By Mukesh 
National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR NIO) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Project Associate – I Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official CSIR NIO website. The last date to submit the application form is 15-03-2026. In this article, you’ll find the CSIR NIO Project Associate – I Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.
CSIR NIO Project Associate – I Recruitment 2026 Overview
CSIR NIO Project Associate – I Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. Microbiology from a recognized Institute/University.
- Desirable: Experience in Microbiological techniques, metagenomics, and statistical data analysis.
- Job Requirement: Fieldwork in coastal areas (boat/trawler etc.), microbiological sample collection, processing of samples, data analysis, writing reports and research papers.
Salary/Stipend
- Project Associate – I: ₹25,000/- per month (fixed stipend)
Important Dates
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on application and qualifications.
- Interview / further selection as decided by the institute.
General Information/Instructions
- Temporary contractual position for 6 months.
- Posting at Regional Centre, Mumbai.
- Fieldwork in coastal areas required (boat/trawler etc.).
- Application through provided Apply link.
How to Apply
- Click on the Apply link provided in the vacancy portal.
- Submit online application before 15/03/2026.
