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CSIR-TKDL Project Personnel Recruitment 2026 (TKDL/08/2026) – 50 Posts | Apply by 12 Oct
CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) Unit, New Delhi
Delhi - Delhi, Jammu, Chennai, Hyderabad, Leh, Srinagar, Palampur
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| Position | Code | Grade | Age | Last Date | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Project Associate (IT) [TKD3901] | TKD3901 | Temporary | —–40 | 12 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (IT) [TKJ3901] | TKJ3901 | Temporary | —–35 | 12 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (IT-Data Science) [TKC3901] | TKC3901 | Temporary | —–35 | 12 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (IT-Data Science) [TKH3901] | TKH3901 | Temporary | —–35 | 12 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (IT) [TKL3901] | TKL3901 | Temporary | —–35 | 12 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (IT) [TKS3901] | TKS3901 | Temporary | —–35 | 12 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (IT) [TKP3901] | TKP3901 | Temporary | —–35 | 12 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate (Ayurveda) [TKD3902] | TKD3902 | Temporary | —–40 | 12 Oct 2026 | 2 |
| Project Associate-I (Ayurveda) [TKD3903] | TKD3903 | Temporary | —–35 | 12 Oct 2026 | 2 |
| Project Associate-I (Ayurveda) [TKJ3902] | TKJ3902 | Temporary | —–35 | 12 Oct 2026 | 3 |
| Project Associate-I (Unani) [TKH3902] | TKH3902 | Temporary | —–35 | 12 Oct 2026 | 4 |
| Project Associate-I (Unani) [TKS3902] | TKS3902 | Temporary | —–35 | 12 Oct 2026 | 3 |
| Senior Project Associate (Sowa Rigpa) [TKL3902] | TKL3902 | Temporary | —–40 | 12 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (Sowa Rigpa) [TKL3903] | TKL3903 | Temporary | —–35 | 12 Oct 2026 | 2 |
| Project Associate-I (Sowa Rigpa) [TKP3902] | TKP3902 | Temporary | —–35 | 12 Oct 2026 | 3 |
| Senior Project Associate (Siddha) [TKC3902] | TKC3902 | Temporary | —–40 | 12 Oct 2026 | 3 |
| Project Associate-I (Siddha) [TKC3903] | TKC3903 | Temporary | —–35 | 12 Oct 2026 | 8 |
| Senior Project Associate (Patent) [TKD3904] | TKD3904 | Temporary | —–40 | 12 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (Patent) [TKD3905] | TKD3905 | Temporary | —–35 | 12 Oct 2026 | 3 |
| Senior Project Associate (Patent) [TKH3903] | TKH3903 | Temporary | —–40 | 12 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (Patent) [TKH3904] | TKH3904 | Temporary | —–35 | 12 Oct 2026 | 4 |
| Senior Project Associate (Sanskrit) [TKD3906] | TKD3906 | Temporary | —–40 | 12 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (Yoga) [TKD3907] | TKD3907 | Temporary | —–35 | 12 Oct 2026 | 2 |
| Total Vacancies | 50 | ||||
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CSIR-TKDL Project Personnel Important Dates 2026
Application Start Date21 Sept 2026
Last Date to Apply12 Oct 2026Closing Soon
CSIR-TKDL Project Personnel Application Fee 2026
No application fee
CSIR-TKDL Project Personnel Age Limit 2026
Maximum Age
40 Years
Age relaxation applicable as per govt rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen.
