CSIR-NIScPR Senior PAT (Senior Project Associate) Recruitment 2026

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CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), New Delhi, a multidisciplinary national research laboratory under CSIR, Ministry of Science & Technology, invites eligible Indian citizens for Walk-in-Interview for engagement as Senior PAT (Senior Project Associate) under 5 research projects (Advertisement No. NIScPR/01/VI/2026-R&A).

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Total Positions: 6 (Senior PAT across 5 Projects)

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#	Project Title	Vacancies	Salary	Max Age
1	Journals'' Prestige and Scholarly Status: Determinants and Practices Influencing Ranking	1	Rs. 42,000 + HRA	40 yrs
2	Policy Framework for Sustainable Rural Development through S&T Interventions in India	1	Rs. 42,000 + HRA	40 yrs
3	Development of Water Footprint Sustainability Indicators at Regional Scale	1	Rs. 42,000 + HRA	40 yrs
4	Evaluating Science Communication Efforts in Regional Languages & Development of Knowledge Products	1	Rs. 42,000 + HRA	40 yrs
5	Traditional Wisdom: Environmental Consciousness in Vedic Literature & Modern Climate Strategies	2	Rs. 42,000 + HRA	40 yrs

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Essential Qualification (for all positions):

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• Master''s Degree / Integrated Master''s Degree in Natural or Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences / MVSc / Animal Sciences + OR
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• Bachelor''s Degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent + with 3 years'' experience in R&D in Industrial/Academic Institutions or S&T Organizations and Scientific activities and services + OR
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• Master''s / Integrated Master''s in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University + OR
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• Doctoral Degree in Science / Pharma / MD / MS from a recognized University or equivalent + with 2 years'' experience in R&D in Industrial/Academic Institutions or S&T Organizations and Scientific activities and services
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Age Limit:

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Maximum 40 years (age relaxation as per CSIR rules). Age reckoned as on the date of interview.

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Salary:

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Rs. 42,000 + HRA per month.

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Walk-in Interview Details:

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• Date: 16 July 2026
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• Reporting Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (no entry after 11:00 AM)
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• Venue: Vivekananda Hall, CSIR-NIScPR, Dr. K. S. Krishnan Marg, Pusa Gate, New Delhi-110012
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• Nearest Metro Station: Rajendra Place
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• Contact: 011-25846045
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Selection Process:

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Based on (a) Academic records, and/or (b) Performance in test, and (c) Interview.

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General Guidelines:

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• Contractual position up to 31 March 2027 (projects 1-4) or co-terminus with project. Project 5 tenure: 15 January 2027 only.
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• Candidates must report at NIScPR Reception Desk on 16 July 2026 between 9:00-11:00 AM
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• Bring duly filled application in prescribed format with all original certificates and self-attested photocopies
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• Only candidates who have acquired essential qualification with declared result are eligible
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• Result awaited / final semester appearing candidates are NOT eligible
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• No TA will be paid for appearing in interview
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• No claim for permanent position shall be entertained
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How to Apply:

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Candidates must report at the NIScPR Reception Desk on 16 July 2026 between 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM with the prescribed application form, all original certificates, and a set of self-attested photocopies (age proof, qualification certificates, experience certificates). Incomplete applications will be rejected.

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Important Links:

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Official Notification	Download PDF
Official Website	niscpr.res.in