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CSIR NIO Recruitment 2026 - Project Associate I Notification, Eligibility, Salary

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Total Vacancies
1 Post
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Salary / Remuneration
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Selection / Apply Mode
Offline (Post)
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Closing Date
15 March 2026
🏛️ 1. Conducting Organization National Institute Of Oceanography 📑 2. Advertisement Reference No. SSP3468/3132-26
💼 3. Nature of Employment Contractual / Project-Based (Tenure) 🎯 4. Exact Post & Vacancy Count Project Associate - I (1 Post)
📮 5. Application / Selection Mode Offline (By Post) 📅 6. Crucial Dates & Timings 15 March 2026
📍 7. Exact Physical Venue / Address
National Institute Of Oceanography Regional Headquarters, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
💵 8. Application Fee ✓ ₹0 (Nil / Exempted)
🎓 Eligibility & Qualification Refer Official Notification 🌐 Authority Official Website www.nio.res.in ↗
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CSIR NIO Recruitment 2026 - Project Associate I Notification, Eligibility, Salary

CSIR NIO Project Associate - I Recruitment 2026 Overview

The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research - National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Project Associate - I post. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a Master's degree in Microbiology to engage in scientific research in a premier national laboratory. The position is based at the Regional Centre in Mumbai and involves significant fieldwork in coastal areas.

Recruitment Type: Direct Recruitment (Contractual) based on Shortlisting and Interview. This is not a competitive examination.

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Detail Information
Organization Name CSIR - National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO)
Post Name Project Associate - I
Total Vacancies 1
Application Start Date Notification Released
Last Date to Apply 15 March 2026
Official Website https://www.nio.res.in

Vacancy Details

Post Name Vacancies Stipend/Salary Duration
Project Associate - I 1 ₹25,000/- per month (Fixed) 6 months

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • Essential: M.Sc. Microbiology from a recognized Institute/University.
  • Desirable: Experience in Microbiological techniques, metagenomics, and statistical data analysis.

Age Limit

As this is a temporary contractual position, a specific upper age limit is not explicitly mentioned in the notification. Standard age relaxation rules for government contracts may apply. Candidates are advised to check the official PDF for any implicit age criteria.

Mandatory Requirements

  • Job Requirement: Fieldwork in coastal areas (boat/trawler etc.), microbiological sample collection, processing of samples, data analysis, writing reports, and research papers.
  • Posting: Regional Centre, Mumbai.

🎯 Selection Process

As this is a Direct Recruitment (not an exam), the selection involves:

  1. Shortlisting: Based on application and qualifications.
  2. Interview: Further selection as decided by the institute.

Application Fee

Not specified in the notification. Candidates should refer to the official PDF for any fee requirements.

📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step

  1. Visit the official CSIR NIO website: https://www.nio.res.in.
  2. Navigate to the "Vacancies" or "Careers" section and find the notification for Project Associate - I (Advt No: SSP3468/3132-26).
  3. Read the official notification carefully to understand eligibility and requirements.
  4. Click on the "Apply Link" provided in the vacancy portal.
  5. Fill out the offline/online application form with accurate details.
  6. Submit the application form before the last date: 15 March 2026.

📅 Important Dates

  • Last Date for Application: 15 March 2026
  • Duration of Position: 6 months

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