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  • CSIR - Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT), Bhubaneswar, has released Advertisement No. PME/P84/2026 (dated 6 July 2026) inviting online applications from bonafide Indian citizens for 34 project positions. These posts are purely temporary and co-terminus with the duration of the respective research project, spanning disciplines such as Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Biotechnology/Microbiology, and Environmental Science. The online application window closes on 19 July 2026, and shortlisted candidates will be called for a walk-in interview at CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar.

CSIR-IMMT Recruitment 2026: Overview

ParticularsDetails
OrganizationCSIR - Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT), Bhubaneswar
Advertisement NumberPME/P84/2026, dated 6 July 2026
Employment TypePurely temporary, project-based (co-terminus with project duration or max. 6 years cumulative)
Total Posts34 (Post Codes 8401-8434)
Total Vacancies34 (one per post code)
Mode of ApplicationOnline only
Job LocationCSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (with possible travel/stay elsewhere as per project needs)
Application Portalrects.immt.res.in

CSIR-IMMT Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

EventDate
Advertisement Publication Date6 July 2026
Last Date for Query Emails17 July 2026, up to 4:00 PM
Last Date for Online Application19 July 2026, up to 5:00 PM
Tentative Interview Date (Group 1)28 July 2026 (Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering)
Tentative Interview Date (Group 2)29 July 2026 (Metallurgical Engineering/Material Science, Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Biotechnology/Microbiology/Environmental Science)
  • Interview dates are tentative; any change will be communicated to shortlisted candidates only through the CSIR-IMMT website. Candidates are advised to check the website regularly.

CSIR-IMMT Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details and Eligibility (Post-wise)

