Walk-In Interview

Project Associate-I: 01 post

Essential Qualifications: M. Sc. in Chemistry

Desirable experience: Candidates having an M. Sc. with a specialization in Organic Chemistry and sound knowledge in organic synthesis, seaweed polysaccharide and chemical process development are desirable. The selected candidates will have to work on the project entitled “Seaweed Polysaccharide-Derived Vegan Leather-like Materials: Improving Hydrophobicity and Tensile Properties [SEA-LEATHER]”. The candidate will work on the organic synthesis, chemical and physical modification of seaweed polysaccharide, characterization, prototype fabrication of the finished seaweed-based leather-like materials and demonstration of the above processes. Research experience in this field will be highly desireable.

Monthly Emoluments:

1. Rs.31,000/- + HRA (as applicable) for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship OR GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Governments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions
2. Rs.25,000/- + HRA (as applicable) for others who do not fall under (a) above.

Age: (As on the date of walk-in interview, i.e. 07/07/2026), maximum 35 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per CSIR rules.

Interested candidates fulfilling all the above conditions may appear for the walk-in-interview scheduled:

Date: 07/07/2026

Reporting Time: 09:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.

Venue: CSIR–Central salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR-CSMCRI)

G.B. Marg, Waghawadi Road, Bhavnagar-364002.

with duly filled up Application Form in the prescribed format as furnished herein under the download link and along with the following documents as applicable (original and self-attested copy):

i. Date of Birth Certificate/ Matriculation Pass Certificate / Admit card in support of your date of birth.

ii. All mark-sheets and/or certificates regarding educational qualification (since Matriculation).

iii. No Objection Certificate from the employer if employed.

iv. Final Mark Sheet of M.Sc degree/ degree certificate/provisional

v. Documentary proof of passing NET/NET(LS)/GATE/Equivalent (if applicable).

vi. One Passport size photograph.

vii. Caste certificate (wherever applicable).

viii. The Institute reserves the right of selection or rejection of a candidature including cancellation of the advertisement, without assigning any reason whatsoever.

Terms and conditions: This post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. The engagement of a project staff in different projects either in the CSIR - Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar or different Lab./Instt. 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 for claiming extension or absorption in CSIR-CSMCRI, Bhavnagar.

For queries: mnpbcsmcri@gmail.com; scghosh@csmcri.res.in

Link of the Application Form: Click here to download Application Form.

No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.