CSIR-NML Project Staff Recruitment 2026

About This Job

CSIR-NML Jamshedpur is hiring 15 Project Staff posts through walk-in interviews for different research projects. If you have a 3-year Diploma, B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, M.Sc., GATE, NET, JRF or SRF-level qualification in the listed science and engineering fields, you can attend the interview. Reporting is open from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on 9 July 2026 and 10 July 2026, based on the project group. Salary ranges from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 42,000 per month plus HRA.

CSIR-NML Project Staff Recruitment 2026 - 15 Posts

CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (CSIR-NML), Jamshedpur, a laboratory under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, has issued Advertisement No. T/PS/03/2026 dated 24 June 2026. The notice covers Project Assistant-II, Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Project-JRF and Project-SRF positions for time-bound projects in metallurgy, materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry, physics and allied areas. This is a walk-in recruitment, so there is no online application form or postal submission before the interview date.

The posts are project-based and co-terminus with the concerned project. Selected candidates will work at CSIR-NML, Burmamines, Jamshedpur, and the engagement can be extended or reduced based on project funds, project duration and performance. The notice also says the number and level of positions may increase, decrease or be cancelled at the time of selection.

Vacancy Details

Group-wise interview schedule: Group-A and Group-B report on 9 July 2026. Group-C and Group-D report on 10 July 2026. The projects include low-carbon aluminium killed steel, CRNO steel for EV motors, galvannealed coating, MXenes, rare-earth pyrochlores, Dokra handicrafts, coal/mineral assessment, silicon recovery from solar panels, battery recycling, electrolytic manganese metal and tungsten powder recycling.

Who Can Apply?

Project Assistant-II

• Qualification: You need a 3-year Diploma in the relevant engineering branch or B.Sc. Chemistry where the project allows it.
• Relevant branches: Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgical Engineering and Chemistry are mentioned across PA-II projects.

Project Associate-I and Project Associate-II

• Project Associate-I: You need B.E./B.Tech in the relevant engineering field or M.Sc. in the listed science field, depending on the project.
• Higher PAT-I salary: Rs. 31,000 + HRA applies if you have qualified CSIR-UGC, ICAR or ICMR NET, including lectureship/assistant professorship, GATE, or equivalent national-level examination.
• Project Associate-II: You need M.E./M.Tech in a relevant branch, or B.E./B.Tech with 2 years of R&D experience in industrial, academic or scientific organisations.

Project-JRF and Project-SRF

• Project-JRF: You need B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science and must satisfy the NET/GATE or national-level selection route mentioned in the notice.
• Project-SRF: You need M.E./M.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science and the same qualifying route as mentioned for SRF-level engagement.
• Nationality: The walk-in is for Indian nationals only.

Age Limit

• Project Assistant-II: Upper age limit is 35 years.
• Project Associate-I and Project Associate-II: Upper age limit is 35 years.
• Project-JRF: Upper age limit is 28 years.
• Project-SRF: Upper age limit is 32 years.
• Age Reference Date: Age is counted as on the date of interview/test, either 9 July 2026 or 10 July 2026, based on your group.
• Age Relaxation: SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates get 5 years relaxation. OBC candidates get 3 years relaxation.

Salary

• Project Assistant-II: Rs. 20,000 per month plus HRA.
• Project Associate-I: Rs. 25,000 per month plus HRA, or Rs. 31,000 per month plus HRA for NET/GATE/equivalent qualified candidates.
• Project Associate-II: Rs. 28,000 per month plus HRA, or Rs. 35,000 per month plus HRA for qualifying national-level examination route.
• Project-JRF: Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA.
• Project-SRF: Rs. 42,000 per month plus HRA.

Application Fee

• Application Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
• TA/DA: CSIR-NML will not pay TA/DA for attending the walk-in interview or test.

Selection Process

The normal selection route is a walk-in interview. If too many candidates report, CSIR-NML may shortlist candidates through a written test or other screening criteria before interview.

1. Walk-In Reporting: Report at CSIR-NML, Burmamines, Jamshedpur between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM on the assigned date.
2. Application and Document Check: Submit the filled project staff application form with self-attested copies, and carry original documents for verification.
3. Written Test / Screening, if needed: A screening committee may use a written test or another method if the number of candidates is high.
4. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will attend the interview. Hindi may be used as a medium of conversation.
5. Final Selection: Engagement will depend on eligibility, project requirement, availability of funds and CSIR-NML decision.

How to Apply

1. Download the official advertisement and application form from nml.res.in.
2. Choose the correct group, project number and post level before filling the form.
3. Fill a separate application form for each group if you want to apply for more than one group.
4. Attach a recent colour passport photo and self-attested copies of educational, experience, community and identity documents.
5. Carry original certificates for qualification, age, caste, experience and other claims.
6. Report at CSIR-NML, Burmamines, Jamshedpur-831007 between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM on the assigned interview date.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 24 June 2026
• Group-A and Group-B Walk-In Date: 9 July 2026
• Group-C and Group-D Walk-In Date: 10 July 2026
• Reporting Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• Result / Joining Date: To be announced by CSIR-NML

• Handle laboratory experiments for metallurgy, materials science, chemistry and engineering projects
• Prepare samples, test records, project data and technical notes for the project team
• Operate research equipment carefully under the project investigator or scientist in charge
• Assist in mechanical testing, heat treatment, characterization and chemical processing work where assigned
• Follow CSIR-NML laboratory safety rules, project timelines and documentation procedures
• Manage project materials, observations and basic reports for review by scientists
• Support field, pilot-scale or lab-scale trials connected with the assigned research project