CSIR-NGRI Project Personnel Recruitment 2026

CSIR-NGRI (National Geophysical Research Institute) is hiring 19 Project Assistants, Project Associates and a Project Scientist across its ongoing geophysical research projects. Qualifications range from a Diploma in Engineering to a Ph.D in Geology or Earth Sciences, depending on the post. You need to attend a walk-in interview at Hyderabad on 5, 7 or 11 August 2026 — the exact date depends on your post. Monthly pay ranges from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 78,000 plus HRA.

CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI) Project Personnel Recruitment 2026 - 19 Posts

CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI), Hyderabad has released Notification No. PP-07/2026 dated 27 July 2026 to fill 19 project positions spread across 11 different research projects covering seismology, gravity and magnetic surveys, mineral exploration and geochemical analysis. These are field-based project roles located across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan. There is no written exam — selection is entirely through a walk-in interview and document check. Diploma holders, postgraduates and PhD scholars in geophysics, geology and related earth sciences can all find a matching post here.

Vacancy Breakdown by Post

These 19 posts sit across 11 separate ongoing projects at CSIR-NGRI — including seismic monitoring at the Sri Komaravelli Mallanna Sagar Reservoir (Telangana), geotechnical studies at a UCIL tailing pond site in Tummalapalli, Pulivendula (Andhra Pradesh), gravity and magnetic surveys in Maharashtra, heliborne geophysical surveys for the Ajanta and Manmad-Indore rail tunnels, monitoring of CO2 storage sites, seismic station maintenance around the Rajasthan and Kakrapar Atomic Power Plants, and rock-sample analysis for Oil India Limited well data.

Who Can Apply?

Project Assistant-II (PA-II) - Rs. 20,000/month:

• Diploma in Engineering/Technology (EEE/ECE/EIE) of 3 years full-time duration, OR B.Sc in Physics, Geology, Chemistry or Computers

Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - Rs. 25,000-31,000/month:

• M.Sc / M.Sc.(Tech) / M.Tech / M.S. / Integrated M.Tech in Geophysics, Applied Geophysics, Marine Geophysics, Exploration Geophysics, Geophysical Technology, Geosciences or Earth Sciences (for most posts)
• For the Oil India well-sample project: M.Sc / M.Tech in Geology, Applied Geology or Earth Sciences
• You get the higher pay of Rs. 31,000 if you have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET, GATE, or an equivalent national-level exam

Project Associate-II (PAT-II) - Rs. 28,000-35,000/month:

• M.Sc / M.Tech / M.S. / Integrated M.Tech in Geophysics or a related earth science discipline; some posts also need 2 years of relevant experience
• You get the higher pay of Rs. 35,000 if you have qualified NET/GATE or an equivalent national exam

Principal Project Associate - Rs. 49,000/month:

• M.Sc / M.Tech in Geology, Applied Geology or Earth Sciences with 6 years of relevant research/laboratory experience

Project Scientist-III (PS-III) - Rs. 78,000/month:

• Ph.D in Geology, Applied Geology, Earth Sciences or Physical Sciences with 7 years of experience in sedimentary provenance analysis and geochemical data interpretation

Age Limit

• PA-II, PAT-I and PAT-II posts: up to 35 years
• Principal Project Associate: up to 40 years
• Project Scientist-III: up to 45 years
• Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates

Salary

• Pay ranges from Rs. 20,000 per month (PA-II) to Rs. 78,000 per month (Project Scientist-III), plus HRA on every post
• These are consolidated, fixed monthly payments for project-based engagements, not regular pay scales

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is done in 2 stages:

1. Document Verification: Bring original certificates, self-attested photocopies, a filled application form, your CV and a passport-size photo to the interview venue.
2. Walk-in Interview: Reporting time is 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM — you will not be allowed to enter after 10:00 AM.

Final selection is based purely on your interview performance and document check — there is no written test. Final-year/semester students awaiting results cannot attend.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form from the notification at ngri.res.in.
2. Fill in the form and attach self-attested copies of your certificates.
3. Report to CSIR-NGRI, Near NGRI Metro Station, Uppal Road, Hyderabad between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM on your post's interview date.
4. If you cannot attend in person, fill the Google Form for an online interview and upload your application with all documents in a single PDF before 3 August 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 27 July 2026
• Online Application (if unable to attend in person): 3 August 2026
• Walk-in Interview (PA-II, UCIL project): 5 August 2026
• Walk-in Interview (most PAT-I and PAT-II posts): 7 August 2026
• Walk-in Interview (Oil India project posts): 11 August 2026

• Conduct field data collection for seismic, gravity, magnetic and geophysical surveys
• Process and analyze geophysical, geological and geochemical data
• Maintain and calibrate seismological monitoring equipment
• Prepare core and rock samples for physical and mechanical property analysis
• Assist senior scientists during fieldwork, data interpretation and report preparation
• Coordinate with project teams across different CSIR-NGRI field sites
• Document project progress and maintain accurate technical records
• Support laboratory sample preparation for geochemical and geological studies