CSIR TKDL Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 50 Senior Project Associate, Project Associate Posts

Overview

Organisation

Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Unit

Job Category

Other Government Jobs

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

Age as on 12-10-2026)

• The age limits are as follows. These limits are relaxable for candidates of statutory groups as per CSIR/Government of India rules (SC/ST/OBC/PwD/woman, as per the notification).
• Senior Project Associate: Maximum 40 years
• Project Associate-I: Maximum 35 years
• Minimum Age: Not specified in the notification

Application Fee

Salary / Pay Scale

The monthly emoluments for CSIR TKDL Project Associate Recruitment 2026 depend on the post and the qualifying exams cleared by the candidate: Senior Project Associate: Rs. 42,000/- per month + HRA Project Associate-I: Rs. 31,000/- per month + HRA for candidates who have qualified (a) a National Eligibility Test - CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE, or (b) a selection process through national level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions Project Associate-I (others): Rs.

Selection Process

1. Selection will be through a written test followed by an interview of shortlisted candidates
2. Candidates must present themselves at the posting location mentioned against the post code for the written test on the stated date and time
3. The results of the written test will be declared on the same day
4. Candidates are requested to wait after their written test for results/instructions unless informed otherwise
5. Candidates belonging to statutory categories must bring the original category certificate issued by the competent authority, along with self-attested copies

How to Apply

1. Eligible candidates can apply for CSIR TKDL Project Associate Recruitment 2026 through online mode only. Follow the steps below:
2. Visit the official website, www.csir.res.in, and open the online application form for the advertisement TKDL/08/2026.
3. Fill in all the details related to educational qualification, statutory category, experience, etc. Candidates who wish to apply for more than one post must apply separately for each position.
4. Upload scanned copies of the original documents: certificates establishing educational qualifications (matriculation onwards), age, statutory category (for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EWS candidates), experience certificate (if any), list of publications/patents (if any) and detailed bio-data. Candidature will be summarily rejected if these are not uploaded.
5. Submit the application on or before 12-10-2026, 5:00 PM.
6. Keep the generated application number for future correspondence.
7. Report at the posting location on the test date and time with the original documents, self-attested copies, photographs and bio-data.
8. Incomplete applications or applications received through any other mode will not be accepted. For queries, contact 011-26851136 or [email protected]. For technical problems while submitting the online form, write to [email protected].

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