CSIR-CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF MEDICINAL & AROMATIC PLANTS
Research Centre, Allalasandra, GKVK Post,
Bengaluru-65
ADVERTISEMENT NO. SPAT/PAT- I/II – March 2026
WALK-IN- INTERVIEW FOR ENGAGEMENT OF SR. PROJECT ASSOCIATE/
PROJECT ASSOCIATE –I/II
24th March 2026 at 10.00 AM
Eligible and interested candidates may attend the Walk-in-interview for engagement on purely temporary basis as Senior
Project Associate, Project Associate-I/II under sponsored projects tenable at CSIR-CIMAP Research Centre, Bengaluru. The
details are given below :-
2. Project
Associate-I/II
(1 No.)
Max. Age: 35
years
For Project Associate-I : M.Sc in
Botany from a recognised
University or equivalent
For Project Associate-II : M.Sc in
Botany from a recognised
University or equivalent and 2
years relevant experience in
Research and Development in
Industrial/Academic/ Research
Institutions
Research experience in
Plant Taxonomy, Field
Collection, DNA Marker
development and Genetic
Diversity studies
For Project Associate-I:
i) Rs.31,000/- + HRA to Scholars
who are selected through
(a) National Eligibility Tests-CSIRUGC including LS (Assistant
Professorship) or GATE or
(b) A selection process through
National level examinations
conducted by Central Government
Departments and their Agencies
and Institutions.
ii) Rs.25,000/- + HRA for others
who do not fall under (i) above
For Project Associate-II:
i) Rs. 35,000/- + HRA to Scholars
who are selected through
(a) National Eligibility Tests-CSIRUGC including LS (Assistant
Professorship) or GATE or
(b) A selection process through
National level examinations
conducted by Central Government
Departments and their Agencies
and Institutions.
ii) Rs. 28,000/- + HRA for others
who do not fall under (i) above
3. Project
Associate-I/II
(1 No.)
Max. Age: 35
years
For Project Associate-I : M.Sc in
Botany from a recognised
University or equivalent
For Project Associate-II : M.Sc in
Botany from a recognised
University or equivalent and 2
years relevant experience in
Research and Development in
Industrial/Academic/ Research
Institutions
Experience in extension
activities include
Farmers’ Field survey,
Medicinal and Aromatic
Plants data collection,
conducting Training
Programme etc.,
preferably in local
language of project site -
Tamil
For Project Associate-I:
i) Rs.31,000/- + HRA to Scholars
who are selected through
(a) National Eligibility Tests-CSIRUGC including LS (Assistant
Professorship) or GATE or
(b) A selection process through
National level examinations
conducted by Central Government
Departments and their Agencies
and Institutions.
ii) Rs.25,000/- + HRA for others
who do not fall under (i) above
For Project Associate-II:
i) Rs. 35,000/- + HRA to Scholars
who are selected through
(a) National Eligibility Tests-CSIRUGC including LS (Assistant
Professorship) or GATE or
(b) A selection process through
National level examinations
conducted by Central Government
Departments and their Agencies
and Institutions.
ii) Rs. 28,000/- + HRA for others
who do not fall under (i) above
4. Project
Associate-I/II
(PAT-I/II) –
1 No.
Max. Age : 35
years
M.Sc. in Biochemistry/
Microbiology/Biotechnology/Life
Sciences from a recognised
University or equivalent
Project Associate-II
M.Sc. in Biochemistry/
Microbiology/Biotechnology/Life
Sciences from a recognised
University or equivalent and 2
years relevant experience in
Research and Development in
Industrial/ Academic/ Research
Institutions
Working experience in
yeast biology/
engineering
i) Rs. 31,000/- + HRA for those
candidates who have qualified
CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET
including lectureship Assistant
Professorship or GATE or those
who have qualified National level
examinations conducted by Central
Government Departments like
DBT/DST or equivalent and/or
their Agencies and Institutions.
ii) Rs.25,000/- + HRA for others
who do not fall under (i) above
Project Associate-II:
i) Rs. 35,000/- + HRA to Scholars
who are selected through
(a) National Eligibility Tests-CSIRUGC including LS (Assistant
Professorship) or GATE or
(b) A selection process through
National level examinations
conducted by Central Government
Departments and their Agencies
and Institutions.
ii) Rs. 28,000/- + HRA for others
who do not fall under (i) above
5. Senior Project
Associate
(SPAT) -1 No.
Max Age : 40
years
Doctoral degree in Biological
Sciences from a recognised
University or equivalent
and
2 years research experience in
Research and Development in
Industrial and Academic Institutions
or Science & Technology
organisations and Scientific
activities and services
OR
M.Sc. in Biochemistry/
Microbiology/Biotechnology/Life
Sciences
and
3 years research experience in
Research and Development in
Industrial and Academic Institutions
or Science & Technology
organisations and Scientific
activities and services
Working experience in
yeast biology/
engineering
Rs.42,000/- + HRA
Date, place and time of interview: 24th March 2026 at CSIR-CIMAP Research Centre, Bengaluru (Reporting
time : 9 AM along with signed Bio-Data downloaded from website with all Original Documents, 01 (One) set
of Self Attested Photocopies of all the educational testimonials and 01 (One) Recent Passport size
photograph, failing which the candidate will not be allowed to appear in the Walk-in-Interview.
Terms & Conditions:
1. Engagement will be initially for a period of one year, and may be extended or curtailed depending upon the
project requirement, and desired level performance or conduct of the incumbent and availability of funds from
funding agencies as the case may be.
2. The tenure of project staff shall be co-terminus with the project. However, under no circumstances the tenure
would be allowed to exceed five years’ duration. The performance of the project staff would be reviewed
periodically so that any one not found up to the mark, could be terminated.
3. The position is only temporary and, therefore, will not confer any right on the incumbent to any claim, implicit
or explicit on any post in CSIR-CIMAP.
4. The upper age limit as on date of Walk-in-Interview, is relaxable as per the Government of India Rules
5. On completion of the tenure in one project, in case, one wants to apply for engagement in another project,
he/she will have to go through the process of selection by submitting a fresh application under the new project.
Engagement of the Project Staff under the new project would be made only after submission of resignation
and “No Dues Certificate” in the previous project.
6. The project staff shall be permitted to avail leave as per rules.
7. Experience, where required, will be counted from acquiring minimum educational qualification
8. Final semester and result awaited candidates will not be allowed to appear for interview.
9. NO INTERIM ENQUIRY OR CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE ENTERTAINED.
SCIENTIST IN-CHARGE
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