Last updated: October 2, 2026 at 3:51 PM
CSIR-IICT Hyderabad is filling 51 project staff posts across 40 position codes, and there is no online form to fill in at all — you simply turn up at the institute with a completed application form and your original certificates. Position codes 1 to 20 are interviewed on 29.09.2026 and codes 21 to 40 on 30.09.2026, under Walk-in-Interview Notification No. PS/08/2026 dated 18.09.2026. Registration runs from 08:30 AM to 09:30 AM on each day, and anyone reporting after 09:30 AM will not be registered.
⚡ QUICK FACTS
🎓 Eligibility
M.Sc. / B.Tech / M.Tech / M.Pharm
📌 Vacancies
51 Posts (40 Position Codes)
💰 Stipend
Rs. 20,000 to 49,000 + HRA
🗓️ Walk-in Dates
29 and 30.09.2026
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Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Project Associate-I (PAT-I), Project Associate-II (PAT-II), Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT), Principal Project Associate (Principal-PAT), Project Assistant-II |
| Organization | CSIR – Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Tarnaka, Hyderabad, under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Notification No. PS/08/2026 for Walk-in-Interview, dated 18.09.2026 |
| Location | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Total Vacancies | 51 posts across 40 position codes (PAT-I: 32, PAT-II: 11, Senior-PAT: 5, Project Assistant-II: 2, Principal-PAT: 1). No category-wise reservation breakup is given in the notification. |
| Qualification | M.Sc., B.Tech / B.E., M.Tech / M.E., M.Pharm / M.S.Pharm, or B.Sc. / 3-year diploma, depending on the position code — see the position-code table below |
| Age Limit | 35 years for PAT-I, PAT-II and Project Assistant-II; 40 years for Senior-PAT and Principal-PAT — reckoned as on the date of interview Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Walk-in registration (08:30 to 09:30 AM) → Document verification → Interview → Skill test, if applicable |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 49,000 per month plus 24 to 30 percent HRA, depending on the post |
| How to Apply | No online application — download the Project Staff application form, fill it in and attend the walk-in-interview in person at CSIR-IICT Hyderabad |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website | iict.res.in Careers |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 18.09.2026 |
| Walk-in-Interview — Position Codes 1 to 20 | 29.09.2026 (Tuesday) |
| Walk-in-Interview — Position Codes 21 to 40 | 30.09.2026 (Wednesday) |
| Registration window on each interview day | 08:30 AM to 09:30 AM |
| Reporting after this time | Not allowed to register |
Application Fee
Not specified in notification. The walk-in-interview notice does not mention any application or registration fee for any category.
Vacancy Details
Post-wise Summary
| Post | Total Posts | Stipend per Month | Max Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 32 | Rs. 25,000 + HRA (Rs. 31,000 + HRA with NET / GATE on codes 8, 27, 28, 32, 34, 38) | 35 years |
| Project Associate-II (PAT-II) | 11 | Rs. 28,000 + HRA (Rs. 35,000 + HRA with NET / GATE on codes 4, 16, 29) | 35 years |
| Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT) | 5 | Rs. 42,000 + HRA (code 22: Rs. 45,000 consolidated) | 40 years |
| Project Assistant-II | 2 | Rs. 20,000 + HRA | 35 years |
| Principal Project Associate (Principal-PAT) | 1 | Rs. 49,000 + HRA | 40 years |
| Total | 51 | — | — |
Position Codes 1 to 20 — Walk-in on 29.09.2026 (Tuesday)
| Code | Project | Post | Posts | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accelerating Photoredox Catalysis in Continuous Flow Systems Leading to Diverse Heterocyclic Frameworks via C-H Bond Functionalization | PAT-I | 01 | M.Sc. in Chemistry |
