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CSIR NAL Recruitment 2026 – 89 Project Assistant & Associate

CSIR NAL Recruitment 2026 invites eligible Indian Nationals for 89 Project Assistant, Project Associate, and other temporary posts through walk-in

·Posted 07 August 2026 at 10:02 am

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Quick Summary

CSIR NAL Recruitment 2026 – 89 Project Assistant & Associate recruitment banner

Start Date

9:00 AM to 9:45 AM

Exam Date

25 Aug 2026

Examination / Post Name

CSIR NAL Recruitment 2026 – 89 Project Assistant & Associate

Advertisement / Notification No.

13/2026/PS

Total Vacancies

Job Category

Fellowship & Research

Educational Qualification

B.E/B.Tech, Ph.D, Graduate, 10th Pass, Diploma, Post Graduate, ITI, M.Sc

Salary / Pay Scale

Post Name	Monthly Emoluments
Project Assistant-I (PA-I)	₹18,000 + HRA
Project Assistant-II (PA-II)	₹20,000 + HRA
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)	₹25,000 + HRA
Project Associate-I (PAT-I, NET/GATE)	₹31,000 + HRA
Project Associate-II (PAT-II)	₹28,000 + HRA
Project Associate-II (PAT-II, NET/GATE)	₹35,000 + HRA
Senior PAT	₹42,000 + HRA
Principal PAT	in the notification

Age Limit

Category	Age Limit
Maximum Age (All Posts)	35 years (as on interview date)
SC/ST/PwBD/Women Candidates	5 years relaxation
OBC Candidates	3 years relaxation

Application Fee

Category	Fee
All Candidates	No Fee

Selection Process

Interview — Candidates will be selected based on their performance in the interview.
Written Exam/Shortlisting — If a large number of candidates appear, the Selection/Screening Committee may conduct a written examination or apply other shortlisting criteria before the interview.
Empanelment — A panel of suitable candidates will be formed, valid for a maximum of one year, for future project requirements.

Official Notification Apply Online

Detailed Guide

Age Limit

Category	Age Limit
Maximum Age (All Posts)	35 years (as on interview date)
SC/ST/PwBD/Women Candidates	5 years relaxation
OBC Candidates	3 years relaxation

Application Fee

Category	Fee
All Candidates	No Fee

Salary

Post Name	Monthly Emoluments
Project Assistant-I (PA-I)	₹18,000 + HRA
Project Assistant-II (PA-II)	₹20,000 + HRA
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)	₹25,000 + HRA
Project Associate-I (PAT-I, NET/GATE)	₹31,000 + HRA
Project Associate-II (PAT-II)	₹28,000 + HRA
Project Associate-II (PAT-II, NET/GATE)	₹35,000 + HRA
Senior PAT	₹42,000 + HRA
Principal PAT	Not specified in the notification

Important Dates

Event	Date
Advertisement Publication Date	05 Aug 2026
Walk-in Interview: Mechanical/Aerospace/Aeronautical/Civil (PAT-I) & Aerospace/Aeronautical/Mechanical/Control (PAT-II NET/GATE)	10 Aug 2026
Walk-in Interview: ECE/Electronics/Instrumentation/Control/EEE/AI-ML/Computer Science posts	12 Aug 2026
Walk-in Interview: Chemistry/Materials Science/Chemical Engineering & Metallurgical Engineering posts	14 Aug 2026
Walk-in Interview: Chemistry/Analytical-General-Physical Chemistry/Chemical Engineering (PAT-II)	17 Aug 2026
Walk-in Interview: Aerospace/Aeronautical/Mechanical/Machine Design/Thermal Engg/Structures (PAT-II)	21 Aug 2026
Walk-in Interview: Project Assistant (PA-I Fitter, PA-II Mechanical/Chemistry)	24 Aug 2026
Walk-in Interview: Senior PAT (Electronics) & Principal PAT (Aerospace/Aeronautical/Mechanical)	25 Aug 2026
Registration Time (each interview date)	9:00 AM to 9:45 AM

Overview

The CSIR NAL Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories, Bengaluru, for 89 temporary Project Staff positions. Indian Nationals with qualifications ranging from ITI to Ph.D. are invited to attend walk-in interviews between 10 August and 25 August 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking project-based roles in various engineering and science disciplines at a premier research institution.