CSIR-TKDL Project Personnel Salary / Pay Scale 2026
SPA Rs. 42,000+HRA; PA-I Rs. 31,000/25,000+HRA
CSIR-TKDL Project Personnel Post Details
| S.No. | Position Title | Vacancies | Salary | Qualifications | Experience | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Project Associate (IT) [TKD3901]Grade: Temporary | 1 | Rs. 42,000+HRA | BE/BTech CS/IT or MCA + 3 yrs exp OR ME/MTech + 2 yrs (Java/Spring/Hibernate/Postgres/Angular) @ Delhi | — | 40 yrs |
| 2 | Project Associate-I (IT) [TKJ3901]Grade: Temporary | 1 | Rs. 31,000/25,000+HRA | BE/BTech CS/IT or MCA (Java stack / RHEL admin) @ Jammu | — | 35 yrs |
| 3 | Project Associate-I (IT-Data Science) [TKC3901]Grade: Temporary | 1 | Rs. 31,000/25,000+HRA | BE/BTech CS/IT/AI/ML/DS/Electronics or MCA (Python/SQL/ML) @ Chennai | — | 35 yrs |
| 4 | Project Associate-I (IT-Data Science) [TKH3901]Grade: Temporary | 1 | Rs. 31,000/25,000+HRA | BE/BTech CS/IT/AI/ML/DS/Electronics or MCA (Python/SQL/ML) @ Hyderabad | — | 35 yrs |
| 5 | Project Associate-I (IT) [TKL3901]Grade: Temporary | 1 | Rs. 31,000/25,000+HRA | BE/BTech CS/IT or MCA (Java stack / RHEL admin) @ Leh | — | 35 yrs |
| 6 | Project Associate-I (IT) [TKS3901]Grade: Temporary | 1 | Rs. 31,000/25,000+HRA | BE/BTech CS/IT or MCA (Java stack / RHEL admin) @ Srinagar | — | 35 yrs |
| 7 | Project Associate-I (IT) [TKP3901]Grade: Temporary | 1 | Rs. 31,000/25,000+HRA | BE/BTech CS/IT or MCA (Java stack / RHEL admin) @ Palampur | — | 35 yrs |
| 8 | Senior Project Associate (Ayurveda) [TKD3902]Grade: Temporary | 2 | Rs. 42,000+HRA | BAMS + 3 yrs R&D OR MD Ayurveda + 2 yrs @ Delhi | — | 40 yrs |
| 9 | Project Associate-I (Ayurveda) [TKD3903]Grade: Temporary | 2 | Rs. 31,000/25,000+HRA | BAMS @ Delhi | — | 35 yrs |
| 10 | Project Associate-I (Ayurveda) [TKJ3902]Grade: Temporary | 3 | Rs. 31,000/25,000+HRA | BAMS @ Jammu | — | 35 yrs |
| 11 | Project Associate-I (Unani) [TKH3902]Grade: Temporary | 4 | Rs. 31,000/25,000+HRA | BUMS @ Hyderabad | — | 35 yrs |
| 12 | Project Associate-I (Unani) [TKS3902]Grade: Temporary | 3 | Rs. 31,000/25,000+HRA | BUMS @ Srinagar | — | 35 yrs |
| 13 | Senior Project Associate (Sowa Rigpa) [TKL3902]Grade: Temporary | 1 | Rs. 42,000+HRA | Bachelor Sowa Rigpa + 3 yrs OR MD Sowa Rigpa + 2 yrs @ Leh | — | 40 yrs |
| 14 | Project Associate-I (Sowa Rigpa) [TKL3903]Grade: Temporary | 2 | Rs. 31,000/25,000+HRA | Bachelor Sowa Rigpa medicine @ Leh | — | 35 yrs |
| 15 | Project Associate-I (Sowa Rigpa) [TKP3902]Grade: Temporary | 3 | Rs. 31,000/25,000+HRA | Bachelor Sowa Rigpa medicine @ Palampur | — | 35 yrs |
| 16 | Senior Project Associate (Siddha) [TKC3902]Grade: Temporary | 3 | Rs. 42,000+HRA | BSMS + 3 yrs R&D OR MD Siddha + 2 yrs @ Chennai | — | 40 yrs |
| 17 | Project Associate-I (Siddha) [TKC3903]Grade: Temporary | 8 | Rs. 31,000/25,000+HRA | BSMS @ Chennai | — | 35 yrs |
