There is no online form for this one. The CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Unit (CSIR-TKDL) in New Delhi will interview candidates in person on 12 November 2026 for two Project Associate-I jobs, one in Forestry and Ecology and one in Environmental Sciences. A Project Associate-I job is a contract research post tied to one project. This project ends on 15 January 2027, so the job will last that long at most.
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Recruitment Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) in Forestry and Ecology (TKEE01) and in Environmental Sciences (TKEE02) |
| Organization | CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Unit (CSIR-TKDL Unit), a unit of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | TKDL/09/2026 |
| Location | New Delhi (Delhi NCT) |
| Total Vacancies | 2 (1 for TKEE01, 1 for TKEE02). A waitlist panel will also be made. No category-wise breakup is given. |
| Qualification | Master’s or Integrated Master’s degree (see post codes below) |
| Age Limit | Maximum 35 years as on 12.11.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Walk-in Interview → Waitlist Panel (in merit order) → Joining formalities |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 31,000 + HRA if you have NET, GATE or a similar national exam; Rs. 25,000 + HRA for others |
| How to Apply | No online form. Fill the prescribed application form and bring it to the interview |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | www.csir.res.in (application form) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Walk-in interview | 12.11.2026 |
| Reporting time | 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM |
| Venue | CSIR-TKDL Unit, 14 Satsang Vihar Marg, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi – 110067 |
| Engagement ends | 15.01.2027 at the latest, or when the project ends |
| Notification date | Not specified in notification |
Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Vacancy Details
| Post Code | Post Name | Positions | Reporting Date and Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| TKEE01 | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) – Forestry and Ecology | 01 | 12.11.2026, 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM |
| TKEE02 | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) – Environmental Sciences | 01 | 12.11.2026, 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM |
A waitlist panel (a list of reserve candidates in order of merit) will also be made for vacancies that may come up soon. This panel stays valid until the project is finished.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Qualification – TKEE01 (Forestry and Ecology) | Master’s or Integrated Master’s degree in Natural Sciences, or in Forestry, Ecology or related fields, from a recognised university or equivalent |
| Qualification – TKEE02 (Environmental Sciences) | Master’s or Integrated Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies or Environmental Engineering, from a recognised university or equivalent |
| Desirable experience – TKEE01 | Field surveys, resource mapping, monitoring ecological indicators, and making conservation and management plans for natural resources (not compulsory) |
| Desirable experience – TKEE02 | Handling environmental monitoring or climate change project work (preferred, not compulsory) |
| Age Limit | Maximum 35 years, counted on the date of the interview (12.11.2026) Check your age eligibility → |
| Age Relaxation | Allowed for reserved and statutory categories (SC, ST, OBC, PwD and women) as per CSIR and Government of India rules. The notification does not print the year-wise figures. |
| Result status | Your Master’s result must already be declared. You need at least a provisional certificate. Candidates whose result is awaited, or who are in the final semester, cannot appear. |
| Citizenship | Indian citizen |
| Currently working | You must bring a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from your present employer at the interview |
In short: you must be 35 or younger on 12.11.2026, unless you get age relaxation, and your Master’s result must already be out.
Who Should Apply
- This is a contract job for one project, not a regular government post. It ends on 15.01.2027 at the latest, and the notification says you cannot claim a permanent post later.
- There is only one opening for each post code. Pick the code that matches your degree: TKEE01 for natural sciences, forestry or ecology, TKEE02 for environmental science, management, studies or engineering.
- TKEE01 work is compiling data and linking traditional knowledge on agriculture, forestry and ecology with modern science, and helping prepare reports. TKEE02 work is linking traditional knowledge with modern science to tackle new environmental problems.
- You must be in Delhi on 12.11.2026 between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM. No travel allowance (TA/DA) is paid for the interview.
