Applications are open. Apply before 25 Aug 2026 — 12 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
CSIR National Aerospace Laboratories has notified recruitment for 89 posts under Advt. No. 13/2026/PS. Applications are accepted offline from 10 Aug 2026 to 25 Aug 2026. The prescribed qualification is From SSC with an ITI for Project Assistant-I, up to a Ph.D. for Principal Project Associate, depending on the post. The vacancies are spread across 8 distinct posts, and the category-wise split for each is set out in the vacancy table below.
Selection is made through Walk-in interview and Written test or shortlisting. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of ₹18,000 to ₹42,000 a month plus HRA, depending on the level. The place of posting is CSIR-NAL, RAB Meeting Complex, Kodihalli, Bengaluru 560017.
The form is submitted offline in the manner set out in the notification. 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
- 89 vacancies notified
- Qualification: From SSC with an ITI for Project Assistant-I, up to a Ph.D. for Principal Project Associate, depending on the post
- Pay scale: ₹18,000 to ₹42,000 a month plus HRA, depending on the level
- Last date to apply: 25 Aug 2026
- Application mode: offline
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- CSIR National Aerospace Laboratories
- Advertisement No.
- Advt. No. 13/2026/PS
- Total Vacancies
- 89
- Job Location
- CSIR-NAL, RAB Meeting Complex, Kodihalli, Bengaluru 560017
- Qualification
- From SSC with an ITI for Project Assistant-I, up to a Ph.D. for Principal Project Associate, depending on the post
- Age Limit
- As per notification
- Salary
- ₹18,000 to ₹42,000 a month plus HRA, depending on the level
- Application Mode
- Offline
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 05 Aug 2026 |
| Walk-in — Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Civil (PAT-I and PAT-II) | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Walk-in — ECE, Electronics, Instrumentation, Control, EEE, AI-ML and Computer Science | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Walk-in — Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Walk-in — Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (PAT-II) | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Walk-in — Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Machine Design, Thermal and Structures (PAT-II) | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Walk-in — Project Assistant (PA-I Fitter, PA-II Mechanical and Chemistry) | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Walk-in — Senior PAT (Electronics) and Principal PAT | 25 Aug 2026 |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-II (PAT-II) | 35 |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 31 |
| Project Assistant-I (PA-I) | 8 |
| Project Associate-II (PAT-II, NET or GATE) | 6 |
| Project Assistant-II (PA-II) | 5 |
| Principal Project Associate | 2 |
| Senior Project Associate | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (NET or GATE) | 1 |
| Total | 89 |
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-I (PA-I) | SSC or Class 10 with an ITI certificate in the Fitter trade. |
| Project Assistant-II (PA-II) | A diploma in Engineering or Technology. |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | A bachelor's, master's or integrated master's degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognised university. |
| Project Associate-II (PAT-II) | A bachelor's degree with two years' R&D experience, or a master's or integrated master's degree in Engineering or Technology. |
| Senior Project Associate | A bachelor's degree with three years' R&D experience, or a master's or integrated master's degree with two years'. |
| Principal Project Associate | A BE or B.Tech with three years' experience, an ME or M.Tech with a valid NET or GATE score, or a Ph.D. |
- This is a walk-in recruitment. Each discipline has its own fixed date between 10 and 25 August 2026, and registration is only between 9:00 and 9:45 am.
- Applications by post, speed post or email are not accepted. You must attend in person.
- A separate application is required for each post you wish to be considered for.
- No travelling allowance is paid.
- A NET or GATE score raises the stipend materially — ₹31,000 instead of ₹25,000 at PAT-I, and ₹35,000 instead of ₹28,000 at PAT-II.
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 all women candidates | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
Age is reckoned as on the walk-in interview date for the post concerned.
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 |
|---|---|
| Project Assistant-I | ₹18,000 a month plus HRA |
| Project Assistant-II | ₹20,000 a month plus HRA |
| Project Associate-I | ₹25,000 a month plus HRA, or ₹31,000 with NET or GATE |
| Project Associate-II | ₹28,000 a month plus HRA, or ₹35,000 with NET or GATE |
| Senior Project Associate | ₹42,000 a month plus HRA |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Walk-in interview — assessed by the Selection Committee against its own criteria
- 2Written test or shortlisting — used only if the number of candidates on the day is large
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.
- 1Download the prescribed application form from the CSIR-NAL website.
- 2Check the walk-in date assigned to your post and specialisation.
- 3Attend at the RAB Meeting Complex, Kodihalli, Bengaluru, and register between 9:00 and 9:45 am.
- 4Bring the filled form, your Aadhaar or photo ID, a passport photograph, and your original certificates with photocopies.
- 5Bring a caste certificate if you are claiming a relaxation.
- 6Submit a separate application for each post you are applying for.
Important Links
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