CSIR NAL Project Associate Recruitment 2026: Walk-In Interview for 48 Posts, Check Dates, Eligibility and Salary

The CSIR – National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL), Bengaluru has released Advertisement No. 15/2026/PS, dated 5 November 2026, for the recruitment of 48 Project Staff posts — Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Senior PAT, Project Assistant-I and Project Assistant-II. The CSIR NAL Project Associate walk in interview date is 12, 16 and 23 November 2026 (the 12 November interview has concluded; the remaining interviews are on 16 and 23 November 2026), with different posts interviewed on each date at the RAB Meeting Complex, Kodihalli, Bengaluru. The engagement is purely temporary and on contract basis, and monthly emoluments range from Rs 18,000 to Rs 42,000 plus HRA, depending on the post. All details below are from the official advertisement. Candidates tracking other open recruitments can also check our Active Govt Jobs page for the latest openings.

The first interview was held on 12 November 2026 for 24 posts in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Thermal Design streams. Two walk-in dates remain — 16 November 2026 (4 posts) and 23 November 2026 (20 posts). Candidates must report between 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM for registration and document verification — no candidate is allowed for registration after 9:45 AM. There is no online application and no application fee: candidates must carry the duly filled application form in the prescribed format to the venue.

CSIR NAL Project Associate Recruitment 2026 – Overview

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CSIR NAL Project Associate Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

The CSIR NAL Project Associate walk in interview date for a post is fixed by its discipline, so candidates must attend only on the date given for their post. If an interview is not completed on the indicated day, candidates may have to come with preparations to attend the interview on the next day. The date for determining qualification and age is the date of the walk-in interview.

CSIR NAL Project Associate Vacancy 2026 – Date-Wise Details

The advertisement states no grand total. The 48 posts are the sum of the post-wise tables in the advertisement itself: 24 posts on 12 November, 4 posts on 16 November and 20 posts on 23 November. Some secondary websites quote 46 posts, but that figure does not match the advertisement’s own tables — they appear to have read 12 and 8 instead of 13 and 9 for the two 12-November posts. This article uses 48, with the full date-wise break-up below.

12 November 2026 — 24 posts (Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, Thermal Design, Fitter).

16 November 2026 — 4 posts (Metallurgical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry).

23 November 2026 — 20 posts (ECE, EEE, CS, Instrumentation, Control, IT).

Grand total: 48 posts (24 + 4 + 20). The largest single group is Project Associate-I in Mechanical, Aerospace and Aeronautical disciplines on 12 November, with 13 posts, followed by 9 posts of Project Associate-I in ECE, EEE, CS, Instrumentation and Control on 23 November.

CSIR NAL Project Associate Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Age limit. The age limit is 35 years for most posts and 40 years for Senior PAT posts, as on the date of the walk-in interview. Age relaxation is 5 years for SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates, or as per Government of India instructions issued from time to time.

Only completed degrees count. Only candidates who have completed their degree with the requisite qualifications may attend the interview. Candidates whose results are awaited are not eligible.

Post-wise qualification. The qualification differs by post and discipline, and the wrong combination is the most common reason for rejection at the walk-in, so candidates should check the table below against the advertisement before travelling.

Who can apply. Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply separately for each position. Candidates already working in CSIR-NAL or any other CSIR lab must produce a No Objection Certificate from the Project Leader or HOD at the interview. Preference is given to candidates with experience as per the desirable skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

CSIR NAL Project Associate Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the advertisement, and no fee is charged for attending the walk-in interview. Candidates only need to carry the duly filled application form in the prescribed format, available on nal.res.in, along with the documents listed below. Do not send the application by post, speed post or email, and do not pay any fee to anyone claiming to collect it on behalf of CSIR-NAL.

How to Attend the CSIR NAL Walk-In Interview 2026

1. Download the application form in the prescribed format from the official website nal.res.in and fill it completely before the interview day.
2. Keep the documents ready: a copy of Aadhaar Card or any Government-issued photo ID, a latest passport-size photograph, original certificates with one set of photocopies, including the caste certificate if any.
3. Candidates already working in CSIR-NAL or any other CSIR lab should carry a No Objection Certificate from the Project Leader or HOD.
4. Reach the venue — CSIR-NAL, RAB Meeting Complex, National Aerospace Laboratories, Adjacent to SBI, NAL Branch, Kodihalli, Bengaluru – 560017 — between 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM on the date fixed for your post.
5. Complete registration and verification of documents at the venue. No candidate is allowed for registration after 9:45 AM, so late arrival means missing the interview.
6. Attend the interview on the same day. If the interview is not completed on the indicated day, candidates may have to come with preparations to attend the interview on the next day.
7. Check the list of selected candidates on nal.res.in after the interviews. Selected candidates must contact the Recruitment Section with documents within 15 days of selection.

Separate application for each post. Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply separately for each position, with a separate filled application form for each.

CSIR NAL Project Associate Selection Process 2026

Walk-in interview. Selection is based on performance in the interview or any other criteria adopted by the selection committee. There is no separate written examination stage in the normal course.

Shortlisting if turnout is large. If a large number of candidates appear for the interview, the selection committee may shortlist candidates through a written exam or other criteria decided by the committee.

