Indian research institutes launch 2026 recruitment drives for senior and project associate roles

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) announced a single Senior Project Associate vacancy. Applicants must hold an M.Sc. or M.Tech in Geophysics‑related fields with two to three years of research experience; the position offers a salary of ₹42,000 per month and applications close on 7 June 2026.

CSIR’s National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) in Nagpur posted a Project‑Associate‑I role for its environmental impact assessment of a gas cracker expansion. One post is guaranteed, with up to three additional vacancies possible. Eligible candidates need an M.Sc. in Marine Biology, Marine Science or Ecology. Salary is ₹31,000 + HRA for NET/GATE‑qualified applicants and ₹25,000 + HRA otherwise. The deadline is 2 June 2026.

Certification Engineers International Limited (CEIL) released a Fixed‑Term Contract recruitment for 85 technical and non‑technical posts, including QA/QC engineers, safety officers, marketing and HR officers. Salaries range from ₹41,821 to ₹94,195. Applications must be submitted online by 15 June 2026.

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Kalyani advertised a single Consultant position in medical microbiology, virology or molecular biology. The contract offers a stipend of ₹1,50,000. Candidates must apply by e‑mail no later than 15 June 2026.