| 18 | Senior Project Associate (Patent) [TKD3904]Grade: Temporary | 1 | Rs. 42,000+HRA | Master Chem/Bio Sci/Bioinfo + 3 yrs OR PhD + 2 yrs @ Delhi | — | 40 yrs |
| 19 | Project Associate-I (Patent) [TKD3905]Grade: Temporary | 3 | Rs. 31,000/25,000+HRA | Master Chem/Bio Sci/Bioinfo @ Delhi | — | 35 yrs |
| 20 | Senior Project Associate (Patent) [TKH3903]Grade: Temporary | 1 | Rs. 42,000+HRA | Master Chem/Bio Sci/Bioinfo + 3 yrs OR PhD + 2 yrs @ Hyderabad | — | 40 yrs |
| 21 | Project Associate-I (Patent) [TKH3904]Grade: Temporary | 4 | Rs. 31,000/25,000+HRA | Master Chem/Bio Sci/Bioinfo @ Hyderabad | — | 35 yrs |
| 22 | Senior Project Associate (Sanskrit) [TKD3906]Grade: Temporary | 1 | Rs. 42,000+HRA | Master Sanskrit + 3 yrs OR PhD Sanskrit + 2 yrs @ Delhi | — | 40 yrs |
| 23 | Project Associate-I (Yoga) [TKD3907]Grade: Temporary | 2 | Rs. 31,000/25,000+HRA | Master in Yoga @ Delhi | — | 35 yrs |
| Total Vacancies | 50 | |||||
CSIR-TKDL Project Personnel Eligibility Criteria 2026
Stream-wise BE/BTech/MCA/BAMS/BUMS/Sowa Rigpa/Siddha/Master/PhD with experience; age 35-40
CSIR-TKDL Project Personnel Qualification / Education
As per post code - see position table
CSIR-TKDL Project Personnel Job Details & Overview
CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) Unit, New Delhi invites online applications for 50 project positions (Information Technology, Ayurveda, Unani, Sowa Rigpa, Siddha, Patent, Sanskrit, Yoga) under project MLP002639 - Advt. No. TKDL/08/2026. Engagement purely temporary/contract, initially up to 31.03.2027 (extendable to 31.03.2031). Online applications close 12 October 2026, 5:00 PM at www.csir.res.in; written test + interview at posting locations (Delhi, Jammu, Chennai, Hyderabad, Leh, Srinagar, Palampur) from 14 to 30 October 2026.
Position-wise details (total 50)
| Code | Post (posts) | Posting | Qualification | Age | Stipend | Test date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TKD3901 | Senior Project Associate (IT) (1) | Delhi | BE/BTech CS/IT or MCA + 3 yrs exp OR ME/MTech + 2 yrs (Java/Spring/Hibernate/Postgres/Angular) | SPA: 40 / PA-I: 35 | Rs. 42,000 / 31,000 / 25,000 +HRA | 14-10-2026 |
| TKJ3901 | Project Associate-I (IT) (1) | Jammu | BE/BTech CS/IT or MCA (Java stack / RHEL admin) | SPA: 40 / PA-I: 35 | Rs. 42,000 / 31,000 / 25,000 +HRA | 14-10-2026 |
| TKC3901 | Project Associate-I (IT-Data Science) (1) | Chennai | BE/BTech CS/IT/AI/ML/DS/Electronics or MCA (Python/SQL/ML) | SPA: 40 / PA-I: 35 | Rs. 42,000 / 31,000 / 25,000 +HRA | 14-10-2026 |
| TKH3901 | Project Associate-I (IT-Data Science) (1) | Hyderabad | BE/BTech CS/IT/AI/ML/DS/Electronics or MCA (Python/SQL/ML) | SPA: 40 / PA-I: 35 | Rs. 42,000 / 31,000 / 25,000 +HRA | 14-10-2026 |
| TKL3901 | Project Associate-I (IT) (1) | Leh | BE/BTech CS/IT or MCA (Java stack / RHEL admin) | SPA: 40 / PA-I: 35 | Rs. 42,000 / 31,000 / 25,000 +HRA | 14-10-2026 |
