CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2025 Notification 05/2025 – Project Staff (Written Test / Interview)
📌 Organization Details
| Organization | CSIR – Central Leather Research Institute (CSIR-CLRI) |
|---|---|
| Job Role | Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Senior Project Associate, Junior Research Fellow (Temporary/Project) |
| Job Location | CSIR-CLRI, Sardar Patel Road, Adyar, Chennai – 600020, Tamil Nadu. |
| Advertisement No | Notification No. 05/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 14 (Fourteen) – various project positions (1 each) |
| Mode of Application | Attend Written Test / Interview in person (Bring filled application form & documents). Candidates need to appear at CLRI as per schedule (No postal/courier applications). |
| Official Website | Visit Here |
📅 Important Dates
| Starting Date | — (Application form is attached with notification; candidates to appear on exam/interview dates) |
|---|---|
| Last Date | Written Test: 22.12.2025 | Interview: 23.12.2025 |
📢 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I (M.Sc. Statistics / Comp. Science / Maths / Data Science) | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (B.E./B.Tech Chemical / Environmental or M.Sc. Chemistry/Applied Chemistry) | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (M.Tech Biotechnology) | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (B.Tech Leather Technology) | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (M.Pharm / M.Sc. Zoology / M.Tech Biotechnology) | 1 |
| Project Associate-II (M.Sc. Zoology / M.Tech Biotechnology) | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (B.E. Civil Engineering) | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate (M.V.Sc) | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (MCA / B.Tech / B.E. – Computer Science/IT) | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (MBA) | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (B.Tech / B.Des – Leather / Textile / Fashion Design) | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (B.E. / M.Sc / MCA – Computer Science / Engineering) | 1 |
| Junior Research Fellow (M.Sc / M.Tech Biotechnology) | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (B.Tech Leather Technology) [additional listing] | 1 |
📚 Educational Qualification
Summary by Post:
- Project Associate-I (Stats/Data Science): Essential – M.Sc. in Statistics / Computer Science / Mathematics / Data Science.
- Project Associate-I (Chemistry/Chemical Engg): Essential – B.E/B.Tech (Chemical/Environmental) OR Master’s in Chemistry/Applied Chemistry/ Medical Biochemistry. Desirable: analytical techniques experience.
- Project Associate-I (Biotech): M.Tech Biotechnology. Desirable: recombinant protein expression, pilot-scale purification.
- Project Associate-I (Leather Tech): B.Tech Leather Technology. Desirable: research publication.
- Project Associate-I (Pharm/Zoology/Biotech): M.Pharm / M.Sc. Zoology / M.Tech Biotechnology. Desirable: animal handling experience.
- Project Associate-II (Zoology/Biotech): M.Sc Zoology / M.Tech Biotechnology + research experience and publication preferred.
- Project Associate-I (Civil Engg): B.E Civil; desirable: estimates, AutoCAD, MS Office experience.
- Senior Project Associate: M.V.Sc.
- Project Associate-I (CSE/IT/MCA): MCA / B.Tech / B.E. in Computer Science / IT. Desirable: e-learning, VR/AR, video/reporting skills.
- Project Associate-I (MBA): Masters in Business Administration (any major). Desirable: project reports, digital platform integration experience.
- Project Associate-I (Design): B.Tech / B.Des in Leather / Textile / Leather Design / Accessories Design / Fashion Design. Desirable: product design & development experience.
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF): M.Sc / M.Tech Biotechnology (GATE/NET preferred). 2 years experience preferred.
Important Notes: Final/semester students awaiting results are NOT eligible. Qualifications must be from recognized institutions. Candidates with CSIR-UGC NET/GATE or other specified national exams need NOT appear for written test and may directly attend interview.
CSIR CLRI Notification 05/2025 recruitment for Project Associate, Senior Project Associate and JRF in Chennai. Apply for research project posts in Biotechnology, Leather Technology, Computer Science, Civil, Chemistry and Zoology. Walk-in written test on 22 Dec 2025 and interview on 23 Dec 2025 at CLRI Adyar. Monthly emoluments up to Rs.42,000 + HRA. Eligible candidates with M.Sc, M.Tech, B.Tech, MCA, MBA and MVSc can appear. NET/GATE qualified candidates may directly attend interview. Temporary project positions; bring filled application form and original documents. Visit official notification for full details.
💰 Salary Details
| Post Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I | Rs. 25,000/- + HRA (typical; some posts Rs.31,000/- + HRA if CSIR-UGC NET/GATE) |
| Project Associate-II | Rs. 28,000/- + HRA |
| Senior Project Associate | Rs. 42,000/- + HRA |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | Rs. 37,000/- + HRA |
🔹 Age Limit
| Post Name | Age Range / Upper Limit |
|---|---|
| Most Project Associate posts | Upper age limit: 35 years# |
| Senior Project Associate | Upper age limit: 40 years# |
| JRF | Upper age limit: 28 years @ |
| Project Associate (Design / NET-selected) | Up to 32 years (if selected through CSIR-UGC NET/GATE or other national exams) |
📍 Selection Process
- Stage I – Written Test (MCQ) – Qualifying in nature; 50 marks; 22.12.2025; 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM; Triple Helix Auditorium, CLRI.
- Stage II – Personal Interview for candidates who qualify in Written Test (or direct interview if NET/GATE/other specified national exam qualified).
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | Nil / No application fee mentioned in Notification. |
📝 How to Apply?
- Download the official notification & application form from the attached PDF: Click Here.
- Fill the enclosed application form (Annexure) neatly and attach self-attested copies of required documents (DOB, educational certificates, experience proof if any).
- Candidates who qualify the written test should bring original documents and self-attested photocopies for verification at interview.
- Candidates should come in person to CSIR-CLRI on the scheduled dates (22.12.2025 for Written Test; 23.12.2025 for Interview).
- No postal/courier applications – do not send application by post/speed post/courier.
- If the application mode were offline, full address & instructions are in the attached PDF (use the application form Annexure in the PDF).
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Note: All details are extracted from CSIR-CLRI Notification No.05/2025 (Dated: 18.11.2025). Candidates must refer to the original notification and application form attached for exact terms, conditions, and the enclosed application format before appearing for the Written Test / Interview. For the full scanned notification and application form see the attached PDF in Important Links above. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
