CSIR NGRI Project Staff Walk-in 2026: Project Assistant-II, Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II and Project JRF Jobs in Hyderabad
CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI), Hyderabad, has released Notification No. PP-09/2026 for 10 project positions through walk-in interviews. The posts are Project Assistant-II, Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II and Project JRF, spread across several research projects on critical minerals, landslide monitoring, skill training and crust-mantle geology. Pay starts at ₹20,000 + HRA and goes up to ₹35,000 + HRA for NET/GATE-qualified candidates. If you are looking for government jobs in Telangana with real research exposure, this is a good chance.
You simply walk in on the interview date of your post code, between 5 and 9 October 2026. If you cannot travel to Hyderabad, you can ask for an online interview, but that request must reach the institute by 30 September 2026. B.Sc, B.Tech, MCA, M.Sc and M.Tech holders can all find a post here. Read this full guide from GovtJobsAlert.in before you pack your documents.
CSIR NGRI Project Staff Walk-in 2026: Key Highlights
CSIR-NGRI is a national laboratory of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), working on earthquakes, mineral exploration and the structure of the Earth. These are project-based positions, so each one runs with its own research project.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI) |
| Notification | PP-09/2026, dated 24 September 2026 |
| Posts | Project Assistant-II, Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Project JRF |
| Total Positions | 10 |
| Pay | ₹20,000 to ₹35,000 + HRA (by post and NET/GATE status) |
| Mode | Walk-in interview or online interview |
| Walk-in Dates | 5, 7 and 9 October 2026 (by post code) |
| Online Interview Request | On or before 30 September 2026 |
| Venue | CSIR-NGRI, Near NGRI Metro Station, Uppal Road, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500007 |
How Many Vacancies are in CSIR NGRI Project Staff Walk-in 2026?
Each post code belongs to a different project, so match your degree to the code, not just the post name. Post Code E has two separate rows under the same critical-minerals project: one position on the main project and two on its ERT work. Both rows are interviewed on the same day, 7 October 2026.
| Post Code | Post and Project | Positions |
|---|---|---|
| A | Project Assistant-II – CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative (till March 2030) | 2 |
| B | Project Associate-I – Mapping and Tapping of Critical Metals and Minerals (till March 2027) | 1 |
| C | Project Associate-I – CSIR-Jigyasa 3.0 (till March 2031) | 1 |
| D | Project JRF – Seismic Monitoring of Landslides and Floods in the Uttarakhand Himalaya (till 22 February 2027) | 1 |
| E | Project Associate-I – Mapping and Tapping of Critical Metals and Minerals, MMP085202 (till March 2027) | 1 |
| E | Project Associate-I – Mapping and Tapping of Critical Metals and Minerals, MMP085202 (ERT) (till March 2027) | 2 |
| F | Project Associate-I / Project Associate-II – Geodynamic Evolution of the Central India Tectonic Zone (GEOCITZ) (till 6 July 2028) | 2 |
| Total | 10 |
For Post Code F, the notification shows 2 positions for Project Associate-I and Project Associate-II together. It does not say how many are at each level, so apply for the level your qualification and experience support. The institute also says the number and levels of positions may increase or decrease at the time of selection, or may be cancelled.
What is the Eligibility for CSIR NGRI Project Staff Walk-in 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Post Code | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| A – Project Assistant-II | B.Sc with Computer Science, or B.Sc with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry |
| B – Project Associate-I | B.Tech in Computer Science and allied fields |
| C – Project Associate-I | B.Tech in Computer Science, or MCA, or M.Sc in Earth Science |
| D – Project JRF | M.Sc, M.Sc (Tech), M.Tech, M.S. or Integrated M.Tech in Geophysics, Applied Geophysics, Marine Geophysics, Exploration Geophysics, Geophysical Technology, Geosciences or Earth Sciences |
| E – Project Associate-I (both projects) | M.Sc, M.Sc (Tech), M.Tech, M.S. or Integrated M.Tech in Geophysics, Applied Geophysics, Marine Geophysics, Exploration Geophysics, Geophysical Technology, Geosciences or Earth Sciences (the ERT project also accepts Equivalent) |
| F – Project Associate-I | M.Sc, M.Sc (Tech), M.Tech, M.S. or Integrated M.Tech in Geology, Applied Geology, Earth Sciences, Geochemistry, Applied Geochemistry or Equivalent |
| F – Project Associate-II | The same PG degree as above, plus 2 years of research experience in field sample collection and sample preparation |
Post Code A is open to science graduates, while B and C suit computer science and IT candidates. Codes D, E and F need a postgraduate degree in an earth-science subject.
