CSIR-TKDL Unit Project Associate-I (PAT-I) Engagement 2026 (Advt. No. TKDL/03/2026)
Domain: Science & Technology
Employment Type: Contract
Stage: Application - Detailed Notification
Posted: 13 hours ago
Posts: 5
Location: CENTRAL (Delhi)
Closed: 23 Jul 2026
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The CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Unit (CSIR-TKDL Unit), New Delhi, a constituent of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (Ministry of Science and Technology), invites applications for engagement as project personnel in the grade of Project Associate-I (PAT-I). Five positions are advertised across five domains - Material Science, Metallurgy, Patent, Agriculture and Information Technology - under two projects being implemented at the Unit: 'Digitization of Indian Traditional Practices on Minerals, Metals, Materials and Allied Areas' (HCP522403) and 'Digitization of Traditional Agricultural Practices of India' (HCP522401). The Unit works on the protection and preservation of India's traditional knowledge held in ancient texts, digitising it into modern languages in a structured format so as to avert misappropriation through wrongly granted intellectual property rights. The engagement is purely temporary, time-bound and on a contract basis, running at most up to 31 March 2027 and co-terminus with the project duration. The place of work is New Delhi.
- Level:
- central
- State:
- Delhi
- Cities:
- New Delhi
- Other Information:
- Place of work: The location of the project activities is at New Delhi
- Exam Centers:
- Written test/interview venue: CSIR-TKDL Unit, 14, Satsang Vihar Marg, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi - 110067
Job Summary
Engagement of five Project Associate-I (PAT-I) project personnel at the CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Unit, New Delhi, on a purely temporary contract basis up to 31 March 2027, under two traditional-knowledge digitisation projects. Applications are made online at www.csir.res.in by 23 July 2026, and selection is by written test followed by interview held in person at the Unit on 27 or 28 July 2026.
Important Dates
Last date to apply · Last date to submit online application
Examination · Reporting date and time for written test/interview - Post codes TKM01, TKM02, TKM03
Examination · Reporting date and time for written test/interview - Post codes TKA01, TKA02
Maximum duration of engagementNext
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| B.Tech-B.E | Required |
| MS-M.Sc(Science) | Required |
| MCA | Required |
| Any Postgraduate | Required |
2. Other Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| TKM01 - Project Associate-I (PAT-I), Material Science | Essential: B.E./B.Tech in Materials Engg./Materials Science & Engg./Mineral Engg./Chemical Engg. or Master's Degree in Material Science/Chemistry or equivalent |
| TKM02 - Project Associate-I (PAT-I), Metallurgy | Essential: B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgy/Metallurgical Engg. or Master's Degree in Chemistry or equivalent |
| TKM03 - Project Associate-I (PAT-I), Patents | Essential: B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgy/Metallurgical Engg./Materials Engg./Materials Science & Engg./Mineral Engg./Chemical Engg. or Master's Degree in Material Science/Chemistry or equivalent. Desirable skills: proficiency in Patent Analytics/Patent Informatics/PG Diploma in IPR, good written and oral skills in English |
| TKA01 - Project Associate-I (PAT-I), Agriculture | Essential: Master's/Integrated Master's Degree in Agriculture/Agronomy/Horticulture/Animal Science/any branch of Veterinary Sciences/Zoology from a recognized University or equivalent. Desirable: experience in documenting Traditional Agricultural Knowledge will be preferred |
| TKA02 - Project Associate-I (PAT-I), IT | Essential: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/Information Technology from a recognized University or equivalent, or MCA from a recognized University. Desirable skills: proficiency in one or more of Python and Python web development frameworks, use of AI in language processing, Core Java, J2EE, EJB, Enterprise Java Beans, Enterprise Java, Spring, Jasper Reports, Struts, Hibernate, Maven, REST, SOAP and an IDE such as Eclipse/NetBeans/IntelliJ IDEA; working knowledge of relational databases (e.g. SQL Server, PostgreSQL) or of hardware/software/firewall administration, VMware, and maintaining and administering computer networks |
| Qualification must be complete | Only candidates who have acquired the essential qualification and whose result has been declared (at least a provisional certificate) are eligible to appear in the written examination/interview. Result-awaited or final-semester-appeared candidates are not eligible |
3. Experience Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience Range | N/A - N/A years |
4. Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Range | N/A - 35 years |
| Age limit | 35 years |
| Relaxation | The age limit is relaxable for candidates of reserved/statutory category as per CSIR/Government of India rules on the subject |
| Relaxation - SC/ST/PwBD/Women | 05 years, or as per Government of India instructions issued from time to time |
| Relaxation - OBC | 03 years, or as per Government of India instructions issued from time to time |
5. Other Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Criteria reckoning date | Candidates must fulfil the essential criteria and other stipulated criteria as on the date of the written test/interview for the position |
| Counting of experience | Experience, where required, will be counted from the date after acquiring the essential minimum educational qualification. Dissertation/thesis work conducted during the academic period will not be counted as experience |
| Cumulative tenure ceiling | The total period of engagement of any project personnel under one project and/or a combination of different projects, either in the CSIR-TKDL Unit and/or different laboratories of CSIR, cumulatively taken together must not exceed 6 years |
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Total Posts: 5
1. Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - Material Science (Post Code TKM01)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Materials Engg./Materials Science & Engg./Mineral Engg./Chemical Engg. or Master's Degree in Material Science/Chemistry or equivalent
2. Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - Metallurgy (Post Code TKM02)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgy/Metallurgical Engg. or Master's Degree in Chemistry or equivalent
3. Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - Patent (Post Code TKM03)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgy/Metallurgical Engg./Materials Engg./Materials Science & Engg./Mineral Engg./Chemical Engg. or Master's Degree in Material Science/Chemistry or equivalent
- Desirable skills: Proficiency in Patent Analytics/Patent Informatics/PG Diploma in IPR, good written and oral skills in English
4. Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - Agriculture (Post Code TKA01)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential qualification: Master's/Integrated Master's Degree in Agriculture/Agronomy/Horticulture/Animal Science/any branch of Veterinary Sciences/Zoology from a recognized University or equivalent
- Desirable qualification: Experience in documenting Traditional Agricultural Knowledge will be preferred
5. Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - IT (Post Code TKA02)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/Information Technology from a recognized University or equivalent, or MCA from a recognized University
- Desirable skills: Proficiency in one or more of Python and Python web development frameworks, use of AI in language processing, Core Java, J2EE, EJB, Enterprise Java Beans, Enterprise Java, Spring, Jasper Reports, Struts, Hibernate, Maven, REST, SOAP and an IDE such as Eclipse/NetBeans/IntelliJ IDEA; working knowledge of relational databases (e.g. SQL Server, PostgreSQL) or of hardware/software/firewall administration, VMware, and maintaining and administering computer networks
Additional Information
- Waitlist: A panel of waitlisted candidates, in order of merit, will be constituted to fill vacancies that may arise in future
- Variation in numbers: The Head, CSIR-TKDL Unit reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of positions and also to cancel the engagement process for the positions at any stage
Salary Details
> Allowances: House rent allowance (HRA) is payable in addition, as per the extant Government of India rules applicable to CSIR employees.
Other Information
- Nature of payment: Monthly stipendiary emoluments for a fixed-term project engagement as Project Associate-I; this is a project stipend, not a regular pay scale or salary, and confers no claim to permanent employment in CSIR
- Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - NET/GATE or equivalent qualified: Rs. 31,000/- per month plus HRA for candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET including lectureship/assistant professorship, or GATE, or national level examinations conducted by central government departments such as DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their agencies/institutions
- Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - all others: Rs. 25,000/- per month plus HRA for those who do not fall in the category above
How to Apply
- 1. Mode of application:
- All eligible candidates shall fill up the form online, available at www.csir.res.in
- 2. Incomplete or offline applications:
- Incomplete applications, or applications received through any other mode, will not be accepted. Candidates must fill in complete details of educational qualification, experience, etc.
