CSIR-IICT Hyderabad Recruitment 2026
Walk-in Interview for 36 Scientific & Technical Positions
Advt No: PS/05/2026
About CSIR-IICT & The Recruitment Drive: The CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), located in Hyderabad, is a premier national laboratory under the aegis of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). It stands as a global leader in Research and Development, specifically driving innovation in chemical sciences, biotechnology, and allied engineering domains. Through Notification No. PS/05/2026, CSIR-IICT is inviting talented, driven, and dynamic professionals to participate in a mega Walk-in-Interview. This recruitment drive aims to fill 36 temporary scientific and technical positions across highly specialized, cutting-edge sponsored projects ranging from breast cancer therapeutics to AI-optimized carbon capture technologies.
📅 Official Walk-in Schedule & Registration
Candidates should register their names for walk-in-interview between 08:30 AM to 09:30 AM on the dates mentioned below. Candidates reporting after 09:30 AM will not be allowed for registration.
03 June 2026 (Wed)
Codes 1 to 11
04 June 2026 (Thu)
Codes 12 to 19
05 June 2026 (Fri)
Codes 20 to 27
10 June 2026 (Wed)
Codes 28 to 36
🔬 Complete Project & Qualification Details
| Code | Name of the Project | Positions & Stipend/Emoluments | No. | Essential & Desirable Qualifications |
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| 1 | IICT/IIIM-873 for Breast Cancer: IND-enabling studies | Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT) ₹42,000 + 30% HRA |
01 |
Essential: M.Sc. Organic Chemistry with 3 years’ experience in organic synthesis, process chemistry.
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| 2 | A Comprehensive approach to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) | Project Associate-II (PAT-II) ₹28,000 + 27% HRA (or) ₹35,000 + 27% HRA (with NET/GATE) |
01 |
Essential: M.Sc./M. Pharm in Organic Chemistry / Medicinal Chemistry with 2 years’ experience in organic synthesis.
Desirable: Industry experience will be added advantage.
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| 3 | Rational design, synthesis and biological evaluation of kinase inhibitors against breast, liver and oral cancer | Project Associate-II (PAT-II) ₹28,000 + HRA |
01 |
Essential: M.Sc. Chemistry/Organic Chemistry.
Desirable: Experience in Synthesis of Organic Molecules.
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| 4 | Chemical Sciences and Technologies for Health, Agriculture and Environment | Project Associate-II (PAT-II) ₹28,000 + 27% HRA (or) ₹35,000 + 27% HRA (with NET/GATE) |
14 |
Essential: Master’s Degree (M.Sc. / M. Pharm. /MS. Pharm.) in Chemistry/Chemical Sciences/Pharmaceutical Chemistry with Two years of Research Experience.
Desirable: Experience in Synthesis & Characterization of Organic Inorganic molecules/materials/pharmaceuticals/Agrochemicals/ lipids, homogenous & Heterogeneous catalysis.
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| 5 | Exploration of Binding Kinetics and Relaxation Dynamics of Newly Designed Perovskite-Macrocyclic Tetra pyrrole Nanocomposites Towards Solar Cell Application | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) ₹25,000 + HRA (or) ₹31,000 + HRA (with NET/GATE) |
01 |
Essential: M.Sc. in Physical Sciences / Chemical Sciences/Material Science/Spectroscopy etc.
Desirable: UGC-CSIR-NET/GATE/SET/JEST.
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| 6 | Chemical Sciences and Technologies for Health, Agriculture and Environment | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) ₹25,000 + 27% HRA (or) ₹31,000 + 27% HRA (with NET/GATE) |
21 |
Essential: Master’s Degree (M.Sc./ M. Pharm./MS. Pharm.) in Chemistry/Chemical Sciences/Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
Desirable: Experience in Synthesis & Characterization of Organic Inorganic molecules/materials/pharmaceuticals/ Agrochemicals/lipids, homogenous & Heterogeneous catalysis.
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| 7 | Commercialization of Rechargeable Aluminum Battery (RAB) – Facility for Low Carbon Technology | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) ₹25,000 + 30% HRA (or) ₹31,000 + 30% HRA (with NET/GATE) |
01 |
Essential: M.Sc. (Chemistry).
Desirable: Two Years’ Experience in Battery Research Area.
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| 8 | Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients for Affordable Health Care | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) ₹31,000 + 30% HRA (with NET/GATE) |
02 |
Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry.
Desirable: One Year experience in Organic Synthesis is Preferable.
