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Project Associate-I

Advt. No. MARS/GAP-2197/(SERP-DRDA/AP)/2026

Total no. of Posts:  Project Associate – I (2 numbers)

Walk-in Interview on 06.03.2026 at CSIR-CSMCRI-Marine Algal Research Station, Mandapam camp-623519

Applications are invited from talented and motivated candidates for working on the following project.

Project title: “Pre-feasibility studies and establishment of pilot-scale farming of commercially important seaweeds in Andhra Pradesh coast, funded by Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty, DRDA, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. P.C. No.: GAP-2197

Name of the Post

Project Associate-I (2 numbers)

Nature of Work

Cultivation of commercially important seaweeds & training to the SHG households/fishermen/coastal villagers in Andhra Pradesh Coast.

Essential Qualification

M.Sc., in Marine Biology / Marine Science / Biotechnology / Life Sciences

Desirable Qualification

Experience in seaweed farming & marine field sampling / Diving certificate

Monthly emolument

(a) Rs. 31000/- + HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR/UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET incl. lectureship / Assistant Professorship or GATE OR those who qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies and Institutions.

(b) Rs. 25000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.

Age limit

35 years (Relaxation in age as per CSIR norms)

Duration: These positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. It would not confer any right/claim, implicit or explicit, for any candidate to claim absorption in CSIR- CSMCRI.

The engagement of a project staff in different projects, either in the CSIR - Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar, or different Laboratories/Institutes of CSIR taken together, shall not exceed 06 years in any case. It would, therefore, not confer any right/claim, implicit or explicit, for any candidate to claim extension or absorption in CSIR-CSMCRI, Bhavnagar.  

Interview Details: Interested candidates should appear before the Selection Committee for an interview at the CSIR-CSMCRI Marine Algal Research Station, Mandapam camp-623519, Tamil Nadu, on 06th March 2026, Friday, at 09:30 AM at the institute.

Required Documents: Please bring an application with full particulars, including:

Full name and postal address with email and phone number (application form attached), Date of birth, and a recent photograph. Educational qualifications and experience (if any) with photocopies of certificates/testimonials. Also, bring the following original documents (compulsory): Certificates and mark sheets (Degree/Diploma, etc.) of educational qualifications, and proof of date of birth mentioned in the application (degree certificate is compulsory). GATE/NET Score Card, validity of the score, and details of seminars/projects done in the Master’s course. Experience certificates and testimonials. "No Objection Certificate" from the present employer if employed in a Government/Semi-Government or Autonomous Organization.

For queries, please email satishl.csmcri@csir.res.in. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.