Post CodePost NameProject (No. / Title, abbreviated)Essential QualificationEmoluments (per month)Duration Up To
8401Project Associate-I (PAT-I)OLP-155: Polyoxometalate composites for CO2 conversionM.Sc. Chemistry/Applied ChemistryRs. 25,000 + HRA@20%31.03.2027
8402Project Associate-I (PAT-I)OLP-160: Bio-functionalized nanocomposites for arsenic mitigationM.Sc. ChemistryRs. 25,000 + HRA@20%31.03.2027
8403Project Associate-I (PAT-I)OLP-151: Highly dispersible silica from rice husk ashM.Sc. ChemistryRs. 25,000 + HRA@20%31.03.2027
8404Project Associate-I (PAT-I)OLP-147: Pyro-phototronic effect for photo detection (perovskites)M.Sc. ChemistryRs. 25,000 + HRA@20%31.03.2027
8405Project Associate-I (PAT-I)OLP-152: Protective Alumina composite layers, Aluminium smeltingB.E./B.Tech. Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, OR M.Sc. Material ScienceRs. 25,000 + HRA@20%31.03.2027
8406Project Associate-I (PAT-I)OLP-156: Water electrolyzer prototype for hydrogen productionM.Sc. Chemistry/Applied Chemistry, OR M.Sc. Polymer ScienceRs. 25,000 + HRA@20%31.03.2027
8407Project Associate-I (PAT-I)OLP-161: 3D printed reactor for extraction stripping electrowinningB.E./B.Tech. Mechanical EngineeringRs. 25,000 + HRA@20%31.03.2027
8408Project Associate-I (PAT-I)IHP 000013: Laser-induced additive manufacturing, 3D graphene membranesM.Sc. PhysicsRs. 25,000 + HRA@20%31.03.2027
8409Project Associate-I (PAT-I)OLP-149: Iron oxide composites from low-grade iron ore, battery applicationsM.Sc. PhysicsRs. 25,000 + HRA@20%31.03.2027
8410Project Associate-II (PAT-II)MMP 015204: 150 Kg category loitering munition UAV prototype(i) B.E./B.Tech. Chemical Engineering + 2 years' relevant R&D experience, OR M.E./M.Tech. Chemical EngineeringRs. 28,000 + HRA@20%31.03.2029
8411Project Associate-I (PAT-I)OLP-162: Nitride-based sensors for hydrogen detectionM.Sc. PhysicsRs. 25,000 + HRA@20%31.03.2027
8412Project Associate-I (PAT-I)OLP-146: Mo-based Janus 2D alloys for optoelectronicsM.Sc. PhysicsRs. 25,000 + HRA@20%31.03.2027
8413Project Associate-I (PAT-I)OLP-158: Valorization of metallurgical scraps for smart devicesM.Sc. PhysicsRs. 25,000 + HRA@20%31.03.2027
8414Project Associate-II (PAT-II)OLP-150: Eco-friendly bio-based reagents for mineral flotation(i) M.Sc. Microbiology/Biotechnology, (ii) 2 years' relevant R&D experience(i) Rs. 35,000 + HRA@20% (NET/GATE/national-exam qualified), OR (ii) Rs. 28,000 + HRA@20% (others)31.03.2027
8415Project Associate-I (PAT-I)FBR 080406: Inorganic binder from iron ore tailingsM.Sc. Chemistry(i) Rs. 31,000 + HRA@20% (NET/GATE qualified), OR (ii) Rs. 25,000 + HRA@20% (others)31.03.2028
8416Project Associate-I (PAT-I)FBR 080406: Inorganic binder from iron ore tailingsB.E./B.Tech. Metallurgical Engineering(i) Rs. 31,000 + HRA@20% (NET/GATE qualified), OR (ii) Rs. 25,000 + HRA@20% (others)31.03.2028
8417Project Associate-II (PAT-II)GAP-418: Lanthanum Aluminium Titanate thermal barrier coatings (Ministry of Mines)(i) B.E./B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering + 2 years' relevant R&D experience, OR M.E./M.Tech. Mechanical Engineering(i) Rs. 35,000 + HRA@20% (NET/GATE qualified), OR (ii) Rs. 28,000 + HRA@20% (others)31.12.2026
8418Junior Research FellowGAP-359: Battery grade cathode materials via urban mining (SERB/ANRF)(i) B.E./B.Tech. Electronics/Electrical Engineering, OR M.Sc. Electronics; (ii) must have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR/NET (incl. lectureship/asst. professorship) or GATE, or equivalent national-level examRs. 31,000 + HRA@20%10.03.2027
8419Project Assistant-II (PA-II)GAP-301: Extractive metallurgy under PMN program (Ministry of Earth Sciences)Diploma in MetallurgyRs. 20,000 + HRA@20%30.09.2026
