CSIR-IICB Project Staff Recruitment 2026 (Advt. R&C/592/2026) – 39 Posts, Walk-in Interview
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB), 4 Raja S.C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur, Kolkata
West Bengal - Jadavpur, Kolkata
| Position | Code | Grade | Age | Last Date | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Project Associate | 5922601, 5922606, 5922619, 5922621, 5922626, 5922627, 5922628, 5922629, 5922630, 5922631, 5922632, 5922637 | — | —–40 | — | 12 |
| Project Associate-I | 5922603, 5922604, 5922607, 5922610, 5922612, 5922614, 5922616, 5922618, 5922622, 5922624, 5922625, 5922633, 5922634, 5922635, 5922636 | — | —–35 | — | 15 |
| Project Associate-II | 5922602, 5922605, 5922608, 5922611, 5922613, 5922615, 5922617, 5922620, 5922623, 5922638 | — | —–35 | — | 10 |
| Project Associate-II (without national-level qualification) | 5922639 | — | —–35 | — | 1 |
| Project Assistant-II | 5922609 | — | —–35 | — | 1 |
| Total Vacancies | 39 | ||||
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CSIR-IICB Project Staff Important Dates 2026
CSIR-IICB Project Staff Age Limit 2026
Maximum Age
40 Years
Age relaxation applicable as per govt rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen.
CSIR-IICB Project Staff Salary / Pay Scale 2026
₹20,000 to ₹42,000 per month + HRA, post-wise (see description for NET/GATE-linked rates)
CSIR-IICB Project Staff Post Details
| S.No. | Position Title | Vacancies | Salary | Qualifications | Experience | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Project Associate | 12 | ₹42,000 p.m. + HRA | M.Sc./Master's degree in Life Science / Natural / Agricultural / Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent with at least 3 years' research experience, or Ph.D. with 2 years' research experience; post-specific requirements vary by project | — | 40 yrs |
| 2 | Project Associate-I | 15 | ₹31,000 p.m. + HRA (with NET/GATE) or ₹25,000 p.m. + HRA (without) | Master's/Integrated Master's in Natural/Agricultural/Pharmaceutical Sciences or MVSc/Animal Sciences, or Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology/Medicine from a recognised university; post-specific requirements vary by project | — | 35 yrs |
| 3 | Project Associate-II | 10 | ₹35,000 p.m. + HRA (with NET/GATE) or ₹28,000 p.m. + HRA (without) | Master's degree in Life/Natural/Pharmaceutical/Chemical Sciences or equivalent with at least 2 years' experience in Research and Development; post-specific requirements vary by project | — | 35 yrs |
| 4 | Project Associate-II (without national-level qualification) | 1 | ₹28,000 p.m. + HRA | Master's degree in a relevant branch of science with 2 years' research experience (no national-level eligibility test required) | — | 35 yrs |
| 5 | Project Assistant-II | 1 | ₹20,000 p.m. + HRA (15% increment after 3 years in the same project) | B.Sc. or 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology | — | 35 yrs |
| Total Vacancies | 39 | |||||
CSIR-IICB Project Staff Eligibility Criteria 2026
- Age limits: up to 40 years for Senior Project Associate; up to 35 years for Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II and Project Assistant-II, as on the date of interview
- Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women and 3 years for OBC as per CSIR guidelines
- Candidates in the final semester or whose results are awaited are not eligible
- Candidates applying for vacancies under different selection committees must submit separate application forms
- Walk-in interview on 03 November 2026; reporting at 08:45 a.m., entry gate closes at 10:00 a.m.
CSIR-IICB Project Staff Qualification / Education
- Senior Project Associate: M.Sc./Master's degree in Life Science / Natural / Agricultural / Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent with at least 3 years' research experience, or Ph.D. with 2 years' research experience (post-specific requirements vary by project)
- Project Associate-I: Master's/Integrated Master's in Natural/Agricultural/Pharmaceutical Sciences or MVSc/Animal Sciences, or Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology/Medicine from a recognised university (post-specific requirements vary)
- Project Associate-II: Master's degree in Life/Natural/Pharmaceutical/Chemical Sciences or equivalent with 2 years' experience in Research and Development (post-specific requirements vary)
- Project Associate-II (code 5922639): Master's degree with 2 years' research experience; national-level eligibility test not required
- Project Assistant-II (code 5922609): B.Sc. or 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology
- Desirable qualifications differ by vacancy code — for example, experience in cell culture, molecular biology, protein purification, bioinformatics, machine learning for multi-omics data, GLP documentation, or HPLC/LC-MS/MS, as specified against each code in the advertisement
CSIR-IICB Project Staff Job Details & Overview
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB), Kolkata will conduct a walk-in interview on 3 November 2026 (Tuesday) at its Jadavpur campus to select around 41 suitable candidates (the number may increase or decrease) for temporary engagement as project personnel under different projects. The detailed advertisement lists 39 vacancy codes across five post categories, vide Advertisement No. R&C/592/2026 dated 17.10.2026.
Walk-in schedule:
- Date: 03 November 2026 (Tuesday)
- Reporting time: 08:45 a.m.; entry gate closes at 10:00 a.m.
