CSIR NAL Recruitment 2026 for 89 Project Assistant, Project Associate & Other Posts

Qualification: 10th + ITI / Diploma / Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree / Integrated Master's / BE / B.Tech / ME / M.Tech / Ph.D. / NET/GATE (Post-wise)

Project Assistant-I (PA-I) SSC/10th Pass with ITI in Fitter Trade. Project Assistant-II (PA-II) Diploma in Engineering / Technology. Project Associate-I (PAT-I) Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Technology. For some specializations, Master's / Integrated Master's Degree is acceptable. Project Associate-I (NET/GATE) Same qualification as PAT-I. Valid NET/GATE qualification required. Project Associate-II (PAT-II) Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Technology with 2 years relevant R&D experience, OR Master's / Integrated Master's Degree in Engineering / Technology. Project Associate-II (NET/GATE) Same qualification as PAT-II. Valid NET/GATE qualification required. Some specializations also accept Master's in Science. Senior PAT Bachelor's Degree in relevant Engineering / Technology with 3 years relevant R&D experience, OR Master's / Integrated Master's Degree with 2 years relevant R&D experience. Principal PAT BE/B.Tech with 3 years experience, OR ME/M.Tech with valid NET/GATE, OR Ph.D. in the relevant discipline. Additional Eligibility Only Indian Nationals are eligible. Candidates must have already completed the prescribed qualification. Candidates awaiting results are not eligible. Equivalent qualifications must be supported by official equivalence documents.

Maximum Age: 35 Years (as on the date of Walk-in-Interview)

• Duly Filled Walk-in Application Form
• Recent Passport Size Photograph
• Original Educational Qualification Certificates
• Self-attested Copies of Educational Certificates
• Experience Certificates (where applicable)
• Valid NET/GATE Certificate (where applicable)
• Age Proof Certificate
• Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card / Passport / Voter ID / Driving Licence)
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS, if applicable)
• PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) for candidates employed in Government/PSU/Autonomous Bodies (if applicable)
• Any other supporting documents mentioned in the official notification

1. 1Walk-in Registration
2. 2Document Verification
3. 3Screening of Eligibility
4. 4Personal Interview
5. 5Final Selection

The official notification does not prescribe any written examination. Eligible candidates must attend the scheduled Walk-in-Interview with all original documents. Selection is based on verification of eligibility, document scrutiny and performance in the interview. No examination pattern, number of questions or marking scheme has been mentioned in the notification.

The official recruitment notification does not specify any syllabus because no written examination has been notified. Candidates should prepare according to the educational qualification and relevant experience required for their respective project post and attend the walk-in interview with all prescribed documents.

Read the official CSIR-NAL Recruitment 2026 notification carefully before attending the interview. Download and fill the prescribed application form in the required format. Arrange all original certificates along with self-attested photocopies. Carry passport-size photographs, identity proof and all supporting documents. Report to the CSIR-NAL venue on the scheduled interview date between 09:00 AM and 09:45 AM for registration. Complete document verification before appearing for the interview. Attend the Walk-in-Interview according to the schedule applicable to your post and discipline. Preserve copies of all submitted documents for future reference.

