| Board | CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research), Burmamines, Jamshedpur-831007 |
| State | Jharkhand |
| Qualification | 48 Posts |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 09 Oct 2026 |
The CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML) in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, has announced recruitment for various project staff positions. This is a temporary engagement for different time-bound projects at the laboratory.
Candidates looking for government jobs in Jharkhand can apply for these posts through a walk-in interview process. The recruitment aims to fill 48 vacancies for roles like Project Assistant, Project Associate, and others.
| Organization | CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML), Jamshedpur |
|---|---|
| Post Names | Project Assistant-I (PA-I), Project Assistant-II (PA-II), Scientific Administrative Assistant (SAA), Project Associate-I (PAT-I), Project Associate-II (PAT-II), Project-JRF, Project Scientist-I (PS-I) |
| Total Vacancies | 48 Posts |
| Application Mode | Walk-in Interview |
| Location | Jamshedpur, Jharkhand |
| Official Website | https://nml.res.in |
The walk-in interviews will be conducted on the following dates:
The cut-off date for determining essential qualifications and upper age limit is the scheduled date of the interview.
CSIR-NML is recruiting for a total of 48 positions across various project staff categories. The specific number of vacancies for each post is detailed in the official notification.
The posts include:
Candidates must be Indian Nationals and meet the specified educational qualifications and age limits for the posts they are applying for. The eligibility criteria are detailed in the official advertisement.
The educational qualifications vary depending on the specific post. Generally, candidates need to have a Diploma, B.Tech, B.Sc., M.Sc., or M.Tech degree in relevant disciplines such as Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Geology, or Electronics/Computer Science Engineering.
Some positions may also require specific experience or selection through national-level examinations like CSIR-UGC NET or GATE.
The upper age limit for the Project Assistant-I (PA-I) and Project Assistant-II (PA-II) posts is 35 years. For Project-Junior Research Fellow (Project-JRF), the upper age limit is 28 years. For Scientific Administrative Assistant (SAA), the upper age limit is 50 years.
Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates by 05 years and for OBC candidates by 03 years, as per government rules.
The emoluments for the project staff positions are as follows:
Emoluments for other posts like Project Associate-I and Project Associate-II are also mentioned in the notification, ranging from Rs. 28,000/- + HRA to Rs. 77,000/- + HRA, depending on the level and project.
The selection of candidates will be based on a walk-in interview. Candidates need to appear for the interview on the specified dates with all required documents.
For certain posts, selection might also be based on national-level examinations like CSIR-UGC NET (Assistant Professorship) and GATE, or through selection processes conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies.
Interested and eligible candidates should download the application form from the CSIR-NML website. They must fill out the form completely and bring it along with self-attested copies of their educational certificates, experience certificates, Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, and original documents for verification to the walk-in interview venue.
A separate application form is required for each group of posts.
Candidates attending the walk-in interview must bring the following:
Q1: What is the last date to apply for CSIR NML Recruitment 2026?
A1: The recruitment is through walk-in interviews conducted on October 6, 7, 8, and 9, 2026. Candidates need to appear on these dates.
Q2: How many vacancies are available in CSIR NML Recruitment 2026?
A2: There are a total of 48 vacancies for various project staff positions.
Q3: What is the application fee for CSIR NML Recruitment 2026?
A3: The application fee is not specified in the official notification.
Q4: What is the age limit for Project Assistant posts?
A4: The upper age limit for Project Assistant-I (PA-I) is 35 years and for Project Assistant-II (PA-II) is 35 years. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories.
Q5: How will candidates be selected for these posts?
A5: Selection will be based on a walk-in interview. Some posts may also consider selection through national-level examinations.
Official Website → Click Here
Notification PDF → Click Here