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| 9 | Demonstration of Process know how for Biobased Polyrethane Dispersion | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) ₹25,000 + 27% HRA |
01 |
Essential: M.Sc. Chemistry.
Desirable: 2 years’ Experience in R&D / Industry / Research Institute.
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| 10 | A Comprehensive approach to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) ₹25,000 + 27% HRA (or) ₹31,000 + 27% HRA (with NET/GATE) |
01 |
Essential: M.Sc./M. Pharm in Organic Chemistry, Pharm. Sciences.
Desirable: Experience in Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Discovery.
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| 11 | Commercialization of Rechargeable Aluminum Battery (RAB) – Facility for Low Carbon Technology | Project Assistant-II (PA-II) ₹20,000 + 30% HRA |
01 |
Essential: B.Sc. Computer Science, Chemistry, Material Science.
Desirable: One Year Experience.
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| 12 | Smart Biorefinery: AI-Optimized Microalgal CO2 capture and peptide-Based Nutraceuticals | Research Associate (P) ₹58,000 + 30% HRA |
01 |
Essential: Ph.D. in Biological Sciences.
Desirable: Experience in Algae Biotechnology.
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| 13 | Discovery and In-Vivo Validation of New Trans-Crocetin Analogs as Oxygen Diffusion Enhancers to delay the onset of Brain Aging and Prevention/Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease | Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT) ₹42,000 + 30% HRA |
01 |
Essential: Masters in Biological Sciences, Pharmaceutical sciences with 3 years’ experience in in-vitro biology and ADMET studies.
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| 14 | Chemical Sciences and Technologies for Health, Agriculture and Environment | Project Associate-II (PAT-II) ₹28,000 + 27% HRA (or) ₹35,000 + 27% HRA (with NET/GATE) |
02 |
Essential: Master’s Degree (M.Sc. / M. Pharm./MS Pharm.) in Biology / Biological Sciences / Life Sciences / Pharmacology with Two years of Research Experience.
Desirable: Research Experience in Cell Biology handling cell lines or Molecular Biology techniques including cloning, protein expression, purification, western blotting or experience in performing in-vivo studies using different animal models.
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| 15 | Chemical Sciences and Technologies for Health, Agriculture and Environment | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) ₹25,000 + 27% HRA (or) ₹31,000 + 27% HRA (with NET/GATE) |
04 |
Essential: Master’s Degree (M.Sc./ M. Pharm./MS Pharm.) in Biology / Biological Sciences / Life Sciences / Pharmacology.
Desirable: Research Experience in Cell Biology handling cell lines or Molecular Biology techniques including cloning, protein expression, purification, western blotting or experience in performing in-vivo studies using different animal models.
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| 16 | IICT/IIIM-873 for Breast Cancer: IND-enabling studies | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) ₹25,000 + 30% HRA (or) ₹31,000 + 30% HRA (with NET/GATE) |
01 |
Essential: M.Sc. (Biochemistry / Biotechnology) or M. Pharma / Pharmacology/Biomedical Research.
Desirable: Hands on experience in cell culture flow cytometry organoid culture, RTPCR. Knowledge in Cancer Biology.
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| 17 | Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients for Affordable Health Care | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) ₹25,000 + 27% HRA (or) ₹31,000 + 27% HRA (with NET/GATE) |
01 |
Essential: M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry (OR) M. Pharma/M.S Pharm in Pharmaceutical Analysis / Pharmaceutics with 0-2 years experience.
Desirable: First Class Preferable; Hands on Experience in HPLC, Preparative HPLC & LC-MS.
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| 18 | A Comprehensive approach to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) ₹25,000 + HRA (or) ₹31,000 + HRA (with NET/GATE) |
01 |
Essential: M.Sc. Biotechnology.
Desirable: Working experience on AMR Surveillance.
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| 19 | Smart Biorefinery: AI-Optimized Microalgal CO2 capture and peptide Based Nutraceuticals | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) ₹31,000 + 30% HRA |
01 |
Essential: M.Sc. in Life Sciences.
Desirable: 1 year Experience in Plant / Algae Sciences.
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| 20 | Greener and Sustainable Production of Poly butylene adipate co terephthalate from Biomass and Plastic waste. | Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT) ₹42,000 + 30% HRA |
01 |
Essential: M. Tech in Chemical/Elector-chemical Engineering/Automotive Engineering.
Desirable: Relevant R&D or Teaching Experience.
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| 21 | Commercialization of Rechargeable Aluminum Battery (RAB) – Facility for Low Carbon Technology. | Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT) ₹42,000 + 30% HRA |
01 |
Essential: M.E/M. Tech in Engineering with Three Years’ experience (OR) Ph.D. in Engineering.
