CSIR-TKDL Recruitment 2026: 50 Senior Project Associate & Project Associate-I Posts – Apply Online @ csir.res.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Note: Age relaxation is applicable for candidates of statutory groups as per CSIR/Government of India rules. A panel of waitlisted candidates will be constituted to fill vacancies in the near future; such panel will be valid for one year.

Posting Locations & Test Centers

• New Delhi: CSIR-TKDL Unit, 14, Satsang Vihar Marg, Spl. Institutional Area, New Delhi – 110067
• Hyderabad: CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Uppal Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad – 500007
• Chennai: CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CSIR-CLRI), Sardar Patel Road, Adyar, Chennai – 600020
• Jammu: CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Canal Road, Jammu – 180001
• Srinagar: CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine Branch Laboratory, Sanat Nagar, Srinagar – 190005
• Leh (Ladakh): National Institute for Sowa Rigpa, Skalzangling, Near Head Post Office, Leh – 194101, Ladakh
• Palampur: CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT), Palampur – 176061 (H.P.)

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Senior Project Associate – Information Technology (Code: TKD3901)

• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science / Information Technology from a recognized University or equivalent; OR MCA with three years' R&D experience in Industrial/Academic Institutions or Science & Technology Organizations; OR ME/M.Tech in CS/IT with two years' R&D experience.
• Technical Experience: Core Java and above, J2EE, SQL queries, MVC Architecture (Spring & Hibernate), PostgreSQL, JavaScript, AJAX, JSON, AngularJS, Bootstrap, jQuery, JDBC, RESTful services, JBoss & Tomcat server experience, IDEs (NetBeans/Eclipse), SQL procedures/functions/cursors/triggers/packages, code versioning (Git), or proficiency in managing multiple relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) including database migration.

Project Associate-I – IT-Data Science (Codes: TKC3901, TKH3901)

• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science / Information Technology / Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Data Science / Electronics; OR MCA.
• Desirable Skills: Core Java, J2EE, EJB; Python, SQL, machine learning, data analysis & visualization tools; statistical modeling & predictive analytics; cloud platforms & big data technologies.

Project Associate-I – Information Technology (Codes: TKJ3901, TKL3901, TKS3901, TKP3901)

• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science / Information Technology; OR MCA.
• Desirable Skills: Core Java, J2EE, EJB, Enterprise Java, Spring, Jasper Reports, Struts, Hibernate, Maven, REST, SOAP; IDEs (Eclipse/NetBeans/IntelliJ IDEA); relational database flavors (SQL Server, PostgreSQL); RHEL7+ installation, configuration, administration; nginx, Apache Tomcat; OS upgrade, performance tuning, licensing, patching, vulnerability remediation.

Senior Project Associate – Ayurveda (Code: TKD3902)

• Qualification: BAMS (Ayurveda) with three years' R&D experience; OR MD (Ayurveda) with two years' R&D experience.
• Preference: Candidates with proficiency in Sanskrit or Malayalam.

Project Associate-I – Ayurveda (Codes: TKD3903, TKJ3902)

• Qualification: BAMS (Ayurveda) from a recognized University or equivalent.

Project Associate-I – Unani (Codes: TKH3902, TKS3902)

• Qualification: BUMS (Unani) from a recognized University or equivalent.
• Preference: Candidates with proficiency in Arabic and/or Persian.

Senior Project Associate – Sowa Rigpa (Code: TKL3902)

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Sowa Rigpa Medicine with three years' R&D experience; OR MD (Sowa Rigpa) with two years' R&D experience.

Project Associate-I – Sowa Rigpa (Codes: TKL3903, TKP3902)

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Sowa Rigpa Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent.

Senior Project Associate – Siddha (Code: TKC3902)

• Qualification: BSMS (Siddha) with three years' R&D experience; OR MD (Siddha) with two years' R&D experience.

Project Associate-I – Siddha (Code: TKC3903)

• Qualification: BSMS (Siddha) from a recognized University or equivalent.

Senior Project Associate – Patent (Codes: TKD3904, TKH3903)

• Qualification: Master's degree in Chemical or Biological Sciences / Bioinformatics / Cheminformatics with three years' R&D experience; OR Doctoral Degree in Chemical or Biological Science with two years' R&D experience.
• Desirable Skills: Experience in patent analytics / informatics / PG Diploma in IPR; strong written and oral English communication skills.

