CSIR Innovation Complex, Mumbai, a unit under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), invites applications for Project Scientist and Senior Project Associate positions on a purely temporary and contract basis for identified projects. Eligible candidates can attend a walk-in interview on 01 September 2026.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – Innovation Complex, Mumbai |
| Advertisement No. | ICM/03/2026 |
| Post Names | Project Scientist III, Project Scientist I, Senior Project Associate |
| Total Vacancies | 5 |
| Application Mode | Walk-in Interview |
| Walk-in Date & Time | 01 September 2026, 9:30 AM |
| Job Type | Contractual (Project-based) |
| Job Location | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Official Website | www.csir.res.in |
Employment Type:CONTRACTOR
Number of Vacancies:5
| Post Name | Area | Vacancies | Age Limit | Essential Qualification | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Scientist-III (PS-III-AC) | Analytical Chemistry/Bioanalysis | 1 | 45 | Doctoral Degree in Science OR Masters/Integrated Masters in Engg/Tech + 7 years R&D experience. Specialization: Analytical Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Analysis/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Life Sciences. | ₹78,000 + HRA |
| Project Scientist-III (PS-III-ADME-PK) | ADME-PK/Tox | 1 | 45 | Doctoral Degree in Science OR Masters/Integrated Masters in Engg/Tech + 7 years R&D experience. Specialization: Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical sciences/Toxicology/Life Sciences/Biotechnology. | ₹78,000 + HRA |
| Project Scientist-I (PS-I-BS) | Bioanalysis | 1 | 35 | Doctoral Degree in Science OR Masters/Integrated Masters in Engg/Tech + 4 years R&D experience. Specialization: Analytical Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Analysis/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Pharmacology. | ₹56,000 + HRA |
| Senior Project Associate (Senior PAT-AC) | Analytical Chemistry | 1 | 40 | Masters/Integrated Masters (with 3 yrs exp) OR Bachelor's in Engg/Tech/Medicine (with 3 yrs exp) OR Doctoral degree (with 2 yrs exp) in relevant area. Specialization: Analytical Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Life Sciences/Biotechnology. | ₹42,000 + HRA |
| Senior Project Associate (Senior PAT-ADME-PK) | ADME-PK | 1 | 40 | Masters/Integrated Masters (with 3 yrs exp) OR Bachelor's in Engg/Tech/Medicine (with 3 yrs exp) OR Doctoral degree (with 2 yrs exp) in relevant area. Specialization: Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Life Sciences/Biotechnology. | ₹42,000 + HRA |
Note: Age relaxation as per Government of India norms: 5 years for SC/ST/PwD/Female; 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer).
Application Fee: No application fee is mentioned for any category.
The selection will be based on a Walk-in Interview. Candidates must appear for the interview on 01 September 2026 at 9:30 AM.
Venue: CSIR Innovation Complex, 4 Bunglow, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri (West), Mumbai – 400053.
Candidates who wish to attend the walk-in interview should follow these steps:
Important: No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The engagement is purely temporary and project-based.
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Walk-in Interview | 01 September 2026, 9:30 AM |
Official CSIR Website: https://www.csir.res.in
Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification
Email for Queries: [email protected]
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The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), known for its cutting edge R&D knowledge base in diverse S&T areas, is a contemporary R&D organization. CSIR has a dynamic network of 37 national laboratories, 39 outreach centres, 3 Innovation Complexes, and five units with a pan-India presence. CSIR’s R&D expertise and experience are embodied in about 3460 active scientists supported by about 4350 scientific and technical personnel as of June 2021.
CSIR covers a wide spectrum of science and technology – from oceanography, geophysics, chemicals, drugs, genomics, biotechnology and nanotechnology to mining, aeronautics, instrumentation, environmental engineering and information technology. It provides significant technological intervention in many areas concerning societal efforts, which include environment, health, drinking water, food, housing, energy, farm and non-farm sectors. Further, CSIR’s role in S&T human resource development is noteworthy.