Application Closed. The application window for this recruitment ended on 14 Aug 2026. This page is kept online for reference — check the latest notifications for the current cycle.
About This Recruitment
CSIR National Aerospace Laboratories has notified recruitment for 34 posts under PRCT/04/2026. Applications are accepted online from 13 Aug 2026 to 14 Aug 2026. The prescribed qualification is A B.Sc. or engineering diploma, through to a master's degree with four years' R&D experience, depending on the post code. The vacancies are spread across 7 distinct posts, and the category-wise split for each is set out in the vacancy table below.
Selection is made through Document verification, Walk-in interview and Assessment by the selection committee. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of ₹20,000 to ₹56,000 a month, consolidated, with HRA on some posts. The place of posting is CSIR-CMERI, M.G. Avenue, Durgapur, West Bengal 713209.
The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 34 vacancies notified
- Qualification: A B.Sc. or engineering diploma, through to a master's degree with four years' R&D experience, depending on the post code
- Pay scale: ₹20,000 to ₹56,000 a month, consolidated, with HRA on some posts
- Last date to apply: 14 Aug 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- CSIR National Aerospace Laboratories
- Advertisement No.
- PRCT/04/2026
- Total Vacancies
- 34
- Job Location
- CSIR-CMERI, M.G. Avenue, Durgapur, West Bengal 713209
- Qualification
- A B.Sc. or engineering diploma, through to a master's degree with four years' R&D experience, depending on the post code
- Age Limit
- As per notification
- Salary
- ₹20,000 to ₹56,000 a month, consolidated, with HRA on some posts
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- www.nal.res.in
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Walk-in, reporting 9.30 to 11.30 am | 13 and 14 August 2026 |
Application Fee
Fee is paid on the official portal only. Category-wise exemptions are applied automatically once the category is declared correctly in the form.
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates | Nil | — |
Vacancy Details
The post-wise figures above are drawn from the advertisement's summary. The full table of 29 post codes is in the notification PDF.
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I | 13 |
| Project Assistant-II | 9 |
| Senior Project Associate | 3 |
| Project JRF and SRF | 2 |
| Project Scientist-I | 2 |
| Project Associate-II | 1 |
| Principal Project Associate | 1 |
| Total — across 29 post codes | 34 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Assistant-II | A B.Sc. or a three-year diploma in Engineering or Technology. |
| Project Associate-I | A bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a master's degree. |
| Project Scientist-I | A master's degree with four years' research and development experience. |
- The 34 posts sit across 29 separate post codes, each with its own qualification, age limit and remuneration — check the code you are applying under.
- Every engagement is project-based and consolidated; HRA applies only to some codes.
- Reporting closes at 11.30 am on the walk-in day.
- Bring originals and self-attested copies — there is no document upload stage.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Upper age limits are relaxed by category. Read the row that applies to you before you conclude you are ineligible.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, PwBD and women | Up to 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
The upper limit runs from 28 to 50 years depending on the post code. SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates get up to five years' relaxation, and OBC candidates three.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| All project posts | ₹20,000 – ₹56,000 a month, consolidated, with HRA on some post codes |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Document verification
- 2Walk-in interview
- 3Assessment by the selection committee
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Read the advertisement and identify the post code you qualify for.
- 2Attend at CSIR-CMERI, M.G. Avenue, Durgapur, reporting between 9.30 and 11.30 am on 13 or 14 August 2026.
- 3Carry your original certificates with self-attested copies, a recent passport photograph, experience certificates and proof of your qualifications.
Important Links
Official Links
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