CSIR URDIP Project Associate Recruitment 2026 – 2 Posts, Walk-in 26.11.2026

CSIR-URDIP in Pune is calling candidates for a walk-in interview on 26.11.2026 for 2 Project Associate (PAT-I) posts. A walk-in interview means you do not apply first: you fill in the form printed in the notice and turn up at the venue on the day. The work is in Patent Informatics, which means searching, reading and summarising scientific documents and writing technical reports. The notice does not say what PAT-I stands for. You need an MSc in Chemistry, or a BE/BTech in Chemical Engineering or Technology.

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Application Fee

Vacancy Details

The notification gives only the total of 2 posts and no category-wise split.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Relaxation

Or as per Government of India instructions issued from time to time. So a woman or an SC/ST candidate can be up to 40 years old, and an OBC candidate up to 38.

Who Should Apply

• This is a project job, not a regular post. It starts for six months, can be extended or cut short, and ends when the project ends or after 6 years, whichever comes first. It gives no right to a permanent CSIR post.
• The work is reading and writing: searching scientific documents, summarising them and preparing technical reports. Good English is listed as a must-have skill.
• Your pay depends on whether you hold NET, GATE or a similar national-level qualification. With one, you get Rs 31,000 a month plus HRA; without, Rs 25,000 plus HRA.
• The interview is in person at Pune only. You pay for your own travel, and no TA-DA (travel allowance) is given.
• Do not come if your degree is still incomplete. The notice says only candidates who have already completed it should apply.

Selection Process

In short: the interview is the main step. If many people come, the committee may first shortlist on marks or a written exam, so keep your marks and certificates ready.

Salary and Benefits

In plain terms, you get a fixed Rs 25,000 or Rs 31,000 a month, plus HRA (house rent allowance, a monthly amount towards rent) unless you use the hostel. There is nothing else on top.

How to Apply

1. Check that you meet the qualification and age limit above.
2. Download the notification PDF and print the application form given in it (item 1 to 7, plus the undertaking on the last page). Fill it in using block letters where asked.
3. Paste a recent passport-size photograph in the box on the form and sign it as the form asks.
4. Gather your original qualification and experience certificates, and one set of photocopies.
5. Reach CSIR-URDIP, S. Nos. 113 and 114, NCL Estate, Pashan Road, Pune 411008, by 9:00 AM on 26.11.2026.
6. Keep checking urdip.res.in. No separate call letters are sent, and any change to the schedule is put on the website.

Note: There is no online form for this post, and nothing is sent by post. You apply only by walking in on the day.

Documents Required

The last row is general guidance and not from the notification itself.

Important Links

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Do not arrive without the filled form. The notice says candidates must bring it, in the prescribed format, on the day.
• Carry your originals and one set of photocopies. If anything is found false, wrong or ineligible at any stage, your candidature can be rejected without notice.
• Do not wait for a call letter. None is sent, so check the CSIR-URDIP website for the schedule and any changes.
• Read the undertaking before you sign it. It says you have never been convicted by a court, and that your engagement can be cancelled if any detail is incorrect.
• Plan your own travel and stay. No TA-DA is paid for attending the interview.
• Remember the posts are tentative. The vacancy can change, and CSIR-URDIP may choose not to fill a post at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the CSIR-URDIP walk-in interview?

It is on 26.11.2026, and you must report at 9:00 AM at CSIR-URDIP, NCL Estate, Pashan Road, Pune.

How many Project Associate posts are there?

There are 2 posts of Project Associate (PAT-I) under Post Code CS-01, and the notice says this number is tentative and can change with project needs.

What qualification do I need?

You need a Master’s or Integrated Master’s in Chemistry, or a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering or Technology, from a recognised university.

What is the age limit and relaxation?

The upper age limit is 35 years, with 5 years extra for SC, ST, PwBD and women, and 3 years extra for OBC.

What is the salary for Project Associate (PAT-I)?

You get Rs 31,000 a month plus HRA if you have NET, GATE or a similar national-level qualification, and Rs 25,000 plus HRA if you do not.

Is there an online form or an application fee?

No, you fill in the printed form from the notice and bring it with you, and the notice mentions no fee.

How long will the job last?

It starts for six months and can be extended, but it ends with the project or after 6 years, and it gives no claim to a permanent CSIR post.

Will I get an interview call letter?

No, separate call letters are not issued, so you should keep checking the CSIR-URDIP website for dates and updates.

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.