CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (CSIR-NML) has recently published an official recruitment notification for the post of Project Junior Research Fellow and other Posts. According to the notification, a total of 45 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification can submit their application through the offline process.
Offline applications for the vacancies of Project Junior Research Fellow and other Posts are open. The last date to apply is 09 October 2026. Candidates are advised to submit their application well before the deadline.
Before filling out the application form, we strongly recommend that every interested candidate should carefully go through the complete details of this recruitment, including the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, selection process, and other important requirements for Project Junior Research Fellow and other Posts vacancies. All the important details are provided below in a simple and easy-to-understand format.
CSIR-NML – Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Assistant-I (Fitter) | 1 | Rs.18000-18000/- | Jharkhand |
| Project Assistant-I (Turner) | 1 | Rs.18000-18000/- | Jharkhand |
| Project Assistant-I (Electrician) | 2 | Rs.18000-18000/- | Jharkhand |
| Project Assistant-II (Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials) | 1 | Rs.20000-20000/- | Jharkhand |
| Project Assistant-II (Metallurgical Engineering) | 1 | Rs.20000-20000/- | Jharkhand |
| Project Assistant-II (Chemistry, Environmental Science) | 2 | Rs.20000-20000/- | Jharkhand |
| Project Assistant-II (Metallurgical Engineering OR Chemistry) | 1 | Rs.20000-20000/- | Jharkhand |
| Project Assistant-II (Chemistry, Geology) | 4 | Rs.20000-20000/- | Jharkhand |
| Project Assistant-II (Chemistry, R&D) | 1 | Rs.28000-35000/- | Jharkhand |
| Project Assistant-II (Chemical, Metallurgical OR Chemistry) | 3 | Rs.20000-20000/- | Jharkhand |
| Project Assistant-II (Electronics, Computer Science OR Chemistry) | 2 | Rs.20000-20000/- | Jharkhand |
| Project Assistant-II (Information Technology) | 2 | Rs.20000-20000/- | Jharkhand |
| Scientific Administrative Assistant (Information Technology) | 1 | Rs.24000-24000/- | Jharkhand |
| Project Associate-I (Metallurgical, Materials, Mechanical) | 1 | Rs.25000-31000/- | Jharkhand |
| Project Associate-I (Chemistry) | 1 | Rs.25000-31000/- | Jharkhand |
| Project Associate-I (Chemistry, Geology) | 2 | Rs.25000-31000/- | Jharkhand |
| Project Associate-I (Chemical, Metallurgical, Materials OR Chemistry) | 3 | Rs.25000-31000/- | Jharkhand |
| Project Associate-I (Chemical, Metallurgical OR Chemistry, Environmental Science) | 1 | Rs.25000-31000/- | Jharkhand |
| Project Associate-I (Metallurgical, Chemical) | 1 | Rs.25000-31000/- | Jharkhand |
| Project Associate-I (Metallurgical, Materials) | 1 | Rs.25000-31000/- | Jharkhand |
| Project Associate-II (Metallurgy, Materials) | 1 | Rs.28000-35000/- | Jharkhand |
| Project Associate-II (Chemistry, Environmental Science) | 1 | Rs.28000-35000/- | Jharkhand |
| Project Associate-II (Mechanical, Metallurgical) | 1 | Rs.28000-35000/- | Jharkhand |
| Project Junior Research Fellow | 10 | Rs.37000-42000/- | Jharkhand |
| Total Vacancies: | 45 |
CSIR-NML Recruitment – Important Eligibility / Requirements
To be eligible for CSIR-NML Project Junior Research Fellow and other Posts, candidates must possess the required educational qualifications as prescribed by CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory. The minimum qualification, experience requirements, and other eligibility details for each post are mentioned in the table below. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before applying.
