CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026 – Walk in for 57 Project Assistant, Junior Research Fellow and More Posts get freejobalert
CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Chennai has released the official Project Staff (Project Assistant-II, Project Associate-I, Senior Project Associate, Junior Research Fellow) Notification 2026 on 30 April 2026 at the official website https://clri.res.in. A total of 57 positions across various projects have been announced through the CSIR CLRI Project Staff Recruitment 2026. Candidates aged between as per post-wise upper age limits (28–40 years) who have the prescribed educational qualifications (B.E./B.Tech, M.Sc., M.Pharm, or equivalent in relevant disciplines with minimum marks as specified) are eligible to apply. The online application process is based on appearing for the Written Test on 21 May 2026 and the Personal Interview on 25–26 May 2026. Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply using the prescribed application form through the direct links provided below.
CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Chennai – a National Laboratory under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) – has officially released Notification No. 03/2026 vide No.23(404)/2026-EI dated 30.04.2026 for engagement of talented candidates as Project Assistant-II, Project Associate-I, Senior Project Associate, and Junior Research Fellow on a purely temporary basis in various projects tenable at CLRI. The notification includes complete details on positions, qualifications, age, emoluments, selection process, and general terms & conditions. Candidates are strongly advised to download and read the full notification before appearing for the Written Test / Interview. The notification PDF is available on the official CSIR-CLRI website.
CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Institute Name | CSIR – Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Adyar, Chennai – 600 020, Tamil Nadu |
| Notification No. | Notification No. 03/2026, No.23(404)/2026-EI dated 30.04.2026 |
| Post Names | Project Assistant-II (PA-II), Project Associate-I (PAT-I), Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT), Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Nature of Appointment | Purely Temporary (co-terminus with the project or till requirement exists, whichever is earlier) |
| Tenure | Up to 31.03.2027 (extendable; total tenure not to exceed 6/7 years as per CSIR guidelines) |
| Selection Mode | Written Test (Qualifying) + Personal Interview |
| Written Test Date | 21.05.2026 (Reporting Time: 09:30 AM; Test: 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM) |
| Interview Dates | 25.05.2026 & 26.05.2026 |
| Venue | Triple Helix Auditorium, CSIR-CLRI, Sardar Patel Road, Adyar, Chennai – 600020 |
| Official Website | https://clri.res.in |
CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 30-04-2026 |
| Written Test Date | 21-05-2026 | Reporting: 09:30 AM | Test: 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM |
| Last Date for Reporting at Written Test | 21-05-2026 by 10:30 AM (No entry after 10:30 AM) |
| Interview Date | 25-05-2026 & 26-05-2026 (exact time to be intimated) |
| Age & Qualification Determined As On | Date of Written Test / Interview |
CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy & Position Details
CSIR-CLRI invites applications for the following positions on a purely temporary basis across various research projects. The number of positions is provisional and may increase or decrease at the time of selection. Candidates who have already completed the total tenure of 6/7 years (as applicable) in any CSIR Lab/Institute as Project Staff are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply.
| Sl. No. | Post Name | No. of Positions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 03 |
| 2 | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 04 |
| 3 | JRF or Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 02 |
| 4 | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 17 |
| 5 | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 02 |
| 6 | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 01 |
| 7 | JRF or Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 01 |
| 8 | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 08 |
| 9 | Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT) | 01 |
| 10 | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 02 |
| 11 | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 02 |
| 12 | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 04 |
| 13 | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 01 |
| 14 | Project Assistant-II (PA-II) | 01 |
| 15 | Project Assistant-II (PA-II) | 02 |
| 16 | Project Assistant-II (PA-II) | 01 |
| 17 | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 01 |
| 18 | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 01 |
| 19 | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 01 |
| 20 | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 01 |
| 21 | JRF or Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 01 |
# Age relaxation for SC/ST/PwBD/Women: 5 years; OBC: 3 years, or as per Govt. of India instructions issued from time to time.
CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026 – Essential Qualification
| Post Name | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | B.E./B.Tech. in Leather Technology with minimum 60% marks from a recognized University/Institute. Desirable: Min. 6 months industrial exposure in leather processing / sustainability assessment / testing & evaluation of chemicals. |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | B.E./B.Tech. in Chemical/Instrumentation/Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with minimum 60% marks. Desirable: Min. 6 months industrial exposure in process industries / wastewater analysis / electronics manufacturing / industrial safety. |
| JRF or Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | M.Sc. in Chemistry (General/Organic/Nanotechnology/Polymer/Material/Inorganic/Physical/Analytical) with minimum 60% marks with NET/GATE qualification (for JRF); OR M.Sc. Chemistry with minimum 60% marks (for PAT-I). Desirable: Research experience in organic reactions, colloids, organic synthesis, inorganic/composite materials synthesis. |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | M.Sc. in Chemistry (General/Organic/Nanotechnology/Polymer/Material/Inorganic/Physical/Analytical) with minimum 60% marks from a recognized University/Institute. Desirable: Research experience in organic reactions/coatings, colloids, organic synthesis, inorganic/composite materials, chromatography, wastewater analysis. |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | M.Sc. in Polymer Science/Polymer Chemistry/Material Science with minimum 60% marks OR B.E./B.Tech. in Polymer Technology with minimum 60% marks. Desirable: M.Tech in Footwear Science & Engineering/Footwear Engineering & Management OR min. 6 months experience in footwear making/material testing. |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | M.Sc. in Chemistry with minimum 60% marks from a recognized University/Institute. Desirable: Working knowledge of MS Office and Data Management. |
| JRF or Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Sciences with minimum 60% marks OR M.Sc. Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Lifesciences with minimum 60% marks OR B.Tech in Biotechnology with minimum 60% marks. Desirable: Min. 6 months experience in recombinant protein expression, cell culture, or biomaterial fabrication. |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Sciences with minimum 60% marks OR M.Sc. Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Lifesciences with minimum 60% marks OR B.Tech in Biotechnology with minimum 60% marks. Desirable: Min. 6 months experience in recombinant protein expression, cell culture, or biomaterial fabrication. |
| Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT) | M.Pharm/M.Sc. Biotechnology/Lifesciences with minimum 60% marks and 3 years of Research experience OR M.Tech Biotechnology/Life Science with minimum 60% marks. Desirable: 4 years research experience in biomaterial fabrication/animal handling. |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | M.Sc. Microbiology/Environmental Science/Biotechnology with minimum 60% marks. Desirable: Min. 6 months experience in wastewater/solid waste analysis, microbial techniques, bench scale biological reactors, computer operations. |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | M.Sc. in Statistics/Computer Science/Mathematics with minimum 60% marks OR B.E. in Computer Science with minimum 60% marks. Desirable: Min. 6 months relevant research or industrial experience. |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science/IT/AI & ML/AI & DS with minimum 60% marks OR MCA/M.Sc. in Computer Science/IT/AI & ML with minimum 60% marks. Desirable: Min. 6 months experience in Data Analytics, AI/ML model development, Software/Tool development. |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | M.Sc. in Physics/Medical Physics with minimum 60% marks OR B.E. in Biomedical Engineering with minimum 60% marks. Desirable: Min. 6 months relevant research or industrial experience in Biomedical/Electronics. |
| Project Assistant-II (PA-II) | B.Sc. in Physics/Biomechanics with minimum 60% marks. Desirable: M.Sc. Biomechanics OR min. 6 months experience in R&D in sports biomechanics. |
| Project Assistant-II (PA-II) | 3-Year Diploma in Engineering/Technology in Leather/Textile/Footwear/Mechanical with minimum 60% marks. Desirable: Min. 6 months experience in leather/textile/non-leather product making industry. |
| Project Assistant-II (PA-II) | B.Sc. in Fashion Technology/Apparel Technology/Fashion Design/Textile/Leather Design with minimum 60% marks. Desirable: Min. 6 months experience in leather/non-leather product making industry. |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | B.Tech./B.Des. in Leather/Textile/Leather Design/Accessories Design/Fashion Design or equivalent. Desirable: Knowledge in Leather/Textile Product Design and Development, Work experience in Leather/Textile Product Design & Fabrication, Pattern Making. |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and Engineering OR M.Sc./MCA in Computer Science. Desirable: Knowledge in documentation, design & development of skill analytics dashboards, AI predictive models; 2 years R&D experience in industrial/academic institutions. |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | M.Sc. (Bioinformatics/Chemistry/Biotechnology) OR B.E./B.Tech. (Biotechnology) with minimum 55% marks. Desirable: Knowledge in programming and molecular modeling/simulation. First class degree holders preferred. |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | M.Sc. Chemistry/Physics from a recognized University. Desirable: Demonstrated interest in computational chemistry, materials modeling and AI/ML with proficiency in Python programming. |
| JRF or Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry/Chemistry) with CSIR-UGC-NET/Lectureship or GATE (for JRF) OR M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry/Chemistry) from a recognized University (for PAT-I). Desirable: Basic synthetic skills and laboratory experience. |
CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
The upper age limit is 35 years for most Project Associate-I and Project Assistant-II positions, 28 years for JRF positions (if NET/GATE qualified), and 40 years for the Senior Project Associate position, as on the date of Written Test/Interview. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/PwBD/Women (5 years) and OBC (3 years) candidates or as per Government of India instructions. Candidates who have completed the total tenure of 6/7 years (as applicable) in any CSIR Lab/Institute as Project Staff are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply.