Eligibility / Education Qualification

Post Name	Qualification	Experience / Other
Project Assistant-I (PA-I)	SSC/10th plus ITI in Fitter trade	None
Project Assistant-II (PA-II)	Diploma in Engineering/Technology	None
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)	Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, OR Master's/Integrated Master's in Engineering/Technology/Science	As per project requirement, recorded in writing by PI and Director
Project Associate-I (PAT-I, NET/GATE)	Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, OR Master's/Integrated Master's in Engineering/Technology/Science	Valid NET/GATE qualification; as per project requirement, recorded in writing by PI and Director
Project Associate-II (PAT-II)	Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology (or equivalent), OR Master's/Integrated Master's in Engineering or Technology	2 years' relevant R&D experience (for Bachelor's degree holders)
Project Associate-II (PAT-II, NET/GATE)	Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology (or equivalent), OR Master's/Integrated Master's in Engineering/Technology/Science	Valid NET/GATE qualification; 2 years' relevant R&D experience (for Bachelor's degree holders)
Senior PAT	Bachelor's degree in relevant Engineering/Technology, OR Master's/Integrated Master's in relevant discipline	3 years' relevant R&D experience (for Bachelor's degree holders), OR 2 years' relevant R&D experience (for Master's/Integrated Master's holders)
Principal PAT	BE/B.Tech, OR ME/M.Tech with valid NET/GATE, OR Ph.D. in relevant discipline	3 years' experience (for BE/B.Tech holders)

Selection Process

Interview — Candidates will be selected based on their performance in the interview.
Written Exam/Shortlisting — If a large number of candidates appear, the Selection/Screening Committee may conduct a written examination or apply other shortlisting criteria before the interview.
Empanelment — A panel of suitable candidates will be formed, valid for a maximum of one year, for future project requirements.

Full Details

About CSIR NAL Recruitment 2026

CSIR NAL Recruitment 2026 invites applications for various Project Staff positions at the CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories in Bengaluru. This drive, under Advertisement No. 13/2026/PS, aims to fill approximately 89 temporary posts including Project Assistant, Project Associate, Senior PAT, and Principal PAT. These roles are project-based and offer an opportunity to work on diverse research and development initiatives within a leading aerospace research institution.

CSIR-NAL Vacancy Details 2026

The CSIR-NAL notification outlines approximately 89 vacancies across several Project Staff categories and specializations. The number of positions may vary based on project requirements. A panel of waitlisted candidates will also be maintained for one year to address future project needs.

S. No.	Interview Date	Post Name	No. of Posts
1	10 Aug 2026	Project Associate-I / PAT-I	16
2	10 Aug 2026	Project Associate-II (NET/GATE)	2
3	12 Aug 2026	Project Associate-I / PAT-I	12
4	12 Aug 2026	Project Associate-II / PAT-II	15
5	12 Aug 2026	Project Associate-II (NET/GATE)	2
6	14 Aug 2026	Project Associate-I	3
7	14 Aug 2026	Project Associate-I (NET/GATE)	1
8	14 Aug 2026	Project Associate-II (NET/GATE)	2
9	17 Aug 2026	Project Associate-II	4
10	21 Aug 2026	Project Associate-II / PAT-II	16
11	24 Aug 2026	Project Assistant-I / PA-I	8
12	24 Aug 2026	Project Assistant-II / PA-II	5
13	25 Aug 2026	Senior PAT	1
14	25 Aug 2026	Principal PAT	2

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications for CSIR-NAL Project Staff

Candidates must meet specific educational qualifications and, for some posts, relevant experience to be eligible for the CSIR-NAL Project Staff roles. Only those who have already completed their qualifying degree/diploma are eligible; results-awaited candidates cannot apply.

Post Name	Essential Qualification (General Pattern)	Experience / Other
Project Assistant-I (PA-I)	SSC/10th plus ITI in Fitter trade	None
Project Assistant-II (PA-II)	Diploma in Engineering/Technology	None
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)	Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology (or, for some specializations, Master's/Integrated Master's) from a recognized University, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the competent authority as per project requirement, recorded in writing by the PI and Director	None
Project Associate-I (PAT-I, NET/GATE)	Same as PAT-I above	Valid NET/GATE qualification
Project Associate-II (PAT-II)	Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology (or equivalent) OR Master's/Integrated Master's in Engineering or Technology	2 years' relevant R&D experience (for Bachelor's degree holders)
Project Associate-II (PAT-II, NET/GATE)	Same as PAT-II above (some specializations also accept Master's in Science)	Valid NET/GATE qualification (for Master's in Science holders)
Senior PAT	Bachelor's degree in the relevant Engineering/Technology discipline OR Master's/Integrated Master's in the relevant discipline	3 years' relevant R&D experience (for Bachelor's degree holders) OR 2 years' relevant R&D experience (for Master's/Integrated Master's holders)
Principal PAT	BE/B.Tech OR ME/M.Tech with a valid NET/GATE OR Ph.D. in the relevant discipline	3 years' experience (for BE/B.Tech holders)

Age Limit for CSIR-NAL Recruitment

The maximum age limit for all Project Staff posts is 35 years, calculated as on the specific date of the Walk-in-Interview for the respective position. Age relaxation is provided as per Government of India norms for reserved categories.

Category	Age Limit
Maximum Age (All Posts)	35 years (as on interview date)
SC/ST/PwBD/Women Candidates	5 years relaxation
OBC Candidates	3 years relaxation

CSIR-NAL Salary Structure

The monthly emoluments for Project Staff at CSIR-NAL vary by post level, in addition to admissible HRA.

