CSIR-CFTRI Project Associate – II Recruitment 2026 – Walkin

CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru (CSIR-CFTRI) has released Notification No. PAT 66/2026 for the post of Project Associate – II, to be filled through a Walk-in Interview. The interview will be held on 06 November 2026 at CSIR-CFTRI, Opp. Railway Museum, Mysuru. Candidates should report at 9:30 AM. Further details are available at cftri.res.in.

CSIR-CFTRI Project Associate – II Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue

The official notification does not mention any application fee.

About CSIR-CFTRI Project Associate – II

CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru, is a constituent National Laboratory of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). The institute is seeking a qualified candidate for the project titled “Formulation and product development of Ayurveda recipes and nutritional evaluation of selected products” (Project No. GAP00634). The engagement is initially for a period up to March 2027 at CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru, Karnataka.

Posts and Eligibility

The position of Project Associate – II requires a First class in M. Sc. in Food Science and Technology / Food Science and Nutrition / Biochemistry or equivalent from a recognized university. Additionally, candidates must possess 2 years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science & Technology Organisations. Desirable qualification/experience includes experience in food analysis techniques and product development. The age limit for this position is 35 years (with age relaxations of 05 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women and 03 years for OBC categories as per Govt. of India instructions).

CSIR-CFTRI Project Associate – II Job Description

The selected candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Product development and analysis

What to Bring

Candidates must appear for the walk-in interview with the following:

• Original and self-attested copies of all certificates/testimonials
• Valid identity proof (Voter ID card / PAN Card / Driving License / Passport / Adhar Card)
• One passport size photograph
• Filled-in application form (Annexure-I downloaded from the notification)
• NOC in enclosed format (Annexure-II) if their higher degree is ongoing either under AcSIR or under any universities with which CSIR/CSIR laboratories have signed an MoU
• Original caste/category certificate in the proper format issued by the Appropriate Authority (for SC/ST/PwBD/OBC candidates)

What Happens on the Day

Candidates must report between 09.30 AM and 10.30 AM. No candidate will be allowed to appear in the interview without the Original Certificates. In the event of a large number of applications, the duly constituted committee may adopt criteria such as percentage of marks obtained in the Essential Qualification, higher educational qualifications than the minimum prescribed, desirable qualification/experience, or any other methodology as deemed fit by the Committee to restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview to a reasonable number.

Important Instructions

• The engagement is purely on a temporary basis and is co-terminus with the project.
• The total period of engagement of a Project Staff in different projects either in the same Lab/Instt. or different Lab/Instt. of CSIR taken together shall not exceed 6 years in any case.
• Applicants who have completed the total tenure of 6 years in any of the CSIR Lab/Instt. as Project Staff are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply for the aforesaid positions.
• No TA/DA will be given to the candidates for attending the interview.
• Selected candidates will not be allowed to discontinue their engagement without seeking prior approval of the Director, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru, and must submit one month’s prior notice indicating specific reason or deposit one month’s stipend in lieu of the notice period.
• Canvassing in any form and/or bringing any influence political or otherwise will be treated as a disqualification for the post.
• The engagement shall be initially for a period of one year from the date of joining based on availability of funds which may be extended or curtailed based on the conduct and the performance of the incumbent as well as requirement of the institute.

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