CSIR-Innovation Protection Unit (IPU), under Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology, invites applications from eligible Indian nationals for contractual engagement under the project titled "Intellectual Property Management" (IPM002601).

About CSIR-IPU

Innovation Protection Unit (IPU) of CSIR Head Quarters is engaged in securing Intellectual Property for CSIR. Since inception, CSIR has filed more than 12,000 Patent Applications in India and 11,000 Patent Applications abroad including PCT, USA, Europe, China, Japan, Australia, Canada, South Africa, South Korea etc.

General Terms

• Nature: Purely temporary, time-bound, contractual engagement
• Initial Tenure: Up to 31st March 2027 (extendable up to 31st March 2031 based on project extension)
• Venue: CSIR-IPU, 3rd Floor, Vigyan Suchana Bhavan, 14, Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi – 110067
• Nearest Metro: Hauz Khas or Munirka
• Reporting Time: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM (candidates will not be entertained after 10:30 AM)
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview
• Relaxation in age: 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women, 3 years for OBC

Documents Required

• Printout of filled Application Format (available in the advertisement PDF)
• Original certificates/testimonials along with two copies of attested photographs
• Self-attested copies of certificates in support of age, qualification, marks, experience etc.
• No-objection certificate from current employer (if employed)

Post Code-2: Project Associate-Senior PAT — Civil Engineering

• Number of Positions: 1
• Maximum Age Limit: 40 years (as on date of walk-in interview)
• Stipend: Rs. 42,000/- + HRA
• Walk-in Date: 13 August 2026
• Reporting Time: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
• Venue: CSIR-IPU, 3rd Floor, Vigyan Suchana Bhavan, 14, Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi – 110067

Essential Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering + 3 years R&D experience OR Masters in Civil Engineering + 2 years R&D experience in Industrial/Academic Institutions or S&T Organizations

Desirable Qualification

PGDIPR (Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights) or Patent Agent qualification

How to Apply

Candidates must bring filled Application Format (available in the advertisement PDF), original certificates, two copies of attested photographs, and self-attested copies of all certificates. Report at CSIR-IPU reception desk between 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM on the specified date.

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