• Senior Project Associate (Sanskrit): Master's degree in Sanskrit with 3 years' R&D experience in S&T organizations OR Ph.D. in Sanskrit with 2 years' relevant research experience.
• Project Associate-I (Metallurgy): B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgy / Metallurgical Engineering OR Master's Degree in Chemistry or equivalent.
• Project Associate-I (Agriculture): Master's / Integrated Master's Degree in Agriculture / Agronomy / Horticulture / Animal Science / Veterinary Sciences / Zoology.
• Project Associate-I (Patents): B.E./B.Tech or Master's / Integrated Master's in Natural Sciences. Desirable: Proficiency in Patent Analytics, Patent Informatics, or PG Diploma in IPR.
Contractual / RegularSep. 4, 2026
CSIR-TKDL Unit Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 5 Project Associate Posts
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Sep. 4, 2026Senior Project Associate (Sanskrit)Project Associate-I (Metallurgy)Project Associate-I (Agriculture)Project Associate-I (Patents)
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Sep 4, 2026
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Starts
Sep 2, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 23, 2026
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Exam Date
Sep 24, 2026
Application Window2 – 23 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date24 Sep 2026
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Age Limit & Relaxations
Age reckoned as on 23 September 2026: Maximum 35 years for Project Associate-I; Maximum 40 years for Senior Project Associate. Age relaxations apply: 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates as per CSIR/Government of India rules.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Online Application Submission (Deadline: 23 September 2026, 5:00 PM)
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In-Person Document Verification and Written Screening Test (New Delhi)
OfflineQualifying Only
Personal Interview before Expert Selection Committee
OfflineMerit Scored
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Eligible candidates must complete the online application on www.csir.res.in by 23 September 2026 (5:00 PM). Shortlisted applicants must appear in person at CSIR-TKDL Unit, 14, Satsang Vihar Marg, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi - 110067 between 09:30 AM and 10:30 AM on designated reporting dates: September 24, 2026 for Sanskrit & Metallurgy posts; September 25, 2026 for Agriculture & Patents posts. A written test will be conducted followed by personal interviews of qualifying candidates.
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Work Culture & Environment
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CSIR-TKDL (Traditional Knowledge Digital Library) Unit is a premier institutional initiative of CSIR operating under the Ministry of Science & Technology in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush at the Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi. Project personnel decode, transcribe, and translate ancient Indian classical texts on traditional metallurgy, agricultural formulations, and herbal remedies into structured digital formats (XML/IPC) in 5 international languages (English, German, French, Japanese, Spanish). The role bridges deep domain science with patent law to prevent bio-piracy and unethical patent grants across international patent offices (USPTO, EPO, JPO).
Posting & Transfer Policy
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Temporary contractual appointment up to 31 March 2027 (co-terminus with project duration). Stationed at CSIR-TKDL Unit, 14, Satsang Vihar Marg, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi - 110067. Total tenure across CSIR project positions cannot exceed 6 years cumulatively.
Career & Promotion Ladder
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Engagements are purely temporary and contractual with no provision for regularization, permanent absorption, or promotion into the regular CSIR scientific cadre. Increments follow CSIR project staff guidelines.
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- Online Form Mandatory Before In-Person Appearance: Candidates must fill out the online registration form on www.csir.res.in by 23rd September 2026 (5:00 PM) and bring the generated Application Number and neatly typed bio-data to the written test/interview.
- Strict In-Person Reporting Windows: Candidates must report between 09:30 AM and 10:30 AM strictly on their post-specific reporting date (24 September for Sanskrit/Metallurgy; 25 September for Agriculture/Patents) at New Delhi; late arrivals will not be entertained.
- Six-Year Cumulative CSIR Ceiling: Candidates who have already served for 6 years cumulatively across CSIR project engagements are ineligible for fresh appointment.
- Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Undertaking: Appointed project staff must sign a strict undertaking maintaining confidentiality of ancient manuscript transcriptions and proprietary patent search findings.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
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Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Senior Project Associate (Sanskrit)1
- Project Associate-I (Metallurgy)2
- Project Associate-I (Agriculture)1
- Project Associate-I (Patents)1
Total Vacancies5
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
• Senior Project Associate: ₹42,000/- per month + 27% HRA.
• Project Associate-I: ₹31,000/- per month + 27% HRA for candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC NET / GATE or National Level examinations conducted by Central Government departments (DST/DBT/ICAR/ICMR); ₹25,000/- per month + 27% HRA for other qualified candidates.
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Deadline
Sep 23, 2026
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Online Application Submission (Deadline: 23 September 2026, 5:00 PM)
OnlineQualifying Only
In-Person Document Verification and Written Screening Test (New Delhi)
OfflineQualifying Only
Personal Interview before Expert Selection Committee
OfflineMerit Scored
Medical Fitness & Confidentiality Undertaking
OfflineQualifying Only
Eligible candidates must complete the online application on www.csir.res.in by 23 September 2026 (5:00 PM). Shortlisted applicants must appear in person at CSIR-TKDL Unit, 14, Satsang Vihar Marg, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi - 110067 between 09:30 AM and 10:30 AM on designated reporting dates: September 24, 2026 for Sanskrit & Metallurgy posts; September 25, 2026 for Agriculture & Patents posts. A written test will be conducted followed by personal interviews of qualifying candidates.
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CSIR-TKDL Unit digitizes and protects Indian traditional knowledge in modern patent classification formats to prevent biopiracy. This recruitment notice (TKDL/06/2026) offers 5 temporary contractual positions: 1 Senior Project Associate (Sanskrit), 2 Project Associate-I (Metallurgy), 1 Project Associate-I (Agriculture), and 1 Project Associate-I (Patents).
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