CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh Recruitment 2026: Senior Project Associate Post

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🔬 CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh Recruitment 2025–26

Senior Project Associate (PAT) | DRDO-ARDB Project | 01 Post

🏛 About the Institute

CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO) is a premier R&D laboratory under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Government of India.
Located at Sector 30-C, Chandigarh, the institute has a well-established research campus with advanced laboratories, testing facilities, residential blocks (subject to availability), cafeteria, and other on-campus amenities supporting high-end scientific research and development.

📍 Institute Address:
CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation
Sector 30-C, Chandigarh – 160030
🌐 Website: www.csio.res.in

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📢 Advertisement Details

Advertisement No.: 32/2025
Engagement Type: Temporary / Contractual (Project-based)
Project Nature: Sponsored Research & Development
Waitlist Panel: Valid for one year for future project requirements

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🚀 Project Details

Project Sponsor: DRDO – ARDB
Project Title: Drone to Drone Detection
Project Tenure (Tentative): Up to 15 January 2027

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🧪 Post Details

Senior Project Associate (Senior PAT)

Number of Posts: 01
Monthly Emoluments: ₹42,000 + HRA
Place of Posting: CSIR-CSIO Campus, Sector 30-C, Chandigarh

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🎓 Essential Qualifications

Candidates must satisfy any one of the following:

Option 1

BE / B.Tech in
Aerospace / Electronics / Electronics & Communication Engineering / Instrumentation / Control Systems or equivalent
Experience: 3 years in R&D in industrial / academic institutions or S&T organizations

Option 2

Master’s / Integrated Master’s in Engineering or Technology
Experience: 2 years in R&D in industrial / academic institutions or S&T organizations

Option 3

Doctoral Degree (PhD) in Science / Engineering / Technology
Experience: 2 years in R&D in industrial / academic institutions or S&T organizations

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🎯 Age Limit

Upper Age Limit: 40 years (as on last date of application)
Age Relaxation:
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women – 5 years
- OBC (NCL) – 3 years

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🗓 Important Dates

Last Date to Apply Online: 21 January 2026 (11:59:59 PM)
Screening Result: 3–5 days after last date
Interview (Online/Physical): 3–5 days after screening
Final Result Declaration: 3–5 days after interview
Joining Time: Within 15 days of offer issue

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🖥 Application Process

Apply online only through CSIR-CSIO website
Upload all documents in a single PDF file, including:
- Educational certificates
- Experience certificates
- Date of Birth proof
- Category certificate (if applicable)
No hard copy of application is required

📧 Technical Issue Support:

[shashipoddar.csio@csir.res.in](mailto:shashipoddar.csio@csir.res.in)
(Attach screenshot and mention Post Name/Post Code)

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🏠 Facilities at CSIR-CSIO Campus

Residential accommodation (subject to availability)
On-campus food facilities
Medical facility through CSIR-CSIO Dispensary (for self only)
Research-oriented academic and industrial environment

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⚠ Important Conditions

Engagement is purely temporary and project-based
Co-terminus with the project duration
Performance review every 3/6 months
Security deposit equal to 15 days’ stipend at the time of joining
No TA/DA for interview
Reservation rules as per CSIR norms
CSIR reserves the right to modify or cancel vacancies

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Official Notification
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