- Venue: CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (CSIR-IICB), 4 Raja S.C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur, Kolkata 700032
- Selection committees: B1 and B2 (candidates applying under more than one committee must submit separate application forms)
Post-wise pay and vacancy codes:
- Senior Project Associate (age up to 40 years) — ₹42,000 p.m. + HRA — codes 5922601, 5922606, 5922619, 5922621, 5922626–5922632, 5922637 (12 posts)
- Project Associate-I (age up to 35 years) — ₹31,000 p.m. + HRA for CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET (incl. lectureship) or GATE or national-level DBT/DST/equivalent qualified candidates; ₹25,000 p.m. + HRA otherwise — codes 5922603, 5922604, 5922607, 5922610, 5922612, 5922614, 5922616, 5922618, 5922622, 5922624, 5922625, 5922633–5922636 (15 posts)
- Project Associate-II (age up to 35 years) — ₹35,000 p.m. + HRA for NET/GATE or equivalent qualified candidates; ₹28,000 p.m. + HRA otherwise — codes 5922602, 5922605, 5922608, 5922611, 5922613, 5922615, 5922617, 5922620, 5922623, 5922638 (10 posts)
- Project Associate-II without national-level qualification (age up to 35 years) — ₹28,000 p.m. + HRA — code 5922639 (1 post)
- Project Assistant-II (age up to 35 years) — ₹20,000 p.m. + HRA, with 15% increment after 3 years in the same project — code 5922609 (1 post)
Terms and conditions:
- Engagement is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project; it confers no right to regularisation or absorption against any IICB/CSIR post
- Initial tenure is as specified against each vacancy, extendable based on project requirements and the Review Committee's recommendation; total engagement in all CSIR laboratories shall not exceed six years
- Age and qualifications are reckoned as on the date of interview
- Upper age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women and 3 years for OBC as per CSIR guidelines
- Candidates in the final semester or whose results are awaited are not eligible
- No application fee is prescribed; candidates must bring the duly filled application form in the prescribed format
Documents to bring (original and self-attested copy): matriculation certificate/admit card for date of birth; all mark-sheets and certificates from matriculation onwards; NOC from employer if employed; final mark sheet of B.Sc./M.Sc./M.Tech./M.Pharm or Ph.D. award certificate; documentary proof of NET/NET(LS)/GATE/equivalent; one passport-size photograph; caste certificate wherever applicable.
Application form: download from the IICB recruitment page (link: https://www.iicb.res.in/sites/default/files/recruitment/2026/10/Application%20form%20%283%29.pdf) and submit at the walk-in interview. Queries: [email protected]
CSIR-IICB Project Staff Important Links
How to Apply for CSIR-IICB Project Staff Recruitment 2026
- Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria for CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB), 4 Raja S.C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur, Kolkata's CSIR-IICB Project Staff Recruitment 2026 (Advt. R&C/592/2026) – 39 Posts, Walk-in Interview before applying.
- Apply for this CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB), 4 Raja S.C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur, Kolkata recruitment offline, following the submission process given in the official notification (such as by registered post or in-person submission at the office address mentioned in the notice).
- Prepare the documents asked for in the notification and keep their photocopies or scans ready.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable, using the method stated in the official notification.
- As directed in the notification, submit or send your application to the office address given in it on or before 3 Nov 2026.
CSIR-IICB Project Staff Documents Required
- Printout of the submitted application form and the fee payment receipt.
- Recent photograph and signature, sized as specified in the notification.
- Proof of Date of Birth (birth certificate or Class X / SSLC mark sheet) and a photo identity proof.
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets required for the post.
- Caste / EWS / experience / disability certificates, as applicable to your category or the post.
CSIR-IICB Project Staff Important Instructions
- Apply only through the official link for this CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB), 4 Raja S.C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur, Kolkata recruitment - no other mode is accepted.
- Verify all details (eligibility, dates, fees) from the official CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB), 4 Raja S.C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur, Kolkata notification before submitting.
- Complete and pay before the last date, 3 Nov 2026; late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Only one application is allowed; if multiple are submitted, only the latest valid one is considered.
- Candidature is subject to verification of all documents with originals at later stages.
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What is CSIR-IICB Project Staff Recruitment 2026 (Advt. R&C/592/2026) – 39 Posts, Walk-in Interview?
CSIR-IICB Project Staff Recruitment 2026 (Advt. R&C/592/2026) – 39 Posts, Walk-in Interview is a government recruitment notification published by CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB), Kolkata. Apply before the last date to be considered for the post.
When do applications open for CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB), Kolkata Recruitment 2026?
Applications for CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB), Kolkata Recruitment 2026 open on 17 October 2026.
What is the last date to apply for CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB), Kolkata Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the application for CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB), Kolkata Recruitment 2026 is 03 November 2026.
What is the age limit for CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB), Kolkata Recruitment 2026?
Maximum age limit for CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB), Kolkata Recruitment 2026 is 40 years as on the cutoff date, subject to applicable relaxations.
What is the qualification required for CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB), Kolkata Recruitment 2026?
Senior Project Associate: M.Sc./Master's degree in Life Science / Natural / Agricultural / Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent with at least 3 years' research experience, or Ph.D. with 2 years' research experience (post-specific requirements vary by project) Project Associate-I: Master's/Integrated Master's in Natural/Agricultural/Pharmaceutical Sciences or MVSc/Animal Sciences, or Bachelor's d
How to apply for CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB), Kolkata Recruitment 2026?
Apply for CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB), Kolkata Recruitment 2026 offline, using the submission method and address given in the official notification above (such as registered post or in-person submission). Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.