Introduction The CSIR–National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL), Bengaluru has released the official notification for CSIR NAL Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 13/2026/PS. The recruitment is being conducted to engage 89 Project Staff on a temporary project basis. Vacancies are available for Project Assistant-I, Project Assistant-II, Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Senior PAT and Principal PAT. Eligible Indian candidates can participate in the Walk-in-Interview as per the schedule mentioned in the official notification. Vacancy Overview CSIR-NAL has announced 89 Project Staff vacancies under different categories. Vacancy Details Post Name Vacancies Project Associate-I (PAT-I) 31 Project Associate-I (NET/GATE) 1 Project Associate-II (PAT-II) 35 Project Associate-II (NET/GATE) 4 Project Assistant-I (PA-I) 8 Project Assistant-II (PA-II) 5 Senior PAT 1 Principal PAT 2 Total 89 The notification does not provide category-wise reservation details for these vacancies. Eligibility Candidates must satisfy the post-specific educational qualifications and other eligibility conditions prescribed in the notification. Educational Qualification Project Assistant-I (PA-I): 10th Pass (SSC) with ITI in the relevant trade. Project Assistant-II (PA-II): Diploma in Engineering/Technology. Project Associate-I (PAT-I): Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology or relevant Master's/Integrated Master's Degree for specified disciplines. Project Associate-I (NET/GATE): PAT-I qualification along with a valid NET/GATE qualification. Project Associate-II (PAT-II): Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of relevant R&D experience or Master's/Integrated Master's Degree in the relevant discipline. Project Associate-II (NET/GATE): PAT-II qualification with a valid NET/GATE qualification, wherever applicable. Senior PAT: Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of relevant R&D experience or Master's/Integrated Master's Degree with 2 years of relevant R&D experience. Principal PAT: BE/B.Tech with relevant experience, or ME/M.Tech with valid NET/GATE, or Ph.D. in the relevant discipline. Additional Eligibility Only Indian Nationals are eligible. Candidates awaiting the declaration of their final examination results are not eligible. Candidates claiming equivalent qualifications must produce valid documentary proof. Age Limit The prescribed maximum age limit is: Maximum Age: 35 Years (as on the date of Walk-in-Interview) Age Relaxation SC/ST – 5 Years OBC – 3 Years PwBD – 5 Years Women – 5 Years Other categories – As per Government of India rules. Salary Selected candidates will receive monthly emoluments according to their respective post. Post Monthly Emoluments Project Assistant-I ₹18,000 + HRA Project Assistant-II ₹20,000 + HRA Project Associate-I ₹25,000 + HRA Project Associate-I (NET/GATE) ₹31,000 + HRA Project Associate-II ₹28,000 + HRA Project Associate-II (NET/GATE) ₹35,000 + HRA Senior PAT ₹42,000 + HRA Principal PAT Not Mentioned The official notification does not specify the monthly emoluments for the Principal PAT post. Selection Process The recruitment process consists of the following stages: Walk-in Registration. Verification of Original Documents. Screening of Eligibility. Personal Interview. Final Selection based on the prescribed criteria. No written examination has been mentioned in the official notification. Application Process Candidates should follow these steps to participate in the recruitment: Read the official CSIR-NAL Recruitment 2026 notification carefully. Download and fill the prescribed application form. Arrange all original certificates along with self-attested photocopies. Carry recent passport-size photographs, valid identity proof and all supporting documents. Report to the walk-in venue on the scheduled date between 09:00 AM and 09:45 AM for registration. Complete the document verification process. Attend the personal interview for the relevant project post. Keep copies of the submitted application form and supporting documents for future reference. Important Dates Event Date Advertisement Published 05 August 2026 Walk-in Interview Starts 10 August 2026 Walk-in Interview Ends 25 August 2026 Reporting Time 09:00 AM – 09:45 AM Important Documents Candidates should carry the following documents at the time of the walk-in interview: Duly Filled Application Form Recent Passport-size Photograph Original Educational Certificates Self-attested Copies of Educational Certificates Experience Certificates (where applicable) Valid NET/GATE Certificate (where applicable) Identity Proof Age Proof Caste Certificate (if applicable) PwBD Certificate (if applicable) No Objection Certificate (for Government/PSU employees, if applicable) Other supporting documents mentioned in the notification Conclusion The CSIR NAL Recruitment 2026 offers an opportunity for eligible candidates to join CSIR–National Aerospace Laboratories, Bengaluru as Project Staff through a Walk-in-Interview. With 89 vacancies across multiple technical and research positions, candidates meeting the required qualifications and experience should attend the interview on the scheduled date with all original documents. Applicants are advised to verify the eligibility conditions for their respective post and regularly check the official CSIR-NAL website for any updates or corrigenda related to the recruitment process.