| Post | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – NET/GATE qualified | 28 years |
| Project Assistant-II (PA-II) / Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 35 years |
| Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT) | 40 years |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | 5 years relaxation |
| OBC | 3 years relaxation |
CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
There is no mention of any application fee in the official notification for CSIR-CLRI Notification No. 03/2026. Candidates are required to appear in person with the duly filled prescribed Application Form (enclosed as Annexure to the notification) along with supporting documents. No travelling allowance will be paid for attending the Written Test or Interview.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | NIL (No Application Fee) |
CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
The selection process for CSIR-CLRI Notification No. 03/2026 consists of 2 (two) successive stages — a Written Test (qualifying in nature) followed by a Personal Interview. Candidates who qualify the Written Test will be called for the Personal Interview on 25-05-2026 and 26-05-2026. The final selection and empanelment will be based on performance in the Personal Interview. Empaneled candidates may also be considered for future project requirements.
Important: Candidates who have qualified in NET/GATE or national level examinations conducted by CSIR/DBT/DST/ICMR/IIT/IISc/IISER/UGC/ICAR etc. need NOT appear for the Written Test. They can directly attend the Personal Interview as per the notified schedule.
Stage 1 – Written Test (Qualifying)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) – Qualifying in nature for all positions |
| Subjects | Subject concerned at Graduation level + General Awareness + General Intelligence + Aptitude + General English |
| Maximum Marks | 50 Marks |
| Cut-off Marks | To be fixed by the Competent Authority |
| Date & Time | 21-05-2026 | Reporting: 09:30 AM | Test: 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM |
| Venue | Triple Helix Auditorium, CSIR-CLRI, Adyar, Chennai – 600020 |
Stage 2 – Personal Interview
| Interview Dates | 25-05-2026 & 26-05-2026 (exact time to be intimated to qualified candidates) |
| Eligibility | Candidates qualifying Written Test OR candidates with NET/GATE/national level exam qualification (direct interview) |
| Venue | CSIR-CLRI, Sardar Patel Road, Adyar, Chennai – 600020 |
CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026 – Emoluments
| Post Name | Monthly Emoluments |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | Rs. 25,000/- + HRA |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | Rs. 25,000/- + HRA |
| JRF or Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | Rs. 37,000/- + HRA (if NET/GATE qualified) OR Rs. 25,000/- + HRA (if not NET/GATE qualified) |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | Rs. 25,000/- + HRA |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | Rs. 25,000/- + HRA |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | Rs. 25,000/- + HRA |
| JRF or Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | Rs. 37,000/- + HRA (if NET/GATE qualified) OR Rs. 25,000/- + HRA (if not NET/GATE qualified) |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | Rs. 25,000/- + HRA |
| Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT) | Rs. 42,000/- + HRA |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | Rs. 25,000/- + HRA |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | Rs. 25,000/- + HRA |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | Rs. 31,000/- + HRA (if NET/GATE qualified) OR Rs. 25,000/- + HRA (if not NET/GATE qualified) |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | Rs. 25,000/- + HRA |
| Project Assistant-II (PA-II) | Rs. 20,000/- + HRA |
| Project Assistant-II (PA-II) | Rs. 20,000/- + HRA |
| Project Assistant-II (PA-II) | Rs. 20,000/- + HRA |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | Rs. 31,000/- + HRA (if NET/GATE qualified) OR Rs. 25,000/- + HRA (if not NET/GATE qualified) |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | Rs. 31,000/- + HRA (if NET/GATE qualified) OR Rs. 25,000/- + HRA (if not NET/GATE qualified) |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | Rs. 25,000/- + HRA |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | Rs. 37,000/- + HRA (if NET/GATE qualified) OR Rs. 30,000/- + HRA (if not NET/GATE qualified) |
| JRF or Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | Rs. 37,000/- + HRA (if NET/GATE qualified) OR Rs. 30,000/- + HRA (if not NET/GATE qualified) |
How to Apply for CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026
Candidates fulfilling the prescribed qualification and age criteria may appear directly for the Written Test at CSIR-CLRI, Triple Helix Auditorium, Sardar Patel Road, Adyar, Chennai – 600020 on 21-05-2026. Applications must be submitted in the prescribed Application Form enclosed as Annexure to the notification. Applications submitted in any other format will not be considered. Candidates should NOT send their applications by post/speed post/courier. No late entry beyond 10:30 AM will be permitted on the date of Written Test.
Candidates who qualify the Written Test must appear for the Interview with the duly filled Application Form along with self-attested photocopies of all requisite certificates/documents and original certificates for verification, a photo ID proof (Aadhar Card, Voter ID Card or any other photo ID issued by a Government Agency) and 2 passport-size colour photographs.
