CSIR – National Institute of Science Communication & Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) Recruitment 2025

Organization Name

• English: CSIR – National Institute of Science Communication & Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR)
• Hindi: सीएसआईआर – राष्ट्रीय विज्ञान संचार एवं नीतिगत अनुसंधान संस्थान

Designation(s)

• English: Project Associate – II
• Hindi: परियोजना सहायक – II

Job Location

Salary Details

Employment Type

Contractual Project Staff — up to 31 March 2026 or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier.

Important Dates

Application Process

• Mode: Walk-in Interview only.
• Candidates must report at the reception desk with a duly filled application in the prescribed format.
• Bring all original certificates and one set of self-attested photocopies (age, qualification, and experience).
• Recent passport size photograph should be attached to the application form.

Eligibility Criteria

• Essential Qualification: Master’s in Natural Sciences OR Master’s in Science Communication.
• Desirable Qualification: Experience in organizing outreach programs, workshops involving students, knowledge of basic computer programs, PowerPoint presentation skills, and preparation of project reports.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 35 years.
• Relaxation in age will be applicable as per Government of India rules.

Reservation Details

Candidates must indicate their category (SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer/EWS) in the application form. Age relaxation and reservation benefits are applicable as per Government of India norms.

Application Fees

No application fee has been mentioned. Hence, it is considered not applicable.

Selection Process

1. Academic records
2. Performance in test (if conducted)
3. Interview

Other Important Information

• Positions are purely on contract basis and valid only up to 31 March 2026 or till project completion.
• Maximum total tenure in CSIR projects cannot exceed six years.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected.
• Result awaited/final semester candidates are not eligible.
• Experience will be counted only after acquiring the essential qualification.
• Dissertation/thesis work during academics will not be considered as experience.
• No claim for permanent employment shall be entertained.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
• Offer will initially be issued for six months; extension subject to performance and fund availability.
• HRA will be admissible as per rules.
• Canvassing in any form or political influence will lead to disqualification.

Contact Information

Official Links

• Official Website
• Official Notification PDF