CSIR-NAL Bengaluru Project Staff Vacancy 2026: Eligibility, Salary and Walk-in Interview Schedule
Good news for engineering, science, diploma and ITI graduates who dream of working in India’s aerospace research world — your result must already be declared to attend. CSIR – National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL), Bengaluru has released a walk-in notification inviting candidates for 89 Project Staff posts on contract. The drive covers Project Assistant, Project Associate, Project Assistant Technical (PAT) and Senior PAT levels, with consolidated pay from ₹18,000 to ₹42,000 per month plus HRA. If you have been hunting for government jobs in Karnataka, this is a rare chance to work on real aircraft projects.
Remember one thing very carefully — there is no online application in this recruitment. This is a pure Walk-in Interview, and every position has its own interview date between 10 and 25 August 2026. You fill the prescribed form, carry your original documents and report at CSIR-NAL, Bengaluru between 9:00 AM and 9:45 AM. This article explains the post-wise vacancies, qualification, age limit, salary and full walk-in schedule in simple language. Read it fully so you never miss your own date, and keep GovtJobsAlert.in open for every update.
Key Highlights of CSIR NAL Project Staff Recruitment 2026
CSIR – National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) is an aerospace laboratory of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) in Bengaluru, Karnataka, where aircraft, aerospace structures and advanced materials are designed and tested. These are purely temporary contract posts, co-terminus with the project, and such hands-on work is respected later in engineering government jobs.
- Organisation: CSIR – National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL)
- Advertisement Number: ADVT. No. 13/2026/PS
- Post Names: Project Assistant-I and II, Project Associate-I and II, Project Assistant Technical (PAT-I and PAT-II) and Senior PAT
- Total Vacancies: 89 posts spread over 14 positions
- Salary: ₹18,000 to ₹42,000 per month (consolidated) plus HRA
- Job Location: CSIR-NAL, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Mode of Selection: Walk-in Interview only — no online form, no postal application
- Walk-in Dates: 10, 12, 14, 17, 21, 24 and 25 August 2026
- Last Date: 25 August 2026 (the final interview day of the drive)
CSIR NAL Project Staff Vacancy 2026: Post-Wise Vacancy Details
| Position (Specialisation) | Interview Date | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Project Associate-I / PAT-I (Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, Civil) | 10 August 2026 | 16 |
| Project Associate-II NET/GATE (Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Control) | 10 August 2026 | 2 |
| Project Associate-I / PAT-I (ECE, Electronics, Instrumentation, Control, EEE, AI and ML, Computer Science, M.Sc. Physics, M.Sc. Electronics) | 12 August 2026 | 12 |
| Project Associate-II / PAT-II (ECE, EEE, Instrumentation and Control, Robotics, Computer Science, Data Science, RF and Microwave, or Physics / Electronics with 2 years’ experience) | 12 August 2026 | 15 |
| Project Associate-II NET/GATE (Computer Science Engineering) | 12 August 2026 | 2 |
| Project Associate-I (Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering) | 14 August 2026 | 3 |
| Project Associate-I NET/GATE (Metallurgical Engineering, M.Sc. Physics or Materials Science) | 14 August 2026 | 1 |
| Project Associate-II NET/GATE (Metallurgical Engineering, M.Sc. Chemistry, Chemical Engineering) | 14 August 2026 | 2 |
| Project Associate-II (M.Sc. Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, or B.E./B.Tech with 2 years’ experience in Chemical Engineering) | 17 August 2026 | 4 |
| Project Associate-II / PAT-II (Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Machine Design, Thermal, Structures) | 21 August 2026 | 16 |
| Project Assistant-I / PA-I (Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Manufacturing) | 24 August 2026 | 8 |
| Project Assistant-II / PA-II (Mechanical, B.Sc. Chemistry) | 24 August 2026 | 5 |
| Senior PAT (Electronics) | 25 August 2026 | 1 |
| Senior PAT (Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical) | 25 August 2026 | 2 |
| Total Vacancies | — | 89 |
The notification prints no grand total — this figure of 89 posts is the sum of all 14 rows above. There is no category-wise reservation break-up (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS or PwBD) in this advertisement; your category is asked only for age relaxation. CSIR-NAL may also change the number of positions as per project requirement.
