CSIR-TKDL Unit has invited online applications for 50 Senior Project Associate and Project Associate vacancies under the project titled 'Information systems of traditional knowledge for protection and promotion'. Monthly emoluments range up to ₹42,000/- + HRA for Senior Project Associate and up to ₹31,000/- + HRA for Project Associate-I. The last date to submit online applications is 12 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
Important dates
- Last date to apply12 October 2026
- Last Date to Submit Online Application12 October 2026
- Eligibility Criteria Determination Date12 October 2026
- Written Test (Delhi - Code TKD3901)14 October 2026
- Written Test (Jammu - Code TKJ3901)14 October 2026
- Written Test (Chennai - Code TKC3901)14 October 2026
- Written Test (Hyderabad - Code TKH3901)14 October 2026
- Written Test (Leh - Code TKL3901)14 October 2026
- Written Test (Srinagar - Code TKS3901)14 October 2026
- Written Test (Palampur - Code TKP3901)14 October 2026
- Written Test (Leh - Code TKL3902, TKL3903)15 October 2026
- Written Test (Palampur - Code TKP3902)15 October 2026
- Written Test (Hyderabad - Code TKH3902, TKH3903, TKH3904)16 October 2026
- Written Test (Srinagar - Code TKS3902)16 October 2026
- Written Test (Delhi - Code TKD3902, TKD3903)22 October 2026
- Written Test (Jammu - Code TKJ3902)22 October 2026
- Written Test (Delhi - Code TKD3904, TKD3905)23 October 2026
- Written Test (Chennai - Code TKC3902, TKC3903)26 October 2026
- Written Test (Delhi - Code TKD3906, TKD3907)30 October 2026
Eligibility
Candidates must possess requisite educational qualifications such as Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology (CS/IT/AI/ML/Data Science/Electronics), MCA, BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, Master's/Doctoral degree in Sowa Rigpa, Chemical/Biological Sciences, Bioinformatics, Cheminformatics, Sanskrit, or Yoga as applicable for the specific post code with required experience where specified.
Age limit
- Age— – 40 years
- NoteMax 40 years for Senior Project Associate, Max 35 years for Project Associate-I. Age limit is relaxable for statutory groups as per CSIR/Govt. of India rules.
Application fees
| Category | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| All Categories | ₹0 | No application fee mentioned in the notification. |
Vacancy posts
| Post | Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Project Associate (Information Technology) - Code: TKD3901 | 1 | B.E/B.Tech in CS/IT or MCA with 3 years R&D experience OR ME/M.Tech in CS/IT with 2 years R&D experience. |
| Project Associate - I (Information Technology) - Code: TKJ3901 | 1 | B.E/B.Tech in CS/IT or MCA from a recognized University or equivalent. |
| Project Associate - I (Information Technology-Data Science) - Code: TKC3901 | 1 | B.E/B.Tech in CS/IT/AI/ML/Data Science/Electronics or MCA from a recognized University or equivalent. |
| Project Associate - I (Information Technology-Data Science) - Code: TKH3901 | 1 | B.E/B.Tech in CS/IT/AI/ML/Data Science/Electronics or MCA from a recognized University or equivalent. |
| Project Associate - I (Information Technology) - Code: TKL3901 | 1 | B.E/B.Tech in CS/IT or MCA from a recognized University or equivalent. |
| Project Associate - I (Information Technology) - Code: TKS3901 | 1 | B.E/B.Tech in CS/IT or MCA from a recognized University or equivalent. |
| Project Associate - I (Information Technology) - Code: TKP3901 | 1 | B.E/B.Tech in CS/IT or MCA from a recognized University or equivalent. |
| Senior Project Associate (Ayurveda) - Code: TKD3902 | 2 | BAMS with 3 years R&D experience OR MD (Ayurveda) with 2 years R&D experience. |
| Project Associate - I (Ayurveda) - Code: TKD3903 | 2 | BAMS (Ayurveda) from a recognized University or equivalent. |
| Project Associate - I (Ayurveda) - Code: TKJ3902 | 3 | BAMS (Ayurveda) from a recognized University or equivalent. |
| Project Associate - I (Unani) - Code: TKH3902 | 4 | BUMS (Unani) from recognized University or equivalent. |
| Project Associate - I (Unani) - Code: TKS3902 | 3 | BUMS (Unani) from recognized University or equivalent. |
| Senior Project Associate (Sowa Rigpa) - Code: TKL3902 | 1 | Bachelor's degree in Sowa Rigpa medicine with 3 years R&D experience OR MD (Sowa Rigpa) with 2 years R&D experience. |
| Project Associate I (Sowa Rigpa) - Code: TKL3903 | 2 | Bachelor's degree in Sowa Rigpa medicine from recognized University or equivalent. |
| Project Associate I (Sowa Rigpa) - Code: TKP3902 | 3 | Bachelor's degree in Sowa Rigpa medicine from recognized University or equivalent. |
| Senior Project Associate (Siddha) - Code: TKC3902 | 3 | BSMS (Siddha) with 3 years R&D experience OR MD (Siddha) with 2 years R&D experience. |
| Project Associate I (Siddha) - Code: TKC3903 | 8 | BSMS (Siddha) from a recognized University or equivalent. |
| Senior Project Associate (Patent) - Code: TKD3904 | 1 | Master's degree in Chemical/Biological Sciences/Bioinformatics/Cheminformatics with 3 years experience OR Doctoral Degree in Chemical/Biological Science with 2 years experience. |
| Project Associate - I (Patent) - Code: TKD3905 | 3 | Master's degree in Chemical or Biological Sciences/ Bioinformatics/ Cheminformatics from recognized University or equivalent. |
| Senior Project Associate (Patent) - Code: TKH3903 | 1 | Master's degree in Chemical/Biological Sciences/Bioinformatics/Cheminformatics with 3 years experience OR Doctoral Degree in Chemical/Biological Science with 2 years experience. |
| Project Associate - I (Patent) - Code: TKH3904 | 4 | Master's degree in Chemical or Biological Sciences/ Bioinformatics/ Cheminformatics from recognized University or equivalent. |
| Senior Project Associate (Sanskrit) - Code: TKD3906 | 1 | Master's degree in Sanskrit with 3 years experience OR Doctoral Degree in Sanskrit with 2 years experience. |
| Project Associate - I (Yoga) - Code: TKD3907 | 2 | Master's Degree in Yoga from a recognized University or equivalent. |
Pay scale
Senior Project Associate: ₹42,000/- + HRA; Project Associate-I: ₹31,000/- + HRA (for NET/GATE/National level exam qualified) or ₹25,000/- + HRA (for others)
Selection process
Written test and interview (in hybrid mode: offline and online).
How to apply
- Visit the official website at www.csir.res.in and fill up the online application form.
- Apply separately if wishing to apply for more than one post.
- Upload scanned copies of required original documents (educational certificates, age proof, statutory category certificate, experience certificates, list of publications/patents, detailed bio-data).
- Submit the online application on or before 12 October 2026, 5:00 PM and keep the generated application number for future correspondence.
- Attend the written test and interview at the designated posting location with original certificates, self-attested copies, photographs, and typed bio-data.
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