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CSIR NAL Recruitment 2026 (Project Assistant, Project Associate and More 89 Posts)
Overview

CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL), Bengaluru, a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, has released Advertisement No. 13/2026/PS, published on 05 August 2026, inviting applications for various Project Staff positions. The recruitment includes Project Assistant (PA-I, PA-II), Project Associate (PAT-I, PAT-I NET/GATE, PAT-II, PAT-II NET/GATE), Senior PAT, and Principal PAT positions across disciplines such as Aerospace, Mechanical, Electronics, Chemistry, Metallurgy, and Computer Science. The position-wise vacancies add up to approximately 89 posts.

There is no online application process for this recruitment. Eligible Indian Nationals who already possess the required degree/diploma can participate in the Walk-in-Interview scheduled between 10 August 2026 and 25 August 2026, according to the post and specialization. Candidates must report with the prescribed application form and required documents. The maximum age limit is 35 years, and there is no application fee. The walk-in interviews will be conducted at CSIR-NAL (RAB Meeting Complex), Kodihalli, Bengaluru – 560017, with registration from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM on the respective interview dates.

Important Dates
  • Date of Publication of Advertisement : 05.08.2026
  • Mechanical/Aerospace/Aeronautical/Civil (PAT-I) & Aerospace/Aeronautical/Mechanical/Control (PAT-II NET/GATE) : 10.08.2026 (Monday)
  • ECE/Electronics/Instrumentation/Control/EEE/AI-ML/Computer Science posts : 12.08.2026 (Wednesday)
  • Chemistry/Materials Science/Chemical Engineering & Metallurgical Engineering posts : 14.08.2026 (Friday)
  • Chemistry/Analytical-General-Physical Chemistry/Chemical Engineering (PAT-II) : 17.08.2026 (Monday)
  • Aerospace/Aeronautical/Mechanical/Machine Design/Thermal Engg/Structures (PAT-II) : 21.08.2026 (Friday)
  • Project Assistant (PA-I Fitter, PA-II Mechanical/Chemistry) : 24.08.2026 (Monday)
  • Senior PAT (Electronics) & Principal PAT (Aerospace/Aeronautical/Mechanical) : 25.08.2026 (Tuesday)
  • Registration Time (each interview date) : 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM (no entry after 9:45 AM)
Application Fee
  • No Application Fee.

Age Limit
  • The maximum age limit is 35 years for all posts under this notification, assessed as on the date of the Walk-in-Interview for the relevant post.
  • Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates (or as per Government of India instructions issued from time to time). Candidates must clearly mention their category and attach documentary proof; without this proof, age relaxation will not be entertained and the candidate will not be permitted to appear for interview.

Vacancy Details
Post Name Total Post Eligibility
Project Associate- I / PAT-I 16
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or
    Technology from a recognized
    University
    OR
  • Any equivalent qualifications duly
    recognized by the concerned
    authority as per the functional
    requirement of the Project to be
    recorded in writing by PI and
    Director.
Project Associate- II (NET/GATE) 02
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or
    Technology from a recognized
    University or equivalent
    and
  • 2 years’ experience in Research and
    Development in Industrial and
    Academic Institutions or Science and
    Technology Organizations and
    Scientific activities and services
    OR
  • Masters/Integrated Masters in
    Engineering or Technology from a
    recognized University
Project Associate-I/ PAT-I 12
  • Masters/Integrated Masters from a
    recognized University
    OR
  • Bachelor’s degree in in Engineering
    or Technology in from a recognized
    University
    OR
  • Any equivalent qualifications duly
    recognized by the concerned
    authority as per the functional
    requirement of the Project to be
    recorded in writing by PI and
    Director.
Project Associate- II / PAT-II 15
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or
    Technology from a recognized
    University or equivalent
    and
  • 2 years’ experience in Research and
    Development in Industrial and
    Academic Institutions or Science and
    Technology Organizations and
    Scientific activities and services
    OR
  • Masters/Integrated Masters in
    Engineering or Technology from a
    recognized University
Project Associate- II (NET/GATE) 02
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or
    Technology from a recognized
    University or equivalent
    and
  • 2 years’ experience in Research and
    Development in Industrial and
    Academic Institutions or Science and
    Technology Organizations and
    Scientific activities and services
    OR
  • Masters in Science/Masters in
    Engg./Technology from a recognized
    University
Project Associate-I 03
  • Masters/Integrated Masters from a
    recognized University Or
  • Bachelor’s
    degree in in Engineering or
    Technology in from a recognized
    University
    OR
  • Any equivalent qualifications
    duly recognized by the concerned
    authority as per the functional
    requirement of the Project to be
    recorded in writing by PI and
    Director.
Project Associate-I (NET/GATE) 01
  • Masters/Integrated Masters from a
    recognized University
    OR
  • Bachelor’s degree in in Engineering
    or Technology in from a recognized
    University
    OR
  • Any equivalent qualifications duly
    recognized by the concerned
    authority as per the functional
    requirement of the Project to be
    recorded in writing by PI and
    Director.
Project Associate- II (NET/GATE) 02
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or
    Technology from a recognized
    University or equivalent
    and
  • 2 years’ experience in Research and
    Development in Industrial and
    Academic Institutions or Science and
    Technology Organizations and
    Scientific activities and services
    OR
  • Masters in Science/Masters in
    Engg./Technology from a recognized
    University
Project Associate-II 02
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or
    Technology from a recognized
    University or equivalent
    and
  • 2 years’ experience in Research and
    Development in Industrial and
    Academic Institutions or Science and
    Technology Organizations and
    Scientific activities and services
    OR
  • Masters in Science from a recognized
    University 
Project Associate- II / PAT-II 16
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or
    Technology from a recognized
    University or equivalent
    and
  • 2 years’ experience in Research and
    Development in Industrial and
    Academic Institutions or Science and
    Technology Organizations and
    Scientific activities and services.
Project Assistant-I/ PA-I 08
  • SSC/10th plus ITI in Fitter
Project Assistant-II/ PA-II 05
  • Diploma in Engineering/Technology
Senior PAT 03
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical /
    Electronics and Communication
    Engineering OR Technology from a
    recognized University OR equivalent
    and 3 years’ experience in Research
    and Development in Industrial and
    Academic Institutions or Science and
    Technology Organizations and
    Scientific activities and services OR
    (ii) Masters/ Integrated Masters in in
    Electrical / Electronics and
    Communication Engineering OR
    Technology from a recognized
    University and 2 years’ experience in
    Research and Development in
    Industrial and Academic Institutions
    OR Science and Technology
    Organizations and Scientific
    activities and services
  • BE/B.Tech with 3 years’ experience
    or ME/M.Tech (with valid Net/Gate)
    or Ph.D.
Post Name Salary
Project Associate- I / PAT-I ₹25,000/- + HRA
Project Associate- II (NET/GATE) ₹35,000/- + HRA
Project Associate-I/ PAT-I ₹25,000/- + HRA
Project Associate- II / PAT-II ₹28,000/- + HRA
Project Associate- II (NET/GATE) ₹35,000/- + HRA
Project Associate-I ₹25,000/- + HRA
Project Associate-I (NET/GATE) ₹31,000/- + HRA
Project Associate- II (NET/GATE) ₹35,000/- + HRA
Project Associate-II ₹28,000/- + HRA
Project Associate- II / PAT-II ₹28,000/- + HRA
Project Assistant-I/ PA-I ₹18,000/- + HRA
Project Assistant-II/ PA-II ₹20,000/- + HRA
Senior PAT ₹42,000/- + HRA

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