CSIR NEERI Project Associate II Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
Important Dates
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | 19 January 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 26 January 2026 |
Application Fee
Application Fee
There is no application fee for CSIR NEERI Project Associate-II recruitment. Candidates can submit online application free of cost through the official recruitment portal.
Age Limit
Age Limit
- Upper Age Limit: 35 years.
- Age will be reckoned as on the last date of receipt of applications i.e. 26 January 2026.
- Relaxation in upper age limit for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Women candidates as per Government of India/CSIR rules.
Qualification
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Educational Qualification:
- M.Tech in Water Resources / Hydrology / Soil & Water Conservation from a recognized University or Institute.
Desirable Experience/Skills:
- Field work and data collection experience in water resources / catchment studies.
- Knowledge and working experience of hydrological modelling software such as SWMM, SWAT etc.
- Familiarity with Remote Sensing and GIS tools (like ArcGIS/QGIS/ERDAS).
- Experience in technical report writing, data analysis, environmental assessment.
Other Requirements:
- Good communication skills in English (reading, writing and presentation).
- Willingness to travel for field work, sample collection and stakeholder meetings.
- Strong aptitude for research, independent working and team collaboration.
Complete Job Details
CSIR NEERI Project Associate-II Recruitment 2026
CSIR – National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR NEERI) has issued an online recruitment notification for 1 post of Project Associate-II under advertisement number RECRUIT_V1_1B_WR_19012026. The position is for a research project related to Water Resources / Hydrology / Soil & Water Conservation and will be based in Western Region (Maharashtra).
NEERI is a premier research institute under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), working in the field of environmental science and engineering. The Project Associate-II position offers an excellent opportunity for young researchers with M.Tech in Water Resources/Hydrology/Soil & Water Conservation to contribute to applied research, field studies, data analysis and modelling in water sector.
Post Overview
- Organization: CSIR – National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR NEERI).
- Advt No.: RECRUIT_V1_1B_WR_19012026.
- Post Name: Project Associate-II.
- Total Vacancies: 01.
- Job Location: Western Region (e.g. Nagpur/Mumbai/field locations as per project).
- Engagement Type: Purely temporary and project–based; co–terminus with project.
Job Role and Responsibilities
- Conduct field visits for water resource assessment, hydrological data collection and sampling.
- Assist in hydrological modelling using tools such as SWMM, SWAT or similar software.
- Carry out data processing, GIS analysis, remote sensing based assessment and map preparation.
- Prepare technical reports, project documentation, presentations and scientific manuscripts.
- Support senior scientists in execution of project activities, stakeholder interactions and dissemination events.
Vacancy Details
| CSIR NEERI Project Associate-II Vacancy 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Qualification | Salary |
| Project Associate-II | 01 | M.Tech in Water Resources / Hydrology / Soil & Water Conservation | ₹ 35,000/- + HRA (with NET/GATE) or ₹ 28,000/- + HRA (without NET/GATE) as per CSIR rules |
| Total | 01 | Project Based, Temporary | |
| Upper Age Limit | 35 years | ||
| Application Mode | Online | ||
| Last Date | 26 January 2026 | ||
| Official Website | neeri.res.in | ||
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Important Instructions
- Read the official notification carefully before applying
- Check eligibility criteria including age limit and qualification
- Keep all required documents ready before filling the form
- Apply online before the last date to avoid last-minute rush
- Take a printout of the filled application form for future reference
- For any queries, contact the official helpline mentioned in notification
