🔷 INTRODUCTION 📢
Good news for job seekers looking for odisha govt job openings in the research sector! CSIR IMMT Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the CSIR Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar, for 38 vacancies across various project posts. This is a great opportunity for candidates searching for jobs in odisha with a science or research background. Eligible candidates can apply online from 1st September 2026 to 15th September 2026.
🔷 JOB OVERVIEW 🗂️
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | CSIR Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR IMMT), Bhubaneswar |
| Post Name | Project Associate I, Project Associate II, Senior Project Associate, Project Assistant II, Junior Research Fellow |
| Total Vacancy | 38 Posts |
| Job Location | Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Category | Central Govt (CSIR) Research Job |
🔷 IMPORTANT DATES 📅
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 01 September 2026 |
| Starting Date | 01 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 September 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Send Queries | 14 September 2026 (up to 4:00 PM) |
| Walk-in Interview Dates | 23, 24 & 25 September 2026 (Reporting: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM) |
🔷 VACANCY DETAILS 📋
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | 24 Posts |
| Project Associate II (PAT II) | 7 Posts |
| Senior Project Associate (S-PAT) | 5 Posts |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 2 Posts |
| Project Assistant II (PA-II) | 4 Posts (approx., includes 1 post with 2 vacancies) |
| Total | 38 Posts |
Note: Vacancies are spread across 37 post codes with different subject/branch requirements. Post code 8627 alone carries 2 vacancies; all other codes carry 1 vacancy each.
🔷 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION 🎓
Qualification requirements vary depending on the post code applied for. Broadly, candidates need one of the following:
- 10th Level: Not applicable for this recruitment.
- Diploma Holders: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (for some Project Assistant II posts).
- Graduate (B.Sc.): B.Sc. in Chemistry, Botany or Zoology (for Project Assistant II posts).
- Graduate (B.E./B.Tech.): In disciplines such as Chemical, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Electronics & Communication, or Electrical/Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering.
- Post-Graduate (M.Sc./M.E./M.Tech./MCA): In Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Material Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Nanotechnology and related subjects.
- PhD: Required for some Senior Project Associate posts as an alternative qualification.
- Many posts also require 2 to 3 years of relevant R&D/AI-ML experience, or a valid NET/GATE score.
👉 Candidates must check the exact post code and its qualification carefully in the official notification before applying, as requirements differ for every code.
🔷 AGE LIMIT 🎂
| Category | Maximum Age (as on 15.09.2026) |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 28 Years |
| Project Associate I / II & Project Assistant II | 35 Years |
| Senior Project Associate | 40 Years |
| Post Code 8635 (Microbiology/Biotechnology) | 50 Years |
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates: 5 years relaxation
- OBC candidates: 3 years relaxation
- As per Government of India rules
🔷 SALARY DETAILS 💰
| Post Name | Monthly Salary (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Project Assistant II (PA-II) | ₹20,000 + HRA @20% |
| Project Associate I (PAT I) | ₹25,000 to ₹37,000 + HRA @20% (based on qualification) |
| Project Associate II (PAT II) | ₹28,000 to ₹35,000 + HRA @20% (based on qualification) |
| Senior Project Associate (S-PAT) | ₹42,000 + HRA @20% |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | ₹37,000 + HRA @20% |
Note: Salary may vary slightly for a few post codes based on qualifying exams like CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, ICAR or ICMR.
🔷 APPLICATION FEES 💳
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | Not specified in the notification |
| SC/ST | Not specified in the notification |
| Other | Not specified in the notification |
👉 No application fee has been mentioned in the official CSIR IMMT Recruitment 2026 notification. Candidates are advised to check the notification PDF for any updates.
🔷 SELECTION PROCESS 🧾
Candidates applying for CSIR IMMT Recruitment 2026 will be selected through the following steps:
- Screening of Applications – Online applications will be screened as per eligibility criteria set by the competent authority.
- Walk-in Interview – Shortlisted candidates will be called for a walk-in interview at CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar.
📌 No separate interview call letter will be sent, and no TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
🔷 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 📁
Keep these documents ready (original + photocopy) for the interview:
- Printout of submitted online application form
- Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card / Passport / Driving License)
- All mark sheets & certificates from 10th onwards (including CGPA conversion certificate, if applicable)
- Category / EWS certificate (if applicable)
- No Objection Certificate – NOC (if applicable)
- Experience certificate (if applicable)
🔷 HOW TO APPLY (STEP-BY-STEP) 🖥️
- Visit the official CSIR IMMT recruitment portal.
- Complete one-time registration on the portal.
- Log in and select the desired post code to fill the online application form.
- Upload the required documents and photograph as per instructions.
- Applicants applying for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post code.
- Review all details carefully and submit the form.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
🔷 IMPORTANT LINKS FOR CSIR IMMT Recruitment 🔗
| Link | Access |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
🔷 IMPORTANT POINTS ⚠️
- These are purely temporary, project-based positions and are co-terminus with the respective project duration.
- The initial engagement is for 1 year or the project duration, whichever is earlier, and may be extended based on performance and project needs.
- Total engagement across CSIR projects cannot exceed 6 years (extendable to 7 years only in specific short-term cases).
- This engagement does not guarantee regularization against a permanent CSIR post.
- Age relaxation applies as per government rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Women candidates.
- Women staff get 180 days maternity leave; male staff get 15 days paternity leave, as per CSIR norms.
- Furnishing false or incorrect information will lead to automatic cancellation of candidature.
- CSIR-IMMT reserves the right to increase, decrease, or not fill any position.
🔷 FAQ SECTION FOR CSIR IMMT Recruitment ❓
Q1. What is the last date to apply for CSIR IMMT Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 15 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
Q2. What is the qualification required for CSIR IMMT Recruitment 2026?
Qualification ranges from Diploma and B.Sc. to B.E./B.Tech., M.Sc., M.E./M.Tech. or PhD, depending on the specific post code.
Q3. What is the salary for CSIR IMMT Recruitment 2026?
Salary ranges from ₹20,000 to ₹42,000 per month plus HRA @20%, depending on the post.
Q4. How can I apply for CSIR IMMT Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can apply online through the official CSIR IMMT recruitment portal by registering, filling the form, and submitting it before the last date.