| TKS3901 | Project Associate-I (IT) (1) | Srinagar | BE/BTech CS/IT or MCA (Java stack / RHEL admin) | SPA: 40 / PA-I: 35 | Rs. 42,000 / 31,000 / 25,000 +HRA | 14-10-2026 |
| TKP3901 | Project Associate-I (IT) (1) | Palampur | BE/BTech CS/IT or MCA (Java stack / RHEL admin) | SPA: 40 / PA-I: 35 | Rs. 42,000 / 31,000 / 25,000 +HRA | 14-10-2026 |
| TKD3902 | Senior Project Associate (Ayurveda) (2) | Delhi | BAMS + 3 yrs R&D OR MD Ayurveda + 2 yrs | SPA: 40 / PA-I: 35 | Rs. 42,000 / 31,000 / 25,000 +HRA | 22-10-2026 |
| TKD3903 | Project Associate-I (Ayurveda) (2) | Delhi | BAMS | SPA: 40 / PA-I: 35 | Rs. 42,000 / 31,000 / 25,000 +HRA | 22-10-2026 |
| TKJ3902 | Project Associate-I (Ayurveda) (3) | Jammu | BAMS | SPA: 40 / PA-I: 35 | Rs. 42,000 / 31,000 / 25,000 +HRA | 22-10-2026 |
| TKH3902 | Project Associate-I (Unani) (4) | Hyderabad | BUMS | SPA: 40 / PA-I: 35 | Rs. 42,000 / 31,000 / 25,000 +HRA | 16-10-2026 |
| TKS3902 | Project Associate-I (Unani) (3) | Srinagar | BUMS | SPA: 40 / PA-I: 35 | Rs. 42,000 / 31,000 / 25,000 +HRA | 16-10-2026 |
| TKL3902 | Senior Project Associate (Sowa Rigpa) (1) | Leh | Bachelor Sowa Rigpa + 3 yrs OR MD Sowa Rigpa + 2 yrs | SPA: 40 / PA-I: 35 | Rs. 42,000 / 31,000 / 25,000 +HRA | 15-10-2026 |
| TKL3903 | Project Associate-I (Sowa Rigpa) (2) | Leh | Bachelor Sowa Rigpa medicine | SPA: 40 / PA-I: 35 | Rs. 42,000 / 31,000 / 25,000 +HRA | 15-10-2026 |
| TKP3902 | Project Associate-I (Sowa Rigpa) (3) | Palampur | Bachelor Sowa Rigpa medicine | SPA: 40 / PA-I: 35 | Rs. 42,000 / 31,000 / 25,000 +HRA | 15-10-2026 |
| TKC3902 | Senior Project Associate (Siddha) (3) | Chennai | BSMS + 3 yrs R&D OR MD Siddha + 2 yrs | SPA: 40 / PA-I: 35 | Rs. 42,000 / 31,000 / 25,000 +HRA | 26-10-2026 |
| TKC3903 | Project Associate-I (Siddha) (8) | Chennai | BSMS | SPA: 40 / PA-I: 35 | Rs. 42,000 / 31,000 / 25,000 +HRA | 26-10-2026 |
| TKD3904 | Senior Project Associate (Patent) (1) | Delhi | Master Chem/Bio Sci/Bioinfo + 3 yrs OR PhD + 2 yrs | SPA: 40 / PA-I: 35 | Rs. 42,000 / 31,000 / 25,000 +HRA | 23-10-2026 |
| TKD3905 | Project Associate-I (Patent) (3) | Delhi | Master Chem/Bio Sci/Bioinfo | SPA: 40 / PA-I: 35 | Rs. 42,000 / 31,000 / 25,000 +HRA | 23-10-2026 |
| TKH3903 | Senior Project Associate (Patent) (1) | Hyderabad | Master Chem/Bio Sci/Bioinfo + 3 yrs OR PhD + 2 yrs | SPA: 40 / PA-I: 35 | Rs. 42,000 / 31,000 / 25,000 +HRA | 23-10-2026 |
| TKH3904 | Project Associate-I (Patent) (4) | Hyderabad | Master Chem/Bio Sci/Bioinfo | SPA: 40 / PA-I: 35 | Rs. 42,000 / 31,000 / 25,000 +HRA | 23-10-2026 |
| TKD3906 | Senior Project Associate (Sanskrit) (1) | Delhi | Master Sanskrit + 3 yrs OR PhD Sanskrit + 2 yrs | SPA: 40 / PA-I: 35 | Rs. 42,000 / 31,000 / 25,000 +HRA | 30-10-2026 |
| TKD3907 | Project Associate-I (Yoga) (2) | Delhi | Master in Yoga | SPA: 40 / PA-I: 35 | Rs. 42,000 / 31,000 / 25,000 +HRA | 30-10-2026 |
Emoluments & age
- Senior Project Associate: Rs. 42,000+HRA; age 40.
