CSIR NML Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in for 48 PAT, PA & Project JRF Posts

  • Last Updated: 23 September 2026
  • Latest Update: Updated
  • Author: Govt Job Guru Team

CSIR NML Project Staff Walk-in Interview 2026: The CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) has published the recruitment notification (Advt No. T/PS/04/2026) on its official website. https://nml.res.in The notification is for the recruitment of 48 Project Assistant (PA), Project Associate (PAT), Project Junior Research Fellow (Project JRF) posts. The last date to apply for these vacancies is . Candidates who have Varies by position: 10th+ITI / Diploma / B.Sc. / B.Tech / M.Sc. / M.Tech / Ph.D. as per respective project requirements qualifications can apply Walk-in Interview for CSIR NML Project Staff Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates must read the official notification carefully and complete the application process as per the given instructions. The official website link and the CSIR NML Project Staff Recruitment 2026 notification link are provided below under the heading Important Links.

CSIR NML Project Staff Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Here is the overview section of CSIR NML Project Staff Recruitment 2026. Here you can find the quick information about the CSIR NML Project Staff Recruitment 2026 notification. First check the following overview and if you find you are eligible and interested then read the next sections like eligibility criteria, important dates and important links. The overview section includes organisation, post name, total number of vacancies, qualification, job location and application mode.

Organisation CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research)
Post Name Project Assistant (PA), Project Associate (PAT), Project Junior Research Fellow (Project JRF)
Total Number of Vacancies 48
Qualification Varies by position: 10th+ITI / Diploma / B.Sc. / B.Tech / M.Sc. / M.Tech / Ph.D. as per respective project requirements
Job Location Jharkhand
Application Mode Walk-in Interview
Last Date Walk-in Interview on 06-10-2026 to 09-10-2026
Official Website https://nml.res.in

Vacancies Detail

Here, you can find the position wise vacancies detail of each position open under CSIR NML Project Staff Recruitment 2026 notification. You can find here the number of vacancies, qualification, age limit and pay scale. The complete eligibility criteria of each position open under CSIR-NML is given below.

  1. Project Assistant-I (PA-I) - META-001

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: 10th Plus ITI in Fitter Trade
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 18,000/- + HRA

  2. Project Assistant-I (PA-I) - SSP-1537

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: 10th Plus ITI in Turner Trade
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 18,000/- + HRA

  3. Project Assistant-I (PA-I) - MMP-085203/3

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: 10th Plus ITI in Electrician Trade
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 18,000/- + HRA

  4. Project Assistant-I (PA-I) - HCP-002601

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: 10th Plus ITI in Electrician Trade
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 18,000/- + HRA

  5. Project Assistant-II (PA-II) - SSP-1509

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: 3 years Diploma in Mechanical/Metallurgical/Metallurgical and Materials Engineering/Materials Science and Engineering
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 20,000/- + HRA

  6. Project Assistant-II (PA-II) - SSP-1537

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: 3 years Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 20,000/- + HRA

  7. Project Assistant-II (PA-II) - MMP085202-WP-2

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: B.Sc. in Chemistry/Environmental Science
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 20,000/- + HRA

  8. Project Assistant-II (PA-II) - SSP-1461

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: 3 years Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering OR B.Sc. in Chemistry
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 20,000/- + HRA

  9. Project Assistant-II (PA-II) - SSP-1312

    • No. of Vacancies: 3
    • Qualification: B.Sc. in Chemistry/Geology
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 20,000/- + HRA

  10. Project Assistant-II (PA-II) - SSP-1530 (PAT-II)

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: M.Sc. in Chemistry from a recognized University and 2 years R&D experience
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 28,000/- or 35,000/- + HRA

  11. Project Assistant-II (PA-II) - HCL Project

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: B.Sc. in Chemistry/Geology
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 20,000/- + HRA

  12. Project Assistant-II (PA-II) - MMP085203/1

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: 3 Years Diploma in Chemical/Metallurgical Engineering OR B.Sc. in Chemistry
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 20,000/- + HRA

  13. Project Assistant-II (PA-II) - MMP-085202-WP-3

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: 3 Years Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering OR B.Sc. in Chemistry
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 20,000/- + HRA

  14. Project Assistant-II (PA-II) - TD Connex

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: 3 Years Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering OR B.Sc. in Chemistry
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 20,000/- + HRA

  15. Project Assistant-II (PA-II) - HCP-002601

    • No. of Vacancies: 2
    • Qualification: 3 years Diploma in Electronics/Electronics and Communication/Computer Science and Engineering OR B.Sc. in Chemistry
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 20,000/- + HRA

  16. Project Assistant-II (PA-II) - MLP-002636

    • No. of Vacancies: 2
    • Qualification: B.Sc. in Information Technology/BCA
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 20,000/- + HRA

  17. Scientific Administrative Assistant (SAA) - TMP-249

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: B.Sc. in Information Technology/BCA
    • Age Limit: 50 years (ANRF)
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 24,000/- + HRA (ANRF)

