CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur invites eligible candidates for a walk-in interview to fill up to two Project Associate-II posts under an urban biodiversity research project in Bihar.
Key points
- Up to 2 vacancies; second candidate selected from waiting list
- Walk-in interview on 17 November 2026; gates close at 11:00 am
- Qualification: BE/BTech or MSc with 2 years R&D experience, or ME/MTech
- Upper age limit: 35 years
- Pay: Rs 35,000 plus HRA (NET/GATE qualified) or Rs 28,000 plus HRA (others)
Job at a glance
| Organisation | CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nagpur |
|---|---|
| Post | Project Associate-II |
| Location | Nagpur, Maharashtra |
| Region | India |
| Qualification | BE/BTech in Civil/Computer Science/Environmental Engineering with 2 years R&D experience; or MSc in Environmental Science/Botany with 2 years R&D experience; or ME/MTech in Civil/Environmental/Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering |
| Pay / stipend | Rs 35,000 plus HRA for NET/GATE-qualified candidates; Rs 28,000 plus HRA for others |
| Vacancies | Up to 2 (subject to availability of funds) |
| Age limit | 35 years (as on the last date of receipt of applications) |
| Experience | 2 years in R&D (for BE/BTech and MSc holders); not required for ME/MTech holders |
| Selection | Walk-in interview; screening by committee if applications are large in number; online interview possible for shortlisted candidates |
| Type | Temporary; co-terminus with the project |
Key dates
| Walk-in interview date | 17 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Reporting time (gate closes) | 9:30 am to 11:00 am on 17 November 2026 |
About the recruitment
CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur is recruiting for the post of Project Associate-II under a project focused on urban biodiversity studies and City Biodiversity Index assessment for three urban clusters in Bihar. The position is based at CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur, or its Zonal Centres.
The engagement is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project, giving no right to regularisation against any permanent CSIR or CSIR-NEERI post. Total tenure as project staff across CSIR laboratories cannot exceed six or seven years as per applicable CSIR guidelines.
Eligibility
Candidates must hold one of the following: a BE or BTech in Civil, Computer Science, or Environmental Engineering with two years of R&D experience; an MSc in Environmental Science or Botany with two years of R&D experience; or an ME or MTech in Civil, Environmental, or Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering. The upper age limit is 35 years, reckoned as on the last date of receipt of applications.
Experience is counted only from the date of acquiring the minimum essential qualification. Dissertation or thesis work done during academic study does not count, nor does time spent pursuing a higher qualification. Candidates whose results are awaited or who have appeared in their final semester are not eligible to attend.
The job requires working knowledge of ArcGIS and QGIS software, web design and GIS map hosting, and conducting floral studies covering vascular, invasive, and medicinal plant species.
Selection process
Selection is through a walk-in interview at CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur. Meeting the minimum qualification does not automatically entitle a candidate to an interview. If a large number of candidates apply, a Screening Committee will shortlist candidates before the interview. In some cases, shortlisted candidates may be called for an online interview instead. No travel allowance is paid for attending an offline interview.
How to apply
Candidates should download the official notification and complete the application form attached to it. The form requires details such as the advertisement number, post applied for, category, age as on the closing date, qualifications, NET or GATE status, experience, and whether any close relative is employed in CSIR or CSIR-NEERI. A passport-size photograph must be pasted on the form and signed across.
Candidates must report in person at CSIR-NEERI, Nehru Marg, Near Ajni Square, Nagpur between 9:30 am and 11:00 am on 17 November 2026. The gate will be closed at 11:00 am and late arrivals will not be permitted. Carry the filled application form, a passport-size photograph, Aadhaar card, mark sheets and degrees from Class 10 onwards through postgraduate level, and a caste certificate if claiming age relaxation, all in original along with one set of photocopies. There is no application fee.