Post Name	Monthly Emoluments
Project Assistant-I (PA-I)	₹18,000 + HRA
Project Assistant-II (PA-II)	₹20,000 + HRA
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)	₹25,000 + HRA
Project Associate-I (PAT-I, NET/GATE)	₹31,000 + HRA
Project Associate-II (PAT-II)	₹28,000 + HRA
Project Associate-II (PAT-II, NET/GATE)	₹35,000 + HRA
Senior PAT	₹42,000 + HRA
Principal PAT	Not specified in the notification

Application Fee

There is no application fee mentioned in the official notification for the CSIR-NAL Project Staff recruitment.

Selection Procedure for CSIR-NAL Project Staff

The selection for CSIR-NAL Project Staff positions is primarily based on performance in the walk-in interview. In cases where a large number of candidates report for an interview, the Selection/Screening Committee reserves the right to implement a written examination or other shortlisting criteria before proceeding with interviews. A panel of selected candidates will be created, valid for up to one year, to address future project vacancies.

How to Apply for CSIR-NAL Walk-in Interview 2026

Candidates interested in the CSIR-NAL Project Staff roles must attend the walk-in interview in person; online applications, or applications sent by post/email, will not be accepted.

Download Application Form: Obtain the prescribed Application Form for Walk-in-Interview (Advt. No. 13/2026/PS) from the official CSIR-NAL website and fill it out completely.
Attend Interview: Report to the designated venue, CSIR-NAL (RAB Meeting Complex, National Aerospace Laboratories), Adjacent to SBI NAL Branch, Kodihalli, Bengaluru – 560017, on the specific date assigned for your chosen post/specialization.
Registration: Ensure you register between 9:00 AM and 9:45 AM on the interview date. No registrations will be accepted after 9:45 AM.
Documents: Bring all required documents, including the filled application form, a recent passport-size photograph, original certificates with one set of photocopies, and a Government-issued photo ID (like Aadhaar Card).
Multiple Applications: If applying for more than one position, submit a separate application for each.
No Objection Certificate: Candidates currently employed at CSIR-NAL or any other CSIR lab must present a "No Objection Certificate" from their Project Leader/HOD.

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

Documents Required for CSIR-NAL Interview

Candidates attending the walk-in interview must bring the following documents:

Duly filled-in Application Form for Walk-in-Interview (downloaded from CSIR-NAL website)
Aadhaar Card or other Government-issued photo ID
Latest passport-size photograph
Original Educational Qualification certificates with all mark sheets, plus one set of self-attested photocopies
Experience certificates (if applicable), plus photocopies
Caste Certificate in the proper format (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates claiming reservation/age relaxation), plus photocopy
Valid NET/GATE score card/certificate (for posts requiring it)
No Objection Certificate from Project Leader/HOD (if already working in CSIR-NAL/CSIR)

Important Links

Official Notification	Click here
Official Website	Click here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

QWhat is CSIR NAL Recruitment 2026?

ACSIR NAL Recruitment 2026 is a walk-in interview drive by CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories, Bengaluru, to hire Project Staff (Project Assistant, Project Associate, Senior PAT, Principal PAT) on a temporary, project-based contract.

QHow many vacancies are available in CSIR NAL Recruitment 2026?

AThere are approximately 89 vacancies for various Project Staff positions in CSIR NAL Recruitment 2026. This is a computed figure, and actual numbers may vary based on project requirements.

QWhat is the age limit for CSIR NAL Project Staff posts?

AThe maximum age limit for all CSIR NAL Project Staff posts is 35 years as of the walk-in interview date. Age relaxations apply for SC/ST/PwBD/Women (5 years) and OBC (3 years) candidates.

QWhat are the qualifications required for CSIR NAL Project Staff posts?

AQualifications for CSIR NAL Project Staff posts range from SSC/10th with ITI (Project Assistant-I) and Diploma in Engineering (Project Assistant-II) to Bachelor's/Master's degrees in Engineering/Technology/Science, and Ph.D. for some Principal PAT positions.

QIs there an application fee for CSIR NAL Recruitment 2026?

ANo, there is no application fee mentioned in the official notification for CSIR NAL Recruitment 2026.

QHow can I apply for CSIR NAL Recruitment 2026?

ACandidates must apply for CSIR NAL Recruitment 2026 by attending the walk-in interview in person at CSIR-NAL, Kodihalli, Bengaluru, on the specific date for their post/specialization, with a filled application form and all required documents.

QWhat is the salary for CSIR NAL Project Staff posts?

AMonthly emoluments for CSIR NAL Project Staff range from ₹18,000 + HRA for Project Assistant-I up to ₹42,000 + HRA for Senior PAT. Salaries for Principal PAT were not specified in the notification.

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