Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Recruitment 2025

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Director. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

Last Date: Mon Jun 30 2025

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CSIR Recruitment 2025 – Director Positions at CSIR-CLRI & CSIR-CRRI

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) invites applications for the prestigious position of Director at its National Laboratories – CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Chennai and CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), New Delhi.

1. Organization Name

English: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Hindi: वैज्ञानिक और औद्योगिक अनुसंधान परिषद (सीएसआईआर)

2. Designation

English: Director
Hindi: निदेशक

3. Job Locations

Institute	City	State	Country	Street Address	Postal Code
CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI)	Chennai	Tamil Nadu	India	Refer to CLRI website	Not mentioned
CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI)	New Delhi	Delhi	India	Mathura Road (Refer to CRRI website)	Not mentioned

4. Base Salary

Pay Level: Level 15 of Pay Matrix

Salary Range: ₹1,82,200 – ₹2,24,100 plus admissible allowances

5. Employment Type

Tenure-based: 6 years or till superannuation, whichever is earlier
Renewal only in exceptional cases

6. Important Dates

Last Date to Apply: 30th June, 2025

7. Application Process

Applications/Nominations should be sent via email or post.
Email: drc.hqrs@csir.res.in
Postal Address: Director Recruitment Cell, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Anusandhan Bhawan, 2 Rafi Marg, New Delhi – 110001
Include detailed bio-data with scientific and translational contributions, list of publications/patents, and a brief bio-data in the given proforma.

8. Eligibility Criteria

Education: Ph.D. in Natural Sciences or Master’s Degree in Engineering (Ph.D. desirable for Engineering)
Experience: At least 16 years in R&D with translational research focus
Should have demonstrated excellence in leadership
Should have significant contributions in technology development, IP creation, and scientific publications
Must have managed multidisciplinary R&D teams effectively

9. Age Limit

Minimum Age: 45 years
Maximum Age: 56 years
Relaxation applicable for exceptionally meritorious candidates with approval from DG, CSIR

10. Reservation Details

Reservation details are not specified in the notification. It is assumed that Government of India rules will be followed where applicable.

11. Application Fees

No application fee is mentioned. It is assumed that no fee is required for this recruitment.

12. Selection Process

Shortlisting based on bio-data, scientific contributions, and leadership record
Final selection likely through an expert committee (not detailed in the notification)

13. Official Website Links

14. Official Notification Link

Click here to view the official notification (PDF)

15. Contact Information

Email: drc.hqrs@csir.res.in
Postal Address: Director Recruitment Cell, CSIR, Anusandhan Bhawan, 2 Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Marg, New Delhi – 110001, India

16. Other Important Information

The Director will supervise staff and be responsible for the mission and innovation environment of the institute.
The role includes high-level R&D leadership aligned with societal and industrial priorities.
Benefits include revenue sharing from contract R&D/consultancy, accommodation, transport, and medical facilities as per CSIR rules.