Result and joining. The list of selected candidates will be notified on nal.res.in. Selected candidates must contact the Recruitment Section with documents within 15 days of selection. CSIR-NAL will also make a panel of waitlisted candidates, valid for one year from the date of notification of result or till completion of the project, whichever is earlier.

CSIR NAL Project Associate Salary 2026

Selected candidates receive monthly emoluments as fixed in the advertisement, plus HRA. Project Associate-I gets Rs 25,000 plus HRA, Project Associate-II gets Rs 28,000 plus HRA, Project Assistant-I gets Rs 18,000 plus HRA, and Project Assistant-II gets Rs 20,000 plus HRA. Candidates with NET or GATE get higher emoluments on two posts: Rs 31,000 plus HRA for Project Associate-I in Metallurgical, Physics, Materials Science and Chemistry, and Rs 35,000 plus HRA for Project Associate-II in Computer Science and ECE. Senior PAT gets the highest emoluments at Rs 42,000 plus HRA. The advertisement publishes no exact in-hand figure, so in-hand amounts on unofficial websites are estimates and should not be relied on.

Temporary engagement. The engagement is purely temporary and on contract basis, co-terminus with the project, and may be terminated by one month’s notice from either side or one month’s stipend in lieu. It carries no right to continuation, absorption or regularisation in CSIR, and the maximum duration in CSIR projects taken together is six years. No TA or DA will be paid for attending the interview.

CSIR NAL Project Associate Recruitment 2026 Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CSIR NAL Project Associate walk in interview date?

The CSIR NAL Project Associate walk in interview date is 12, 16 and 23 November 2026. The 12 November interview (24 posts) has concluded; the remaining interviews are on 16 November (4 posts) and 23 November (20 posts). Candidates must report at the RAB Meeting Complex, CSIR-NAL, Kodihalli, Bengaluru between 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM; no registration is allowed after 9:45 AM.

How many vacancies are there in CSIR NAL Project Associate Recruitment 2026?

There are 48 project staff posts in total — 24 posts on 12 November 2026, 4 posts on 16 November 2026 and 20 posts on 23 November 2026. The advertisement does not state a grand total; the figure 48 is the sum of the post-wise tables in Advertisement No. 15/2026/PS. Some secondary websites quote 46, but that figure does not match the advertisement’s own tables.

What is the qualification for CSIR NAL Project Associate-I?

Project Associate-I needs a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognised university, or a Masters or Integrated Masters degree, depending on the discipline. For the Metallurgical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science and Chemistry posts, a Masters degree or a B.E./B.Tech is accepted. Candidates who have not completed their degree cannot attend.

What is the age limit for CSIR NAL Project Associate posts?

The age limit is 35 years for most posts and 40 years for Senior PAT posts, as on the date of the walk-in interview. Age relaxation is 5 years for SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates, as per Government of India instructions.

What is the salary of a CSIR NAL Project Associate?

Monthly emoluments are Rs 25,000 plus HRA for Project Associate-I, Rs 28,000 plus HRA for Project Associate-II, Rs 31,000 plus HRA for Project Associate-I with NET/GATE, Rs 35,000 plus HRA for Project Associate-II with NET/GATE, and Rs 42,000 plus HRA for Senior PAT. Project Assistant-I gets Rs 18,000 plus HRA and Project Assistant-II gets Rs 20,000 plus HRA.

Is there any application fee for CSIR NAL walk-in interview?

No. The advertisement does not mention any application fee, and no fee is charged for attending the walk-in interview. Candidates only need to carry the duly filled application form in the prescribed format with the required documents.

What documents are required for the CSIR NAL walk-in interview?

Candidates must carry the duly filled application form in the prescribed format available on nal.res.in, a copy of Aadhaar Card or any Government-issued photo ID, a latest passport-size photograph, and original certificates with one set of photocopies, including the caste certificate if any. Candidates already working in a CSIR lab must also carry a No Objection Certificate from their Project Leader or HOD.

Where is the CSIR NAL walk-in interview venue?

The walk-in interview is held at CSIR-NAL, RAB Meeting Complex, National Aerospace Laboratories, Adjacent to SBI, NAL Branch, Kodihalli, Bengaluru – 560017. Candidates must report between 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM for registration and verification of documents.

Is CSIR NAL Project Associate a permanent job?

No. The engagement is purely temporary and on contract basis, co-terminus with the project, and it carries no right to continuation, absorption or regularisation in CSIR. The maximum duration in CSIR projects taken together is six years. Either side can end the engagement with one month’s notice or one month’s stipend in lieu.

How is the selection done for CSIR NAL Project Staff Recruitment 2026?

Selection is based on performance in the interview or any other criteria adopted by the selection committee. If a large number of candidates appear, the committee may shortlist through a written exam or other criteria. The list of selected candidates will be notified on nal.res.in, and selected candidates must contact the Recruitment Section with documents within 15 days of selection.

Every figure in this article — 48 posts, the 12, 16 and 23 November 2026 interview dates, the 9:00–9:30 AM reporting window, the emoluments and the eligibility conditions — is taken from the official CSIR-NAL Advertisement No. 15/2026/PS dated 5 November 2026. Candidates should still verify the details on nal.res.in before attending, as only the official advertisement is final.

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