- This may not suit you if your Master’s result is still awaited, or if you hope to continue after the project ends, because a contract here gives no claim to continue.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Shortlisting | Where experience is needed, it is counted only from the date you got the minimum required degree. Thesis or dissertation work, and part-time, daily-wage or guest-faculty work, do not count. |
| 2. Walk-in interview | On 12.11.2026 at the TKDL office in New Delhi. Bring the filled form and your original certificates for checking. The notification does not give marks or a written test. |
| 3. Waitlist panel | Candidates who are eligible but not picked first are kept in a waitlist in order of merit. It is used if more vacancies come up, and stays valid until the project ends. |
| 4. Joining | After the offer letter, you must complete a medical examination and character verification, and join within the time given in the letter. |
In short: there is one in-person interview and no written test is mentioned. Candidates who do not get a seat can still be called later from the waitlist.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Post | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) |
| Monthly pay: NET, GATE or similar | Rs. 31,000 + HRA, if you have qualified CSIR-UGC, ICAR or ICMR NET (including lectureship or assistant professorship), or GATE, or a national-level exam held by Central Government departments like DBT or DST or their agencies |
| Monthly pay: others | Rs. 25,000 + HRA |
| HRA | House Rent Allowance (extra pay for housing), paid as per Government of India rules for CSIR employees |
| Contract length | Until 15.01.2027, or until the project ends, whichever comes first |
| Notice period | One month’s notice from either side, or one month’s pay instead |
| Interview travel | No TA/DA is paid |
In plain terms, you get Rs. 31,000 a month if you have cleared NET, GATE or a similar national exam, otherwise Rs. 25,000, with HRA added on top.
How to Apply
- Get the prescribed application form from the CSIR website (www.csir.res.in). The notification says the form is available there.
- Fill in every field, including the post code (TKEE01 or TKEE02), paste your photo and sign across it.
- Keep your original certificates for age, qualification, marks and experience, and one set of self-attested photocopies (copies you have signed yourself as true).
- Reach the CSIR-TKDL Unit, 14 Satsang Vihar Marg, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi – 110067, on 12.11.2026 between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
- If you are working somewhere now, carry a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from your employer.
Note: incomplete applications will be rejected. No online or postal application is mentioned in the notification.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Application form | In the prescribed format, fully filled. Passport photo pasted and signed across it. |
| Original certificates | For age, qualification, marks obtained and experience, for checking at the interview |
| Self-attested photocopies | One set of the same documents, signed by you |
| Degree certificate | Result must be declared. A provisional certificate is the minimum. |
| GATE, NET or JRF proof | The form asks for these details. They decide whether your pay is Rs. 31,000 or Rs. 25,000. |
| Category or age-relaxation certificate | Attach it if you claim age relaxation |
| No-Objection Certificate (NOC) | Only if you are currently employed |
The notification does not give the photo size or format. Use a standard passport photo.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Application Form / Official Website | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not turn up with an incomplete form. The notification says any incomplete application will be rejected.
- Do not apply if your Master’s result is awaited or you are in the final semester. Only declared results count.
- Do not count thesis work, or part-time, daily-wage or guest-faculty work, as experience. It is not counted.
- Working candidates must carry an NOC from their employer. Without it you may be turned away.
- Do not ask anyone to push your name. The notification says canvassing in any form will disqualify you.
- Be sure of your age on 12.11.2026, because the age limit is counted on the interview date.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the CSIR-TKDL walk-in interview?
It is on 12.11.2026, with reporting between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM at the CSIR-TKDL Unit, 14 Satsang Vihar Marg, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi.
How many posts are there?
There are 2 Project Associate-I posts, one in Forestry and Ecology (TKEE01) and one in Environmental Sciences (TKEE02), plus a waitlist panel.
What qualification is needed?
You need a Master’s or Integrated Master’s degree in Natural Sciences, Forestry or Ecology for TKEE01, or in Environmental Sciences, Management, Studies or Engineering for TKEE02.
What is the age limit?
The upper limit is 35 years on the interview date of 12.11.2026, with relaxation for reserved categories as per CSIR and Government of India rules.
What is the pay for Project Associate-I?
You get Rs. 31,000 plus HRA if you have cleared NET, GATE or a similar national exam, and Rs. 25,000 plus HRA if you have not.
Do I have to apply online?
No, you fill the prescribed application form from www.csir.res.in and bring it with your original certificates to the interview.
Can I attend if I am already working?
Yes, but you must hand over a No-Objection Certificate, a letter from your present employer, at the interview.
How long will the job last?
It lasts until 15.01.2027 at the latest, or until the project ends, and it gives no claim to a permanent post.
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.