CSIR NAL Project Staff Eligibility Criteria 2026: Qualification, Experience and Age Limit
Educational Qualification
- Project Assistant-I (PA-I): SSC or 10th pass with ITI in Fitter, for Fitter, Turner, Machinist and Manufacturing work — a great entry point for ITI holders looking for government jobs.
- Project Assistant-II (PA-II): Diploma in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical, or B.Sc. in Chemistry.
- Project Associate-I and PAT-I: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology, or an equivalent qualification approved for the project (if you claim equivalence you must carry the order or letter of the competent authority, with its number and date, or the application is liable to be rejected); for some disciplines a Master’s or Integrated Master’s is also accepted.
- Project Associate-II and PAT-II: the same degree plus 2 years’ experience in research and development, or a Master’s or Integrated Master’s with no experience — in Engineering or Technology for the engineering rows, and a Master’s in Science (M.Sc.) for the Chemistry, Metallurgy and Computer Science rows.
- Project Associate-I (NET/GATE) and Project Associate-II (NET/GATE): the same degree requirement as above — the notification prints no separate NET/GATE clause in the qualification column; the NET/GATE tag is what carries the higher emolument (₹31,000 instead of ₹25,000, and ₹35,000 instead of ₹28,000).
- Senior PAT (Electronics): Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics and Communication Engineering with 3 years’ experience, or a Master’s in the same field with 2 years’ experience.
- Senior PAT (Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical): B.E. or B.Tech with 3 years’ experience, or M.E. or M.Tech with a valid NET or GATE score, or a Ph.D.
The exact branch for each position is printed in the vacancy table above, and it ranges from Mechanical and Aerospace to Electronics, Computer Science, Chemistry and Metallurgy. Two conditions matter for everyone: only candidates who have already completed the degree may attend (result awaited means not eligible), and the minimum qualification alone does not guarantee a call — CSIR-NAL applies its own shortlisting criteria.
Experience
- Project Assistant-I and II, Project Associate-I and PAT-I: no experience is prescribed.
- Project Associate-II and PAT-II: 2 years’ experience in research and development in industry, academic institutions or science and technology organisations — waived for a Master’s or Integrated Master’s in Engineering or Technology.
- Senior PAT (Electronics): 3 years’ experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 2 years’ experience with a Master’s or Integrated Master’s. Senior PAT (Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical): B.E. or B.Tech with 3 years’ experience, or M.E. or M.Tech with a valid NET or GATE score, or a Ph.D. — no experience is prescribed for the M.E./M.Tech and Ph.D. routes.
Age Limit
The advertisement prints only a maximum age of 35 years, and the same limit applies to all 14 positions. No minimum age is mentioned anywhere, so do not assume any figure. Your age is counted as on your walk-in interview date, not on any other cut-off date.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC and ST | 5 years |
| PwBD | 5 years |
| Women | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Other cases | As per Government of India instructions issued from time to time |
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Write your category clearly on the form and attach documentary proof. Without it the relaxation is not allowed and you will not be permitted to sit for the interview.
What is the Salary for CSIR NAL Project Staff 2026?
The pay is a consolidated monthly amount plus HRA and changes with your level, so read your own row, not the highest figure. The notification mentions no Pay Level, Pay Band or Grade Pay — this is a project contract, not a regular government post.
- Project Assistant-I (PA-I): ₹18,000 per month plus HRA
- Project Assistant-II (PA-II): ₹20,000 per month plus HRA
- Project Associate-I and PAT-I: ₹25,000 per month plus HRA
- Project Associate-II and PAT-II: ₹28,000 per month plus HRA
- Project Associate-I (NET/GATE): ₹31,000 per month plus HRA
- Project Associate-II (NET/GATE): ₹35,000 per month plus HRA
- Senior PAT: ₹42,000 per month plus HRA
Every figure above is the consolidated monthly emolument printed in the notification, and HRA is paid in addition. No other allowance is promised.
The engagement is co-terminus with the project and either side can end it with one month’s notice, or one month’s stipend in place of notice. The maximum you can work in one project, or in different projects together at CSIR-NAL or any CSIR laboratory, is six years.
What is the Selection Process for CSIR NAL Project Staff 2026?
No written examination has been announced. Selection is through a Walk-in Interview on the date fixed for your position. Here is how that day goes.