- 3. Application number:
- After submission of the application, candidates are advised to keep the generated Application No. for future correspondence
- 4. Attendance at the test/interview:
- Candidates should be present in person at CSIR-TKDL Unit, 14, Satsang Vihar Marg, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi - 110067 for a written test/interview at the date and time notified for their post code
- 5. Last date:
- Last date to submit online application: 23 July 2026, 5:00 PM
Selection Process
- 1. Mode of selection:
- Written test followed by interview, conducted in person at the CSIR-TKDL Unit, New Delhi
- 2. Sequence:
- The interviews of the shortlisted candidates will take place on the same day or another day, as informed after the written test. Candidates must wait for the result of the written examination/instructions unless informed otherwise
- 3. No automatic right:
- Mere fulfilment of the minimum qualification does not confer any right on a candidate to be called for the written test/interview
- 4. Provisional candidature:
- Candidature will be purely provisional, subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria
- 5. Waitlist panel:
- A panel of waitlisted candidates in order of merit will be constituted to fill vacancies that may arise in future
- 6. Final authority:
- The decision of the Head, CSIR-TKDL Unit will be final and binding for engagement to the above positions
Document Requirements
- 1. Uploads with the online application:
- Scanned copies of certificates establishing (i) educational qualifications from matriculation onwards; (ii) age; (iii) reservation/statutory category, for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EWS candidates; (iv) experience certificate, if any; (v) publications/patents, if any; and (vi) detailed biodata. Failure to upload these will lead to summary rejection of the candidature
- 2. On selection:
- The selected candidate shall furnish a character certificate and a medical fitness certificate issued by any government Medical Officer or a Medical Officer of a CSIR dispensary, and shall sign an undertaking for maintaining confidentiality of project findings and any associated intellectual property information
Important Instructions
- 1. Joining:
- The selected candidate is expected to join within the timeframe mentioned in the offer letter from the date of receiving the offer of appointment, after completion of appointment formalities such as medical examination and character verification
- 2. Travel:
- The project personnel may be required to travel as per need
- 3. Governing guidelines:
- Other terms and conditions will be governed as per guidelines issued by CSIR for the engagement of project personnel, as amended from time to time
Interview Details
- 1. Venue:
- CSIR-TKDL Unit, 14, Satsang Vihar Marg, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi - 110067
- 2. Reporting time:
- 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM on the notified date
- 3. Documents to carry:
- Two self-attested photographs, certificates/testimonials in original, a set of self-attested photocopies of certificates in support of age, qualification and experience for verification, and a copy of the bio-data neatly typed on A4 paper
- 4. No TA/DA:
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending/appearing in the written test/interview
- 5. No Objection Certificate:
- If currently employed, the candidate will have to furnish a No-Objection Certificate from the current employer at the time of interview
Bond or Service Agreement
- 1. Tenure:
- The project positions are purely temporary and on a contract basis and will run up to 31 March 2027 only, or co-terminus with the project
- 2. Termination:
- The contract may be terminated at any time with one month's notice from either side, or one month's stipend in lieu thereof
- 3. Performance review:
- The performance of the project personnel would be reviewed periodically, so that one not found up to the mark could be terminated without assigning any reason
- 4. No regularisation:
- The engagement is purely temporary, time-bound and on contract basis and confers no claim or right, implicit or explicit, to continuation beyond tenure, absorption or regularization in CSIR/CSIR-TKDL Unit
- 5. No upgradation:
- No upgradation of the project personnel shall be done in the same or any new project at the CSIR-TKDL Unit
- 6. Confidentiality undertaking:
- Each selected candidate shall sign an undertaking for maintaining confidentiality of project findings and/or any associated intellectual property information
Disqualification Criteria
- 1. Canvassing:
- Canvassing in any form will render the candidate disqualified
- 2. Missing uploads:
- Candidature will be summarily rejected if the required scanned documents are not uploaded with the online application
- 3. Discrepancy:
- CSIR-TKDL Unit reserves the right to cancel or withdraw the offer of engagement in case of any discrepancy of any empanelled candidate at any stage
Other Information
- 1. Advertisement number:
- TKDL/03/2026, printed under the office address block at the top of page 1
- 2. Notice's own date:
- This detailed advertisement carries no date of its own anywhere in its four pages; only the advertisement number is printed. posted_on has deliberately been left null rather than borrowing the 03.07.2026 date printed on the companion pointer advertisement
- 3. Employing laboratory:
- CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Unit (CSIR-TKDL Unit), New Delhi - a constituent unit of CSIR under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology
- 4. Application fee:
- The advertisement states no application fee; the fee block has therefore been omitted rather than assumed to be nil
- 5. Companion documents:
- A shorter pointer advertisement carrying the same Advertisement No. TKDL/03/2026, dated 03.07.2026, was published separately in English and Hindi
Important Links
Contact Details
Email: tkdlsupport@csir.res.in
Phone: 011-26851136
Address: CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Unit (CSIR-TKDL Unit), 14, Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi - 110067
Other Information
Technical support: For any technical problems while submitting the online form, contact tkdlsupport@csir.res.in
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CSIR-TKDL Unit Project Associate-I (PAT-I) Engagement 2026 (Advt. No. TKDL/03/2026)
Domain: Science & Technology
Employment Type: Contract
Stage: Application - Detailed Notification
Posted: 13 hours ago
Posts: 5
Location: CENTRAL (Delhi)
Closed: 23 Jul 2026
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Job Details
The CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Unit (CSIR-TKDL Unit), New Delhi, a constituent of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (Ministry of Science and Technology), invites applications for engagement as project personnel in the grade of Project Associate-I (PAT-I). Five positions are advertised across five domains - Material Science, Metallurgy, Patent, Agriculture and Information Technology - under two projects being implemented at the Unit: 'Digitization of Indian Traditional Practices on Minerals, Metals, Materials and Allied Areas' (HCP522403) and 'Digitization of Traditional Agricultural Practices of India' (HCP522401). The Unit works on the protection and preservation of India's traditional knowledge held in ancient texts, digitising it into modern languages in a structured format so as to avert misappropriation through wrongly granted intellectual property rights. The engagement is purely temporary, time-bound and on a contract basis, running at most up to 31 March 2027 and co-terminus with the project duration. The place of work is New Delhi.
