CSIR-NEIST Recruitment 2026: 23 Vacancies for Project Associate-I (Life Sciences) and other posts, Apply by 17 Oct
The last date for this recruitment has passed. Check the official website for any extension or new notice.
There are 23 openings for Project Associate-I (Life Sciences) and other posts with CSIR – North East Institute of Science and Technology (CSIR-NEIST). The application window runs from 6 October 2026 to 17 October 2026.
This page puts the key facts in one place: vacancies, pay, eligibility, age, fee, selection and the official links.
CSIR-NEIST – Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Associate-I (Bioinformatics) | 1 | ₹25,000 to ₹31,000 | Jorhat, Assam |
| Principal Project Associate | 1 | ₹49,000 | Jorhat, Assam |
| Project Technical Support-III | 1 | ₹28,000 | Jorhat, Assam |
| Senior Project Associate (Life Sciences) | 3 | ₹42,000 | Jorhat, Assam |
| Project Associate-II | 4 | ₹28,000 | Jorhat, Assam |
| Project Associate-I (Life Sciences) | 5 | ₹25,000 | Jorhat, Assam |
| Project Assistant-II | 3 | ₹20,000 | Jorhat, Assam |
| Assistant Project Manager (Technical) | 1 | ₹52,500 | Jorhat, Assam |
| Project Associate-I (Chemistry) | 1 | ₹25,000 | Jorhat, Assam |
| Senior Project Associate (Bioinformatics) | 1 | ₹42,000 | Jorhat, Assam |
| Project Associate-I (Physical, Applied Chemistry) | 1 | ₹25,000 | Jorhat, Assam |
| Project Associate-I (Chemistry) | 1 | ₹25,000 | Jorhat, Assam |
| Total Vacancies: | 23 |
CSIR-NEIST Recruitment – Eligibility
Your certificates must meet the rule for the post you choose. Here is the qualification for each post as given in the notice.
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I (Bioinformatics) | M.Sc. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biotechnology |
| Principal Project Associate | PhD in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biotechnology |
| Project Technical Support-III | 1st class M.Sc. or Integrated M.Sc. in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Science |
| Senior Project Associate (Life Sciences) | M.Sc. in Botany, Life Science, Taxonomy, Agriculture, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Environmental Science OR PhD in the above subjects |
| Project Associate-II | M.Sc. in Life Science, Taxonomy, Agriculture, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Bioinformatics with two years experience |
| Project Associate-I (Life Sciences) | M.Sc. in Life Science, Botany, Taxonomy, Agriculture, Pharmacology, Bioinformatics, Chemistry |
| Project Assistant-II | Graduate in Science |
| Assistant Project Manager (Technical) | PhD in Botany, Biotechnology, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Agronomy, Agriculture with two years experience OR M.Sc. with five years experience |
| Project Associate-I (Chemistry) | M.Sc. Chemistry |
| Senior Project Associate (Bioinformatics) | B.Tech in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Chemical Science and Technology OR M.Sc. in Bioinformatics, Biotechnology with specialization in Bioinformatics, Chemistry |
| Project Associate-I (Physical, Applied Chemistry) | 1st class M.Sc. in Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry |
| Project Associate-I (Chemistry) | M.Sc. Chemistry |
Age is counted on the date fixed in the notification. SC, ST, OBC, PwD and other eligible groups get relaxation as per rules.
Age Limit Details
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I (Bioinformatics) | Min 35 to Max 35 years |
| Principal Project Associate | Min 40 to Max 40 years |
| Project Technical Support-III | Min 35 to Max 35 years |
| Senior Project Associate (Life Sciences) | Min 40 to Max 40 years |
| Project Associate-II | Min 35 to Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-I (Life Sciences) | Min 35 to Max 35 years |
| Project Assistant-II | Min 35 to Max 35 years |
| Assistant Project Manager (Technical) | Min 55 to Max 55 years |
| Project Associate-I (Chemistry) | Min 35 to Max 35 years |
| Senior Project Associate (Bioinformatics) | Min 40 to Max 40 years |
| Project Associate-I (Physical, Applied Chemistry) | Min 35 to Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-I (Chemistry) | Min 35 to Max 35 years |
The notification gives the fee, if any, and how to pay it. Some posts have no fee at all.
CSIR-NEIST will select candidates by shortlisting based on academic performance, experience, offline interview at CSIR-NEIST, document verification. Keep your original documents ready for verification.
How to Apply for CSIR-NEIST Recruitment
| Type of Application Form |
|---|
| Online |
Open the official website or the apply link below, register, fill in the form, upload your photo, signature and documents, pay the fee if it applies, and submit before 17 October 2026. Save a copy of the confirmation page.
Important Links
| Official notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Official website | Click Here |
We write these details from the official notice. Mistakes can happen and dates can change, so check the official notification before you apply or pay any fee. This is not a government website.