CSIR NIO Project Associate I Underwater Robotics 2026
CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography - Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology
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Vacancy
1
Salary
₹25,000 - ₹31,000
Job Type
Contract
Full time
Apply By
18 Oct 2026
About This Job
Apply for Project Associate I in CSIR NIO. BE/BTech ECE eligible, NET/GATE terms apply. Salary: Rs 25,000-31,000. Last date: 18 Oct 2026.
CSIR NIO Project Associate I Recruitment 2026: Overview
CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO) is hiring a Project Associate-I at its headquarters in Goa for a deep-sea Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) development project. The notice describes an indigenous vehicle intended for scientific exploration, resource mapping and environmental monitoring at great depths. You will contribute to underwater robotics research focused on Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC), within a project that brings together autonomous navigation and intelligent sensor systems.
Service Conditions and Caveats
- Tenure: The advertised project engagement runs for twelve months. This is a contract connected to the development project described in the notice.
- Posting: The stated work location is NIO headquarters in Goa. The vacancy belongs to the institute’s temporary project positions.
- Project context: The wider initiative aims to design, develop and deploy a deep-sea vehicle that can work reliably in demanding underwater conditions. Its intended uses span scientific exploration, resource mapping and environmental monitoring.
- Vacancy reference: MLP002634(STS0005)/3331-26 identifies this particular opportunity. Check that reference when reviewing the institute’s other Project Associate-I advertisements.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to research and development in underwater robotics.
- Design guidance, navigation and control systems for the deep-sea AUV.
- Implement guidance, navigation and control systems.
- Develop mathematical models of underwater vehicle hydrodynamics.
- Simulate vehicle dynamics under different environmental conditions.
- Simulate control behaviour under different environmental conditions.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualification
B.E./B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering with NET/GATE. If suitable NET/GATE-qualified applicants are unavailable, the committee may consider applicants without NET/GATE at the lower stated stipend.
Required Skills
Desirable: embedded systems and automation, programming, MATLAB, Simulink and Cisco Packet Tracer.
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Salary & Compensation
Pay Scale
Rs. 31,000 per month. If suitable NET/GATE-qualified applicants are unavailable, applicants without NET/GATE may be considered at Rs. 25,000 plus HRA under Government of India rules.
Allowances
HRA is explicitly stated for the Rs. 25,000 alternative applicable to applicants without NET/GATE.
Additional Requirements
Computer Knowledge Required
How to Apply
Application Mode: Online
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Important Dates
Last Date to Apply
18 Oct 2026
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