On the Interview Day: Reporting, Registration and Document Check
Reach the venue early. Registration and document verification happen only between 9:00 AM and 9:45 AM, and no candidate is registered after 9:45 AM. Carry the filled form, a photograph, your original certificates and one set of photocopies.
Screening if the Turnout is Large
If a very large number of candidates turn up, the Screening Committee can shortlist through a written test or any other method it thinks fit. No syllabus, marks pattern or negative marking scheme is given, so revise your core subject and project work with our preparation strategy guides.
Personal Interview
Every registered candidate appears before the Selection Committee, unless a screening round has been held first. Selection depends on your performance in the interview or any other criteria the committee adopts. Preference goes to candidates with the desirable skills who can work well in a team. Note that a few rows print skills marked Essential in the Job Requirements column of the notification — for example CFD, mesh generation and aerodynamics for Project Associate-II (NET/GATE) on 10 August, and aircraft design, conceptual sizing and flight mechanics for Senior PAT (Aerospace) on 25 August — so read your own row in the PDF before attending.
Document Verification and Panel
Engagement is subject to producing original documents — mark sheets, degree and experience certificates and caste certificate. A panel of suitable candidates is then prepared, valid for one year from the result or till the project ends, and being on it is no guarantee of engagement.
How to Apply for CSIR NAL Project Staff Recruitment 2026
There is no online application link here, and applications sent by post or e-mail are not accepted. You apply in person on the interview day, so keep everything ready beforehand.
- Download the prescribed application form given with the advertisement, or from the CSIR-NAL official website (link in Essential Links below).
- Fill the form completely and paste a latest passport size photograph on it.
- Check the Important Dates table below and note the interview date fixed for your position.
- Reach the RAB Meeting Complex, CSIR-NAL, adjacent to SBI NAL Branch, Kodihalli, Bengaluru – 560017 on that date and report for registration between 9:00 AM and 9:45 AM.
- Carry your Aadhaar Card or any government photo ID, the filled form, all original certificates and one set of photocopies.
- For more than one position, submit a separate application for each position.
- If you already work at CSIR-NAL or any CSIR laboratory, bring a No Objection Certificate from your Project Leader or Head of Department.
- Keep the whole day free — if your interview is not finished that day, you may be called the next day.
One practical point — no TA or DA is paid for this walk-in interview, so plan your travel accordingly. Also note that canvassing in any form leads to disqualification, that a candidate already in service must furnish a relieving order before joining, and that a selected candidate must contact the Recruitment-2 Section within 15 days for the reporting date.
CSIR NAL Project Staff Recruitment 2026 Important Dates and Walk-in Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification published | 05 August 2026 |
| Walk-in interview period | 10 August to 25 August 2026 |
| Interview — Project Associate-I / PAT-I (Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, Civil) and Project Associate-II NET/GATE (Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Control) only | 10 August 2026 |
| Interview — Electronics, Electrical and Computer Science posts | 12 August 2026 |
| Interview — Chemistry, Materials Science and Metallurgy posts | 14 August 2026 |
| Interview — Project Associate-II (M.Sc. Chemistry, Analytical / General / Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering) only | 17 August 2026 |
| Interview — Aerospace, Machine Design, Thermal and Structures posts | 21 August 2026 |
| Interview — Project Assistant-I and Project Assistant-II posts | 24 August 2026 |
| Interview — Senior PAT posts | 25 August 2026 |
| Reporting and registration time | 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM |
| Last date of the drive | 25 August 2026 |
| Validity of the selection panel | One year from the result, or till the project ends |
Do not read 25 August 2026 as a common last date for everybody — it is only the final day of the drive. Your real deadline is the interview date printed against your own position. The notification fixes no alternative date, so treat your own interview date as final.
CSIR NAL Project Staff Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | No fee mentioned in the notification |
The advertisement mentions no application fee for any category, and the notification prescribes no payment step, because the form is handed over in person at the interview. No fee is mentioned anywhere in the advertisement.
CSIR NAL Project Staff Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit CSIR-NAL Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If your branch matches any position above, do not think too long — walk-in interviews reward those who get their documents ready in time. Note your interview date, keep your originals ready and reach the venue before 9:45 AM. The drive closes on 25 August 2026. For more central and other government job notifications, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in every day.