CSIR CFTRI Recruitment 2026: 2 Project Assistant I & Project Associate I Posts – Walk-In Interview on 16 October @ cftri.res.in

Notice information

• Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• Both positions are project-funded under Project No. GAP000684 – "Production of soybean-based functional foods using microbial resources isolated from traditionally fermented foods of North East India".

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Project Assistant – I (PA-I): B.Sc. in Microbiology or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Project Associate – I (PAT-I): M.Sc. in Microbiology or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Desirable Qualification/Experience: Experience in fermented probiotics, postbiotics, gut microbiota studies will be preferred.

Age Limit & Relaxation

• The upper age limit is 35 years for Project Assistant – I. Age will be calculated as on the date of the walk-in interview.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Selection will be made solely through a walk-in interview held on 16 October 2026 at the CFTRI campus in Mysuru. In the event of a large number of eligible candidates, the duly constituted selection committee may adopt criteria to shortlist candidates based on:
• Percentage of marks obtained in the essential qualification
• Higher educational qualifications
• Desirable qualification or experience
• Any other methodology deemed fit by the committee
• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending the interview.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Download and fill the Application Form (Annexure-I) from the Download CSIR CFTRI PAT 64/2026 Official Notification & Application Form.
• Attend the walk-in interview on 16 October 2026 at the designated reporting time at CSIR-CFTRI, Opposite Railway Museum, Mysuru.
• Carry all original certificates along with self-attested copies of educational and experience testimonials.
• Bring a valid government-issued photo identity proof (Voter ID / PAN Card / Driving License / Passport / Aadhaar Card).
• Carry one recent passport-size photograph.
• Produce category/caste certificate in the proper format issued by the Appropriate Authority (if applicable).
• Submit No Objection Certificate (Annexure-II) if pursuing a higher degree under AcSIR or a university having a MoU with CSIR (if applicable).

• Download CSIR CFTRI PAT 64/2026 Official Notification & Application Form ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.