CSIR-NCL PA-I and PA-II Recruitment 2026

CSIR-NCL Project Associate Recruitment 2026: Overview

CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL) is hiring Project Associate-I and Project Associate-II for its Central Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Facility in Pune. The temporary engagement supports the Technical Services: Central NMR Facility project under code TSP024026. This is a research-support opportunity linked to a sponsored project, not a permanent CSIR appointment.

The facility works with nuclear magnetic resonance methods used to study the structure and behaviour of materials. The roles suit science and engineering candidates who are comfortable handling samples, keeping careful records and working in a shared analytical facility. Your application should clearly connect your degree and any relevant laboratory experience with NMR-based analysis.

Posts and Disciplines

• Project Associate-I: an entry-level project role for candidates from Physics, Chemistry or engineering and technology backgrounds. The work centres on preparing and analysing solid samples through NMR methods.
• Project Associate-II: an experienced project role for candidates who meet the higher qualification or experience route. The work adds independent handling of solid-sample analysis and closer support for facility users.

Post-wise Duties

Project Associate-I

You will help receive, label and prepare solid samples for NMR analysis, follow the facility's operating procedures and keep reliable experiment records. You may also help organise results and communicate routine observations to the project team.

Project Associate-II

You will use your prior experience to support solid-state NMR analysis, review sample information and help maintain consistent analytical records. The role may involve coordinating with researchers who submit samples and explaining the usable output to the project team.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Temporary engagement: the appointment is tied to the sponsored project and does not create a claim to a regular CSIR-NCL post.
• Shortlisting: only shortlisted candidates move to the interview, so meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee a call.
• Interview schedule: the notice places the shortlist on 2 September and the online interview on 3 September 2026 from 11:00 AM. Keep your registered email and phone active for instructions.
• Pay route: the applicable project salary depends on the post and whether you hold a qualifying national examination credential.

Application Submission Notes

Apply through the CSIR-NCL Project Temporary Jobs portal. Select advertisement 2026/CSIR-NCL/CNMR/TSP024026/855 so your form reaches the correct Central NMR Facility recruitment. Complete the registration details carefully and upload the qualification and experience proof relevant to the post you choose.

Do not rely only on a saved draft. Check that the portal confirms final submission before the closing time, and keep a copy of the submitted form for the shortlist and interview stage.

• Prepare and label solid samples for NMR analysis
• Run assigned analytical work under the facility's procedures
• Keep clear sample, instrument and result records
• Check analytical output and report observations to the project team
• Coordinate sample information with researchers and facility users
• Follow laboratory safety and instrument-handling rules