Desirable: Three Years’ experience in Battery Research Area.
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| 22 | AI-based smart sensors for rapid and real-time detection of ppm level H2 leaks in hydrogen storage and distribution structure | Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT) ₹42,000 + 30% HRA |
01 |
Essential: M.E/ M. Tech in Chemical Engineering or and allied stream with two Years’ R&D experience.
Desirable: Ph.D. submitted in Chemical Engg, Hands-on modeling, simulation, and AI/ML tool experience preferred & Research publication in relevant area.
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| 23 | AI-based smart sensors for rapid and real-time detection of ppm level H2 leaks in hydrogen storage and distribution structure | Project Associate-II (PAT-II) ₹28,000 + 30% HRA |
01 |
Essential: B.E./B. Tech in Chemical Engineering or an allied stream with Two years of R&D Experience (OR) M.E/M. Tech in Chemical Engineering.
Desirable: Hands-on modeling, simulation, and AI/ML tool experience preferred.
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| 24 | Chemical Sciences and Technologies for Health, Agriculture and Environment | Project Associate-II (PAT-II) ₹28,000 + 27% HRA (or) ₹35,000 + 27% HRA (with NET/GATE) |
05 |
Essential: B.E./B. Tech in Chemical Engineering/Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology/Chemical Technology with Two years of R&D Experience.
Desirable: Two years of R&D Experience in Carbon Capture & Utilization, Underground CO2 Sequestration.
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| 25 | Chemical Sciences and Technologies for Health, Agriculture and Environment | Project Associate-II (PAT-II) ₹28,000 + 27% HRA (or) ₹35,000 + 27% HRA (with NET/GATE) |
01 |
Essential: Master’s Degree in Environmental Science with Two years of Research Experience.
Desirable: Anaerobic digestion and Solid waste Management Experience in.
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| 26 | Chemical Sciences and Technologies for Health, Agriculture and Environment | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) ₹25,000 + 27% HRA (or) ₹31,000 + 27% HRA (with NET/GATE) |
08 |
Essential: B.E./B. Tech in Chemical Engineering/Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology/Chemical Technology.
Desirable: One Year Experience in Relevant Field.
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| 27 | AI-based smart sensors for rapid and real-time detection of ppm level H2 leaks in hydrogen storage and distribution structure | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) ₹25,000 + 30% HRA |
01 |
Essential: B.E./B. Tech in Chemical Engineering or an allied stream.
Desirable: Hands-on modeling, simulation, and AI/ML tool experience preferred.
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| 28 | Chemical Sciences and Technologies for Health, Agriculture and Environment | Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT) ₹42,000 + 27% HRA |
01 |
Essential: M. Tech in Engineering with Three Years’ experience (OR) Ph.D. in Engineering.
Desirable: Experience in Carbon Capture utilization, Aspen Modelling, Experimental Studies.
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| 29 | Chemical Sciences and Technologies for Health, Agriculture and Environment | Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT) ₹42,000 + HRA |
01 |
Essential: Master’s Degree (MSc/M. Pharm./MS Pharm.) in Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Sciences/Analytical Chemistry and Three years of Experience in Research & Development in Industry or Academic institutions or S&T Organizations (OR) Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) in in Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Analytical Chemistry.
Desirable: Experience in LC-MS/MS and pharmacokinetic data analysis software/bioanalytical method validation and/or In vitro ADME studies, such as metabolic stability.
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| 30 | Chemical Sciences and Technologies for Health, Agriculture and Environment | Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT) ₹42,000 + HRA |
01 |
Essential: MSc in Chemistry/Chemical Sciences and Three years of Experience in Research & Development in Industry or Academic institutions or S&T Organizations (OR) Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) in Chemistry/Chemical Science.
Desirable: Experience in Organic Synthesis & Characterization of Organic Molecules/Asymmetric Synthesis.
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| 31 | Chemical Sciences and Technologies for Health, Agriculture and Environment | Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT) ₹42,000 + HRA |
01 |
Essential: Master’s Degree (MSc/M. Pharm./MS Pharm.) in Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Sciences and Three years of Experience in Research & Development in Industry or Academic institutions or S&T Organizations (OR) Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) in Chemistry/Chemical Science.
Desirable: Experience in Organic Lipid Synthesis, Purification & Characterization along with Analytical Techniques such as NMR, LCMS, HPLC and/or Lipid Nano particle (LNP) synthesis/Formulation.
