
CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), through its Kolkata Zonal Centre, is inviting eligible candidates for a temporary position of Project Associate-I. This is a single-post vacancy under the project “Navigating the Challenges in Indoor Microbiome Assessment, Its Health Impacts, and Exposure Assessment.”
The role is ideal for postgraduates in Microbiology or Biotechnology, with a last date for applications on September 4, 2025.
Eligibility and Remuneration
- Essential Qualification: An M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Microbiology, or Environmental Science from a recognized university.
- Monthly Emoluments:
- ₹31,000 + HRA for candidates who have qualified for national-level examinations such as CSIR-UGC NET or GATE.
- ₹25,000 + HRA for all other eligible candidates.
- Age Limit: The upper age limit is 35 years.
- Job Requirement: The role involves bio-aerosol sampling, isolation, and characterization using microbiological and molecular approaches. The selected candidate will also be expected to assist with fieldwork, scientific proposals, and manuscript writing.
How to Apply
The selection will be based on a walk-in interview on September 4, 2025.
- Reporting Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM (The gate will be closed at 11:00 AM).
- Interview Venue: CSIR-NEERI, Kolkata Zonal Centre, i-8, Sector–C, EKDP, E. M. Bypass, Kolkata-7000107.
- Documents Required: Candidates must bring a passport-size photo, Aadhaar card, original and photocopies of all educational certificates, and a filled-in application form (available on the website).