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Eligibility | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Project Assistant-I (Fitter) | 10th Plus ITI in Fitter Trade | No Details |
| Project Assistant-I (Turner) | 10th Plus ITI in Turner Trade | No Details |
| Project Assistant-I (Electrician) | 10th Plus ITI in Electrician Trade | No Details |
| Project Assistant-II (Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials) | 3 years Diploma in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering | No Details |
| Project Assistant-II (Metallurgical Engineering) | 3 years Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering | No Details |
| Project Assistant-II (Chemistry, Environmental Science) | B.Sc. in Chemistry OR Environmental Science | No Details |
| Project Assistant-II (Metallurgical Engineering OR Chemistry) | 3 years Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering OR B.Sc. in Chemistry | No Details |
| Project Assistant-II (Chemistry, Geology) | B.Sc. in Chemistry OR Geology | No Details |
| Project Assistant-II (Chemistry, R&D) | M.Sc. in Chemistry from a recognized University and 2 years R&D experience | 2 years |
| Project Assistant-II (Chemical, Metallurgical OR Chemistry) | 3 years Diploma in Chemical OR Metallurgical Engineering OR B.Sc. in Chemistry | No Details |
| Project Assistant-II (Electronics, Computer Science OR Chemistry) | 3 years Diploma in Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Computer Science and Engineering OR B.Sc. in Chemistry | No Details |
| Project Assistant-II (Information Technology) | B.Sc. in Information Technology OR BCA | No Details |
| Scientific Administrative Assistant (Information Technology) | B.Sc. in Information Technology OR BCA | No Details |
| Project Associate-I (Metallurgical, Materials, Mechanical) | B.Tech in Metallurgical, Materials and Metallurgical, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering | No Details |
| Project Associate-I (Chemistry) | M.Sc. in Chemistry from a recognized University | No Details |
| Project Associate-I (Chemistry, Geology) | M.Sc. in Chemistry OR Geology from a recognized University | No Details |
| Project Associate-I (Chemical, Metallurgical, Materials OR Chemistry) | B.Tech in Chemical, Metallurgical, Metallurgical and Materials, Material Science and Engineering OR M.Sc. in Chemistry | No Details |
| Project Associate-I (Chemical, Metallurgical OR Chemistry, Environmental Science) | B.Tech in Chemical OR Metallurgical Engineering OR M.Sc. in Chemistry, Environmental Science | No Details |
| Project Associate-I (Metallurgical, Chemical) | B.Tech in Metallurgical OR Chemical Engineering from a recognized University | No Details |
| Project Associate-I (Metallurgical, Materials) | B.Tech in Metallurgical, Materials Engineering | No Details |
| Project Associate-II (Metallurgy, Materials) | M.Tech OR M.Sc. in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemistry or related discipline | No Details |
| Project Associate-II (Chemistry, Environmental Science) | M.Sc. in Chemistry OR Environmental Science | No Details |
| Project Associate-II (Mechanical, Metallurgical) | M.Tech in Mechanical OR Metallurgical Engineering | No Details |
| Project Junior Research Fellow | Relevant qualification as specified in the official notification | No Details |
Apart from educational qualifications, candidates must also satisfy the age criteria as specified by CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory for Project Junior Research Fellow and other Posts. The minimum and maximum age limits applicable for each post, along with any age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories, are given below.
Age Limit Details
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Project Assistant-I (Fitter) | Max 35 years |
| Project Assistant-I (Turner) | Max 35 years |
| Project Assistant-I (Electrician) | Max 35 years |
| Project Assistant-II (Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials) | Max 35 years |
| Project Assistant-II (Metallurgical Engineering) | Max 35 years |
| Project Assistant-II (Chemistry, Environmental Science) | Max 35 years |
| Project Assistant-II (Metallurgical Engineering OR Chemistry) | Max 35 years |
| Project Assistant-II (Chemistry, Geology) | Max 35 years |
| Project Assistant-II (Chemistry, R&D) | Max 35 years |
| Project Assistant-II (Chemical, Metallurgical OR Chemistry) | Max 35 years |
| Project Assistant-II (Electronics, Computer Science OR Chemistry) | Max 35 years |
| Project Assistant-II (Information Technology) | Max 35 years |
| Scientific Administrative Assistant (Information Technology) | Max 50 years |
| Project Associate-I (Metallurgical, Materials, Mechanical) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-I (Chemistry) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-I (Chemistry, Geology) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-I (Chemical, Metallurgical, Materials OR Chemistry) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-I (Chemical, Metallurgical OR Chemistry, Environmental Science) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-I (Metallurgical, Chemical) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-I (Metallurgical, Materials) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-II (Metallurgy, Materials) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-II (Chemistry, Environmental Science) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-II (Mechanical, Metallurgical) | Max 35 years |
| Project Junior Research Fellow | Max 35 years |
The application fee details for this recruitment will be updated in the official notification. Candidates are advised to check the official website for the latest fee structure before applying.
The selection of candidates for Project Junior Research Fellow and other Posts will be carried out through Walk-in Interview, 2026-10-06 to 2026-10-09. The final selection will be subject to document verification and medical examination as per the rules and regulations of CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory. Candidates are advised to prepare accordingly.
How to Apply for CSIR-NML Recruitment [ Complete Guide ]
| Type of Application Form |
|---|
| Offline Application |
The application for this recruitment of CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory is offline. All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment offline by sending the form to Walk-in interview on 2026-10-06 to 2026-10-09 at the venue specified in the official notification. (get form from https://nml.res.in/sites/default/files/Advertisement%20of%20Project%20Staff%202026_2.pdf) before 09 October 2026.
Important Links
| Official Notification / PDF | Download Notification |
| Application Form | Download Form |
| Official Website | nml.res.in |