CSIR TKDL Recruitment 2026 - Walkin for Project Associate and Senior Project Associate Posts

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• Updated May 18, 2026 05:56 PM
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• Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Unit (CSIR TKDL) Recruitment 2026: Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Unit is conducting a Walk-in Interview for 8 Project Associate-I and Senior Project Associate posts. This recruitment provides an excellent opportunity for eligible candidates to attend the interview directly without any prior online application.
• The Walk-in Interview is scheduled on 25-05-2026, 26-05-2026. Candidates are strongly advised to report at the venue with all required documents well before the scheduled time. Below, you can find complete details of Project Associate-I and Senior Project Associate Walk-in Recruitment 2026, including vacancy breakdown, eligibility, age limit, salary, walk-in schedule, venue, and important links.

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CSIR TKDL Recruitment 2026 - Overview

CSIR TKDL Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF

• Candidates who are interested in applying for the CSIR TKDL Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.
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CSIR TKDL Vacancy Details 2026

CSIR TKDL Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

• Project Associate-I (Environmental Sciences) - TKEE01: Masters/Integrated Master's Degree in Environmental Sciences/ Environmental Management/ Environmental Studies OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Environmental Engineering /Environmental Management. Experience in handling environmental monitoring /climate change related project activities will be preferred.
• Senior Project Associate (Environmental Engineering/Energy) - TKEE02: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Environmental Engineering /Environmental Management AND min 03 years experience OR Master's/Integrated Master's Degree in Environmental Science/Environmental Management AND min 03 years experience OR ME/MTech/Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering and Technology AND min 02 years experience. Experience in field surveys in environment management/ waste management/ waste minimisation/ circular economy, etc.
• Project Associate-I (Forestry & Ecology) - TKEE03: Master's/Integrated Master's Degree in Natural Sciences or Forestry/Ecology. Experience in field surveys, resource mapping, monitoring ecological indicators, development of conservation and management strategies for natural resources.
• Project Associate-I (Urban & Rural Planning) - TKEE04: Master's/Integrated Master's Degree in Planning (Urban/Rural or equivalent) or Architecture OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology in Planning/Architecture or Architecture. Experience in city planning/layout preparation/master plan development.
• Project Associate-I (Data Science) - TKEE05: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology (B.E./B.Tech.) in Computer Science and Engineering/ Information Technology/ Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning/ Data Science/ Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Software Engineering/ Information Systems/ Computational Linguistics OR Master's Degree in Computer Science and Engineering / Information Technology/ Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning/ Data Science/ Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Software Engineering/ Information Systems/ Computational Linguistics. Good knowledge of programming related to machine learning (ML). Working experience with Python and ML (libraries such as pytorch, tensorflow, etc.).
• Project Associate-I (Sanskrit) - TKEE06: Master's / Integrated Master's Degree in Sanskrit language. Experience in translation of Sanskrit texts will be preferred.

CSIR TKDL Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

CSIR TKDL Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit

• Project Associate-I: Maximum age limit is 35 years.
• Senior Project Associate: Maximum age limit is 40 years.
• Age relaxation for Reserved/Statutory Category candidates will be as per CSIR/Govt. of India rules.

CSIR TKDL Recruitment 2026 - Salary / Stipend

• Project Associate-I (PAT-I): Rs. 31,000/-+HRA for candidates who have qualified CSIR UGC/ICAR/ICMR/NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National Level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions.
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I): Rs. 25,000/-+HRA for others who do not fall under the above category.
• Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT): Rs. 42,000/-+HRA.

CSIR TKDL Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates

CSIR TKDL Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process

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CSIR TKDL Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

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Q1. What is the total number of vacancies announced by CSIR TKDL?

• CSIR TKDL has announced a total of 8 vacancies for the posts of Project Associate-I and Senior Project Associate.

Q4. What is the educational qualification required for Project Associate-I?

• For Project Associate-I, candidates need a Masters/Integrated Masters Degree or a Bachelors Degree in Engineering/Technology in relevant fields, depending on the specific post.

Q5. What is the maximum age limit for Senior Project Associate?

• The maximum age limit for the Senior Project Associate position is 40 years, with relaxations applicable as per government rules.

Q6. What is the salary for Project Associate-I?

• The salary for Project Associate-I is Rs. 31,000/-+HRA or Rs. 25,000/-+HRA, depending on the candidate's qualifications and eligibility.

Q8. Is there any application fee for this recruitment?

• No application fee is mentioned in the official notification for this recruitment drive.

Q9. What documents should candidates carry for the walk-in interview?

• Candidates should carry all original certificates (age, qualification, experience) and a set of self-attested photocopies, along with a duly filled application form and ID proof.