CSIR-NIScPR Project Staff Recruitment 2026 (CSIR ULIP Project)

CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR), Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg, Pusa Gate, New Delhi – 110012 invites applications for engagement of Project Associate and Senior Project Associate under the CSIR ULIP Project (Advt No. NIScPR/ULIP/VII/2026-R&A). Project tenure: 01 June 2026 to 31 March 2031.

Vacancy Details

Educational Qualification

• PAT-I (IT): MCA / BE / B.Tech in IT or Computer Science or equivalent.
• PAT-I (Natural/Agri/Pharma): Masters/Integrated Masters in Natural/Agricultural/Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVSc, Animal Sciences OR B.E./B.Tech/Bachelor's in Medicine.
• PAT-II: Masters/Integrated Masters in relevant sciences + 2 years' R&D experience OR Masters in Engineering/Technology.
• Senior PAT: Masters + 3 years' R&D experience OR Masters in Engg./Tech OR Doctorate (Science/Pharma/MD/MS) + 2 years' experience.
• SPA cum Content Developer (English): Master's in Natural/Agricultural Sciences/MVSc or B.E./B.Tech/Medicine/Journalism/Mass Communication/Science Communication + 4 years' experience OR Doctorate.
• SPA cum Graphic Designer: Master's/Bachelor's in relevant field + 4 years' graphic design experience (CAD tools, 3D Max, Adobe) OR Doctorate.
• SPA cum Audio & Video Editor: Master's/Bachelor's in relevant field + 4 years' video editing experience (Adobe Premiere Pro, VFX/SFX) OR Doctorate.

Age Limit

PAT-I & PAT-II: maximum 35 years; Senior PAT/SPA: maximum 40 years. Age relaxation as per rules; reckoned as on date of interview.

Selection Process

• Walk-in interview on 03/09/2026 (reporting 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM), Vivekananda Hall, CSIR-NIScPR, Pusa Gate, New Delhi.
• Basis: academic records, performance in test (if any), and interview. No TA paid.

How to Apply

1. Walk-in on 03/09/2026 with duly filled prescribed application form, passport-size photograph (affixed & signed), one set of self-attested photocopies of all certificates, and originals for verification.
2. Report at NIScPR Reception Desk between 09:00–11:00 AM. Incomplete applications rejected. Only candidates with declared essential qualification result (at least provisional certificate) eligible.

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