CSIR-NEERI Project Assistant-II Recruitment 2026

CSIR-NEERI is hiring 2 Project Assistant-II researchers for its Chennai Regional Centre, with the vacancy count possibly rising to 3 depending on project funds. If you have a B.Sc in Chemistry, you can walk in directly for the interview — no online application is needed. The walk-in interview is on 24 July 2026, and there is no written exam for this post. Selected candidates will get a starting salary of Rs. 20,000 per month plus HRA, with a 15% raise after 3 years on the same project.

CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI) Project Assistant-II Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) under the Ministry of Science & Technology, has announced a walk-in-interview drive for Project Assistant-II posts at its Chennai Regional Centre. The engagement is under the externally funded research project "Designing of High Rate Transpiration System (HRTS) for Greenbelt Development using treated effluent from Reliance Consumer Private Limited, Kurnool (SSP-3076)". This is a purely temporary, project-based role that runs co-terminus with the project — it does not lead to a regular CSIR post, but it is a great entry point for chemistry graduates who want hands-on environmental research experience.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a B.Sc degree with Chemistry as one of the subjects, from a recognized university or institute.
• Job Role: The work involves field work, data collection, sample analysis, checking the physicochemical characteristics of soil, data compilation, and report preparation.
• Result Status: You must already have your final result declared (at least a provisional certificate). Final semester appeared or result-awaited candidates cannot apply or attend the interview.
• Experience Counting: If experience is required, it is counted only from the date after you got your minimum qualification — time spent on a thesis or higher studies does not count.

Age Limit

• The upper age limit is 35 years, counted as on the last date of receipt of applications.
• Age Relaxation: The application form has a section to claim age relaxation — reserved category candidates should attach their caste certificate if applicable.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get Rs. 20,000 per month plus HRA as project staff emoluments.
• You will get a 15% increment after 3 years of experience in the same project.
• This is a contractual project position, so the pay is fixed by the funding project and not linked to any CPC pay matrix.
• The maximum tenure as project staff across all CSIR labs is capped at 6 to 7 years, as per CSIR's project-personnel guidelines.

Application Fee

• There is no application fee for this recruitment — you don't need to pay anything to apply or attend the interview.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

CSIR-NEERI will select candidates directly through a walk-in interview — there is no written test:

1. Walk-in Interview: Held at CSIR-NEERI, CSIR Madras Complex, Taramani, Chennai - 600 113, on 24 July 2026 between 9:30 am and 11:00 am (the gate closes sharp at 11:00 am, so reach early).

If a large number of applications are received, the Screening Committee may shortlist candidates before the interview. No TA (travel allowance) is paid for attending the interview.

How to Apply

1. Download the official advertisement and application form (Annexure-II) from recruitment.neeri.res.in.
2. Fill in the application form completely and paste a passport-size photograph on it, signed across.
3. Gather your original certificates plus one photocopy set: Aadhaar card, 10th (SSC), 12th (HSC), graduation and postgraduation mark sheets, and degree certificates.
4. Report in person to CSIR-NEERI, CSIR Madras Complex, Taramani, Chennai on the interview date, between 9:30 am and 11:00 am.
5. Carry the filled application form along with your documents for verification at the venue.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Period: 14 July 2026 to 21 July 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 24 July 2026
• Reporting Time: 9:30 am to 11:00 am

• Conduct field visits to collect soil and effluent samples for testing
• Analyze physicochemical characteristics of soil and water samples in the lab
• Record and compile field and lab data accurately
• Assist in setting up and monitoring the transpiration system at the project site
• Prepare periodic technical reports for the project
• Coordinate with the project team on sampling schedules
• Maintain lab equipment and follow safety protocols during testing