CFTRI Senior Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026

CFTRI Senior Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026: Overview

CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), a premier food-science national laboratory under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), is hiring one Senior Project Associate-I (Post Code FIR070407) for its ongoing research and development activities. CFTRI has recently discontinued hiring project staff from standing subject panels — candidates must now apply separately to each individual advertisement as it is published on the institute's PAT Cell portal. This is a project-based, contractual position, so it suits science postgraduates or PhD holders looking for hands-on R&D exposure at one of India's leading food-technology institutes rather than a permanent government career.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Engagement type: Contractual project appointment under CFTRI's Project Manpower Cell — not a regular CSIR post.
• Eligibility route: You can qualify through any one of three paths — a Master's degree in Natural Sciences with three years' R&D experience, an M.E./M.Tech in Biotechnology, or a Doctoral degree in Natural Sciences with two years' R&D experience.
• Fresh applications only: Empanelment from earlier subject panels no longer applies — apply directly against this advertisement.

• Conduct laboratory and field research related to the assigned CSIR-CFTRI project
• Collect, record, and analyse experimental data accurately
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and project documentation
• Assist in planning and executing research protocols under the project supervisor's guidance
• Maintain laboratory equipment, samples, and records as per institute protocols
• Support proposal writing, literature review, and publication activities
• Coordinate with fellow researchers and administrative staff for project deliverables