Official Notification and Application Form

The application is made in person at the walk-in venue; no separate prior online application window or admit-card process is stated. Candidates should print and complete the prescribed form and bring it with the required documents.

• Download CSIR IICB Official Notification PDF for Advertisement R&C/592/2026
• Download CSIR IICB Prescribed Application Form for the 3 November 2026 Walk-In Interview
• Visit the Official CSIR IICB Website

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Vacancy codes 5922634 and 5922639 contain two positions each, while every other code contains one. The advertised total of 41 is approximate and may be increased or reduced.

Qualification-based higher pay: For Project Associate I and Project Associate II, the higher rate applies to candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC, ICAR or ICMR NET, including lectureship or assistant professorship, GATE, or a qualifying national-level examination conducted by Central Government departments such as DBT or DST, or an equivalent examination or qualification recognized by the relevant agency or institution.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Qualifications and age are reckoned as of 3 November 2026. Candidates in the final semester of their qualifying degree and candidates whose results are awaited are not eligible. The following requirements are governed by the individual vacancy codes.

Senior Project Associate — 12 Vacancies

• 5922601 (FTT070601): Essential: M.Sc. in Life Sciences and three years of research and development experience. Desirable: research experience in nanobiomaterials, cell-culture assays, molecular-biology techniques and animal handling. Tenure: up to one year.
• 5922606 (MMP015203): Essential: Master's degree in Science, Pharma, MD, MS or equivalent in Life Sciences or Computer Sciences. Desirable: knowledge and experience in advanced machine-learning tools, multi-omics data analysis and in-silico drug screening. Tenure: initially up to one year, extendable.
• 5922619 (MLP002620): Essential: M.Sc. in any branch of Life Science and three years of research experience in cancer biology. Desirable: cell and molecular biology, tissue culture and animal handling. Tenure: up to 31 March 2027.
• 5922621 (MLP002620): Essential: Master's in Life Science with three years of research experience, or PhD in Life Science with two years of research experience. Desirable: at least two years of experience in cell or tissue culture, genetics or biotechnology. Tenure: up to 31 March 2027.
• 5922626–5922631 (MLP002620): Essential: Master's or Integrated Master's in Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVSc or Animal Sciences, or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology or Medicine or equivalent, with three years of R&D experience; or Master's or Integrated Master's in Engineering or Technology; or a Doctoral degree in Science or Pharma, MD or MS with two years of R&D experience. Desirable specializations: 5922626—GLP or preclinical testing, audit, change control, documentation and regulatory compliance; 5922627—bioanalytical methods, HPLC/UPLC, LC-MS/MS, preclinical studies and method validation; 5922628—preclinical pathology, haematology and clinical biochemistry; 5922629—preclinical toxicology, drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics, animal handling and dosing; 5922630—IT infrastructure, data security, computerized system validation and audit trails; 5922631—genetic toxicology, Ames, micronucleus, chromosomal-aberration and comet assays. Tenure for all six codes: up to 31 March 2027 and extendable.
• 5922632 (MLP002620): Essential: Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences with three years of R&D experience. Desirable: research experience in organic synthesis and drug-design techniques. Tenure: up to 31 March 2027.
• 5922637 (MLP002620): Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry and three years of research experience. Desirable: three years of research experience in organic synthesis. Tenure: up to 31 March 2027.

