CSIR-NIScPR Project Staff Recruitment 2026

CSIR-NIScPR, New Delhi is holding a walk-in interview for 4 Project Staff posts under a GAP project on traditional wisdom, environmental consciousness, and climate strategies. The posts are PAT-I, PAT-II, and Senior PAT, and the project tenure runs up to 15 January 2027. You can attend the walk-in interview on 18 May 2026 if you meet the qualification and age rules. The monthly pay ranges from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 42,000 plus HRA, depending on the post and national-level exam status.

This recruitment is suitable for science, agriculture, veterinary, engineering, technology, or medicine graduates who want project-based research work in Delhi. The work connects traditional knowledge, environmental science, ecology, agriculture, science communication, and climate strategy. You should bring the filled application format and supporting documents because reporting is allowed only from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM on the interview date.

CSIR-NIScPR Project Staff Recruitment 2026 - 4 Posts

The notification is Advt. No. NIScPR/GAP/IV/2026-R&A for the GAP project titled The Importance of Traditional Wisdom: Environmental Consciousness in Vedic and other literature and its Relevance for Modern Climate Strategies. CSIR-NIScPR is a national research laboratory based at Dr. K. S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi. The engagement is contract-based and co-terminus with the project, so it does not create a claim for a permanent post.

The project needs people at 3 levels. PAT-I has 1 post, PAT-II has 1 post, and Senior PAT has 2 posts. The PDF also says the number of positions may depend on suitability, so you should rely on the official notice for the final decision at the interview stage.

The notice also states that only people whose results are declared and who have at least a provisional certificate can attend. Result-awaited, final-semester appeared, or PhD-submitted applicants are not accepted where the minimum qualification is mandatory for the 18 May 2026 walk-in.

Vacancy Breakdown

• PAT-I: 1 post, project duration up to 15 January 2027.
• PAT-II: 1 post, project duration up to 15 January 2027.
• Senior PAT: 2 posts, project duration up to 15 January 2027.

Who Can Apply?

PAT-I

• Essential qualification: Master's degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences, MVSc, or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology, or Medicine from a recognized university or equivalent.
• Useful skills: Communication skills, computer skills, MS Word, Excel, database management, report writing, data analysis, science communication, Indian language dissemination, graphic design, social media, video or podcast production, book design, literature survey, and traditional knowledge research exposure.

PAT-II

• Essential qualification: The same base qualification as PAT-I, plus 2 years experience in research and development in industrial, academic, science and technology organizations, scientific activities, or services.
• Useful skills: Research experience in environmental science, ecology, agriculture, traditional food, or traditional architecture, along with science communication and report-writing skills.

Senior PAT

• Essential qualification: The same base qualification plus 3 years experience in research and development, scientific activities, or services.
• Alternate qualification: A doctoral degree in Science, Engineering, Technology, Pharma, MD, or MS from a recognized university or equivalent.
• Useful skills: Research output, traditional knowledge documentation, technical reports, review papers, policy briefs, popular articles, press releases, workshops, outreach, and event management.

Age Limit

• PAT-I: Maximum age is 35 years.
• PAT-II: Maximum age is 35 years.
• Senior PAT: Maximum age is 40 years.
• Age reference date: The upper age limit is counted as on the walk-in interview date, 18 May 2026.
• Relaxation: Age relaxation is available as per rule.

Salary

• PAT-I: Rs. 31,000 plus HRA for scholars selected through CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, or qualifying national-level selection processes; Rs. 25,000 plus HRA for others.
• PAT-II: Rs. 35,000 plus HRA for scholars selected through CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, or qualifying national-level selection processes; Rs. 28,000 plus HRA for others.
• Senior PAT: Rs. 42,000 plus HRA.

Selection Process

1. Reporting: Report at the NIScPR Reception Desk on 18 May 2026 between 09:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
2. Academic record check: Selection can consider your academic records.
3. Test: The PDF says performance in a test may be considered, but it does not give a syllabus, marks, or time limit.
4. Interview: Final selection can include an interview for the project staff roles.

How to Apply

1. Fill the application format: Use the form attached with Advt. No. NIScPR/GAP/IV/2026-R&A.
2. Prepare documents: Carry qualification proof, experience details, publications or work samples if applicable, and proof of national eligibility test status if claiming the higher pay slab.
3. Reach the venue: Go to CSIR-NIScPR, Dr. K. S. Krishnan Marg, Pusa Gate, New Delhi-110012.
4. Report on time: Reporting is open only from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM on 18 May 2026; late reporting will not be accepted.
5. Carry work proof: The application format asks for publications, audio-video content, graphic designs, language skills, and up to 10 best works where applicable.

Important Dates

• Advertisement number: NIScPR/GAP/IV/2026-R&A.
• Walk-in interview date: 18 May 2026.
• Reporting time: 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
• Project tenure: Up to 15 January 2027.

• Support traditional wisdom and climate strategy research under the GAP project.
• Prepare scientific reports, technical notes, review papers, and policy briefs.
• Collect web resources, research literature, and project data for analysis.
• Maintain MS Word, Excel, database, and documentation records for project work.
• Assist science communication, popular writing, social media, video, podcast, and outreach outputs where required.
• Coordinate workshops, lectures, brainstorming meetings, and outreach activities for the project.
• Review traditional knowledge, environmental science, ecology, agriculture, and related literature.