Documents to be brought to the Written Test / Interview:
- Duly filled and signed Application Form in the prescribed format (enclosed as Annexure)
- Birth Certificate or 10th/equivalent certificate (as proof of age)
- 10th and 12th / equivalent certificate and marksheets (self-attested copies + originals)
- Graduation certificate and marksheets (self-attested copies + originals)
- Post-Graduation certificate and marksheets (if applicable, self-attested copies + originals)
- NET/GATE/National level exam qualification certificate (if applicable)
- Experience proof/certificates (if applicable)
- Caste/Category certificate from competent authority (for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates)
- Photo ID proof (Aadhar Card / Voter ID / any Govt. issued Photo ID)
- 2 recent passport-size colour photographs
- Documents in languages other than Hindi or English must be accompanied by an English transcript duly attested by a Gazetted Officer or Notary
Appear / Report at: Triple Helix Auditorium, CSIR-CLRI, Sardar Patel Road, Adyar, Chennai – 600020 on 21-05-2026 by 09:30 AM (Written Test)
Important Instructions for CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- These are purely temporary positions co-terminus with the projects; appointment does not confer any right for permanent appointment in CLRI/CSIR.
- Candidates who have completed a total tenure of 6/7 years (as applicable) in any CSIR Lab/Institute as Project Staff are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply.
- Final year/Semester students awaiting results are NOT ELIGIBLE to be considered.
- NET/GATE or national level exam qualified candidates (CSIR/DBT/DST/ICMR/IIT/IISc/IISER/UGC/ICAR) need not appear for the Written Test and can directly attend the Personal Interview.
- Candidates must NOT be late beyond 10:30 AM on the date of Written Test; no entry will be permitted after that.
- No Travelling Allowance (TA/DA) will be paid for attending the Written Test or Interview.
- Incomplete application forms without requisite information, certificates/documents, or photograph are liable to be rejected.
- Any discrepancy found between the information given in the application and the original documents will make the candidate ineligible for the Interview.
- Canvassing in any form or bringing political influence will be treated as disqualification.
- The date of determining qualification and age shall be the date of Written Test/Interview.
- Candidates found suitable will be empaneled and may be selected for future project requirements.
- The Director, CSIR-CLRI reserves the right to cancel the notification, not fill up positions, or amend the terms and conditions without assigning any reason. The number of positions is provisional and may increase or decrease at the time of selection.
CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026 Important Links
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| Official Website | Click here |
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CSIR CLRI Project Assistant, JRF and More Posts Walkin 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is CSIR CLRI Project Staff Recruitment 2026?
CSIR‑Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Chennai has released Notification No. 03/2026 dated 30 April 2026 for engaging 57 Project Staff (Project Assistant‑II, Project Associate‑I, Senior Project Associate and JRF) on a purely temporary basis for various research projects.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026?
A total of 57 positions have been announced across multiple projects, including Project Associate‑I, Project Assistant‑II, Senior Project Associate and Junior Research Fellow posts; the exact number of positions is provisional and may change at the time of selection.
Q3. What are the important dates for CSIR CLRI Project Staff Recruitment 2026?
The notification is dated 30 April 2026, the Written Test will be held on 21 May 2026 (reporting by 09:30 AM; test from 11:00 to 11:45 AM), and the Personal Interviews are scheduled on 25 and 26 May 2026 at CSIR‑CLRI, Chennai.
Q4. What posts are available under CSIR CLRI Notification No. 03/2026?
The recruitment covers multiple temporary project posts including Project Assistant‑II (PA‑II), Project Associate‑I (PAT‑I), Senior Project Associate (Senior‑PAT) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in disciplines such as Leather Technology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, Biotechnology, Pharma, Computer Science and related areas.
Q5. What is the eligibility criteria for CSIR CLRI Project Associate-I and JRF posts?
For most Project Associate‑I posts, candidates need B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc./M.Pharm in relevant disciplines with at least 55–60% marks, while JRF posts require M.Sc. with NET/GATE (or equivalent national level exam) in the relevant subject, along with project‑specific desirable experience mentioned in the notification.
Q6. What is the age limit for CSIR CLRI Project Staff Recruitment 2026?
The upper age limit is 28 years for JRF, 35 years for Project Associate‑I and Project Assistant‑II, and 40 years for Senior Project Associate, with age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women and 3 years for OBC candidates, as on the date of Written Test/Interview.
Q7. Is there any application fee for CSIR CLRI Project Staff 2026?
No, there is no application fee for CSIR‑CLRI Project Staff Recruitment 2026; candidates must simply bring the filled‑in application form and documents and appear directly for the Written Test/Interview.
Q8. What is the selection process for CSIR CLRI Project Staff Recruitment 2026?
The selection process consists of a qualifying Written Test followed by a Personal Interview, and the final panel will be prepared based on performance in the Interview; candidates with valid NET/GATE or equivalent national level qualifications can skip the Written Test and attend the Interview directly.