| 2 | Production of FDCA through chemo catalytic route from LCB hydrolysate (C5) | PAT-I | 01 | M.Sc. in Chemistry / Chemical Sciences |
| 3 | CSIR Aroma 4.0: sustainable rural empowerment through Aromatic plants | PAT-II | 02 | M.Sc. in Chemistry with 2 years experience |
| 4 | Production of Cyrene from lignocellulosic biomass | PAT-II | 01 | M.Sc. Chemistry with 2 years experience |
| 5 | Process to produce Cyrene from cellulosic feed stocks (C6) as green solvent in lithium-ion batteries | PAT-I | 01 | M.Sc. Organic Chemistry |
| 6 | Multiferroic materials for future electromagnetic-based solid-state cooling technologies | PAT-I | 02 | M.Sc. (Physics / Chemistry / Materials Science or equivalent) |
| 7 | Multiferroic materials for future electromagnetic-based solid-state cooling technologies | Senior-PAT | 01 | M.Sc. (Physics / Chemistry / Materials Science or equivalent) with 3 years experience |
| 8 | Intensified absorber configurations for energy-efficient phase change absorption for CO2 capture from flue gases | PAT-I | 01 | M.Sc. in Chemistry with valid NET / GATE |
| 9 | AI-based smart sensors for rapid real-time detection of ppm level H2 leaks in hydrogen storage and distribution | Senior-PAT | 01 | M.E. / M.Tech in Chemical Engineering or allied stream with 2 years R and D experience |
| 10 | AI / ML based Accelerated Design of Solvents for Crystallization and Catalysts for Vapour Phase catalytic reactions | PAT-II | 01 | M.E. / M.Tech in Chemical Engineering or allied stream, OR B.E. / B.Tech with 2 years experience |
| 11 | Auto thermal vapor phase Catalytic Ammoxidation for Intensified Production of Nitriles | PAT-II | 01 | B.Tech in Chemical / Petro Chemical Engineering with 2 years experience, OR M.Tech in Chemical / Petrochemical Engineering |
| 12 | Auto thermal vapor phase Catalytic Ammoxidation for Intensified Production of Nitriles | PAT-II | 01 | B.Tech in Chemical / Petro Chemical Engineering with 2 years experience, OR M.Tech in Chemical / Petrochemical Engineering |
| 13 | CO and CO2 capture from coal gasification pilot plant and direct catalytic conversion to DME | PAT-II | 01 | M.Tech in Chemical Engineering, OR B.Tech in Chemical Engineering with 2 years R and D experience |
| 14 | Multiferroic materials for future electromagnetic-based solid-state cooling technologies | Project Assistant-II | 01 | B.Sc. Computer Science / 3-year diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering / Computer Science and Engineering |
| 15 | Analysis of referral coal samples | PAT-I | 01 | B.Tech in Computer Science |
| 16 | Production of 1,4-butane diol through a catalytic route from the furfural stream | PAT-II | 01 | B.Tech Chemical Engineering with 2 years R and D experience, OR M.Tech Chemical Engineering |
| 17 | CSIR Aroma 4.0: sustainable rural empowerment through Aromatic plants | PAT-I | 01 | M.Sc. in Microbiology, OR Integrated M.Tech in Biotechnology, OR B.Tech in Chemical Engineering |
| 18 | Novel Synthesis and Bio Pesticide formulations against Major Agricultural pests | PAT-I | 01 | M.Pharma / M.S.Pharma; M.Sc. Microbiology; Masters / Integrated Masters in Physical / Agricultural Chemistry |
| 19 | CSIR-Integrated Skill Initiative | Project Assistant-II | 01 | First class in B.Sc. Life Sciences / Computer Science with knowledge of computer skills |
| 20 | CSIR-Integrated Skill Initiative | PAT-I | 01 | First class in M.Sc. Life Sciences / B.Tech in Biotechnology / B.E. with knowledge of computer skills |
Position Codes 21 to 40 — Walk-in on 30.09.2026 (Wednesday)
| Code | Project | Post | Posts | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Development of Energy Harvesting Materials | PAT-I | 05 | M.Sc. in Chemistry |
