CSIR-TKDL Project Associate Recruitment 2026

About This Job

CSIR-TKDL Unit is hiring 8 Project Associates across 6 disciplines on a contract basis in New Delhi. If you have a Master's degree or B.E./B.Tech in the relevant field, you can attend the walk-in interview. The interviews will be held on 25 and 26 May 2026 at CSIR-TKDL Unit, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi. Salary ranges from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 42,000 per month plus HRA. The engagement is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project (up to 15 January 2027).

CSIR-TKDL Project Associate Recruitment 2026 - 8 Posts

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) - Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Unit has released Advertisement No. TKDL/02/2026 for engagement of project manpower under the project "The Importance of Traditional Wisdom: Environmental Consciousness in Vedic and other literature and its Relevance for Modern Climate Strategies" (GAP-000001). Selection is through walk-in interview only — no written exam. Indian citizens who meet the eligibility criteria can report directly on the interview date with the application form and original certificates.

Vacancy Breakdown by Post

• Project Associate-I (PAT-I) Environmental Sciences (Code TKEE01): 1 post
• Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT) Environmental Engineering/Energy (Code TKEE02): 1 post
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I) Forestry & Ecology (Code TKEE03): 2 posts
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I) Urban/Rural Planning (Code TKEE04): 1 post
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I) Data Science (Code TKEE05): 1 post
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I) Sanskrit (Code TKEE06): 2 posts

A panel of waitlisted candidates (in order of merit) will be constituted to fill vacancies that may arise in near future. The panel will be valid until project completion.

Who Can Apply?

TKEE01 - PAT-I Environmental Sciences

• Master's/Integrated Master's Degree in Environmental Sciences / Environmental Management / Environmental Studies from a recognised university, OR
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Environmental Engineering / Environmental Management or related disciplines
• Desirable: Experience in environmental monitoring or climate change related project activities

TKEE02 - Senior-PAT Environmental Engineering/Energy

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Environmental Engineering / Environmental Management + minimum 3 years' experience in R&D, OR
• Master's/Integrated Master's Degree in Environmental Science / Environmental Management + minimum 3 years' R&D experience, OR
• ME/MTech/PhD in Environmental Engineering and Technology + minimum 2 years' R&D experience
• Desirable: Field surveys in environment management, waste management, circular economy

TKEE03 - PAT-I Forestry & Ecology

• Master's/Integrated Master's Degree in Natural Sciences or Forestry/Ecology or related fields from a recognised university
• Desirable: Field surveys, resource mapping, ecological monitoring experience

TKEE04 - PAT-I Urban/Rural Planning

• Master's/Integrated Master's Degree in Planning (Urban/Rural) or Architecture from a recognised university, OR
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology in Planning/Architecture or Architecture from a recognised university
• Desirable: Experience in city planning, layout preparation, master plan development

TKEE05 - PAT-I Data Science

• B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, AI/ML, Data Science, Electronics, Software Engineering or Computational Linguistics, OR
• Master's Degree in the same disciplines from a recognised university
• Desirable: Knowledge of programming for machine learning, Python, ML libraries (PyTorch, TensorFlow)

TKEE06 - PAT-I Sanskrit

• Master's/Integrated Master's Degree in Sanskrit language from a recognised university
• Desirable: Experience in translation of Sanskrit texts

Age Limit

• Project Associate-I (PAT-I): Maximum 35 years (calculated as on the date of interview)
• Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT): Maximum 40 years (calculated as on the date of interview)
• Age limit is relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EWS candidates as per CSIR/Government of India rules

Salary

• Project Associate-I (PAT-I): Rs. 31,000 per month + HRA for candidates who qualified CSIR/UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET (including lectureship/assistant professorship), GATE, or National Level exams by DBT/DST
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - Others: Rs. 25,000 per month + HRA for candidates who do not qualify under the above
• Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT): Rs. 42,000 per month + HRA
• HRA is payable as per Government of India rules applicable to CSIR employees

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is purely through walk-in interview:

1. Document Verification: Candidates must bring all original certificates plus self-attested photocopies in support of age, qualification, and experience
2. Walk-in Interview: Personal interview before the selection committee at CSIR-TKDL Unit
3. Panel Formation: A waitlist panel will be constituted in order of merit, valid until project completion

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Candidates currently employed must furnish a No-Objection Certificate from their current employer at the time of interview.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form from the official website csir.res.in
2. Fill in the prescribed application form completely
3. Attach self-attested photocopies of certificates supporting age, qualification, and experience
4. Carry original certificates for verification on the day of interview
5. Report in person at CSIR-TKDL Unit, 14 Satsang Vihar Marg, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi - 110067 at the scheduled date and time
6. Bring two recent passport-size photographs and a valid identity proof

Important Dates

• Advertisement Number: TKDL/02/2026
• Walk-in Interview (TKEE01, TKEE02, TKEE03): 25 May 2026, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
• Walk-in Interview (TKEE04, TKEE05, TKEE06): 26 May 2026, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
• Project Duration: Up to 15 January 2027 (co-terminus with project)

• Establish correlation between traditional knowledge in ancient texts and modern sciences to address environmental challenges
• Compile and analyse data on traditional wisdom relevant to climate strategies
• Conduct field surveys, resource mapping, and monitoring of ecological indicators where applicable
• Process and analyse project data for reports, presentations, and research articles
• Identify traditional wisdom from Vedic texts and provide contextual interpretation
• Assist in preparation of research reports, documentation, and project deliverables
• Support the Principal Investigator in day-to-day project activities at CSIR-TKDL Unit