Project Associate-I (PAT-I), Forestry and Ecology at CSIR Headquarters

About the position

CSIR-TKDL Unit, New Delhi, invites candidates for one Project Associate-I (PAT-I) post in Forestry and Ecology, post code TKEE01. The post is under the project "The Importance of Traditional Wisdom: Environmental Consciousness in Vedic and other literature and its Relevance for Modern Climate Strategies (GAP-000001)". The engagement is temporary and on contract, up to 15 January 2027 or co-terminus with the project. A panel of waitlisted candidates will be kept for future vacancies until project completion.

Eligibility

• Essential: Master's/Integrated Master's Degree in Natural Sciences or Forestry/Ecology or related fields from a recognized University or equivalent.
• Desirable: Experience in field surveys, resource mapping, monitoring ecological indicators, development of conservation and management strategies for natural resources.
• Job description: Data compilation, to establish correlation between traditional knowledge on agriculture, forestry and ecology, and modern sciences/contemporary practices, and assistance in report preparation.
• Age limit: 35 years, relaxable for reserved/statutory categories as per CSIR/Govt. of India rules. Age is calculated as on the date of the interview.
• Only candidates whose essential qualification result has been declared (at least a provisional certificate) can appear. Result awaited and final semester candidates are not eligible.
• Indian citizens only. Employed candidates must bring a No-Objection Certificate from the current employer.

Fellowship / pay

• Rs. 31,000/- + HRA for candidates who have qualified CSIR UGC/ICAR/ICMR/NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE, or those who have qualified national level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions.
• Rs. 25,000/- + HRA for others.
• No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.

How to apply

1. Download the application form in the prescribed format from www.csir.res.in (a copy is attached to the notice).
2. Fill in the form completely. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
3. Report in person on 12 November 2026, 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, at CSIR-TKDL Unit, 14, Satsang Vihar Marg, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi - 110067.
4. Carry original certificates and a set of self-attested photocopies in support of age, qualification and experience.
5. For queries, call 011-26851136 or write to tkdlsupport@csir.res.in.