- Project Associate-I: Rs. 31,000+HRA (NET/GATE/national-exam qualified) or Rs. 25,000+HRA; age 35.
- Relaxations as per CSIR/GoI rules.
How to apply
Fill the online form at www.csir.res.in by 12 October 2026, 5:00 PM (apply separately per post; upload qualifications, age, category, experience, publications, biodata). Present yourself at the posting location on the test date with originals + copies + biodata; written test results same day, interview in hybrid mode. No TA/DA. Queries: 011-26851136, tkdlsupport@csir.res.in.
Official links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Advertisement TKDL/08/2026 (PDF) | Open |
| CSIR career page (apply online) | Open |
| IHBT recruitment page | Open |
FAQs
Total posts?
50 across 7 cities.
Online last date?
12 October 2026, 5 PM.
Tests?
14-30 October 2026 at posting locations.
CSIR-TKDL Project Personnel Important Links
Apply Online
https://www.csir.res.in/en/career-opportunities/recruitment/engagement-project-personnel-it-ayurveda-unani-sowa-rigpa-siddha
Download Notification
https://www.ihbt.res.in/components/com_chronoforms5/chronoforms/uploads/Recruitment/20260930171149_advt_tkdl_2292026.pdf
Official Website
https://www.ihbt.res.in/components/com_chronoforms5/chronoforms/uploads/Recruitment/20260930171149_advt_tkdl_2292026.pdf
How to Apply for CSIR-TKDL Project Personnel Recruitment 2026
- Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria for CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) Unit, New Delhi's CSIR-TKDL Project Personnel Recruitment 2026 (TKDL/08/2026) – 50 Posts | Apply by 12 Oct before applying.
- Apply online through the official application link or official website listed above for this CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) Unit, New Delhi recruitment.
- Fill in the form with accurate personal, educational and category details, and upload the required scanned documents as specified.
- Pay the application fee of No application fee online using debit/credit card, net banking or UPI.
- Submit the form before 12 Oct 2026 and save the confirmation page and fee receipt.
CSIR-TKDL Project Personnel 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-TKDL Project Personnel Important Instructions
- Apply only through the official link for this CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) Unit, New Delhi recruitment - no other mode is accepted.
- Verify all details (eligibility, dates, fees) from the official CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) Unit, New Delhi notification before submitting.
- Complete and pay before the last date, 12 Oct 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.
- Track updates to this notification (corrigenda, admit card, result) on Rojgarpulse.
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CSIR-TKDL Project Personnel Recruitment FAQs
What is CSIR-TKDL Project Personnel Recruitment 2026 (TKDL/08/2026) – 50 Posts | Apply by 12 Oct?
CSIR-TKDL Project Personnel Recruitment 2026 (TKDL/08/2026) – 50 Posts | Apply by 12 Oct is a government recruitment notification published by CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) Unit, New Delhi. Apply before the last date to be considered for the post.
When do applications open for CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) Unit, New Delhi Recruitment 2026?
Online applications for CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) Unit, New Delhi Recruitment 2026 start on 21 September 2026.
What is the last date to apply for CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) Unit, New Delhi Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the application for CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) Unit, New Delhi Recruitment 2026 is 12 October 2026.
What is the application fee for CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) Unit, New Delhi Recruitment 2026?
No application fee
What is the age limit for CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) Unit, New Delhi Recruitment 2026?
Maximum age limit for CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) Unit, New Delhi Recruitment 2026 is 40 years as on the cutoff date, subject to applicable relaxations.
What is the qualification required for CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) Unit, New Delhi Recruitment 2026?
As per post code - see position table
How to apply for CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) Unit, New Delhi Recruitment 2026?
Apply online through the official application link or official website listed above for CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) Unit, New Delhi Recruitment 2026. Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.