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CSIR Recruitment 2026: 1 Director, CSIR-CGCRI Kolkata – Apply Offline @ csir.res.in

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Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Post DesignationVacanciesAge LimitMonthly Remuneration (INR)
Director, CSIR-CGCRI145 years or above, not exceeding 56 yearsRs. 1,82,200 – Rs. 2,24,100 (Level 15, Pay Matrix) + Allowances
  • Tenure: Six years or till superannuation, whichever is earlier. The tenure is renewable only in exceptional cases.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

  • Director:
  • Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in Natural Sciences OR Master's Degree in Engineering (Ph.D. is desirable for Engineering candidates)
  • Experience: Minimum 16 years of experience in Research and Development with focus on translational research in areas aligned with the laboratory's activities, and demonstrated excellence in leadership
  • Experience Calculation: Years of experience are computed from the beginning of the candidate's research career
  • Desirable: Ph.D. for candidates applying with a Master's Degree in Engineering
  • Profile Expected: A creative, innovative and well-recognised scientist/technologist with demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary R&D teams, significant contributions in technology development, IP creation, publications, and ability to nurture high-class research environment
  • Age Limit: 45 years or above but not exceeding 56 years. Qualifications, age and experience can be relaxed in the case of exceptionally meritorious candidates with approval of DG, CSIR.

Pay Scale & Terms of Appointment

  • Pay Matrix Level: Level 15 (Rs. 1,82,200 – Rs. 2,24,100 per month) with allowances as admissible
  • Tenure: Six years or till superannuation, whichever is earlier; renewable only in exceptional cases
  • Absorption: The Director can be considered for absorption in CSIR as Director's Grade Scientist (Scientist 'H'/Outstanding Scientist) as per rules
  • External Earnings: Provision to share revenue from external contract R&D, consultancy, and S&T services as per extant rules
  • Accommodation & Transport: Residential accommodation and transport provided as per rules
  • Medical & Other Facilities: Provided as per CSIR rules

Selection Process & Screening Clause

  • Applications and nominations are forwarded to the Search-cum-Selection Committee for consideration. The committee reviews curriculum vitae and bio-data of eligible candidates. No further stages (written test or interview format) are detailed in the notification. The final selection rests with the Search-cum-Selection Committee constituted by CSIR.
  • No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending the selection process unless explicitly mentioned in future correspondence from CSIR.

How to Apply for CSIR Director Recruitment 2026

  • Applications or nominations may be submitted through either of the following methods, to be received by 30 November 2026:
  • By Email: Send application to [email protected] and [email protected]
  • By Post: Director Recruitment Cell, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Anusandhan Bhawan, 2, Rafi Marg, New Delhi – 110001
  • For Nominations: The Director General, CSIR has asked recipients to nominate suitable scientists/technologists and send their CV by 30.11.2026 to [email protected] and [email protected]. If a CV is not readily available, the nominee's contact address, email and telephone number may be sent. Nominators must ascertain availability and willingness of the nominee before submitting.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

  • Detailed bio-data highlighting scientific and translational contributions
  • List of publications, patents and other intellectual property
  • Brief bio-data in the prescribed proforma from the advertisement
  • Additional pro-forma in Word file format containing: name, address, date of birth; qualification and specialisation; experience in chronological order; honours and awards; number of publications and patents; list of 5 referees
  • Signed declaration with date and place
  • Bio-data Proforma must include: Name of laboratory applied/nominated for, date of birth, current position and address; educational qualification with year of passing and university/institute; academic and research experience; areas of specialisation; honours/awards and professional affiliations; research publications and best professional outputs in last 10 years; books authored/edited; patents and technologies developed/licensed/commercialised; dissertations supervised (Ph.D. and post-graduation); 1–2 page summary of vision as Leader of CSIR-CGCRI; five professional referees of high repute.

Important Links

  • Download CSIR-CGCRI Director Advertisement No. 05/2026 Official Notification PDF
  • CSIR-CGCRI Kolkata Official Institute Website
  • Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Official Website
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