CSIR-CRRI Recruitment 2026: 2 Project Associate Posts – Walk-In Interview on 18 November 2026 at New Delhi

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• Age is calculated as on the date of the walk-in interview (18 November 2026). The exact HRA component is not printed in the notification and will be determined as per CSIR norms at the time of engagement.

Senior Project Associate – Required Qualifications

• Route (i): B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent, with 03 years of experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions, or Science and Technology Organizations, and Scientific activities and services.
• Route (ii): M.E./M.Tech./Integrated Masters in Civil Engineering or Technology with specialization in Highway Engineering (or any equivalent specialization) from a recognized university, with 02 years of experience in the same fields as above.
• Age: Maximum 40 years (with applicable relaxation).

Project Associate-I – Required Qualifications

• Mandatory: Master's degree in Commerce and a two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights.
• Desirable: Commercial and accounting competence; working knowledge of IP law and filing procedures.
• Age: Maximum 35 years (with applicable relaxation).
• Other conditions: Age, educational qualification, and experience are all evaluated as on the date of the walk-in interview. Candidates are encouraged to respond in Hindi during the interview.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Walk-In Interview: All eligible candidates must report at the specified venue on 18 November 2026 at the designated reporting time.
• Shortlisting / Screening: If a large number of candidates turn up, shortlisting for the interview will be conducted as per criteria fixed by the Selection Committee. The final decision to allow a candidate to appear for the interview rests with the Director, CSIR-CRRI.
• Document Verification: No candidate will be permitted to appear in the interview without producing original certificates.
• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for appearing in the walk-in interview.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Filled Annexure-I Application Form downloaded from the official notification.
• Original and self-attested copies of all educational certificates and testimonials (degree certificates, consolidated mark sheets).
• Valid photo ID proof: Voter ID Card / PAN Card / Driving License / Passport / Aadhaar Card.
• One recent passport-size photograph.
• Category / Caste Certificate in proper format from the Appropriate Authority (SC/ST/PwBD/OBC candidates).
• NOC in Annexure-II format (if pursuing a higher degree under AcSIR or an MoU university).
• Passport copy if resided abroad in the last 5 years.
• Proof of CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR / NET / GATE qualification (if applicable).

Important Dates

How to Apply for CSIR-CRRI Recruitment 2026

• Download the CSIR-CRRI Senior Project Associate & Project Associate-I Official Notification PDF (Advt No. 21/PC/2026) and read the full conditions.
• Download and fill the Annexure-I Application Form enclosed in the notification.
• Appear in person at the walk-in interview on 18 November 2026 at CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi — reporting at 09:30 AM for Senior Project Associate and 01:00 PM for Project Associate-I.
• Submit the filled Annexure-I form along with all original documents, self-attested copies, and passport-size photograph at the time of the interview.

• CSIR-CRRI Senior Project Associate & Project Associate-I Official Notification PDF (Advt No. 21/PC/2026) ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Important Links

• Download CSIR-CRRI Senior Project Associate & Project Associate-I Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• Visit CSIR-Central Road Research Institute Official Website ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.