Desirable Skills and Work
| Post Code | Desirable / Nature of Work |
|---|---|
| A | Desirable: MS Office, Excel and office work. Work: secretarial support in skill training programmes |
| B | Work: tasks related to AI-ML |
| D | Work: seismic data analysis, coding and research |
| E (MMP085202) | Work: geophysical field work, data processing and CCUs-related work |
| E (ERT) | Desirable: experience in geophysical or mineral exploration, remote sensing and GIS. Work: field work, data acquisition, processing, map analysis |
| F | Desirable: field sample collection and sample preparation in a geochemistry lab. Work: geological field work, sample preparation, geochemical and isotopic data acquisition |
Final semester or final year students who are awaiting results are not eligible to attend the interview. You must hold the finished degree on the day of your interview.
Age Limit
| Post | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Project Assistant-II | 35 years |
| Project Associate-I | 35 years |
| Project Associate-II | 35 years |
| Project JRF | 28 years |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, PwBD and Women | Up to 5 years |
| OBC | Up to 3 years |
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Age and qualification are counted as on the date of interview. Note the lower 28-year limit for Project JRF. Women also get up to 5 years of relaxation.
What is the Salary for CSIR NGRI Project Staff 2026?
| Post | Standard Pay | NET/GATE-Qualified Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Project Assistant-II | ₹20,000 + HRA | – |
| Project Associate-I | ₹25,000 + HRA | ₹31,000 + HRA |
| Project JRF | ₹25,000 + HRA | ₹31,000 + HRA |
| Project Associate-II | ₹28,000 + HRA | ₹35,000 + HRA |
The higher pay goes to candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET (including lectureship or assistant professorship), GATE, or a national-level exam run by Central Government departments like DBT or DST, or equivalent, and/or their agencies or institutions. So carry your NET or GATE scorecard; it can add ₹6,000 to ₹7,000 a month.
What is the Selection Process for CSIR NGRI Project Staff 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Interview | Walk-in at CSIR-NGRI Hyderabad on your post code’s date, or an online interview for those who registered by 30 September 2026 |
The notification describes selection through the interview board. Walk-in candidates face the board in person at Hyderabad on the day, while online candidates are interviewed remotely. Prepare to talk about your degree project, your subject basics and the work listed for your post code. For Post Code B, brush up on AI-ML; for D and E, be ready to discuss geophysical data processing. Candidates for F should know the basics of field sampling and geochemical lab work. Carry your CV; the notification lists it among required documents.
How to Apply for CSIR NGRI Project Staff Walk-in 2026?
Every candidate, whether coming in person or asking for an online interview, must fill the Google Form and the Application Form (links in Essential Links below).
Walk-in candidates:
- Fill the Google Form and download the Application Form (both links in Essential Links).
- Fill the Application Form and attach self-attested photocopies of your educational certificates, CV, age proof, caste certificate (for SC, ST, OBC or EWS candidates) and experience certificate (if any).
- Keep your original certificates and one recent passport-size photo ready.
- Reach the venue on your post code’s interview date between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM, and submit the filled form by hand to the interview board.
Online interview candidates:
- Fill the Google Form (link in Essential Links) to request an online interview.
- Fill the Application Form and scan it with your educational certificates, age proof, caste certificate (for SC, ST, OBC or EWS candidates), CV, experience certificate (if any) and Aadhaar, in that order, as a single PDF.
- Upload this single PDF on or before 30 September 2026, as the notification instructs.
Walk-in or online, carry your final degree certificate and, for higher pay, your NET/GATE certificate.
What are the Important Dates for CSIR NGRI Walk-in 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 24 September 2026 |
| Online Interview Request (Google Form + single PDF) | On or before 30 September 2026 |
| Walk-in: Post Code F | 5 October 2026 |
| Walk-in: Post Codes D and E | 7 October 2026 |
| Walk-in: Post Codes A, B and C | 9 October 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM |
9 October 2026 is the last walk-in interview date, not a form deadline. Your own date depends on your post code, so do not go on the wrong day.
Is There Any Application Fee for CSIR NGRI Walk-in 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | No application fee is mentioned in the notification |
Which CSIR NGRI Walk-in Conditions Can Cost You This Job?
These lines sit at the end of the notification. Read them before you travel.
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Reporting time | No candidate will be allowed to enter the venue after 10:00 AM |
| Pending results | Final semester or final year students awaiting results are not eligible |
| False information | Can lead to a ban from future recruitment at CSIR-NGRI, and other CSIR labs and government agencies may be informed |
| Positions | Number and levels may increase, decrease, or be cancelled |
| Project tenure | Co-terminus with the project; may be extended or curtailed based on project duration and your performance or conduct |
| Nature of job | Not a regular appointment and gives no claim on any CSIR/NGRI post |
| Travel cost | No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in interview |
CSIR NGRI Project Staff Walk-in 2026: Essential Links
- Download CSIR-NGRI Notification PP-09/2026 PDF
- Fill CSIR-NGRI Google Form (Walk-in and Online Interview)
- Download CSIR-NGRI Project Staff Application Form
- Visit CSIR NGRI Project Staff Walk-in Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If your degree matches a post code, this is a practical way into research at a national CSIR lab, with no long exam cycle in between. Mark your post code’s walk-in date between 5 and 9 October 2026, or send your online interview request before 30 September 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more government job updates.