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CSIR CLRI Chennai Recruitment 2026: Project Associate Jobs | ₹25,000 Salary | Walk-in Apply

The CSIR – Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Chennai has released the Project Associate Recruitment 2026 notification for 3 vacancies. Candidates can attend the walk-in written test and interview as per schedule.

This is a great opportunity to work in a premier research institute with salary up to ₹25,000 per month. Interested candidates should attend the walk-in written test and nterview before the deadline.

CSIR-CLRI Recruitment 2026 – Quick Summary

CSIR-CLRI Job Openings 2026

• Project Associate-I (PAT-I) – Multiple Posts (Majority)
• Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I – Several Posts
• Senior Project Associate – 01 Post
• Project Assistant-II (PA-II) – 04 Posts
• Total Vacancies: 57 Posts

CSIR-CLRI Eligibility Criteria (Post-wise)

1. Project Associate-I (3 Posts)

• B.E./B.Tech in Leather Technology with minimum 60% marks
• Desirable: 6 months industrial experience in leather processing / cleaner technologies

2. Project Associate-I (4 Posts)

• B.E./B.Tech in Chemical / Instrumentation / Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engg. with 60% marks
• Desirable: Experience in process industries, wastewater analysis, renewable energy, etc.

3. Junior Research Fellow (JRF) or Project Associate-I (2 Posts)

• M.Sc in Chemistry (any specialization) with 60% marks + NET/GATE (for JRF)
• Desirable: Research experience in organic synthesis, polymerization, colloids, etc.

4–8 & 10,13,17–20. Project Associate-I (Multiple Posts)

• M.Sc Chemistry / Polymer Science / Material Science / Microbiology / Physics / Biotechnology / Statistics / Computer Science (60% marks)
• OR B.E/B.Tech in relevant disciplines (Computer Science, IT, AI&ML, Biomedical, Leather, etc.)
• Desirable: Relevant research/industrial experience of 6 months

7 & 8. Junior Research Fellow OR Project Associate-I (Biotech/Pharma)

• M.Pharm / M.Sc Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Life Sciences / B.Tech Biotechnology with 60% marks
• Desirable: Experience in recombinant protein expression, cell culture, biomaterial fabrication

9. Senior Project Associate (1 Post)

• M.Pharm / M.Sc Biotechnology / M.Tech Biotechnology with 3–4 years research experience

14,15,16. Project Assistant-II (4 Posts)

• B.Sc (Physics / Fashion Technology / Apparel) OR 3-Year Diploma in Leather / Textile / Footwear / Mechanical Engg. with 60% marks

21. Junior Research Fellow OR Project Associate-I (1 Post)

• M.Sc Organic Chemistry / Chemistry with CSIR-NET/GATE (for JRF)

CSIR-CLRI Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit (as on date of interview)

• Project Associate-I: 35 years
• JRF: 28 years
• Senior Project Associate: 40 years
• Project Assistant-II: 35 years
• Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India rules

CSIR-CLRI Recruitment 2026 – Stipend / Emoluments

• Senior Project Associate: ₹42,000 + HRA
• JRF: ₹37,000 + HRA
• Project Associate-I: ₹25,000 / ₹31,000 + HRA
• Project Assistant-II: ₹20,000 + HRA

CSIR-CLRI Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process

• Stage 1: Written Test (Qualifying Nature) on 21.05.2026
• Stage 2: Personal Interview on 25.05.2026 & 26.05.2026

CSIR-CLRI Recruitment 2026 – How to Apply (Offline / Walk-in)

• Download application form from https://clri.org/
• Fill the form and bring it along with all original documents and one set of self-attested copies
• Appear for Written Test / Interview at CSIR-CLRI, Adyar, Chennai

CSIR-CLRI Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

• Written Test: 21 May 2026
• Personal Interview: 25 & 26 May 2026

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