Project Associate – II – 1 Posts

The Aspirant News; Karnataka; On-site; INR 355,000 - 426,000; Full time

Job summary

CSIR-CFTRI in India invites applications for Project Associate – II (1 Post). The role requires an M. Sc.

in Food Science and Technology or Food Science and Nutrition from a recognized university and at least 2 years of R&D experience in industrial or academic settings. The selected candidate will assist in food analysis techniques and product development, with emphasis on project delivery and reporting. Last date to apply is 16 November 2026; the engagement is contingent on funds and project

Qualifications

• M. Sc. in Food Science and Technology / Food Science and Nutrition from a recognized university.
• 2 years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science & Technology Organisations.
• Experience in food analysis techniques and product development is desirable.

Education

M. Sc. in Food Science and Technology / Food Science and Nutrition

Job description

CSIR-CFTRI Project Associate – II – 1 Posts Recruitment 2026

Introduction

CSIR-CFTRI has invited applications for Project Associate – II – 1 Posts. There are 1 vacancies for candidates with Post Graduate. The last date to apply is 16 November 2026.

05.11.2026

16.11.2026

• The posts are provisional and subject to ascertaining the availability of funds under the project before the declaration of results and issue of the engagement letter.
• Candidates must ensure they fulfil the essential qualification and experience. If they apply without doing so, it is treated as giving wrong or misleading information, the onus is on the candidate, and candidature may be rejected at any stage of selection or after selection.
• The performance of project staff is reviewed periodically, and the engagement may be terminated at any time by the office without assigning any reason.
• CSIR-CFTRI may cancel or withdraw the offer of engagement if any discrepancy is found in a candidate's candidature at any stage.
• The Director, CSIR-CFTRI may amend, delete or add terms and conditions, cancel the advertisement without assigning any reason, or decide not to fill the posts.
• Canvassing in any form or bringing political or other influence is treated as a disqualification.
• Other terms and conditions follow the guidelines issued by CSIR/the funding agency for project staff, as amended from time to time.

Age Limit

Candidates should not have exceeded 35 years of age as on 16.11.2026.

Age Relaxation

Show age relaxation

Relaxation is 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women and 3 years for OBC.

Experience

Check out the Official Notification or Overview on this page.

Salary / Pay Scale

Rs. 35,000

Qualification for Project Associate – II (PAT-I)

An M. Sc. in Food Science and Technology / Food Science and Nutrition or equivalent from a recognized university, AND 2 years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science & Technology Organisations. Experience in food analysis techniques and product development is desirable.

Verify all details from the official notification before applying.