8420Project Assistant-II (PA-II)GAP-301: Extractive metallurgy under PMN program (Ministry of Earth Sciences)Diploma in Chemical EngineeringRs. 20,000 + HRA@20%30.09.2026
8421Project Associate-I (PAT-I)GAP-301: Extractive metallurgy under PMN program (Ministry of Earth Sciences)B.E./B.Tech. Chemical EngineeringRs. 25,000 + HRA@20%30.09.2026
8422Project Associate-I (PAT-I)GAP-301: Extractive metallurgy under PMN program (Ministry of Earth Sciences)M.Sc. ChemistryRs. 25,000 + HRA@20%30.09.2026
8423Project Associate-I (PAT-I)GAP-301: Extractive metallurgy under PMN program (Ministry of Earth Sciences)M.Sc. Environmental ScienceRs. 25,000 + HRA@20%30.09.2026
8424Project FellowGAP-441: Water purification for Cr(VI) removal, Sukinda Valley (Govt. of Odisha)M.Sc. ChemistryRs. 30,000 (Consolidated)10.05.2029
8425Junior Research Fellow (JRF)GAP-422: Compositionally graded tungsten alloys (DST, New Delhi)(i) B.E./B.Tech. Material Science & Engineering/Materials Engineering/Metallurgical & Materials Engineering; (ii) must have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR/NET or GATE (valid score), or equivalent national-level examRs. 37,000 + HRA@20%16.04.2027
8426Junior Research Fellow (JRF)GAP-380: Integrated treatment of Lignite and Acid mine drainage (Govt. of Gujarat)(i) M.Sc. Microbiology/Biotechnology; (ii) must have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR/NET or GATE (valid score), or equivalent national-level examRs. 31,000 + HRA@20%09.03.2027
8427Project Associate-I (PAT-I)IHP 000015: Slurry pipeline transportation of coarse minerals/oreB.E./B.Tech. Mechanical EngineeringRs. 25,000 + HRA@20%31.03.2027
8428Project Associate-I (PAT-I)IHP 000017: Value addition to cerium/lanthanum by-products of monazite processingB.E./B.Tech. Metallurgical Engineering/Materials Engineering/Metallurgical and Materials Engineering(i) Rs. 31,000 + HRA@20% (NET/GATE qualified), OR (ii) Rs. 25,000 + HRA@20% (others)31.03.2027
8429Project Associate-I (PAT-I)IHP 000017: Value addition to cerium/lanthanum by-products of monazite processingB.E./B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering(i) Rs. 31,000 + HRA@20% (NET/GATE qualified), OR (ii) Rs. 25,000 + HRA@20% (others)31.03.2027
8430Project Associate-I (PAT-I)MMP085202 WC-10: Electrode grade graphite from primary/secondary resourcesB.E./B.Tech. Chemical EngineeringRs. 25,000 + HRA@20%31.03.2027
8431Project Associate-I (PAT-I)SSP-567: Petrography/mineralogy/bulk density studies, OMC Ltd. minesM.Sc. Chemistry/Applied ChemistryRs. 25,000 + HRA@20%15.04.2029
8432Project Associate-I (PAT-I)NCP 080401(A): Carbonaceous waste in iron ore agglomeration, sustainable Iron/DRI makingB.E./B.Tech. Metallurgical Engineering/Metallurgical & Materials EngineeringRs. 25,000 + HRA@20%31.03.2028
8433Project Associate-I (PAT-I)NCP 080401(A): Carbonaceous waste in iron ore agglomeration, sustainable Iron/DRI makingB.E./B.Tech. Metallurgical Engineering/Metallurgical & Materials EngineeringRs. 25,000 + HRA@20%31.03.2028
8434Project Associate-II (PAT-II)FIR 040401: Cold plasma cleaning/conservation of Khondalite and laterite heritage monuments (CSIR TMD)(i) M.Sc. Physics/Applied Physics; (ii) 2 years' relevant R&D experienceRs. 28,000 + HRA@20%31.03.2028
  • All 34 posts carry a maximum age limit of 35 years, reckoned as on 19 July 2026 (the last date of receipt of application).
  • Job requirement/desirable qualification varies by post - covering areas such as chemical synthesis, material characterization, coatings, hydrometallurgy, plasma physics, biosurfactants, CAD/3D printing, and battery management systems. Candidates should refer to the full notification for the exact desirable qualification tied to each post code.

