Project Associate Jobs | CSMCRI Recruitment | Attend the Walk-In Interview
Looking to build a strong career in life science with real field exposure? Here’s your opportunity! Under the latest CSMCRI recruitment, applications are invited for Project Associate Jobs in a government-funded seaweed farming project. If you hold an M.Sc. in Marine Biology, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences, this walk-in opportunity could be your gateway into applied marine research and coastal development.
About the Institute
CSIR-Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSMCRI) is a premier laboratory under Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. The institute focuses on research in marine chemicals, salt technology, membrane science, and marine biotechnology. Its Marine Algal Research Station in Mandapam specializes in seaweed cultivation and coastal research. Through various national projects, CSMCRI contributes to sustainable marine resource development. This CSMCRI recruitment offers excellent exposure for students planning a serious career in life sciences.
Advertisement No: MARS/GAP-2197/(SERP-DRDA/AP)/2026
- Position: Project Associate-I
- No. of Posts: 2 numbers
- Project Title: Pre-feasibility studies and establishment of pilot-scale farming of commercially important seaweeds in Andhra Pradesh coast
- Funding: Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty, DRDA, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. P.C. No.: GAP-2197
Nature of Work
Cultivation of commercially important seaweeds & training to the SHG households/ fishermen/ coastal villagers in Andhra Pradesh Coast.
Essential Qualification
M.Sc., in Marine Biology / Marine Science / Biotechnology / Life Sciences
Desirable Qualification
Experience in seaweed farming & marine field sampling / Diving certificate
Monthly Emolument
- (a) Rs. 31000/- + HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR/UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET incl. lectureship / Assistant Professorship or GATE OR those who qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies and Institutions.
- (b) Rs. 25000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.
Age Limit
35 years (Relaxation in age as per CSIR norms)
Tenure
These positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. It would not confer any right/claim, implicit or explicit, for any candidate to claim absorption in CSIR-CSMCRI.
The engagement of a project staff in different projects, either in the CSIR – Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar, or different Laboratories/Institutes of CSIR taken together, shall not exceed 06 years in any case. It would, therefore, not confer any right/claim, implicit or explicit, for any candidate to claim extension or absorption in CSIR-CSMCRI, Bhavnagar.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates must appear for the walk-in interview with:
- Filled application form (with photograph)
- Educational qualification certificates (photocopies & originals)
- Degree certificate (mandatory)
- Proof of Date of Birth
- GATE/NET scorecard (if applicable)
- Experience certificates (if any)
- Details of seminars/projects during Master’s course
- No Objection Certificate (if currently employed in Govt./Semi-Govt./Autonomous body)
For queries, please email [email protected].
Walk-in Interview Details
- Walk-in Interview Date: 06 March 2026
- Time: 09:30 AM
- Venue: CSIR-CSMCRI Marine Algal Research Station, Mandapam Camp-623519, Tamil Nadu
No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
If you are passionate about marine ecosystems and sustainable coastal development, this CSMCRI recruitment is a powerful opportunity to strengthen your career in life science. These Project Associate Jobs offer practical field exposure, government project experience, and community engagement—an ideal launchpad for future research or PhD aspirations.
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