CSIR NAL Project Staff Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline
CSIR - National Aerospace Laboratories
Published
- Posts
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- Last date
- To be announced
- Qualification
- Diploma, Graduate, Postgraduate, B.E. / B.Tech, 10th Pass, ITI
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) in Bengaluru is hiring project staff under Advertisement No. 15/2026/PS. The posts are temporary, contract-based roles across several projects, with positions from Project Assistant to Senior Project Associate. Most roles need a degree or diploma in engineering, computer science, metallurgy, chemistry or a related field, and only Indian nationals may apply. Walk-in interviews run from 12 to 23 November 2026, with the exact date depending on the post. Bring your printed application form and original certificates to the interview venue.
Who Should Apply for CSIR NAL Project Staff 2026
This suits engineering or technology graduates in mechanical, aerospace, electronics, computer science or metallurgy, and ITI or diploma holders for assistant roles; candidates who are not Indian nationals or who are still awaiting exam results should not assume they are eligible.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- Bring one set of photocopies of every certificate, along with the originals, because originals are checked at registration.
- Registration closes at 9.45 AM, so reach the venue before 9.30 AM.
- If you already work in a CSIR lab, get a No Objection Certificate signed by your Project Leader or HOD before the interview.
- Apply separately for each post you want; one form does not cover multiple posts.
- Age relaxation applies only if you attach proof of your category; without it you will not be allowed to interview.
CSIR NAL Project Staff 2026: हिंदी में सारांश
CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) ने बेंगलुरु, कर्नाटक में प्रोजेक्ट स्टाफ के पदों के लिए भर्ती की अधिसूचना जारी की है (विज्ञापन संख्या ADVT. No. 15/2026/PS)। इसमें Project Associate I, Project Associate II, Project Assistant I, Project Assistant II और Senior PAT सहित कई पद हैं। आवेदन के लिए इंजीनियरिंग/प्रौद्योगिकी स्नातक, B.Sc, डिप्लोमा, ITI या SSC/10वीं जैसी योग्यताएँ पद के अनुसार मांगी गई हैं, और अधिकतम आयु 12 नवंबर 2026 को 35 वर्ष है, जिसमें आरक्षित वर्गों के लिए छूट है। आवेदन डाक, स्पीड पोस्ट या ईमेल से नहीं, बल्कि निर्धारित तिथि पर वॉक-इन इंटरव्यू में निर्धारित आवेदन पत्र के साथ स्वयं उपस्थित होकर किया जाना है। इंटरव्यू 12, 16 और 23 नवंबर 2026 को पदों के अनुसार होंगे।
Download the CSIR NAL Project Staff Notification PDF
Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Notification date | 5 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply | Not yet announced |
| Interview date | 12/11/2026 (Project Associate I/PAT-I, PAT-II, Senior PAT, PA-I positions) |
| Interview date | 16/11/2026 (Metallurgy/Chemistry positions) |
| Interview date | 23/11/2026 (ECE/CS/Computer Science positions) |
| Walk-in-interview period | 12-23 November 2026 |
| Registration time | 9.00 AM to 9.30 AM (no registration after 9.45 AM) |
| Published on this site | 4 Nov 2026 |
CSIR NAL Project Staff 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology (Project Associate I)
- Bachelor's degree plus 2 years' experience or Master's degree in Engineering/Technology (Project Associate II)
- SSC/10th plus ITI (Project Assistant I)
- B.Sc / 3 Years Diploma in Engineering/Technology (Project Assistant II)
Age Limit
Maximum 35 years (as on 12 Nov 2026)
Check your age for this post
Age is counted on 12 Nov 2026; upper limit 35 years.
Uses the standard central relaxation. If limits differ by post, use the age for your post in the notification.
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years (Senior PAT upper limit 40 years)
Other Conditions
- Indian nationals only
- Temporary contract basis, co-terminus with project
- Maximum six years in one or multiple CSIR projects
Posts located in: Karnataka. Check domicile and reservation rules in the notification.
Application Fee
No TA/DA paid for attending the interview.
CSIR NAL Project Staff 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
Project Associate I is paid ₹25,000 a month plus HRA, and the basic pay shown is ₹18,000. That is roughly ₹28,400 a month gross at 58% DA, using the figures in the notice.
As printed in the notification: Project Associate I: ₹25,000/- + HRA; Project Associate II: ₹28,000/- + HRA; Project Assistant I: ₹18,000/- + HRA; Project Assistant II: ₹20,000/- + HRA; Senior PAT: ₹42,000/- + HRA
CSIR NAL Project Staff 2026 Selection Process
- Walk-in interview
- Selection based on interview performance or other criteria adopted by selection committee; panel valid for one year
How to Apply Offline for CSIR NAL Project Staff 2026
This recruitment takes applications offline: send the filled form by post or by hand, as set out below. There is no online form.
- Report at CSIR-NAL (RAB Meeting Complex), Adjacent to SBI, NAL Branch, Kodihalli, Bengaluru on the interview date with the prescribed application form
- Do not send applications by post, speed post or email
Required Documents
- Aadhar Card or Government ID with photograph
- Duly filled application form
- Latest passport size photograph
- Original certificates with one set of photocopies
- Caste certificate if applicable
- Experience certificates
- No Objection Certificate if already working in a CSIR lab
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Contact and Helpline
For problems with the application or payment, contact the recruiting body directly. ItsSarkariNaukri.com cannot help with individual applications.
| Phone | 080-25086048 / 22514032 |
|---|---|
| [email protected] |
Before You Apply for CSIR NAL Project Staff 2026: Quick Check
- You hold the qualification for the exact post you want (Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology (Project Associate I), or as listed for other posts).
- Your age is no more than 35 years on 12 Nov 2026, before any relaxation you are entitled to.
- If you are claiming age relaxation, your category or other certificate is in the format and date range the notice asks for.
- Your photograph and signature are scanned to the size and format the portal asks for, and your name and date of birth match your Class 10 certificate.
- You have read the official notification in full, not just this summary.
What Happens After Selection
Selected candidates are engaged on the terms set out in the notice, usually for a fixed period with a fixed monthly remuneration.
Contracts may be renewed depending on need and performance, but they do not create a right to a regular post.
The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.
CSIR NAL Project Staff 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Can final-year students apply?
The notification says candidates whose qualifying results are awaited are not eligible to attend the interview.
Is there an application fee?
The notification does not list an application fee.
Will I get travel allowance for the interview?
No. The notification says no TA/DA is paid for attending the walk-in interview.
Can I apply by email or post?
No. The notification asks candidates not to send applications by post, speed post or email.
Is the job permanent?
No. Engagement is temporary, contract-based and co-terminus with the project, with a maximum of six years in CSIR projects.
Abbreviations on This Page
- CSIR-NAL
- CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories
- SC
- Scheduled Castes
- ST
- Scheduled Tribes
- OBC
- Other Backward Classes
- PwBD
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
- DA
- Dearness Allowance
- HRA
- House Rent Allowance
- ITI
- Industrial Training Institute
- SSC
- Staff Selection Commission
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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by CSIR - National Aerospace Laboratories. The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.
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