data accurately and maintain laboratory notebooks
• Prepare samples and carry out routine analytical tests
• Support literature review and documentation for the project
• Follow all laboratory safety protocols and CSIR-NCL guidelines