CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute

CSIR-NGRI Project Personnel Recruitment 2026

  • CSIR-NGRI
  • Time-bound Project Engagement
  • Walk-in Interview Or Online Interview
Applications closed

Application deadline

30 September 2026

Closed

Deadline for candidates seeking online interview to submit form and documents

Posted 24 September 2026

Quick facts

Qualification
B.Sc. with Computer Science
Pay
Starting from ₹20,000/other
Employment
Time-bound Project Engagement
Apply mode
Walk-in Interview Or Online Interview
Reference
PP - 09/2026

Overview

CSIR-NGRI is conducting interviews for project personnel positions under multiple time-bound research and institutional projects.

Positions & vacancies

8 posts

Time-bound Project Engagement

Age
Up to 35 years

Eligibility

Project Assistant-II2 disciplines

Essential Educational

Eligibility is assessed as on the interview date, 09.10.2026.

  • Alternative 1 of 2. B.Sc. with Computer Scienceas of 9 October 2026

  • Alternative 2 of 2. B.Sc. with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistryas of 9 October 2026

Desirable Computer Knowledge

Computer knowledge in MS Office, Excel and Office Assistant(Desirable)

Project Associate-I

Essential Educational

Eligibility is assessed as on the interview date, 09.10.2026.

B.Tech in Computer Science and allied fieldsas of 9 October 2026

Project Associate-I

Essential Educational

Eligibility is assessed as on the interview date, 09.10.2026.

  • Alternative 1 of 3. B.Tech in Computer Scienceas of 9 October 2026

  • Alternative 2 of 3. Masters in Computer Applicationsas of 9 October 2026

  • Alternative 3 of 3. M.Sc. in Earth Scienceas of 9 October 2026

Project JRF

Essential Educational

Eligibility is assessed as on the interview date, 07.10.2026.

M.Sc. / M.Sc.(Tech) / M.Tech / M.S. / Integrated M.Tech in Geophysics / Applied Geophysics / Marine Geophysics / Exploration Geophysics / Geophysical Technology / Geosciences / Earth Sciencesas of 7 October 2026

Project Associate-I

Essential Educational

Eligibility is assessed as on the interview date, 07.10.2026.

M.Sc. / M.Sc.(Tech) / M.Tech / M.S. / Integrated M.Tech in Geophysics / Applied Geophysics / Marine Geophysics / Exploration Geophysics / Geophysical Technology / Geosciences / Earth Sciencesas of 7 October 2026

Project Associate-I2 disciplines

Essential Educational

Eligibility is assessed as on the interview date, 07.10.2026.

M.Sc. / M.Sc.(Tech) / M.Tech / M.S. / Integrated M.Tech in Geophysics / Applied Geophysics / Marine Geophysics / Exploration Geophysics / Geophysical Technology / Geosciences / Earth Sciences / Equivalentas of 7 October 2026

Desirable Experience

Experience in Geophysical / Mineral Exploration, Remote Sensing and GIS Applied in Mineral Exploration(Desirable)

Project Associate-I2 disciplines

Essential Educational

Eligibility is assessed as on the interview date, 05.10.2026.

M.Sc. / M.Sc.(Tech) / M.Tech / M.S. / Integrated M.Tech in Geology / Applied Geology / Earth Sciences / Geochemistry / Applied Geochemistry / Equivalentas of 5 October 2026

Desirable Field and Laboratory Knowledge

Knowledge of conducting field sample collection and sample preparation in the Geochemistry Lab(Desirable)

Project Associate-II2 disciplines

Essential and Experience

Eligibility is assessed as on the interview date, 05.10.2026.

Education

M.Sc. / M.Sc.(Tech) / M.Tech / M.S. / Integrated M.Tech in Geology / Applied Geology / Earth Sciences / Geochemistry / Applied Geochemistry / Equivalentas of 5 October 2026

Experience

Two years research experience in collecting field samples and sample preparationas of 5 October 2026

Desirable Field and Laboratory Knowledge

Knowledge of conducting field sample collection and sample preparation in the Geochemistry Lab(Desirable)

Salary & benefits

Project Assistant-II

₹20,000

per other

Project Associate-I

₹25,000

per other

₹31,000

per other

Eligibility for ₹31,000 rate

For candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET including lectureship or assistant professorship, or GATE, or National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments such as DBT or DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies or Institutions.

Project Associate-I

₹25,000

per other

₹31,000

per other

Eligibility for ₹31,000 rate

For candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET including lectureship or assistant professorship, or GATE, or National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments such as DBT or DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies or Institutions.

Project JRF

₹25,000

per other

₹31,000

per other

Eligibility for ₹31,000 rate

For candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET including lectureship or assistant professorship, or GATE, or National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments such as DBT or DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies or Institutions.

Project Associate-I

₹25,000

per other

₹31,000

per other

Eligibility for ₹31,000 rate

For candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET including lectureship or assistant professorship, or GATE, or National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments such as DBT or DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies or Institutions.

Project Associate-I

₹25,000

per other

₹31,000

per other

Eligibility for ₹31,000 rate

For candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET including lectureship or assistant professorship, or GATE, or National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments such as DBT or DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies or Institutions.

