📚 Project Associate-I (PAT-I) @ CSIR-TKDL – Material Science / Metallurgy / Patents / Agriculture / IT | Walk-in 27-28 July 2026
📚 CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (CSIR-TKDL) Unit, New Delhi
Project Associate-I (PAT-I) Recruitment 2026 – Digitization of Traditional Knowledge
📅 27-28 July 2026 | 💰 ₹31,000 + HRA | 🎓 B.E./B.Tech / Master's in Material Science / Metallurgy / Patents / Agriculture / IT
📍 New Delhi
💰 ₹31,000 + HRA
📚 Traditional Knowledge
📅 Walk-in: 27-28 July 2026
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📋 Post Details
| Post Code | Post Name & Domain | No. of Positions | Reporting Date & Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| TKM01 | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) Material Science | 01 | 27 July 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM |
| TKM02 | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) Metallurgy | 01 | 27 July 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM |
| TKM03 | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) Patent | 01 | 27 July 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM |
| TKA01 | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) Agriculture | 01 | 28 July 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM |
| TKA02 | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) IT | 01 | 28 July 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM |
*Panel of waitlisted candidates (in order of merit) will be constituted to fill vacancies that may arise in future.
💰 Monthly Emoluments
₹31,000 + HRA
For candidates with CSIR UGC/ICAR/ICMR/NET/GATE or National Level Examinations
₹25,000 + HRA
For others who do not fall under the above category
📅 Age Limit
Maximum 35 years
Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, Women – 5 years (as per Govt. of India rules)
🏢 Organization
CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (CSIR-TKDL) Unit
14, Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi – 110067
📆 Tenure
Maximum up to 31st March 2027 (co-terminus with the project)
Purely temporary, time-bound and on contract basis
📢 Sponsored
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
🎯 Post Code TKM01: PAT-I (Material Science)
Essential Qualification:
- B.E./B.Tech in Materials Engg. / Materials Science & Engg. / Mineral Engg. / Chemical Engg.
- OR Master's Degree in Material Science / Chemistry or equivalent
🎯 Post Code TKM02: PAT-I (Metallurgy)
Essential Qualification:
- B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgy / Metallurgical Engg.
- OR Master's Degree in Chemistry or equivalent
🎯 Post Code TKM03: PAT-I (Patents)
Essential Qualification:
- B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgy / Metallurgical Engg. / Materials Engg. / Materials Science & Engg. / Mineral Engg. / Chemical Engg.
- OR Master's Degree in Material Science / Chemistry or equivalent
Desirable Skills:
- Proficiency in Patent Analytics / Patent Informatics
- PG Diploma in IPR
- Good written and oral skills in English
🎯 Post Code TKA01: Project Associate-I (Agriculture)
Essential Qualification:
- Master's / Integrated Master's Degree in Agriculture / Agronomy / Horticulture / Animal Science / any branch of Veterinary Sciences / Zoology from a recognized University or equivalent
Desirable Qualification:
- Experience in documenting of Traditional Agricultural Knowledge will be preferred
Job Description:
- Identification of traditional agricultural practices from ancient classical texts and other literature and their interpretation in context to agricultural subject matter
🎯 Post Code TKA02: Project Associate-I (IT)
Essential Qualification:
- B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science / Information Technology from a recognized University or equivalent
- OR MCA from a recognized University
Desirable Skills:
- Proficiency in one or more software products viz Python and Python Web Development Frameworks
- Use of AI in Language Processing
- Core Java, J2EE, EJB, Enterprise Java Beans, Enterprise Java, Spring, Jasper reports, Struts, Hibernate, Maven, Rest, SOAP
- Any IDE like Eclipse / NetBeans / IntelliJ IDEA
- Working knowledge of relational database flavors (e.g. SQLServer, PostgreSQL, etc.)
- Knowledge of maintenance of Hardware / Software / Firewall administration, VMWare, maintain and administer computer networks
📢 Sponsored
📅 Interview Schedule
| Post Code | Post Name | Date | Reporting Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| TKM01 | PAT-I (Material Science) | 27 July 2026 | 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM |
| TKM02 | PAT-I (Metallurgy) | ||
| TKM03 | PAT-I (Patents) | ||
| TKA01 | PAT-I (Agriculture) | 28 July 2026 | |
| TKA02 | PAT-I (IT) |
📧 Venue: CSIR-TKDL Unit, 14, Satsang Vihar Marg, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi – 110067
📧 Note: The interviews of shortlisted candidates will take place on the same day or another day, as informed after the written test. Candidates must wait for the result of written examinations/instructions unless informed otherwise.
📝 Application Process
📧 How to Apply
- Apply Online: Fill the online form available at www.csir.res.in
- Last Date: 23 July 2026, 5:00 PM
- Incomplete applications or applications received through any other mode will not be accepted
- After submission, keep the generated Application No. for future correspondence
📁 Documents Required (Upload Online)
- Certificates establishing Educational qualifications (matriculation onwards)
- Age proof
- Reservation/Statutory category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS candidates)
- Experience certificate, if any
- Publications/Patents, if any
- Detailed biodata
📁 Documents Required (At Interview)
- Two self-attested photographs
- Certificates/Testimonials in original
- Self-attested photocopies of certificates (age, qualification, experience)
- Bio-data neatly typed on A4 paper
- NOC from current employer (if currently employed)
⚠️ Important Terms & Conditions
- Nature of Post: Purely temporary, time-bound, and on a contract basis. Maximum up to 31st March 2027 or co-terminus with the project.
- No Claim: Engagement confers no claims or rights for continuation beyond tenure/absorption/regularization in CSIR/CSIR-TKDL Unit.
- Termination: Contract may be terminated at any time with a notice of one month from either side or one-month stipend in lieu thereof.
- Performance Review: Performance would be reviewed periodically; one not found up to the mark could be terminated without assigning any reason.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the Written Test/Interview.
- Experience: Will be counted from the date after acquiring the essential minimum educational qualification. Dissertation/thesis work during the academic period will not be counted as experience.
- Result Awaited: Candidates with result awaited/final semester appeared are not eligible to appear.
- Canvassing: In any form will render the candidate disqualified.
- Jurisdiction: The decision of the Head, CSIR-TKDL Unit will be final and binding.
- Confidentiality: Selected candidate shall sign an undertaking for maintaining confidentiality of project findings and/or any associated intellectual property information.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply online?▾
The last date to submit the online application is 23 July 2026, 5:00 PM.
When are the walk-in interviews?▾
Interviews are on 27 July 2026 (Material Science, Metallurgy, Patents) and 28 July 2026 (Agriculture, IT). Reporting time is 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
What is the monthly salary?▾
₹31,000 + HRA for NET/GATE qualified candidates, and ₹25,000 + HRA for others.
What are the essential qualifications for Agriculture?▾
Master's/Integrated Master's Degree in Agriculture/Agronomy/Horticulture/Animal Science/Veterinary Sciences/Zoology.
What are the essential qualifications for IT?▾
B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT or MCA from a recognized University.
What is the age limit?▾
Maximum 35 years. Relaxation: SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), Women (5 years) as per Govt. of India rules.
Is TA/DA paid for the interview?▾
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the Written Test/Interview.
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📍 Source: CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (CSIR-TKDL) Unit, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – Official Recruitment Advertisement (Advertisement No.: TKDL/03/2026)
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