  18. Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - RAIL-001

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: B.Tech in Metallurgical/Materials & Metallurgical/Materials Science/Mechanical Engineering
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 25,000/- or 31,000/- + HRA

  19. Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - MMP085202-WP-2

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: M.Sc. in Chemistry from a recognized University
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 25,000/- or 31,000/- + HRA

  20. Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - FTT-080611

    • No. of Vacancies: 2
    • Qualification: M.Sc. in Chemistry/Geology from a recognized University
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 25,000/- or 31,000/- + HRA

  21. Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - MMP085203/1

    • No. of Vacancies: 3
    • Qualification: B.Tech in Chemical/Metallurgical/Metallurgical and Materials/Material Science & Engineering OR M.Sc. in Chemistry
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 25,000/- or 31,000/- + HRA

  22. Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - MMP-015202

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: B.Tech in Chemical/Metallurgical Engineering OR M.Sc. in Chemistry/Environmental Science
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 25,000/- or 31,000/- + HRA

  23. Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - MMP-085202-WP-3

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: B.Tech in Metallurgical/Chemical Engineering from a recognized University
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 25,000/- or 31,000/- + HRA

  24. Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - MMP-085203/3

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: B.Tech in Metallurgical/Chemical Engineering OR M.Sc. in Chemistry
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 25,000/- or 31,000/- + HRA

  25. Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - TD Connex

    • No. of Vacancies: 2
    • Qualification: B.Tech in Metallurgical and Materials/Metallurgical/Chemical Engineering OR M.Sc. in Chemistry
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 25,000/- or 31,000/- + HRA

  26. Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - SSP-1516

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: B.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 25,000/- or 31,000/- + HRA

  27. Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - DAE-BRNS

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 25,000/- or 31,000/- + HRA

  28. Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - GAP-0305 (WP-10)

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: B.Tech in Metallurgy/Material Science/Metallurgical and Materials/Mechanical Engineering OR M.Sc. in Chemistry
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 25,000/- or 31,000/- + HRA

  29. Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - GAP-0305 (WP-08)

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: B.Tech in Metallurgical/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering with CSIR-UGC NET/GATE or equivalent national exam
    • Age Limit: 28 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 37,000/- + HRA

  30. Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - Vedanta

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: B.Tech in Electronics and Communication/Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 25,000/- or 31,000/- + HRA (or 30,000/37,000 ANRF)

  31. Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - SSP-1542

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 25,000/- or 31,000/- + HRA

  32. Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - TMP-249

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: B.Tech in Chemical/Metallurgical/Mechanical Engineering OR M.Sc. in Chemistry
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 25,000/- or 31,000/- + HRA (ANRF: 30,000/37,000)

  33. Project Associate-II (PAT-II) - SSP-1530

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: M.Sc. in Chemistry and 2 years R&D experience
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 28,000/- or 35,000/- + HRA

  34. Project Associate-II (PAT-II) - NCP-080401

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: M.Tech in Mechanical/Metallurgy/Agricultural Engineering OR M.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry/Biology and 2 years R&D experience
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 28,000/- or 35,000/- + HRA

  35. Project Associate-II (PAT-II) - GAP-0317

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and 2 years R&D experience
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 28,000/- or 35,000/- + HRA

  36. Project Associate-II (PAT-II) - SSP-1540

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and 2 years R&D experience
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 28,000/- or 35,000/- + HRA

  37. Project Associate-II (PAT-II) - HCP-002502

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: M.Sc. in Chemistry and 2 years R&D experience
    • Age Limit: 35 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 28,000/- or 35,000/- + HRA

  38. Project-JRF - GAP-0305 (WP-08)

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: B.Tech in Metallurgical/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering with CSIR-UGC NET/GATE or equivalent
    • Age Limit: 28 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 37,000/- + HRA

  39. Project-JRF - TMP-249

    • No. of Vacancies: 2
    • Qualification: B.Tech in Chemical/Metallurgical/Mechanical/Mineral Engineering with CSIR-UGC NET/GATE or equivalent
    • Age Limit: 28 years
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 37,000/- + HRA

  40. Project Scientist-I (PS-I) - TMP-249

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: Ph.D. in Geology
    • Age Limit: 50 years (ANRF)
    • Pay Scale: Rs. 77,000/- + HRA (ANRF)

Selection Procedure

The detailed selection procedure has been mentioned in the official notification of CSIR NML Project Staff Recruitment 2026. But we are giving you here the short summary of the selection procedure. The candidates are advised to refer to official notification for selection procedure.

Selection Procedure:

  • Selection will be done through Walk-in-Interview/Test at CSIR-NML, Burmamines, Jamshedpur.
  • If the number of candidates is very high, a Screening Committee may shortlist candidates based on a Written Test or any other criteria adopted by the committee. Only shortlisted candidates will be allowed to appear in the Interview.
  • Candidates must report between 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM on the respective scheduled date.
  • Hindi may be used as a medium of conversation during the interview.
  • The decision of CSIR-NML in regard to the selection process will be final and binding.