| 22 | Development of Energy Harvesting Materials | Senior-PAT | 02 | M.Sc. Chemical Science / Physics / Material with 3 years of experience |
| 23 | Stable, Scalable and Printable Perovskite Solar Cells for Outdoor / Indoor Photovoltaics | PAT-I | 01 | M.Sc. in Chemistry |
| 24 | Sustainable Near-Infrared-Responsive Materials for Energy devices and Smart Window Applications | PAT-I | 01 | M.Sc. in Chemistry |
| 25 | Analysis of referral coal samples | PAT-I | 02 | M.Sc. Chemistry / Biotechnology |
| 26 | Nodal Centers for production of Imported APIs, KSMs and Intermediates for self-sufficiency in Health-care | PAT-I | 01 | M.Sc. in Chemistry / Biochemistry / M.Pharm / Biotech |
| 27 | AI-Guided workflows for Multi-Scale Design and Discovery of Functional Materials | PAT-I | 01 | M.Sc. or BS-MS in Chemistry / Chemical Sciences / Physics / Physical Science |
| 28 | Computational Design of Atomically Dispersed Active Sites for sustainable Organic Cross-Coupling Reactions | PAT-I | 01 | M.Sc. or BS-MS in Chemistry / Chemical Sciences / M.Pharma |
| 29 | Process development of 1,5 pentane diol from Biomass | PAT-II | 01 | B.Tech in Chemical / Environmental Engineering with 2 years R and D experience, OR M.Tech in Chemical / Environmental Engineering |
| 30 | Hydrodynamic cavitation assisted mechano-chemical process for precipitation of Nano-Silica from Rice Husk Ash | PAT-II | 01 | M.Tech in Chemical / Environmental Engineering, OR B.Tech in Chemical / Environmental Engineering with 2 years experience |
| 31 | Mechano-Chemical process for Precipitation of Nano-Silica from rice husk ash | PAT-I | 01 | B.Tech in Chemical Engineering / M.Sc. in Environmental Science / M.Sc. in Chemistry |
| 32 | CO2 Capture from gasified waste materials | PAT-I | 01 | B.Tech in Chemical Engineering |
| 33 | Sustainable production of Cyclopentanone and Syringaldehyde from Biomass | PAT-I | 01 | B.Tech in Chemical Engineering / Petroleum Engineering, OR M.Sc. Chemistry |
| 34 | AI-Guided workflows for Multi-Scale Design and Discovery of Functional Materials | PAT-I | 01 | M.Sc. or BS-MS in Chemistry / Chemical Sciences, OR B.Tech / M.Tech / M.S. in Material Science / Engineering / Chemical Engineering / AI / ML / Data Science |
| 35 | Ultrasonic-based Solar powered monitoring and control of Harmful Algal bloom USHA | PAT-I | 01 | B.Tech / B.Sc. in Biotechnology, OR B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Chemical / Aeronautical Engineering |
| 36 | Production of SVS-11 Lubricant Oil for Inf-light Trials at IAF | PAT-I | 04 | B.Tech in Chemical Engineering |
| 37 | Production of SVS-11 Lubricant Oil for Inf-light Trials at IAF | PAT-II | 01 | M.Tech in Chemical Engineering |
| 38 | Intensified absorber configurations for energy-efficient phase change absorption for CO2 capture from flue gases | PAT-I | 01 | B.Tech / B.E. in Chemical / Petrochemical Engineering / Chemical Technology with valid GATE |
| 39 | Intensified absorber configurations for energy-efficient phase change absorption for CO2 capture from flue gases | Senior-PAT | 01 | B.Tech / B.E. in Chemical / Petrochemical Engineering / Chemical Technology with 3 years experience, OR M.Tech in Chemical Engineering with 2 years experience |
| 40 | Intensified absorber configurations for energy-efficient phase change absorption for CO2 capture from flue gases | Principal-PAT | 01 | M.Tech in Chemical Engineering with 3 years experience, OR M.Sc. in Chemistry with 6 years of Experience |
Each position code also lists a desirable qualification (NET / GATE, a Ph.D., or specific hands-on experience in areas such as CO2 capture, nanomaterial synthesis, ASPEN, COMSOL, MATLAB or Python) which is used to separate candidates who all meet the essential requirement — the full desirable list for each code is in the official notification PDF.