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| 32 | Chemical Sciences and Technologies for Health, Agriculture and Environment | Project Scientist – I ₹56,000 + HRA |
01 |
Essential: Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences/ Pharmacology/Toxicology/Biotechnology and Four years of Experience in Research & Development in Industry or Academic institutions or S&T Organizations.
Desirable: Experience in in-vivo pharmacology and ADME-microsomal studies, permeability assays (Caco-2)/ Toxicology studies, including pharmacokinetics and handling laboratory animals, conducting preclinical efficacy studies.
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| 33 | Chemical Sciences and Technologies for Health, Agriculture and Environment | Project Scientist – I ₹56,000 + HRA |
01 |
Essential: Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) in Entomology/Life Sciences (with Insect Entomology as the core area of research) and Four years of Experience in Research & Development in Industry or Academic institutions or S&T Organizations.
Desirable: Having expertise in managing insectary; Insect physiology studies, specializes in both field and laboratory settings how to protect crops from insect pests. Expertise in Screening NCEs for insecticidal activity and their field evaluations. Postdoctoral and/or industry work experience.
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| 34 | Chemical Sciences and Technologies for Health, Agriculture and Environment | Project Scientist – I ₹56,000 + HRA |
01 |
Essential: Masters in Engineering/Technology in Chemical Engineering (OR) Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering and Four years of Experience in Research & Development in Industry or Academic institutions or S&T Organizations.
Desirable: Having experience in Gas separation techniques, including Carbon Capture by absorption/Membrane processes.
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| 35 | Chemical Sciences and Technologies for Health, Agriculture and Environment | Project Scientist – III ₹78,000 + HRA |
01 |
Essential: Masters in Engineering/Technology in Chemical Engineering (OR) Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry and Seven years of Experience in Research & Development in Industry or Academic institutions or S&T Organizations.
Desirable: Having experience in Gas separation techniques by adsorption/Membrane processes.
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| 36 | Chemical Sciences and Technologies for Health, Agriculture and Environment | Project Scientist – III ₹78,000 + HRA |
01 |
Essential: Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) in Chemistry/Chemical Sciences (Organic Synthesis as the core area of research) and Seven years of Experience in Research & Development in Industry or Academic institutions or S&T Organizations.
Desirable: Experience in the synthesis of oligonucleotides / Oligosaccharides/peptides/antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) or related APIs and their purifications. Process Development of APIs and/or their intermediates. Postdoctoral and/or industry work experience.
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📜 NOTE / General Instructions
- Upper age limit shall be reckoned as on the date of Interview.
- Only those candidates who have acquired the Essential Qualification & result has been declared (should have at least a provisional certificate) are eligible to appear in the Walk-In-Interview.
- Result awaited/Final semester appeared candidates are NOT ELIGIBLE to appear in the Walk-In-Interview for the position where such minimum Essential Qualification requirement is mandatory.
- The above age limits are relaxable for candidates of statutory groups (SC/ST/OBC/Women) and PwBD candidates as per Govt. of India/ CSIR instructions on the subject.
- The candidates who have already served CSIR-IICT or any other lab/institute of CSIR as any Project Assistant / Project Fellow/JRF (in contract R&D projects) / SRF (in contract R&D projects) / Research Associate (P) etc., for a total period of 6 years or more are not eligible for these engagements. The candidates who have served for a period less than 6 years will have tenure up to remaining period till completion of 6 years.
- CSIR-IICT reserves the right to cancel or withdraw the award in case of any discrepancy found, in the candidature of any selected candidate at any stage.
- The selection will be on the basis of interview & skill test, if applicable will be conducted for suitable posts.
- CSIR-IICT reserves the right not to fill up a particular position, if it so desires. The number of vacancies indicated above may vary at the time of actual selection.
- The period of experience in a discipline / area of work, wherever prescribed, shall be counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualifications for that position.
- Candidates without any documents as prescribed will not be allowed for the interview. Non-submission of essential documents will entail forfeiture of candidature and the same will not be entertained for exemption, if any.
- The engagement will be purely on temporary basis initially for a period up to six months which may be extended or curtailed depending on the duration of the sponsored project/ satisfactory performance or conduct of the fellow as the case may be and does not entitle him/her for any permanent position in CSIR/IICT.
- No TA/DA will be paid for the interview.
- No interim enquiry or correspondence will be entertained.
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Job Title: Project Associate, Scientist & Assistant
Organization: CSIR – Indian Institute of Chemical Technology
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Employment Type: Temporary / Project Contract
Base Salary: ₹20,000 – ₹78,000 per month + HRA
Selection Process: Walk-in Interview
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