Application Fees

Here is the complete information about CSIR NML Project Staff Recruitment 2026 application fee. We advise the candidates that read the rules, methods and guidelines in the official notification before any payment of the application fee.

Category Application Fee
Fee Not Mentioned

Important Dates

Candidates should keep track of all important dates related to this recruitment to avoid missing any deadline. The schedule mentioned below is based on official information and may be updated from time to time.

Event Date
Advertisement Date 22/09/2026
Walk-in Interview Group-A (SSP-1509, RAIL-001, META-001, SSP-1537) 06/10/2026
Walk-in Interview Group-B (MMP085202-WP-2, SSP-1461, SSP-1312, SSP-1530, FTT-080611, HCL Project) 06/10/2026
Walk-in Interview Group-C & D (MMP085203/1, MMP-015202, MMP-085202-WP-3, MMP-085203/3, NCP-080401, TD Connex, SSP-1516) 07/10/2026
Walk-in Interview Group-E & F (GAP-0317, SSP-1540, DAE-BRNS, GAP-0305 WP-10, GAP-0305 WP-08, MLP-002636, TMP-249 SAA) 08/10/2026
Walk-in Interview Group-G & H (HCP-002601, HCP-002502, Vedanta, SSP-1542, TMP-249 PS-I/JRF/PAT-I) 09/10/2026
Last Date of Walk-in Interview 09/10/2026

How to Apply

Here is the complete procedure to apply for CSIR NML Project Staff Recruitment 2026. The candidates should read the complete procedure to apply in the official notification from the links given below.

The application procedure for is not fully online. Candidates are advised to follow the detailed instructions given below.

  1. Candidates must appear for Walk-in-Interview/Test at CSIR-NML, Burmamines, Jamshedpur-831007 (Jharkhand) on the scheduled date as per the group/project.
  2. Report between 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM on the respective date (06.10.2026, 07.10.2026, 08.10.2026, or 09.10.2026).
  3. Fill in the prescribed Application Form (PROFORMA) with a recent colour passport size photograph pasted on it.
  4. Attach self-attested copies of all relevant testimonials/certificates (educational, experience, community, Aadhaar, PAN, etc.).
  5. Bring all original certificates/documents for verification on the day of the Walk-in-Interview.
  6. A separate application form is required for each Group.
  7. No other mode of application (online/postal) will be entertained.
  8. Final semester/year students awaiting results are NOT eligible.
  9. Candidates who have already been engaged in CSIR-NML or any other CSIR Lab/Institute as Project Staff for 6 years or more are NOT eligible.

Important Links

You can find here all important links to apply for CSIR NML Project Staff Recruitment 2026. We advise the candidates that you must read the official notification before filing the application form for Project Assistant (PA), Project Associate (PAT), Project Junior Research Fellow (Project JRF) vacancies.

Description Link
Download Official Notification Click Here
Official Website Click Here
Join Telegram (GovtJobGuru) for Latest Updates Click Here

Other Important Information

  • Engagement is on a purely temporary/contract basis co-terminus with the respective project. It confers no rights for continuation, absorption, or regularization in CSIR/CSIR-NML.
  • Candidates already engaged in CSIR-NML or any other CSIR Lab/Institute as Project Staff for 6 years or more are NOT eligible.
  • Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women and 3 years for OBC candidates.
  • Engagement is subject to availability of funds from the respective funding agency.
  • No TA/DA will be paid for attending the Walk-in-Interview/Test.
  • Final semester/year students awaiting results are NOT eligible.
  • The number and levels of positions may increase, decrease, or be cancelled even after the conclusion of the selection process.
  • Providing false information may lead to a ban from future recruitment/engagement processes in CSIR-NML.
  • Offer of engagement will be issued subject to receipt of funds in the respective project from the funding agency.
  • Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
  • Advertisement No.: T/PS/04/2026 dated 22.09.2026
  • Contact: Helpline No. 0657-2345158 | Email: recruitment2025@admn.nml.in

Frequently Asked Questions

The following questions are related to CSIR NML Project Staff Recruitment 2026 that have been answered to help candidates clear their doubts quickly before applying.

Q1. What is CSIR NML Project Staff Recruitment 2026 notification for?
CSIR NML Project Staff Recruitment 2026 notification is for the recruitment of Project Assistant (PA), Project Associate (PAT), Project Junior Research Fellow (Project JRF) posts. There are total 48 vacancies available as per the notification.

Q2. Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment?
Anyone is eligible who has completed Varies by position: 10th+ITI / Diploma / B.Sc. / B.Tech / M.Sc. / M.Tech / Ph.D. as per respective project requirements and fulfills the other requirements stated in the official notification.

Q3. What is the application procedure?
The application process for this recruitment is Walk-in Interview.

Q4. Where can candidates find official updates?
Candidates are advised to check the official website and the Important Links section above for official updates and notifications. The official website of CSIR-NML is https://nml.res.in .

Q5. Is reading the official notification required?
Yes, it is necessary to read the official notification to understand the details, terms and conditions, and instructions before applying.

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