CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026 for 57 Project Staff – Apply Online @ clri.res.in

CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026 Notification: Apply for 57 Project Staff Posts in Chennai

Golden Opportunity for Sarkari Naukri aspirants! The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research - Central Leather Research Institute (CSIR-CLRI), Chennai, has released the official Latest Government Job Notification 2026 for the engagement of Project Staff. A total of 57 vacancies are available for Project Assistant-II, Project Associate-I, Senior Project Associate, and Junior Research Fellow positions. This is a prime opportunity for candidates seeking research-based Sarkari Result updates in Tamil Nadu.

Table of Contents

• Overview & Quick Summary
• Detailed Vacancy Breakdown
• Eligibility Criteria (Qualification & Age)
• Salary & Emoluments (7th CPC Context)
• Selection Process
• How to Apply & Exam Centers
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Quick Summary Box

Why Apply for CSIR CLRI Jobs?

• Job Security: Engagement in a premier National Laboratory under CSIR, Government of India.
• Pay Scale: Attractive emoluments ranging from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 42,000 + HRA, aligned with research fellowship standards.
• Central Government Jobs: Opportunity to work in a Central Government Research Institute.
• Career Growth: Empanelment for future project requirements within CSIR Labs.

Detailed Vacancy Breakdown for CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026

CSIR-CLRI invites applications for the following positions on a purely temporary basis. The number of positions is provisional and may change at the time of selection.

Eligibility Criteria for CSIR CLRI Jobs 2026

Educational Qualification

Age Limit

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): 28 Years
• Project Associate-I & Assistant-II: 35 Years
• Senior Project Associate: 40 Years
• Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women, 3 years for OBC (as per Govt. of India rules).

Salary & Emoluments

Selected candidates will receive monthly consolidated emoluments plus HRA as per CSIR norms:

• Project Assistant-II: Rs. 20,000/- + HRA
• Project Associate-I: Rs. 25,000/- + HRA (Rs. 31,000/- or Rs. 37,000/- for NET/GATE qualified specific posts)
• Senior Project Associate: Rs. 42,000/- + HRA

CSIR CLRI Selection Process 2026

The selection for CSIR CLRI Project Staff Recruitment involves two stages:

1. Written Test (Qualifying): MCQ based on Graduation level subjects + General Awareness/Aptitude. Scheduled for 21 May 2026.
2. Personal Interview: For qualified candidates on 25-26 May 2026.

Note: Candidates with NET/GATE qualification are exempt from the Written Test and can directly attend the Interview.

How to Apply for CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026

Unlike typical online Sarkari Naukri portals, this CSIR CLRI Notification requires candidates to appear in person for the Written Test.

1. Download the Official Notification and Application Form from the link below.
2. Fill the prescribed Application Form (Annexure to notification).
3. Report in person at Triple Helix Auditorium, CSIR-CLRI, Sardar Patel Road, Adyar, Chennai - 600020 on 21-05-2026 by 09:30 AM.
4. Bring self-attested copies of educational certificates, age proof, category certificate, and original documents for verification.

Application Fee: NIL (No fee required).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The last date is effectively the reporting date for the Written Test, which is 21 May 2026. Candidates must report by 09:30 AM.

No, there is no application fee for any category as per the official notification.

No, candidates must appear in person with the filled application form. No online submission is mentioned.

The upper age limit is 35 years as of the date of the Written Test/Interview, with relaxations for reserved categories.

Yes, candidates qualified in NET/GATE or national level exams need not appear for the Written Test and can directly attend the Interview.

JRF candidates get Rs. 37,000/- + HRA if NET/GATE qualified, otherwise Rs. 25,000/- + HRA.

CSIR-CLRI, Sardar Patel Road, Adyar, Chennai - 600020.

No, these are purely temporary positions co-terminus with the project duration.