Eligibility Criteria
| Educational Qualification | Varies by position code: M.Sc. (Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Environmental Science), B.Tech / B.E. or M.Tech / M.E. (Chemical, Petrochemical, Environmental, Computer Science, Mechanical, Aeronautical, Biotechnology), M.Pharm / M.S.Pharm, BS-MS, or B.Sc. / 3-year diploma for Project Assistant-II posts |
| Experience | None for most PAT-I posts; 2 years for PAT-II; 3 years for Senior-PAT; 3 to 6 years for Principal-PAT. Experience is counted only from the date the minimum prescribed qualification was acquired. |
| Age Limit | 35 years for PAT-I, PAT-II and Project Assistant-II; 40 years for Senior-PAT and Principal-PAT. Reckoned as on the date of interview, not a separate cut-off date. Check your age eligibility → |
| Age Relaxation | SC / ST / OBC / Women and PwBD candidates get relaxation in the upper age limit as per Government of India and CSIR instructions. The notification does not print a year-wise figure for each category. |
| Result Awaited Candidates | Not eligible. Only candidates who have already acquired the essential qualification and whose result has been declared — holding at least a provisional certificate — may attend. Final-semester candidates cannot appear. |
| Previous CSIR Service Restriction | Anyone who has already served CSIR-IICT or any other CSIR lab as Project Assistant, Project Fellow, JRF, SRF or Research Associate for 6 years or more in total is not eligible. Those with under 6 years get a tenure only up to the balance of that 6-year limit. |
| Domicile | No state domicile restriction stated — open to eligible candidates from anywhere in India, though the posting itself is at Hyderabad |
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
This walk-in reckons age as on the interview date, so use 29.09.2026 or 30.09.2026 as your cut-off date. Enter your date of birth and your category relaxation to see instantly whether you fall inside the 35-year band for PAT-I, PAT-II and Project Assistant-II, or the 40-year band for Senior-PAT and Principal-PAT.
Open the Age CalculatorSelection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. On-the-spot Registration | Held at CSIR-IICT, Tarnaka, Hyderabad between 08:30 AM and 09:30 AM on your position code’s interview date — 29.09.2026 for codes 1 to 20, 30.09.2026 for codes 21 to 40. This stage is strictly time-bound: candidates reporting after 09:30 AM are not registered at all and cannot proceed, regardless of eligibility. Carry the duly filled application form downloaded from the CSIR-IICT website. |
| 2. Document Verification | One set of attested copies of all relevant documents is submitted, and all originals are produced for verification — educational certificates from matriculation / 10th onwards, valid NET / GATE where the code requires it, experience certificates, date of birth proof and the latest category / caste certificate. Candidates who arrive without the prescribed documents are not allowed into the interview, and the candidature is forfeited with no exemption considered. |
| 3. Interview | The core selection stage. Candidates are assessed against the essential qualification for the position code they applied under, with the desirable qualification (NET / GATE, Ph.D., or specific hands-on experience) used to distinguish between candidates who all meet the essential bar. The notification does not publish marks or weightage for the interview. |
| 4. Skill Test (where applicable) | CSIR-IICT will conduct a skill test in addition to the interview for suitable posts. Whether a given position code carries a skill test is decided by the institute, and the notification does not list which codes these are. |
| 5. Offer and Engagement | The engagement is purely temporary, initially for up to six months, extendable or curtailable based on the duration of the sponsored project and the candidate’s performance and conduct. It carries no claim to any permanent position in CSIR / IICT. CSIR-IICT reserves the right not to fill a particular position and to cancel or withdraw a selection at any stage if a discrepancy is found. |
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Project Assistant-II | Rs. 20,000 per month + 30 percent HRA |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | Rs. 25,000 per month + 24 / 27 / 30 percent HRA, depending on the position code. On codes 8, 27, 28, 32, 34 and 38 the rate rises to Rs. 31,000 per month + HRA where the candidate holds a valid NET / GATE. |
| Project Associate-II (PAT-II) | Rs. 28,000 per month + 27 / 30 percent HRA. On codes 4, 16 and 29 the rate rises to Rs. 35,000 per month + HRA with a valid NET / GATE. |
| Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT) | Rs. 42,000 per month + 27 / 30 percent HRA. Position code 22 instead pays Rs. 45,000 per month as a consolidated amount with no separate HRA. |
| Principal Project Associate (Principal-PAT) | Rs. 49,000 per month + 27 percent HRA (position code 40) |
| House Rent Allowance | 24 percent, 27 percent or 30 percent of the stipend, fixed per position code by the sponsoring project |
| Tenure | Purely temporary, initially up to six months, extendable or curtailable with the sponsored project. No entitlement to any permanent post in CSIR / IICT. |
| Travel Allowance for the Interview | Not payable — the notification states clearly that no TA / DA will be paid for attending the walk-in-interview |
How to Apply
There is no online application for this recruitment. You download a form, fill it in by hand, and bring it with you on the interview day — that is the whole process.
- Go through the official notification and pick the position code (1 to 40) whose essential qualification you actually meet, then check which day that code is being interviewed.
