CSIR NIO Project Assistant II Jigyasa Recruitment 2026

CSIR NIO Project Assistant-II Recruitment 2026: Overview

CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO) is recruiting a Project Assistant-II for the CSIR Jigyasa programme, based at its headquarters in Goa. The programme connects students with scientists through outreach, educational material and practical demonstrations. You would support these activities through digital content and technical work, with travel forming a substantial part of the role.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Engagement: This is a project appointment for 7 months, as stated on the role’s official detail page.
• Base: You would be attached to CSIR-NIO headquarters, Goa. The institute is part of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
• Travel: Be prepared for extensive travel across India for outreach events and related activities. Goa is the base, but your work can take you to programmes in other parts of the country.
• Work at sea: You may need to join ship and boat trips connected with underwater robotic systems. These trips can involve deployment, operation, testing, demonstrations or documentation.
• Outreach setting: The programme includes student events, workshops, exhibitions and science-awareness activities. Technical demonstrations are part of this public-facing work.

Application Submission Notes

The official detail page identifies an offline application route and links to a separate application-instructions file. Follow that file for the prescribed submission method and destination, using vacancy reference HCP002601/3311-26 to identify your post.

• Develop animations and educational videos for student outreach
• Edit digital material for student-scientist interactions
• Manage and update the Jigyasa website and its content
• Support drone and underwater robot demonstrations at outreach events
• Travel across India to help conduct outreach programmes
• Participate in ship and boat trips for robotic system deployment, testing, demonstrations or documentation