The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL) has invited applications from eligible candidates for the position of Project Associate I for the year 2025. This opportunity is ideal for science graduates seeking sarkari jobs for graduates in the research and development sector. CSIR-NCL, one of India’s premier chemical research institutions based in Pune, has opened one vacancy for a contractual research position under an ongoing sponsored project.
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Job Overview
The CSIR-NCL has announced one post for Research Project Associate (Entry-Level) under a time-bound project. The role primarily involves supporting advanced laboratory research in chemistry. This is a government-funded project, making it a valuable opportunity for individuals aiming to gain practical experience within a reputed national laboratory.
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Project Associate I position, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:
Education: M.Sc. in Chemistry or Organic Chemistry from a recognized university.
Age Limit: Candidates should not exceed 35 years of age as on the closing date of application. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates as per government norms.
Nationality: The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
Experience: While prior research experience is not mandatory, candidates with hands-on lab experience or previous project-based research will be preferred.
Important Dates
Application Start Date: July 20, 2025
Last Date to Apply: August 5, 2025
Interview Date (Tentative): August 12, 2025
Result Date: To be notified on the official portal after the selection process
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates are required to apply through an offline process. Here is a step-by-step guide:
Visit the official CSIR-NCL recruitment page at ncl-india.org.
Download the prescribed application format available under the Careers section.
Fill in the required details including educational qualifications, personal information, and experience (if any).
Attach self-attested copies of all relevant documents including mark sheets, age proof, caste certificate (if applicable), and passport-size photograph.
Send the completed application form to the concerned project coordinator’s address mentioned in the official notification before the closing date.
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected through a multi-stage process that includes:
Screening of Applications
Interview (Offline/Online, as per instructions)
Document Verification (Originals must be produced at the time of joining)
The final selection will be based on academic merit, research aptitude, and performance in the interview.
Salary Details
The selected candidate will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹25,000. Additional allowances or benefits will be as per project norms but are not guaranteed.
Job Location
The position is based at the CSIR-NCL campus in Pune, Maharashtra.
Application Fees & Reservation
Application Fee: There is no application fee required for this recruitment.
Reservation Policy: Age relaxations and category-wise reservation will be applicable as per Central Government norms. Candidates must submit valid certificates for OBC/SC/ST/EWS categories as proof.
Documents Required:
Copy of M.Sc. Degree Certificate and Marksheet
Proof of Date of Birth
Valid Identity Proof
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Experience Certificate (if any)
Official Reference
All information provided here is based on the official recruitment notification issued by CSIR-NCL for the Project Associate I post in 2025.
Aspiring candidates registered on any India Jobsite or tracking research careers should not miss this opportunity to work with a premier scientific institution. Make sure your application reaches the concerned authority before the last date, August 5, 2025.