Project Associate II — 12 Vacancies

• 5922602 (GAP-510): Essential: Master's or Integrated Master's in Natural, Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences and two years of R&D experience. Desirable: cryo-EM, biochemistry and molecular biology. Tenure: initially up to one year, with a possible extension of up to another year.
• 5922605 (GAP-508): Essential: Master's degree in Life Sciences. Desirable: sound knowledge and experience in advanced machine-learning tools and multi-omics data analysis. Tenure: up to 8 September 2027, extendable by a maximum of three years.
• 5922608 (GAP-490): Essential: M.Sc. in Life Sciences or equivalent and two years of research experience. Desirable: in-vitro cell culture and animal studies. Tenure: up to 25 January 2027.
• 5922611 (FBR070405): Essential: Master's in Life Science with knowledge of bioinformatics and two years of research experience. Desirable: bacterial cell culture, protein purification, Western blot, mass spectrometry and proteomics. Tenure: up to 31 March 2027 and extendable.
• 5922613 (GAP-510): Essential: Master's degree in Biological, Pharmaceutical, Natural or Chemical Sciences with two years of experience. Tenure: initially up to one year, extendable up to two years.
• 5922615 (MLP002620): Essential: Master's in Natural Sciences and two years of research experience. Desirable: biomolecular structural analysis using Raman spectroscopy, protein purification and characterization. Tenure: up to 31 March 2027.
• 5922617 (MLP002620): Essential: M.Sc. in Biochemistry, Bioinformatics or Biotechnology with two years of R&D experience. Desirable: molecular and cell biology, mammalian cell culture, qRT-PCR, Western blotting, fluorescence or confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, bioinformatics, transcriptomics, oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction. Tenure: up to 31 March 2027.
• 5922620 (MLP002620): Essential: Master's in Biochemistry, Physiology, Zoology, Neuroscience or Pharmaceutical Sciences and two years of R&D experience in industrial or academic organizations. Desirable: animal handling, cell culture and molecular biology. Tenure: up to 31 March 2027.
• 5922623 (MLP002620): Essential: Master's or Integrated Master's in Natural, Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVSc or Animal Sciences, or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology or Medicine or equivalent, with two years of R&D experience in industrial, academic, science-and-technology or scientific organizations; or Master's or Integrated Master's in Engineering or Technology. Desirable: protein expression and purification, molecular docking and simulation. Tenure: up to 31 March 2027.
• 5922638 (MLP002620): Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry. Desirable: research experience in enantio-selective synthesis of chiral molecules and chiral ligands. Tenure: up to 31 March 2027.
• 5922639 (GAP-508): Essential: Master's or Integrated Master's in any branch of Life Sciences, Natural, Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVSc or Animal Sciences. Desirable: Master's degree in Biological or Life Sciences with knowledge of cell culture, protein estimation, Western blotting, ELISA and microscopy. Tenure: up to 8 September 2027, extendable by a maximum of three years. This code contains two vacancies.

Project Associate I — 16 Vacancies

• 5922603 (GAP-504): Essential: Master's or Integrated Master's in Natural or Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVSc, Animal Sciences or Medicine from a recognized university. Desirable: in-vitro testing, small-animal handling or clinical-sample handling. Tenure: initially up to one year, extendable up to three years.
• 5922604 (MMP015203): Essential: Master's degree in Science, Pharma, MD, MS or equivalent in Life Sciences or Computer Sciences. Desirable: advanced machine-learning tools, multi-omics analysis and in-silico drug screening. Tenure: initially up to one year and extendable.
• 5922607 (GAP-464): Essential: M.Sc. degree in biological sciences such as biotechnology, bioinformatics, biochemistry or microbiology. Desirable: at least two months of project work, routine molecular-biology techniques and knowledge of eukaryotic transcriptional regulation. Tenure: up to 30 November 2027.
• 5922610 (HCP002601): Essential: Master's or Integrated Master's in Natural, Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVSc or Animal Sciences, or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology or Medicine from a recognized university, or any equivalent qualification recognized in writing by the Project Investigator and Director. Desirable: HPLC, centrifuge, scanning electron microscope and vacuum-concentrator demonstration experience, plus digital science-content and science-communication skills. Tenure: up to 31 March 2027 and extendable.
• 5922612 (GAP-477): Essential: Master's or equivalent degree in Microbiology, Zoology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Virology or Neuroscience. Desirable: cloning, cell culture, virus isolation and titration, qPCR, Western blot, protein isolation and RNA isolation. Tenure: up to 31 December 2027.
• 5922614 (GAP-497): Essential: Master's or Integrated Master's in Natural, Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVSc or Animal Sciences, or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology or Medicine from a recognized university. Desirable: protein expression and purification from bacteria or mammals, molecular docking and simulation. Tenure: up to 31 March 2027.
• 5922616 (MLP002620): Essential: Master's degree in any branch of science; plant-science experience is preferred. Desirable: biological-data handling and computational biology. Tenure: up to 31 March 2027.
• 5922618 (MLP002620): Essential: Master's degree in Science, Pharma, MS or equivalent in Life Sciences or Computer Science. Desirable: bioinformatics, including single-cell and spatial transcriptomics analysis. Tenure: up to 31 March 2027.
• 5922622 (MLP002620): Essential: M.Sc. in Life Sciences or equivalent. Desirable: in-vitro cell culture and molecular biology. Tenure: up to 31 March 2027.
• 5922624 (MLP002620): Essential: M.Sc. in Human Physiology, Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences or Biotechnology, or B.Tech in Biotechnology, MBBS, M.Pharm or MVSc. Desirable: cell culture, qPCR, basic virology and basic microbiology research. Tenure: up to 31 March 2027.
• 5922625 (MLP002620): Essential: Master's or Integrated Master's in Natural, Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVSc or Animal Sciences. Desirable: cell-culture expertise. Tenure: up to 31 March 2027.
• 5922633 (MLP002620): Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry and at least one year of research experience. Tenure: up to 31 March 2027.
• 5922634 (MLP002620): Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry. Tenure: up to 31 March 2027. This code contains two vacancies.
• 5922635 (MLP002620): Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry. Tenure: up to 31 March 2027.
• 5922636 (MLP002620): Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry. Desirable: research or project work in organic synthesis, organic reactions, column purification and compound characterization. Tenure: up to 31 March 2027.

