CSIR-CFTRI Recruitment 2026: 2 Project Associate-II Posts – Apply Online @ patcell.cftri.res.in

Notice information

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

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• Total vacancies: 2. The number of vacancies may increase or decrease at the time of actual selection. No category-wise break-up is printed in the notification.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Project Associate – II (PAT-I): M.Sc. in Food Science and Technology / Food Science and Nutrition or equivalent from a recognized university. Minimum 2 years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science & Technology Organisations. Desirable: Experience in food analysis techniques and product development. Job Requirement: Product development and analysis.
• Project Associate – II (PAT-II): The notification does not print a separate qualification against PAT-II. Candidates should refer to the official notification PDF for discipline-specific eligibility.

General Eligibility Conditions

• Only candidates who have already acquired the essential qualification and whose results have been declared are eligible. Result-awaited or final-semester candidates are not eligible.
• Experience is counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualification.
• Applicants who have completed a total of 6 years as Project Staff in any CSIR Lab/Institute are not eligible. This covers service at any level in CSIR projects including NMITLI projects, OLP/MLP, Contract R&D, and non-CSIR funded projects.

Age Relaxation

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Applicants are shortlisted by a designated committee according to current project requirements.
• Shortlisted candidates for interview are displayed on the CSIR-CFTRI website and informed by e-mail at the address provided in the online application.
• If a large number of applications are received, the committee may shortlist based on percentage of marks in essential qualification, higher educational qualifications than the minimum, desirable qualification/experience, or any other methodology it deems fit.
• Based on interview performance, the result of selected candidates for each post code is declared and posted on the CFTRI website.
• Selection for engagement, panel of waitlisted candidates, and their validity follow CSIR rules vide OM No. 5-1(342)/2017-PD dated 02.09.2024, amended from time to time.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• The interview date and venue will be communicated to shortlisted candidates by e-mail.

How to Apply for CSIR-CFTRI Project Associate-II Recruitment 2026

• Visit the online application portal at patcell.cftri.res.in.
• Complete and submit the online application form. No other mode of application is accepted.
• Attach all supporting certificates for date of birth, caste, qualification, and experience.
• Submit the application on or before 16 November 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
• Provide a correct and active e-mail address in the form — shortlisted candidates are informed about the interview date via this e-mail.
• Check cftri.res.in regularly for any addendum or corrigendum.
• No interim enquiry or correspondence will be entertained. If a candidate is already working in CSIR/CSIR-CFTRI, a NOC from the current PI is mandatory for applying. If selected, engagement is made only after submission of a No Dues Certificate and resignation from the previous project.

• patcell.cftri.res.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
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Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets (M.Sc. and above) supporting essential qualification
• Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead from R&D institutions (minimum 2 years for PAT-I)
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in prescribed format (if applicable)
• NET / GATE Score Card or Certificate (if claiming higher stipend under PAT-II)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current PI (if already working in CSIR/CSIR-CFTRI)
• Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)

Important Instructions

• The posts are provisional and subject to ascertaining the availability of funds under the project before declaration of results and issue of the engagement letter.
• Candidates must ensure they fulfil the essential qualification and experience. Applying without doing so is treated as giving wrong or misleading information; the onus is on the candidate and candidature may be rejected at any stage.
• CSIR-CFTRI may cancel or withdraw the offer of engagement if any discrepancy is found in a candidate's candidature at any stage.
• The Director, CSIR-CFTRI may amend, delete or add terms and conditions, cancel the advertisement without assigning any reason, or decide not to fill the posts.
• Canvassing in any form or bringing political or other influence is treated as a disqualification.
• Other terms and conditions follow CSIR/the funding agency guidelines for project staff, as amended from time to time.

Important Dates

Important Links

• Apply for CSIR-CFTRI Project Associate-II Online Application at patcell.cftri.res.in
• Download CSIR-CFTRI Project Associate-II Official Notification PDF (PAT 68/2026)
• Visit CSIR-CFTRI Official Website for Addendum and Corrigendum

• Apply for CSIR-CFTRI Project Associate-II Online Application at patcell.cftri.res.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• Download CSIR-CFTRI Project Associate-II Official Notification PDF (PAT 68/2026) ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• Visit CSIR-CFTRI Official Website for Addendum and Corrigendum ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

How to apply for CSIR-CFTRI Project Associate-II vacancies?

• Candidates must apply online at the official portal patcell.cftri.res.in. No offline or walk-in application is accepted for this recruitment.

What is the application fee for CSIR-CFTRI Recruitment 2026?

• The official notification for CSIR-CFTRI Project Associate-II recruitment (PAT 68/2026) does not specify any application fee.

What is the salary for CSIR-CFTRI Project Associate-II?

• For Project Associate – II (PAT-II), the stipend is Rs. 35,000 per month plus HRA for NET/GATE-qualified candidates, and Rs. 28,000 per month plus HRA for others. The stipend for PAT-I follows CSIR project staff rules.

What are the educational qualifications required for CSIR-CFTRI Project Associate-II?

• For PAT-I, candidates need an M.Sc. in Food Science and Technology / Food Science and Nutrition or equivalent with 2 years' experience in R&D. The notification does not print a separate qualification for PAT-II; refer to the official notification PDF for discipline-specific eligibility.