Project Associate-I – Patent (Codes: TKD3905, TKH3904)

• Qualification: Master's degree in Chemical or Biological Sciences / Bioinformatics / Cheminformatics.
• Desirable Skills: Patent analytics / informatics / PG Diploma in IPR; good written and oral English communication skills.

Senior Project Associate – Sanskrit (Code: TKD3906)

• Qualification: Master's degree in Sanskrit with three years' R&D experience; OR Doctoral Degree in Sanskrit with two years' R&D experience.
• Desirable Skills: Knowledge of traditional medical texts; familiarity with medical terms including diseases, plant names, etc.

Project Associate-I – Yoga (Code: TKD3907)

• Qualification: Master's Degree in Yoga from a recognized University or equivalent.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

1. Written Test: Candidates must appear in person at the designated posting location against the specific post code on the date and time indicated in the vacancy table. The written test results will be declared on the same day.
2. Interview: The interview of shortlisted candidates will be conducted in hybrid mode (offline and online) either on the day of the written test or on another date, as communicated after the written test results are announced.
3. Document Verification: Original documents will be verified during the selection process. Candidates failing to produce original documents will be disqualified.
4. TA/DA: No Traveling Allowance (TA) or Daily Allowance (DA) will be reimbursed to candidates appearing for the written test or interview at any of the posting locations.
5. Waitlist Panel: A panel of waitlisted candidates will be constituted to fill vacancies arising in the near future. Such panel will remain valid for one year from the date of its constitution.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

Candidates must upload scanned copies of the following original documents during the online application process. Failure to upload any required document will result in summary rejection of the application:

1. Certificates establishing Educational Qualifications (from Matriculation onwards)
2. Age Proof Certificate (Matriculation Certificate / Birth Certificate)
3. Statutory Category Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS candidates, in Central Government prescribed format)
4. Experience Certificate(s), if applicable
5. List of Publications / Patents, if any
6. Detailed Biodata / Curriculum Vitae

Important Application Instructions

• Candidates who wish to apply for more than one post must submit separate applications for each position.
• Incomplete applications or applications received through any mode other than the official website will not be accepted.
• After successful submission, candidates must save and note down the generated application number for all future correspondence.
• The online application must be completed and submitted on or before 12 October 2026, 5:00 PM. No extension will be granted.
• For any queries, candidates may contact 011-26851136 or email [email protected].

Download CSIR-TKDL Senior Project Associate & Project Associate-I Official Notification PDF

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date to apply for CSIR-TKDL Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application for CSIR-TKDL Recruitment 2026 (Advertisement No. TKDL/08/2026) is 12 October 2026, 5:00 PM. Applications must be submitted through the official website www.csir.res.in.

2. How many vacancies are announced for CSIR-TKDL Recruitment 2026?

CSIR-TKDL has announced 50 positions for Senior Project Associate and Project Associate-I across disciplines including Information Technology, IT-Data Science, Ayurveda, Unani, Sowa Rigpa, Siddha, Patent, Sanskrit, and Yoga. The recruitment spans multiple posting locations including New Delhi, Jammu, Chennai, Hyderabad, Leh, Srinagar, and Palampur.

3. What is the application fee for CSIR-TKDL Recruitment 2026?

The official notification for CSIR-TKDL Recruitment 2026 (TKDL/08/2026) does not specify any application fee. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification PDF for any fee-related details.

4. What is the contract duration and job nature for CSIR-TKDL posts?

This recruitment is purely on a temporary and contractual basis under the project titled "Information Systems of Traditional Knowledge for Protection and Promotion" (TKDL-TK, MLP002639). The engagement is initially up to 31 March 2027 and may extend up to a maximum of 31 March 2031, co-terminus with the project. Extension of tenure is subject to annual review by a Review Committee. These positions do not confer permanent government job security or pension benefits.

5. What is the salary structure for CSIR-TKDL Recruitment 2026?

Senior Project Associate: Rs. 42,000 per month + House Rent Allowance (HRA).
Project Associate-I: Rs. 31,000 per month + HRA for candidates qualified through CSIR-UGC NET (including lectureship/Assistant Professorship), GATE, or national-level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments; and Rs. 25,000 per month + HRA for all other candidates.

6. What is the selection process for CSIR-TKDL Recruitment 2026?

The selection process consists of a Written Test conducted at the designated posting location on the post-wise date and time, followed by an Interview in hybrid mode (offline and online). Written test results are declared on the same day. No TA/DA will be paid to candidates appearing for the selection process.