Assam Career : The CSIR – North East Institute of Science & Technology (CSIR NEIST), Jorhat, Assam has officially released a new HRD recruitment advertisement (Advt No. 04/2026-27-HRD) for the selection of temporary project staff. Online applications are invited from qualified and highly motivated Indian citizens to fill up multiple project-based vacancies across various high-end scientific research fields.
These research careers are completely tied to specific funded projects in biotechnology, chemical engineering, and materials science.
Vacancy & Remuneration Structure 2026
| Post Name & Code | Openings | Associated Project Name | Monthly Emoluments (Stipend) | Max Age |
Senior Project Associate (Senior PAT - Code 01) | 01 | GE-Crop: Genome-Editing for Crop Improvement | ₹42,000/- + HRA | 40 Years |
Senior Project Associate (Senior PAT - Code 02) | 02 | NRDC: Development of Sustainable nanocomposite membrane for CO2 capture from PSA off gas | ₹42,000/- + HRA | 40 Years |
Project Associate-I (PAT-I - Code 03) | 01 | BioConPro: Investigating the indigenous grasses of Assam and Meghalaya for biopolymer potential | • ₹31,000/- + HRA (for NET/GATE qualifiers) • ₹25,000/- + HRA (for others) | 35 Years |
Comprehensive Academic & Experience Eligibility
1. Senior Project Associate (Crop Improvement Project)
Essential Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Life Sciences / Biological Sciences / Plant Biotechnology / Agricultural Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Plant Functional Genomics from a recognized Institute or University.
OR Master's Degree in Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Agricultural Biotechnology / Life Sciences AND a minimum of 3 years of active research experience in academic/R&D Institutions.
Experience Required: Candidates applying with a Ph.D. must possess a minimum of 2 years of R&D experience within industrial, academic, or science and technology organizations.
2. Senior Project Associate (CO2 Capture Membrane Project)
Essential Qualifications:
Master’s / Integrated Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemical Technology.
OR Ph.D. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of proven Research and Development experience in Industrial/Academic institutions or scientific services.
3. Project Associate-I (Biopolymer Research Project)
Essential Qualifications: M.Sc. or M.Tech. degree in Materials Science / Chemical Sciences / Chemistry / Polymer Science / Chemical Engineering.
Exam Status: Non-NET/GATE candidates are eligible, but a higher pay tier is reserved for CSIR-UGC NET or GATE qualifiers.
Selection Strategy & Application Flow
Eligible candidates must complete their online registration data using the institute’s dedicated human resource portal.
Digital Registration: Visit the official portal link at
https://neist.res.in/prostaff/ .Form Entry: Choose your specific post code and fill in your academic scores, Ph.D. thesis info, or master's specialization parameters.
Download Application: After a successful submission, navigate to the portal's "DOWNLOAD" section to secure a physical printout of your generated registration form. You must sign this form and bring it along if shortlisted.
Shortlisting & Interview: Candidates will be screened based on academic merit and research experience. The final list of shortlisted applicants and the schedule for the Offline Interview at CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat will be declared directly on the main website.
Detailed Advertisement Information
| Notification Variable | Official Parameters |
| Recruitment Institute | CSIR – North East Institute of Science & Technology (NEIST) |
| Location Baseline | Jorhat, Assam (PIN - 785006) |
| Advertisement Number | 04/2026-27-HRD |
| Job Nature | Temporary / Project-Based Research Fellowship |
| Application Fee | Nil / Free (No registration fee required) |
| Application Window Opens | Active Now |
| Application Window Closes | 22nd June 2026 (Strictly up to 2:00 PM) |
| Online Application Link | |
| Official Institutional Website | |
| Detailed PDF Notification | Click Here |