CSIR-NCL Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 (Advt 2026/CSIR-NCL/ORG/GAP343626/849)

CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), Pune is hiring 1 Project Associate-I in its Organic Chemistry Division. If you have a Master's degree in Chemistry or a related science along with NET or GATE qualification, you can apply online at jobs.ncl.res.in. The last date to apply is 21 August 2026. The position pays a consolidated stipend of Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 31,000 per month plus HRA.

CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL) Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL) is one of India's premier chemistry research institutes, functioning under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Government of India. The Pune-based lab has advertised 1 Project Associate-I position in its Organic Chemistry Division for a sponsored research project on photoredox-mediated C-H functionalization of dihydropyran and dihydrofuran compounds, aimed at building strategic routes for the synthesis of complex natural products. This is a temporary, project-based engagement that lasts only for the duration of the sponsored project and does not create any claim to a permanent CSIR post.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: Master's or Integrated Master's degree in Chemistry, Natural Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related Engineering/Technology discipline
• Eligibility Test: You must have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET (including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship) or GATE, or an equivalent national-level test conducted by DBT, DST or similar central government agencies

Age Limit

• You should be up to 35 years old.
• Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/PwD/Women candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates.

Salary

• NET or GATE qualified candidates will get a consolidated stipend of Rs. 31,000 per month plus HRA.
• Non-NET/GATE candidates will get a consolidated stipend of Rs. 25,000 per month plus HRA.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in 2 stages:

1. Screening of Application: Your online application will be checked against the eligibility criteria in the advertisement.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview, which may be held online (via Google Meet, Microsoft Teams or Cisco WebEx) or in person, as decided by the selection committee.

How to Apply

1. Go to the CSIR-NCL jobs portal at jobs.ncl.res.in.
2. Register yourself with your basic details.
3. Fill in the online application form for the Project Associate-I post.
4. Upload your scanned photograph, signature, mark sheets, certificates and testimonials.
5. Submit the form before the last date.

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 14 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 21 August 2026

• Carry out synthetic organic chemistry experiments for the sponsored research project
• Handle photoredox catalysis reactions and related C-H functionalization techniques
• Characterize synthesized compounds using NMR, mass spectrometry and other analytical tools
• Maintain accurate lab records, reaction logs and experimental data
• Prepare technical reports and assist with manuscript preparation for publication
• Follow laboratory safety protocols and maintain lab equipment properly
• Support the principal investigator in day-to-day project activities