CSIR IPU Recruitment 2026 - Walkin for Project Scientist & Project Associate Posts

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• CSIR Innovation Protection Unit (CSIR IPU) has released the official Project Scientist / Project Associate-Senior PAT Notification 2026 under Advertisement No. IPU/02/2026. A total of 5 vacancies have been announced for contractual positions. Candidates possessing the prescribed qualifications in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry are eligible to attend the walk-in interview. The walk-in interviews are scheduled for 13-08-2026 and 14-08-2026. The official notification PDF and other recruitment details are available through the CSIR IPU recruitment notification.

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CSIR IPU Recruitment 2026 - Overview

CSIR IPU Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF

• Candidates who are interested in applying for the CSIR IPU 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 IPU Vacancy 2026

Eligibility Criteria

• Project Scientist (PS-1) Mechanical Engineering: Masters / Integrated Masters in Mechanical Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent and 4 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable: PGDIPR or Patent Agent.
• Project Associate-Senior PAT Civil Engineering: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent and 3 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services OR Masters / Integrated Masters in Civil Engineering or Technology from a recognized University and 2 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable: PGDIPR or Patent Agent.
• Project Associate-Senior PAT Electronics and Communication Engineering: Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent and 3 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services OR Masters / Integrated Masters in Electronics and Communication Engineering or Technology from a recognized University and 2 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable: PGDIPR or Patent Agent.
• Project Associate-Senior PAT Physics: Masters / Integrated Masters in Physics and 3 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services OR Doctoral Degree in Physics from a recognized University or equivalent and 2 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable: PGDIPR or Patent Agent.
• Project Scientist (PS-1) Chemistry: Doctoral Degree in Chemistry from a recognized University or equivalent and 4 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable: PGDIPR or Patent Agent.

Age Limit

• All Posts: No minimum or maximum age limit is specified.
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST/PwBD/Women: 5 years, OBC: 3 years.

Salary / Stipend

• Project Scientist (PS-1) Mechanical Engineering: Rs. 56,000 + HRA (Increment of 5% for every 2 years of experience in the same project)
• Project Associate-Senior PAT Civil Engineering: Rs. 42,000 + HRA
• Project Associate-Senior PAT Electronics and Communication Engineering: Rs. 42,000 + HRA
• Project Associate-Senior PAT Physics: Rs. 42,000 + HRA
• Project Scientist (PS-1) Chemistry: Rs. 56,000 + HRA (Increment of 5% for every 2 years of experience in the same project)

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Selection Process

• Academic Records
• Test and/or Interview

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Q2. What is the total number of vacancies announced by CSIR IPU?

• CSIR Innovation Protection Unit (CSIR IPU) has announced a total of 5 vacancies for the positions of Project Scientist and Project Associate-Senior PAT.

Q3. What is the application fee for CSIR IPU Recruitment 2026?

• There is no application fee required for any category (General/OBC, SC/ST) for this recruitment drive. Candidates can attend the walk-in interview without paying any fee.

Q4. What are the educational qualifications required for the Project Scientist posts?

• For Project Scientist (PS-1) Mechanical Engineering, a Masters/Integrated Masters in Mechanical Engineering or Technology with 4 years of experience is required. For Project Scientist (PS-1) Chemistry, a Doctoral Degree in Chemistry with 4 years of experience is needed.

Q5. What is the salary offered for the Project Associate-Senior PAT positions?

• The Project Associate-Senior PAT positions offer a salary of Rs. 42,000 + HRA per month. Some positions may also include an increment of 5% for every 2 years of experience.

Q7. What documents should candidates bring for the walk-in interview?

• Candidates must bring all original documents, self-attested photocopies of these documents, and recent passport-size photographs. This includes ID proof, educational certificates, and experience certificates.

Q8. Is there any age relaxation for reserved categories?

• Yes, age relaxation is provided for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates (5 years) and OBC candidates (3 years) as per government rules.

Q9. What is the selection process for these contractual positions?

• The selection process will primarily involve an evaluation of academic records, followed by a test and/or interview to assess the candidates' suitability for the role.