Project Assistant II — 1 Vacancy

• 5922609 (HCP002601): Essential: B.Sc. or three-year Diploma in Engineering or Technology. Desirable: concept development and simple-experiment or DIY-kit skills, graphics and animation, and an aptitude for science communication. Tenure: up to 31 March 2027 and extendable.

Research Projects Covered by the Vacancies

Selection Process & Screening Clause

1. Reporting: Candidates must reach CSIR IICB by 08:45 AM on 3 November 2026 with the prescribed form and documents. The entry gate closes at 10:00 AM.
2. Selection committee: Selection is through the walk-in interview process before the relevant Selection Committee. Committee B1 covers 13 vacancies, B2 covers 20 vacancies and C1 covers 8 vacancies.
3. Screening examination: The advertisement does not prescribe a screening written test or publish a written-exam syllabus. Candidates should not assume a separate written examination; selection is through the advertised walk-in process and committee review.
4. Document verification: Original documents and self-attested copies must be carried for verification. Eligibility is assessed against the qualification, experience and age limit for the selected vacancy code.
5. Appointment and tenure review: Performance will be reviewed periodically, and unsatisfactory performance may lead to termination without notice or reason. Any extension is subject to project requirements, Review Committee recommendation and applicable CSIR rules.

TA/DA: No TA/DA will be paid.

Nature of engagement: These are purely temporary project positions. They do not create any right or claim to regularization or absorption into an IICB or CSIR post. The total engagement across CSIR laboratories cannot exceed six years, including previous project engagements.

Vacancy status: The Institute may increase or decrease the number of positions and reserves the right to select or reject candidates or cancel the advertisement.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

Documents to Bring

• Duly filled prescribed CSIR IICB application form for every applicable Selection Committee, with the relevant vacancy codes
• Original Matriculation Pass Certificate or Admit Card as proof of date of birth, along with a self-attested copy
• All mark sheets and educational qualification certificates since Matriculation, along with self-attested copies
• Final mark sheet of the relevant B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Tech. or M.Pharm. degree, or PhD award certificate
• Experience certificates on official letterhead and No Objection Certificate from the current employer, if employed
• Documentary proof of CSIR-UGC, ICAR or ICMR NET, GATE or an equivalent national-level qualification, if applicable
• One recent passport-size photograph
• Caste certificate, where applicable
• Valid government photo ID proof, if required

Instructions for Candidates

1. Print the prescribed application form, complete it carefully and write every relevant vacancy code in the designated space.
2. A candidate applying under different Selection Committees must submit a separate form for each committee.
3. Carry each applicable original document together with a self-attested copy.
4. Report at the CSIR IICB Jadavpur campus by 08:45 AM on 3 November 2026. Candidates arriving after the 10:00 AM entry-gate closure may not be permitted to participate.
5. Do not apply for a vacancy code for which the qualification, experience or age requirement is not met. Final-semester and result-awaited candidates are ineligible.
6. Review the vacancy code and its project tenure before attending, as the engagement is co-terminus with the relevant project and may be changed or extended only as permitted by CSIR rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date for the CSIR IICB Recruitment 2026 walk-in interview?

The walk-in interview is scheduled for Tuesday, 3 November 2026. There is no separate online closing date; candidates must attend in person by 08:45 AM, when the entry gate closes at 10:00 AM.

What is the walk-in venue and reporting time?

The venue is CSIR–Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, 4, Raja S.C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur, Kolkata – 700032. Candidates must report by 08:45 AM on 3 November 2026.

Is there an application fee for CSIR IICB Recruitment 2026?

The official notification does not specify an application fee. Candidates should not send money to any individual or unverified payment link.

Are the CSIR IICB project positions permanent?

No. The positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the relevant project. Initial tenure is stated against each vacancy code, extensions are subject to review and applicable CSIR rules, and total engagement across CSIR laboratories cannot exceed six years. There is no right to regularization or absorption.

What is the salary structure for the advertised project posts?

Monthly remuneration ranges from ₹20,000 + HRA for Project Assistant II to ₹42,000 + HRA for Senior Project Associate. Project Associate I and II pay varies according to whether the candidate holds a qualifying NET, GATE or equivalent national-level examination. The HRA amount is not stated.

How many application forms and documents must a candidate carry?

A separate prescribed form is required for each applicable Selection Committee, with all relevant vacancy codes listed. Candidates must also carry the prescribed original documents and self-attested copies, including qualification and date-of-birth proof, applicable experience or NET/GATE evidence, one passport-size photograph and a caste certificate where applicable.