CSIR-IMMT Recruitment 2026: Age Limit

CategoryAge Relaxation
SC/ST/PwBD/Women5 years
OBC3 years
  • The maximum age limit for all 34 posts is 35 years, as on the last date of receipt of application (19 July 2026).
  • Relaxation is as per Government of India instructions issued from time to time. Date of birth will be accepted as per the High School Certificate or equivalent, and cannot be changed once claimed.

CSIR-IMMT Recruitment 2026: Application Fee

  • Not specified in the notification.

CSIR-IMMT Recruitment 2026: Selection Process

  • Applications will be screened for shortlisting as per criteria fixed by the Competent Authority. Merely fulfilling the essential qualification does not by itself entitle a candidate to be called for interview. No written examination is mentioned in the notification - shortlisted candidates will be called for a walk-in interview at CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar, based on their subject/branch (see the Interview Schedule table below). No separate interview call letter will be issued, and no TA/DA is admissible for appearing at the interview.

Documents Required for CSIR-IMMT Recruitment 2026 Interview

  • Shortlisted candidates must report at CSIR-IMMT with the following documents in original:
  • Printout of the online application form
  • Any ID proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID Card / PAN Card / Passport / Driving License)
  • Mark sheets and certificates of all years and semesters, from 10th/Matriculation onwards (including CGPA-to-percentage conversion certificate, if applicable)
  • Category/EWS Certificate (if applicable)
  • No Objection Certificate (if applicable, for currently employed candidates)
  • Experience Certificate (if applicable)

How to Apply for CSIR-IMMT Recruitment 2026

  • Visit the registration/application portal at rects.immt.res.in
  • Complete the one-time registration
  • Fill in the online application form
  • Take a printout of the application form after successful submission
  • Candidates applying for more than one post must apply separately for each post code
  • Report for the walk-in interview at CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar, on the tentative date assigned to your subject/branch, with all required original documents
  • For any queries related to the application, candidates may email [email protected] on or before 17 July 2026 (up to 4:00 PM).

Important Instructions

  • The applicant must be a citizen of India.
  • All posts are tenable at CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar; project staff may be required to travel and stay at other locations as per project needs.
  • Result-awaiting candidates are not eligible to apply.
  • Age, essential qualification, and experience will be reckoned as on the last date of application submission (19 July 2026).
  • Category, once mentioned in the online application form, will be treated as final.
  • Engagement is temporary and co-terminus with the project tenure, or a maximum of 6 years of cumulative engagement across one or a combination of CSIR projects (7 years in specific PSU/industry/startup/individual-entrepreneur-funded contract or sponsored projects of 12 months or less), whichever is earlier.
  • Such engagement does not provide any right or claim for regularization to a permanent CSIR post.
  • Engagement may be terminated with one month's notice from either side, or one month's emoluments in lieu of notice.
  • Currently employed candidates must furnish a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer while applying online, and/or produce the original at the time of interview.
  • Candidates pursuing a Ph.D. (including AcSIR Ph.D.) may apply only if their research domain aligns with the project's research area, and must have prior permission/NOC from their Director/Competent Authority.
  • Unless otherwise mentioned, equivalent or higher degrees will not be considered as meeting the essential qualification for any position.
  • Women project personnel are eligible for 180 days of maternity leave, and male project personnel for 15 days of paternity leave (for up to two surviving children), per CSIR norms. Stipend for this leave period is paid only after rejoining and submitting relevant medical documents.
  • Project personnel are entitled to 12 days of leave per year (1 day per month); leave beyond this is without emoluments, calculated pro-rata.
  • Initial engagement is for one year or the duration of the project, whichever is earlier, and may be extended or curtailed based on project duration and candidate performance.
  • Original documents will be verified at the time of joining; candidature is provisional until verification is complete.
  • Any attempt to seek support through illegal gratification, pressure, or malpractice during the selection process will lead to disqualification.
  • CSIR-IMMT reserves the right not to fill any position(s), and the number of positions/duration of engagement may increase or decrease as per Institute requirements. The Director's decision is final, and no interim enquiries will be entertained.

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Q2. How many vacancies are there in CSIR-IMMT Recruitment 2026?

  • There are 34 vacancies across 34 project positions (Post Codes 8401 to 8434), spanning Chemistry, Physics, and multiple engineering and science disciplines.

Q3. What is the age limit for CSIR-IMMT Recruitment 2026?

  • The maximum age limit is 35 years for all posts, as on 19 July 2026. Age relaxation is 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates.

Q8. What documents do I need to carry for the CSIR-IMMT interview?

  • A printout of the online application, a valid ID proof, mark sheets and certificates from 10th/Matriculation onwards, and - where applicable - Category/EWS certificate, NOC, and Experience certificate.
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