CSIR CFTRI Project Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Central Food Technological Research Institute; Mysuru; On-site; INR 279,000 - 346,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysuru, invites applications for the Project Associate – I post (PAT-I). A Master’s degree in Life Sciences is required, with experience in recombinant DNA techniques and enzyme assays. Stipend is Rs. 31,000 plus HRA for NET/GATE qualified candidates, otherwise Rs.

25,000 plus HRA. Tenure up to six months, extendable up to March 2028. Last date 01.11.2026.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant life sciences field with declared results and eligibility.
• Experience in recombinant DNA techniques and enzyme assay/ purification is desirable.
• Only candidates whose results are declared are eligible to apply; provisional/final-year results not acceptable.

Responsibilities

• To conduct R&D activities aligned with the project objectives.

Skills

Recombinant DNA techniques

Enzyme assays

Enzyme purification

Characterization

Education

Masters in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Botany/Zoology/Genetics or related subject

Job description

COMPANY NAME Central Food Technological Research Institute

Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR CFTRI) has notified 1 temporary vacancy for the Project Associate – I post under advertisement number PAT 65/2026. Eligible candidates holding a Masters in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Botany/Zoology/Genetics or related subject can apply online. The engagement carries a pay of Rs. 31,000 or Rs. 25,000 plus HRA for a tenure initially for a period up to SIX months and extendable up to March 2028 or till the end of the project duration. The selection process involves shortlisting by a designated committee followed by an interview. The last date to submit the online application is 01.11.2026.

CSIR CFTRI Project Associate – I at a Glance

Particulars

Details

Organisation Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysuru

Advertisement No. PAT 65/2026

Project Understanding the molecular basis for the utilization of non-fructosylated α-GOS (manninotriose and verbascotetraose) in human gut probiotics

Tenure Initially for a period up to SIX months and may be extendable up to March 2028 based on the requirement or till the end of the project duration, whichever is earlier

Post Name(s) Project Associate – I (PAT-I)

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Pay (a) Rs. 31,000/- plus HRA for those candidates who have qualified National Eligibility Tests (CSIRUGC NET, GATE etc.)(b) Rs. 25,000/- plus HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above

Age Limit Candidates should not have exceeded 35 years of age as on the last date of receiving the applications i.e 01.11.2026

There is a total of 1 vacancy available for the post code FIR070407.

Post Code

Name of Position & Level

No. of Position(s)

FIR070407 Project Associate – I (PAT-I) 01

Who Can Apply

Post

Project Associate – I (PAT-I) Masters in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Botany/Zoology/Genetics or related subject from recognized University Experience in recombinant DNA techniques, enzyme assays, enzyme purification and characterization.

Only those candidates who have already acquired the essential qualification & their results have been declared are eligible to apply. Result awaited /Final semester appeared or appearing are not eligible to apply for any post. 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.

The engagement is initially for a period up to SIX months and may be extendable up to March 2028 based on the requirement or till the end of the project duration, whichever is earlier at CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru, Karnataka. The engagement is co-terminus with the term of the Project. Stipend is (a) Rs. 31,000/- plus HRA for those candidates who have qualified National Eligibility Tests (CSIRUGC NET, GATE etc.) and (b) Rs. 25,000/- plus HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.

CSIR CFTRI Project Associate – I Job Description

To conduct R&D activities aligned with the project objectives

Selection and Interview

The applicants will be subjected to shortlisting by designated committee according to the current requirement and the candidate’s shortlisted for interview will be displayed on CSIR- CFTRI website. In the event of large number of applications, the duly constituted committee will adopt its own criteria for short-listing the candidates to restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview to a reasonable number by any one or more of the following methods: on the basis of percentage of marks obtained in the Essential Qualification; on the basis of higher educational qualifications than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement; on the basis of desirable Qualification/ experience; any other methodology as deemed fit by the Committee. The short-listed candidates will be informed about the date of interview through e-mail to the email address mentioned by the candidate in the online application form. No TA/DA will be given to the candidates for attending the interview.

Event

Date

Date of Advertisement 20.10.2026

Last Date for Receipt of Online Applications 01.11.2026

• Relaxation in age limit for the candidates belonging to the category of SC/ST/PwBD/Women and the category of OBC shall be 05 years and 03 years respectively.
• The Engagement under any of the above position(s) shall be on behalf of the sponsoring agency and shall be temporary and co-terminus with the tenure of the Project or 06 years whichever is earlier, and does not provide any right/claim for regularization for a permanent post.
• If already the candidate is working in CSIR/CSIR-CFTRI a “NOC” from the current PI is mandatory for applying for the aforementioned project. In a case, if selected, Engagement under this project would be made only after submission of ‘No Dues Certificate’ and resignation from the previous project.
• The maximum duration, for which Project staff could be engaged in different projects taken together, will be 6 years.

CSIR CFTRI Project Associate – I Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are available for CSIR CFTRI Project Associate – I Recruitment 2026?

There is 1 vacancy available under post code FIR070407.

Q2. What is the last date to apply online?

The last date to submit the online application is 01.11.2026.

Q3. What is the essential qualification required?

Masters in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Botany/Zoology/Genetics or related subject from recognized University.

Q4. What is the upper age limit to apply?

Candidates should not have exceeded 35 years of age as on the last date of receiving the applications i.e 01.11.2026.

Q5. What is the stipend offered for the Project Associate – I post?

(a) Rs. 31,000/- plus HRA for those candidates who have qualified National Eligibility Tests (CSIRUGC NET, GATE etc.); (b) Rs. 25,000/- plus HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.

Q6. Is there any application fee specified?

The notification does not mention any application fee.

Q7. How are candidates selected for the position?

Candidates are shortlisted by a designated committee based on shortlisting criteria followed by an interview.

Q8. Is the position permanent?

No, the engagement is temporary and co-terminus with the tenure of the Project or 06 years whichever is earlier.

Q9. Where should candidates apply online?

Eligible candidates may submit online application only at https://patcell.cftri.res.in.