CSIR–National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI) Recruitment 2026

CSIR–National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Project Associate-I. 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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Location

Nagpur, Maharashtra

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Deadline

12th March

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Published

10th March 2026

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CSIR-NEERI Recruitment 2026 for Project Associate-I – Walk-in Interview

CSIR – National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI) has released an official advertisement for engagement of project staff on a purely temporary basis. Eligible candidates can attend the walk-in interview for the post of Project Associate-I under a CSIR project at Nagpur.

The recruitment is being conducted for the project titled “Project Monitoring and Evaluation Strategies and Framework Development for Projects at CSIR-NEERI (OLP-70)”. The engagement will be purely temporary and co-terminus with the project duration. Candidates meeting the eligibility requirements can appear for the walk-in interview with all required documents at CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur.

Organization Details

Organization Name (English)	CSIR – National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI)
Organization Name (Hindi)	सीएसआईआर – राष्ट्रीय पर्यावरण अभियांत्रिकी अनुसंधान संस्थान
Advertisement Number	RECRUIT_V5_5B_BDPM_04032026
Employment Type	Contract / Temporary Project Engagement
Project Title	Project Monitoring and Evaluation Strategies and Framework Development for Projects at CSIR-NEERI (OLP-70)

Job Location Details

City	Nagpur
State	Maharashtra
Country	India
Postal Code	440020
Street Address	CSIR-NEERI, Nehru Marg, Near Ajni Square, Nagpur – 440020

Post Details

Post Name (English)	Post Name (Hindi)	Total Vacancies
Project Associate-I	प्रोजेक्ट एसोसिएट-I	01

Salary Structure

Category	Monthly Salary
For candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET lectureship / Assistant Professorship or GATE or National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT / DST or equivalent agencies	₹31,000 per month + HRA
For candidates who do not fall under the above category	₹25,000 per month + HRA

Important Dates

Date of Walk-in Interview: 12 March 2026
Reporting Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Note: Entry gate will be closed at 11:00 AM

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a B.E. or B.Tech degree from a recognized university in one of the following disciplines.

Civil Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Computer Science Engineering (CSE)

Job Requirements

Handling project management databases
Coordination of meetings and events
Business meeting coordination
Administrative and monitoring tasks related to the project

Age Limit

Maximum Age	35 Years
Age Calculation	Upper age limit will be reckoned as on the last date of receipt of applications.

Reservation Details

Open / General Category
OBC
SC
ST
Women (Widows, Divorced Women, Women Judicially Separated from their husbands and not remarried)
PwBD – Persons with Benchmark Disabilities

Application Process

Candidates are required to attend the walk-in interview in person along with all required documents.

Documents Required

Passport size photograph
Aadhaar Card
10th Class Marksheet (SSC)
12th Class Marksheet (HSC)
Graduation Marksheet and Degree Certificate
Filled application form attached with the advertisement
One set photocopy of all documents along with originals

Application Fees

No application fee is required for applying to this recruitment.

Selection Process

Walk-in Interview
Document Verification

Important Terms and Conditions

The positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
Engagement does not provide any right for regularization against any CSIR or CSIR-NEERI post.
Project staff tenure cannot exceed the maximum period defined by CSIR guidelines.
Candidates must have obtained the essential qualification and results must have been declared.
Candidates awaiting final semester results or those who have submitted PhD but not received the degree are not eligible.
Experience will be counted only after acquiring the essential qualification.
Time spent acquiring higher qualification will not be counted as experience.
Meeting minimum qualification does not guarantee being called for interview.
Preference may be given by the Screening Committee if a large number of applications are received.
Selected candidates must join within the time frame mentioned in the offer letter.
Candidates must sign an undertaking to maintain confidentiality of project findings and intellectual property.
Project engagement depends on project duration and performance.
The project staff may be terminated by giving one month notice.
Candidates leaving the assignment must provide one month notice or salary in lieu of notice.
Project staff must arrange their own accommodation during tenure.
HRA will be provided as per applicable rules.
No TA will be provided for attending the interview.
All other terms and conditions will follow CSIR guidelines for project personnel engagement.

Contact Information

Project Leader	Dr. Sunita Shastry
Designation	Scientist-G, BDPMU
Institute	CSIR-NEERI
Interview Venue	CSIR-NEERI, Nehru Marg, Near Ajni Square, Nagpur – 440020