CSIR-NEERI Project Assistant-II Recruitment 2026

CSIR-NEERI has released notification for 1 Project Assistant-II (PA-II) post at its Nagpur headquarters. Candidates with a B.Sc. degree with Chemistry as one of the subjects can apply online. Last date to apply is 16 April 2026. You will get Rs. 20,000 per month plus HRA. No application fee is required.

CSIR-NEERI Project Assistant-II Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nagpur, has released Advertisement No. RECRUIT_V3_3A_SHWM_09042026 for 1 Project Assistant-II (PA-II) position. This is a purely temporary engagement under the project "Development of Green Belt on Phosphogypsum Filled Reclaimed Area at PARADEEP Phosphate Limited Odisha (CNP-3023)". The position is tenable at CSIR-NEERI Nagpur. Selection is through online interview only — there is no written exam. B.Sc. graduates with Chemistry background can apply.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a B.Sc. degree with Chemistry as one of the subjects from a recognized university.
• Result status: You must have your result declared and at least a provisional certificate. Final semester or result-awaited candidates are not eligible.
• Experience: No prior experience is required. However, if there are many applicants, preference may be given based on criteria set by the Screening Committee.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 35 years as on 16 April 2026 (last date of application).

Salary

• You will get Rs. 20,000 per month (consolidated) plus HRA (House Rent Allowance) as per applicable rules.
• After 3 years of experience in the same project, you get a 15% increment.
• You will need to arrange your own accommodation, but HRA will be paid.

Application Fee

• No fee — candidates are not required to pay any application fee.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection will be done in 1 stage:

1. Online Interview: The interview will be conducted through MS Teams / Skype or similar platform. The date of interview will be notified separately on www.neeri.res.in. Shortlisted candidates will be informed via the recruitment portal.

Note: This is a temporary position, co-terminus with the project. It does not lead to regularization against any CSIR/CSIR-NEERI permanent post.

How to Apply

1. Go to the CSIR-NEERI recruitment portal at recruitment.neeri.res.in.
2. Find the advertisement RECRUIT_V3_3A_SHWM_09042026 in the list.
3. Click on "Apply" next to the Project Assistant-II post.
4. Fill in the online application form with your details.
5. Upload your qualification documents and photo.
6. Submit the form before 16 April 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 09 April 2026
• Online Application Start: 09 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 16 April 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced on neeri.res.in

• Carry out field work and collect environmental samples from project sites
• Analyze soil and water samples for physicochemical characteristics in the laboratory
• Compile data from field visits and laboratory analysis into structured formats
• Prepare reports on green belt development progress and soil quality assessment
• Assist senior scientists in research activities related to environmental reclamation
• Maintain proper records of samples, test results, and project documentation