- Download the Project Staff application form from the CSIR-IICT website and fill it in completely, writing your chosen position code clearly on it.
- Put together one set of attested copies of every relevant document, and keep the originals separate to carry with you for verification.
- Reach CSIR-IICT, Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500007 on 29.09.2026 if your code is 1 to 20, or on 30.09.2026 if your code is 21 to 40, and get your name registered between 08:30 AM and 09:30 AM.
- Attend the interview, and the skill test if one is held for your post, on the same day.
Note: Candidates reporting after 09:30 AM will not be allowed to register, and no TA / DA is paid for attending. No interim enquiry or correspondence will be entertained.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Duly filled application form | Downloaded from the CSIR-IICT website; position code written clearly |
| Educational certificates from matriculation / 10th onwards | One attested copy each, plus all originals for verification |
| Valid NET / GATE scorecard | Mandatory on the codes that require it (8, 38) and worth carrying on the enhanced-stipend codes (4, 16, 27, 28, 29, 32, 34) |
| Experience certificate | Required for PAT-II, Senior-PAT and Principal-PAT posts; experience counts only from the date the minimum qualification was acquired |
| Date of birth proof | Attested copy plus original; age is reckoned as on the interview date |
| Latest category / caste certificate | Required if claiming SC / ST / OBC / PwBD age relaxation; must be current |
| Provisional or final degree certificate | At least a provisional certificate is compulsory — result-awaited candidates are not eligible |
| Passport-size photographs and photo ID proof | General guidance for walk-in interviews, not itemized in this notification |
Important Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Notification No. PS/08/2026 |
| Download Application Form (PDF) | Project Staff Application Form |
| Official Website | CSIR-IICT Careers Page |
| Telegram | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Arriving after 09:30 AM — registration closes hard at that time and late candidates are turned away no matter how well they qualify, so plan for Hyderabad traffic and reach well before 08:30 AM.
- Turning up on the wrong day — codes 1 to 20 are interviewed only on 29.09.2026 and codes 21 to 40 only on 30.09.2026, and there is no provision to be seen on the other day.
- Attending while your final result is still awaited — you need at least a provisional certificate in hand, and final-semester candidates are explicitly not eligible.
- Bringing only photocopies — you must carry all originals for verification along with one attested set, or your candidature is forfeited with no exemption.
- Overlooking the six-year CSIR service bar — if you have already spent six years or more in CSIR as a Project Assistant, Project Fellow, JRF, SRF or Research Associate, you cannot be engaged.
- Expecting travel reimbursement — no TA or DA is paid for attending this walk-in, so budget for the trip to Hyderabad yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for CSIR-IICT Recruitment 2026?
There is no application deadline as such — you attend in person and register between 08:30 AM and 09:30 AM on 29.09.2026 if your position code is 1 to 20, or on 30.09.2026 if it is 21 to 40.
2. How many posts are on offer?
There are 51 posts in total, spread across 40 separate position codes under various sponsored projects.
3. What qualification do I need?
It depends entirely on the position code — most need an M.Sc. in Chemistry or a related science, or a B.Tech / M.Tech in Chemical, Petrochemical, Environmental or Computer Engineering, while the two Project Assistant-II posts accept a B.Sc. or a 3-year diploma.
4. What is the age limit?
The upper age limit is 35 years for Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II and Project Assistant-II posts, and 40 years for Senior Project Associate and Principal Project Associate posts, reckoned as on the date of the interview.
5. Is there an application fee?
No fee is mentioned anywhere in the notification for any category.
6. How much will I be paid?
The stipend runs from Rs. 20,000 per month for Project Assistant-II up to Rs. 49,000 per month for the Principal Project Associate post, plus 24 to 30 percent HRA on top, with higher rates on several codes if you hold a valid NET or GATE.
7. Can I attend if my final result has not come yet?
No — you must already have acquired the essential qualification with the result declared and at least a provisional certificate in hand, and final-semester candidates are specifically ruled out.
8. I have worked on CSIR projects before — does that affect my eligibility?
Yes — if you have already served CSIR-IICT or any other CSIR lab as a Project Assistant, Project Fellow, JRF, SRF or Research Associate for a total of six years or more you are not eligible, and if you have served less than that your tenure here can only run until that six-year total is complete.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
