📌 What Is CSIR Recruitment?
CSIR (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research) is India’s premier R&D organization under the Ministry of Science & Technology. It regularly conducts recruitment for scientific, technical, administrative, and support positions across its network of 30+ labs/institutes.
🧑💼 Current CSIR Vacancy Updates (2025-2026)
📍 1. CSIR-CECRI Scientist Recruitment 2026
- Positions: Scientist (multiple disciplines)
- Vacancies: ~15 posts
- Eligibility: Ph.D/M.E/M.Tech in relevant science/engineering fields + research experience/publications
- Age Limit: ≤32 years (with reservation relaxations)
- Application Period: Started 25 Nov 2025 — Last Date: 12 Jan 2026
- Apply through: Official CECRI site (not directly through csir.res.in)
📍 2. CSIR-NCL Pune Recruitment
- Posts: Technician & Technical Assistant
- Vacancies: 34
- Application Start: 12 Dec 2025
- Last Date: 12 Jan 2026
- Apply via: recruit.ncl.res.in
- Eligibility: 10th/ITI for Technician; relevant diploma/degree for Technical Assistants
📍 3. CSIR-CGCRI (Kolkata) Recruitment
- Online Applications Open: 01 Dec 2025
- Last Date: 29 Dec 2025
- Check details and apply when portal is active
📍 4. CSIR Headquarters & Labs Through CSIR-RAB Portal
The CSIR Recruitment & Assessment Board (RAB) portal lists ongoing recruitments for various labs with direct links:
| Institute | Recruitment Status | Last Date |
|---|---|---|
| CSIR-CECRI | Scientist posts | 12 Jan 2026 |
| CSIR-CGCRI | Scientific/Technical | 29 Dec 2025 |
| CSIR-NIIST | Scientific roles | 28 Dec 2025 |
| CSIR-NEERI | Scientific roles | 23 Dec 2025 |
| (Some older recruitments have closed) |
👉 Visit the CSIR RAB recruitments page for full list & links:
🔗 https://rab.csir.res.in/recruitments.php
📌 5. Other Ongoing/Recent Vacancies (Notified)
Various labs may also have specific openings in categories like:
- MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff)
- Junior Stenographer
- Assistants / Technical Assistants
- Scientist Posts
Details vary by institute and will be published on respective lab portals and CSIR career pages.
📝 Typical CSIR Recruitment Pattern
Eligibility: Depends on the post — range from 10th/12th/Diploma to Graduate, Post-Graduate, and Ph.D for scientific positions.
Application Mode: ONLINE (through lab’s official portal or CSIR RAB links)
Application Fees: Varies by category (often waived for SC/ST/Women/PwBD)
Selection: Written test / interview / screening committees (varies)
📅 Important Dates (Summary)
| Recruitment | Last Date |
|---|---|
| CSIR-CECRI Scientists | 12 Jan 2026 |
| CSIR-NCL Pune | 12 Jan 2026 |
| CSIR-CGCRI | 29 Dec 2025 |
| CSIR-NIIST | 28 Dec 2025 |
| CSIR-NEERI | 23 Dec 2025 |
📍 Where to Apply
✔ CSIR Careers & Recruitments Main Page: https://www.csir.res.in/en/career-opportunities/recruitment
✔ CSIR RAB Recruitments: https://rab.csir.res.in/recruitments.php
✔ Institute-specific portals (example):
• CECRI — cecri.res.in
• NCL — recruit.ncl.res.in
• CGCRI — recruitment.cgcri.res.in
🔎 Tips to Apply Successfully
✅ Read the official notification PDF carefully before applying (eligibility criteria, age limit, reservations).
✅ Prepare your scanned documents (ID, education certificates, photo, signature).
✅ Ensure applications are submitted before deadlines — government servers often slow near close dates.
✅ Keep a valid email ID & mobile number active for updates.
If you want, I can summarize job-wise eligibility criteria (e.g., scientists, technical assistants, technician roles) or provide direct application links for specific posts — just let me know!
