📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
The CSIR National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR NIO) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Project Associate II Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official CSIR NIO website. The last date to submit the application form is 25th January 2026. This is a great opportunity for candidates with a background in Marine Science or Zoology to work in research projects.
Overview
| Company Name | Post Name | No of Posts | Last Date | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO) (NIO Mumbai) | Project Associate - II | 1 | 25 January 2026 | nio.res.in |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Number of Positions | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Project Associate - II | 1 | Rs. 28,000/- per month |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for Project Associate - II
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc Zoology/Marine Science (specialisation in Biology)/Oceanography (specialisation in Biology) with minimum two years of research experience post M.Sc in the relevant field.
- Desirable Qualification/Experience: Experience in zooplankton sampling, identification and data analyses, knowledge of taxonomic identification of zooplankton species.
Job Requirement / General Information
- Selected candidates will have to carry out extensive fieldwork onboard research vessels and fishing boats for marine biological sample collection and analysis of water and sediment.
- Sample processing and identification of zooplankton to the lowest possible level.
- Maintain and manage the project database.
- Preparation of reports and manuscripts.
- Position required to be filled for period of months: 6
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for application | 25 January 2026 |
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FAQs
Q1: What is the last date to apply for CSIR NIO Project Associate II Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the application form is 25th January 2026.
Q2: What is the salary for Project Associate II at CSIR NIO?
The salary for Project Associate II is Rs. 28,000/- per month.
Q3: What are the essential qualifications required?
Candidates must have an M.Sc in Zoology, Marine Science (specialisation in Biology), or Oceanography (specialisation in Biology) with at least two years of relevant research experience post-M.Sc.
Q4: How many vacancies are available?
There is 1 vacancy for the post of Project Associate - II.
Q5: What is the selection process?
The selection process is not explicitly detailed but likely involves application screening and an interview.