NIIST Project Associate Recruitment 2026: CSIR NIIST – National Institute For Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) has released new notification to fill the vacancies of 10 Project Associate Jobs, All interested and eligible candidates can use this job opportunity to apply for these posts before the last date of application. Candidates who have completed their B.Tech, M.Sc can apply for the NIIST Project Associate Notification 2026. The Selection Process for NIIST Project Associate Recruitment 2026 will be Written test and walk in interview. The online application will start from Not Mentioned and remain open till 23.06.2026 through the official website.
Check below education details, age limit, selection process, application fee, salary, and how to apply for NIIST Project Associate Online Application Form 2026.
NIIST Project Associate Recruitment 2026
| NIIST Eligibility & Vacancy 2026 details |
| Organization Name |
CSIR NIIST – National Institute For Interdisciplinary Science and Technology |
| Vacancy |
10 |
| Post name |
Project Associate I |
| Starting date |
Not Mentioned |
| Ending date |
23.06.2026 |
| Qualification |
B.Tech, M.Sc |
| Salary |
Rs.25,000/- to Rs.37,000/- + 20% HRA |
| Job Location |
Trivandrum |
| Apply Mode |
Offline |
| Official Website |
https://www.niist.res.in/ |
Vacancy details for NIIST Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
No. of Posts |
| Project Associate I (Chemistry / Polymer Chemistry) |
02 |
| Project Associate I (Chemistry / Chemical) |
02 |
| Project Associate I (Chemistry / Applied Chemistry) |
02 |
| Project Associate I (Chemistry) |
01 |
| Project Associate I (Physics) |
03 |
| Total |
10 Posts |
Eligibility details for NIIST Recruitment 2026
Qualification details for NIIST Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
Qualification |
| Project Associate I (Chemistry / Polymer Chemistry) |
M.Sc in Chemistry / Polymer Chemistry OR B.Tech in Chemical / Polymer Engineering |
| Project Associate I (Chemistry / Chemical) |
M.Sc in Chemistry OR B.Tech in Chemical Engineering |
| Project Associate I (Chemistry / Applied Chemistry) |
M.Sc in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry |
| Project Associate I (Chemistry) |
M.Sc in Chemistry |
| Project Associate I (Physics) |
M.Sc in Physics |
Age limits for NIIST Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
Age limit |
| Project Associate I (Chemistry / Polymer Chemistry) |
35 Years |
| Project Associate I (Chemistry / Chemical) |
35 Years |
| Project Associate I (Chemistry / Applied Chemistry) |
35 Years |
| Project Associate I (Chemistry) |
35 Years |
| Project Associate I (Physics) |
35 Years |
Salary details for NIIST Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
Salary Details |
| Project Associate I (Chemistry / Polymer Chemistry) |
Rs.31,000/- + 20% HRA / Rs.25,000/- + 20% HRA |
| Project Associate I (Chemistry / Chemical) |
Rs.31,000/- + 20% HRA / Rs.25,000/- + 20% HRA |
| Project Associate I (Chemistry / Applied Chemistry) |
Rs.31,000/- + 20% HRA / Rs.25,000/- + 20% HRA |
| Project Associate I (Chemistry) |
Rs.37,000/- + 20% HRA / Rs.30,000/- + 20% HRA |
| Project Associate I (Physics) |
Rs.31,000/- + 20% HRA / Rs.25,000/- + 20% HRA |
NIIST Recruitment 2026 Selection process
- Written test
- walk in interview
NIIST Notification 2026 Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| Gen / OBC / EWS |
Not Mentioned |
| SC / ST / PwD |
Not Mentioned |
Important Dates for the NIIST Notification 2026:
| Notification Published |
09/06/2026 |
| Application Start Date |
Not Mentioned |
| Last Date to Apply |
23.06.2026 |
Notification PDF and Application form, details
FAQs – NIIST Project Associate Recruitment 2026
Education Qualification Details
B.Tech, M.Sc
Age Limit
35 Years (Age relaxation applicable as per government policy)
How to Apply Online for NIIST Project Associate 2026)
Interested eligible candidates should report at CSIR-NIIST, Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram at 09.00 AM on 23.06.2026 for the walk-in interview.
