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POST CODE 48/2627/01
Project Associate - I (PAT – I)
Eligibility: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech / BCA / MCA with expertise in Database Management, PPT and Excel, and working knowledge of AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot)
Pay scale: Rs. 25,000/- + HRA
Key dates
13 Oct 2026
Last date for receipt of application by email
15 Oct 2026, 2:30 PM
Walk-in interview at CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata (report at least one hour before the scheduled time)
Eligibility snapshot
| Desirable qualification | Data Analytics and Power BI |
| Age limit | 35 years (as on date of interview) |
| Age relaxation | Upper age limit relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST/Physically Handicapped and Female candidates, and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates |
| Nationality | Bonafide Indian citizen |
Selection process
1
Walk-in interview
Held on 15 Oct 2026 from 2:30 PM at CSIR-CGCRI, 196 Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Kolkata-32. Original documents are verified at the interview.
Good to know before you apply
Reporting time Candidates must report at least ONE HOUR before the scheduled time of interview for document verification. No candidate will be allowed to enter the Institute after the reporting time.
Documents to carry Bring original marksheets, certificates and Age-Caste proof for verification, plus self-attested copies of all documents and project thesis (if any).
NOC required for serving candidates Candidates currently engaged in any project at CSIR-CGCRI or any other organisation, lab or institute must furnish a copy of the NOC from their existing Project Leader.
Results awaited not eligible Candidates whose results are awaited will not be eligible.
Percentage calculation Candidates must calculate the percentage from CGPA/DGPA as per the University/Institute calculation rule, and attach a self-attested soft copy of that rule.
Incomplete applications Incomplete applications, or those not in the prescribed format and without supporting documents, will be summarily rejected.
Institute's rights CSIR-CGCRI may choose not to fill the position. The number of positions may increase or decrease, the decision of the Institute is final, and interim enquiries will not be entertained.
Project Details
Project No.: OLP2302
Sponsoring Agency: CSIR - Unit & Laboratory In-house Project
Project Title: Data enabled project management and Smart Technology Transfer and Commercialization Framework
Tenure: Initially for 1 Year, extendable till project completion subject to satisfactory performance
Place of work: CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata
How to Apply
1. Fill in the prescribed Application Form, which must be TYPED (not hand-written).
2. Attach soft copies of self-attested copies of each supporting document, certificate and reprint.
3. Email the application to recruitment.cgcri@csir.res.in on or before 13 Oct 2026.
4. No application will be entertained after the prescribed date.
5. A separate application is required if you apply for more than one position or advertisement.