This recruitment is ideal for dynamic and research-oriented individuals holding Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degrees in various scientific and engineering disciplines, particularly those with a background in Natural, Agricultural, Pharmaceutical, Life, or Computer Sciences, as well as Engineering or Medicine. Candidates with NET/GATE qualifications are preferred for higher remuneration. Those with specific experience in bioinformatics, R&D in industrial/academic institutions, organic synthesis, or molecular biology assays will find suitable roles, especially for Senior Project Associate and Project Scientist positions. Freshers with strong academic records are eligible for certain Project Associate and Assistant roles, making this an excellent entry point into government research.

Important Considerations

Individuals seeking permanent government employment should not apply, as these are purely temporary, project-based positions with tenure co-terminus with the project. Candidates who do not meet the strict educational qualifications or specific experience requirements for higher-level roles will not be considered. The limited number of vacancies (9 posts) means competition will be high, so only highly qualified and motivated candidates are likely to succeed. Those unable to attend the walk-in-interview in Kolkata on the specified date will be ineligible.

Career Impact

Working with CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology offers significant prestige and exposure within the scientific community, being an autonomous body under the Ministry of Science & Technology. While the positions are temporary, they provide valuable research experience in cutting-edge areas like anti-microbial resistance, bioinformatics, and drug discovery. These roles can serve as strong stepping stones for future academic or industrial research careers, offering opportunities for professional growth and skill development in a reputable government research environment.

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About Council of Scientific & Industrial Research - Indian Institute of Chemical Technology

The CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB) is an autonomous body operating under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, which is part of the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. Located in Jadavpur, Kolkata, the institute is dedicated to scientific and industrial research.

Job Posts

Project Associate-IProject Assistant-IIProject Scientist-ISenior Project AssociateProject Associate-II

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

The essential qualifications vary by post, ranging from Bachelor's to PhD degrees across various scientific and engineering disciplines. Key qualifications include:

Project Assistant-II: B.Sc (Hons) in Chemistry.
Project Associate-I & II: Masters/Integrated Masters in Natural, Agricultural, or Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVSc, Animal Sciences, OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or Medicine. For some Project Associate-I roles, an M.Sc in Chemistry or any branch of Life Science/Botany/Plant Sciences is required.
Project Scientist-I: PhD in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical sciences (or equivalent) OR M.Sc in relevant fields (Chemistry/Pharmacy) with 4 years of relevant experience.
Senior Project Associate: M.Sc in any branch of Life Sciences with 3 years of experience in Bioinformatics OR M.Sc/MCA in Computer Science with 3 years of experience in Bioinformatics. Other Senior Project Associate roles require Master's/Integrated Master's in Natural, Agricultural, Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVSc, or Animal Sciences with 3 years' R&D experience, OR Master's/Integrated Master's in Engineering/Technology with 2 years' R&D experience.

Age Limit Details

The upper age limit is 35 years for Project Associate-I, Project Assistant-II, and Project Scientist-I roles, and 40 years for Senior Project Associate positions. Age relaxation applies as per CSIR guidelines: 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates. The age and qualifications will be reckoned as on the date of the interview (27.02.2026).

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Salary & Pay Scale

Applicants' remuneration will vary based on the specific post and whether they qualify with NET/NET(LS)/GATE/Equivalent status, along with additional HRA.

Post Name	Remuneration per month (Rs.)	Remarks
Project Associate-I	31,000/- plus HRA OR 25,000/- plus HRA	With NET/NET(LS)/GATE/Equivalent OR without NET/NET(LS)/GATE/Equivalent
Project Assistant-II	20,000/- (Consolidated)
Project Scientist-I	56,000/- + 30% HRA
Senior Project Associate	42,000/- + 27% HRA
Project Associate-II	35,000/- plus HRA OR 28,000/- plus HRA	With NET/NET(LS)/GATE/Equivalent OR without NET/NET(LS)/GATE/Equivalent

Total VacanciesAround 09 (nine) posts (may increase or decrease)

How to Apply

Candidates are required to appear for a walk-in-interview at the CSIR-IICB, Jadavpur campus, Kolkata, on 27th February, 2026 (Friday). The reporting time for the interview is from 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Interested candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria must bring a duly filled application form (available via a download link on the official website) along with the following documents (original and self-attested copies):

Matriculation Certificate (for date of birth proof)
All mark-sheets and certificates for educational qualifications (since Matriculation)
No Objection Certificate (if employed)
Final Mark Sheet of B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Tech/M.Pharm/Ph.D Certificate
Documentary proof of NET/NET(LS)/GATE/Equivalent
One Passport size photograph
Caste certificate (if applicable)

Candidates applying for multiple vacancies must submit a single application form, listing all relevant vacancy codes.

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