CSIR – National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO) Recruitment 2026
CSIR – National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Senior Project Associate. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Recruitment Highlights
| Organization | CSIR – National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO) |
|---|---|
| Vacancy Number | GAP003838/3252-26 |
| Post Name | Senior Project Associate |
| Number of Vacancies | 2 |
| Employment Type | Temporary / Project Based |
| Project Duration | 7 Months |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹42,000 per month |
| Job Location | CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography Headquarters, Goa, India |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 July 2026 |
Project Details
Project Title:
Shoreline Morpho-dynamics and Coupled Hydro-Morphological Simulation using CWC's CMIS and multi-source observational data for evolution of site-specific Climate-Resilient Protection Plans.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must satisfy any one of the following educational qualifications along with the prescribed post-qualification research and development experience.
M.Tech / M.E. in any one of the following disciplines:
- Ocean Engineering
- Marine Structures
- Coastal Management
- Marine Engineering & Management
- Dredging & Harbour Engineering
- Coastal & Harbour Engineering
- Equivalent Qualification
Candidates should possess a minimum of 2 years of post M.Tech/M.E. experience in research and development in industrial and academic institutions or science and technology organizations and scientific activities/services in the relevant field.
B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 3 years post B.E./B.Tech research and development experience in industrial and academic institutions or science and technology organizations and scientific activities/services in the relevant field.
M.Sc. in Physical Oceanography or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years post M.Sc. experience in research and development in industrial and academic institutions or science and technology organizations and scientific activities/services in the relevant field.
Ph.D. in Oceanography or Marine Science with a minimum of 2 years post Ph.D. experience in research and development in industrial and academic institutions or science and technology organizations and scientific activities/services in the relevant field.
Desirable Qualifications
Candidates having experience in the following areas will be preferred:
- Experience in numerical modelling using ADCIRC.
- Experience in numerical modelling using WW3.
- Experience in numerical modelling using SWAN.
- Experience in numerical modelling using DELFT3D.
- Experience in numerical modelling using MIKE by DHI.
- Experience in numerical modelling using TELEMAC.
- Experience in field deployment of coastal physical measurements.
- Experience in data analysis.
- Experience in technical report writing.
- Experience in scientific and research publications.
- Computer programming knowledge.
- Knowledge of MATLAB.
- Knowledge of Python.
Job Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for performing various project-related activities, including but not limited to the following:
- Participate in field work activities.
- Collect sediment samples.
- Collect water samples.
- Process sediment samples.
- Carry out data collection.
- Perform data retrieval.
- Process research data.
- Analyze collected data.
- Perform numerical modelling.
- Prepare technical reports.
- Carry out any work assigned by the Project Leader.
Application Process
- Read the official recruitment notification carefully.
- Verify educational qualification and required experience.
- Submit the application through the official application link.
- Complete the application before 26 July 2026.
Selection Process
Important Dates
| Last Date for Submission of Application | 26 July 2026 |
|---|
Important Information
| Vacancy Number | GAP003838/3252-26 |
|---|---|
| Total Posts | 2 |
| Project Duration | 7 Months |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹42,000 |
| Posting Location | CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography Headquarters, Goa |
Important Notes
- Only the information available in the official recruitment details has been included.
- Age limit, reservation details, application fee, and helpline/contact information have not been specified in the available notification.
- Candidates should carefully read the official notification before applying.
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