Research Career Opportunities Walk-in Interview at CSIR-IICB, Kolkata

CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB), a premier institute dedicated to cutting-edge research in Chemical Biology, Biochemistry, Genomics, and Medicinal Chemistry, is conducting a walk-in interview to recruit approximately 15 temporary personnel for various research projects.

The temporary positions range from Project Assistant-II to Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical), offering monthly remunerations of up to ₹67,000/- plus HRA. Candidates across Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Sciences, and Pharmaceutical Sciences are encouraged to apply.

Walk-in Interview Schedule & Details

The interviews are split across two days based on the Vacancy Code:

Day	Date	Reporting Time	Venue
Day 1	Thursday, 20th November 2025	09:30 AM – 10:30 AM	CSIR-IICB, Jadavpur Campus, Kolkata
Day 2	Friday, 21st November 2025	09:30 AM – 10:30 AM	CSIR-IICB, Jadavpur Campus, Kolkata

Note: Candidates must report on time and apply using a single application form for multiple vacancies if required.

Project Vacancies by Interview Date

A. Interview Date: 20th November 2025 (Post Code: 5842501 to 5842507)

Post Title (Vacancy Code)	Essential Qualification	Age Limit	Remuneration (per month)	Tenure
Project Associate-I (5842501 & 5842502) (2 Posts)	M.Sc in Chemistry/Organic Chemistry	35 Yrs	₹31,000 + HRA (with NET/GATE) OR ₹25,000 + HRA (without NET/GATE)	Upto 31.03.2026
Senior Project Associate (5842503)	Masters in Life Sciences (any branch) or Computer Sciences + 3+ years research experience	40 Yrs	₹42,000 + 27% HRA	Upto 06.03.2027
Project Assistant-II (5842504)	Bachelors in Life Sciences (any branch) or Diploma in Technology/Computer Science	35 Yrs	₹20,000 + 27% HRA	Upto 31.03.2028
Project Associate-I (5842505)	Masters in Life Sciences or Computer Sciences + 3+ years research experience	35 Yrs	₹31,000 + HRA (with NET/GATE) OR ₹25,000 + HRA (without NET/GATE)	Upto 31.03.2028
Project Tech. Support-III (5842506)	Graduate in Biological/Pharmaceutical Sciences + 3 years experience OR PG in Biological/Pharmaceutical Sciences	35 Yrs	₹28,000 + 30% HRA	Upto 28.09.2026
Project Associate-I (5842507) (2 Posts)	M.Sc in Life Sciences/Biology/Biotechnology	35 Yrs	₹31,000 or ₹25,000 (Consolidated)	Upto 15.04.2026

B. Interview Date: 21st November 2025 (Post Code: 5842508 to 5842514)

Post Title (Vacancy Code)	Essential Qualification	Age Limit	Remuneration (per month)	Tenure
Project Research Scientist-II (non-medical) (5842508)	PhD (Microbiology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Life Sciences)	40 Yrs	₹67,000 + 30% HRA	Upto 06 months
Senior Project Associate (5842509)	M.Sc in Human Physiology, Zoology or Biochemistry + 3+ years research experience in retinal disease biology.	40 Yrs	₹42,000 + 24% HRA	Upto 26.08.2028
Project Research Scientist-II (non-medical) (5842510)	PG in Life Science (including Integrated PG) + 3 years experience OR PhD	40 Yrs	₹67,000 + 30% HRA	Upto 31.10.2028
Project Tech. Support-III (5842511)	Bachelors in Life Sciences or Diploma in Technology/Computer Science	35 Yrs	₹28,000 + 30% HRA	Upto 31.10.2028
Project Associate-I (5842512)	Masters in Life Sciences (any branch) or Computer Sciences + 3+ years research experience	35 Yrs	₹31,000 + HRA (with NET/GATE) OR ₹25,000 + HRA (without NET/GATE)	Upto 31.03.2027
Project Associate-I (5842513)	M.Sc in Biochemistry	35 Yrs	₹25,000 + 27% HRA	Upto 31.03.2026
Senior Project Associate (5842514)	Masters/Integrated Masters in Engineering/Technology OR Doctoral Degree in Science/Pharma/MD/MS + 2 years R&D experience	40 Yrs	₹42,000 + 30% HRA	Upto 31.03.2026

Application and Document Checklist

Interested candidates must attend the walk-in interview with the duly filled Application Form (available via the download link) and the following documents (original and self-attested copies):