Project Associate-I

₹25,000

per other

₹31,000

per other

Eligibility for ₹31,000 rate

For candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET including lectureship or assistant professorship, or GATE, or National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments such as DBT or DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies or Institutions.

Project Associate-II

₹28,000

per other

₹35,000

per other

Eligibility for ₹35,000 rate

For candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET including lectureship or assistant professorship, or GATE, or National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments such as DBT or DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies or Institutions.

Selection process

  1. 1

    Interview

    Selection is through interview. Candidates may attend the scheduled walk-in interview, while candidates unable to attend on the stated dates may use the online interview option after submitting the required documents.

Important dates

Application deadline

30 Sept 2026

Applications closed

Reporting schedule

MONDAY, 5 OCTOBER

  • Project Associate-I

    Hyderabad8:30 AM

    Walk-in interview for Post Code F, Project Associate-I
  • Project Associate-II

    Hyderabad8:30 AM

    Walk-in interview for Post Code F, Project Associate-II

WEDNESDAY, 7 OCTOBER

  • Project JRF

    Hyderabad8:30 AM

    Walk-in interview for Post Code D
  • Project Associate-I

    Hyderabad8:30 AM

    Walk-in interview for Post Code E, MMP085202 (ERT)
  • Project Associate-I

    Hyderabad8:30 AM

    Walk-in interview for Post Code E, MMP085202

FRIDAY, 9 OCTOBER

  • Project Assistant-II

    Hyderabad8:30 AM

    Walk-in interview for Post Code A
  • Project Associate-I

    Hyderabad8:30 AM

    Walk-in interview for Post Code B
  • Project Associate-I

    Hyderabad8:30 AM

    Walk-in interview for Post Code C

Other important dates

  • Notification dated24 September 2026
  • M.Sc. / M.Sc.(Tech) / M.Tech / M.S. / Integrated M.Tech in Geology / Applied Geology / Earth Sciences / Geochemistry / Applied Geochemistry / Equivalent5 October 2026
  • M.Sc. / M.Sc.(Tech) / M.Tech / M.S. / Integrated M.Tech in Geology / Applied Geology / Earth Sciences / Geochemistry / Applied Geochemistry / Equivalent5 October 2026
  • Two years research experience in collecting field samples and sample preparation5 October 2026
  • M.Sc. / M.Sc.(Tech) / M.Tech / M.S. / Integrated M.Tech in Geophysics / Applied Geophysics / Marine Geophysics / Exploration Geophysics / Geophysical Technology / Geosciences / Earth Sciences7 October 2026
  • M.Sc. / M.Sc.(Tech) / M.Tech / M.S. / Integrated M.Tech in Geophysics / Applied Geophysics / Marine Geophysics / Exploration Geophysics / Geophysical Technology / Geosciences / Earth Sciences7 October 2026
  • M.Sc. / M.Sc.(Tech) / M.Tech / M.S. / Integrated M.Tech in Geophysics / Applied Geophysics / Marine Geophysics / Exploration Geophysics / Geophysical Technology / Geosciences / Earth Sciences / Equivalent7 October 2026
  • B.Sc. with Computer Science9 October 2026
  • B.Sc. with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry9 October 2026
  • B.Tech in Computer Science9 October 2026
  • B.Tech in Computer Science and allied fields9 October 2026
  • M.Sc. in Earth Science9 October 2026
  • Masters in Computer Applications9 October 2026

How to apply

  1. 1

    Walk-in

    Candidates attending the walk-in interview are required to fill the Google Form and Application Form. They must report between 08:30 AM and 10:00 AM on the applicable interview date with the completed application form, original certificates and one set of self-attested photocopies of the required certificates and documents.

    CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute, Near NGRI Metro Station, Uppal Road, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500007

  2. 2

    Online application

    Candidates unable to attend the walk-in interview must fill the Google Form to appear for an online interview and upload the completed application form with educational qualification, age, caste where applicable, CV, experience if any, Aadhaar and other required certificates arranged in order as a single PDF on or before 30.09.2026.

Documents required

Additional information

Selection summary

Selection is through interview. Candidates may attend the scheduled walk-in interview or, if unable to attend in person, use the online interview option after submitting the required form and documents by 30.09.2026.

Eligibility notes

Candidates must fulfil the applicable age, educational qualification and other criteria as on the date of interview for the relevant post code. Final semester or final year students awaiting results are not eligible.

Application instructions

Candidates attending in walk-in or online mode are required to fill the Google Form and Application Form. Walk-in candidates must report at the interview venue with the completed form, original certificates and one set of self-attested photocopies. Candidates unable to attend the walk-in interview must fill the Google Form and upload the completed application form with required documents arranged in order as a single PDF on or before 30.09.2026.

Important notes

The number and levels of positions may increase, decrease or be cancelled at the time of actual selection. Engagements are for time-bound Grant-in-Aid, Sponsored or In-house projects and are co-terminus with the projects. Engagement may be extended or curtailed depending on project duration and satisfactory performance or conduct. The engagement is not a regular appointment and gives no claim to any CSIR or NGRI post. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in interview. False information may lead to a ban from future CSIR-NGRI recruitment or engagement processes and may be reported to other CSIR laboratories, institutes and government organizations or agencies.

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