- Level:
- central
- State:
- Delhi
- Cities:
- New Delhi
- Other Information:
- Place of work: The location of the project activities is at New Delhi
- Exam Centers:
- Written test/interview venue: CSIR-TKDL Unit, 14, Satsang Vihar Marg, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi - 110067
Job Summary
Engagement of five Project Associate-I (PAT-I) project personnel at the CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Unit, New Delhi, on a purely temporary contract basis up to 31 March 2027, under two traditional-knowledge digitisation projects. Applications are made online at www.csir.res.in by 23 July 2026, and selection is by written test followed by interview held in person at the Unit on 27 or 28 July 2026.
Important Dates
Last date to apply · Last date to submit online application
Examination · Reporting date and time for written test/interview - Post codes TKM01, TKM02, TKM03
Examination · Reporting date and time for written test/interview - Post codes TKA01, TKA02
Maximum duration of engagementNext
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| B.Tech-B.E | Required |
| MS-M.Sc(Science) | Required |
| MCA | Required |
| Any Postgraduate | Required |
2. Other Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| TKM01 - Project Associate-I (PAT-I), Material Science | Essential: B.E./B.Tech in Materials Engg./Materials Science & Engg./Mineral Engg./Chemical Engg. or Master's Degree in Material Science/Chemistry or equivalent |
| TKM02 - Project Associate-I (PAT-I), Metallurgy | Essential: B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgy/Metallurgical Engg. or Master's Degree in Chemistry or equivalent |
| TKM03 - Project Associate-I (PAT-I), Patents | Essential: B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgy/Metallurgical Engg./Materials Engg./Materials Science & Engg./Mineral Engg./Chemical Engg. or Master's Degree in Material Science/Chemistry or equivalent. Desirable skills: proficiency in Patent Analytics/Patent Informatics/PG Diploma in IPR, good written and oral skills in English |
| TKA01 - Project Associate-I (PAT-I), Agriculture | Essential: Master's/Integrated Master's Degree in Agriculture/Agronomy/Horticulture/Animal Science/any branch of Veterinary Sciences/Zoology from a recognized University or equivalent. Desirable: experience in documenting Traditional Agricultural Knowledge will be preferred |
| TKA02 - Project Associate-I (PAT-I), IT | Essential: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/Information Technology from a recognized University or equivalent, or MCA from a recognized University. Desirable skills: proficiency in one or more of Python and Python web development frameworks, use of AI in language processing, Core Java, J2EE, EJB, Enterprise Java Beans, Enterprise Java, Spring, Jasper Reports, Struts, Hibernate, Maven, REST, SOAP and an IDE such as Eclipse/NetBeans/IntelliJ IDEA; working knowledge of relational databases (e.g. SQL Server, PostgreSQL) or of hardware/software/firewall administration, VMware, and maintaining and administering computer networks |
| Qualification must be complete | Only candidates who have acquired the essential qualification and whose result has been declared (at least a provisional certificate) are eligible to appear in the written examination/interview. Result-awaited or final-semester-appeared candidates are not eligible |
3. Experience Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience Range | N/A - N/A years |
4. Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Range | N/A - 35 years |
| Age limit | 35 years |
| Relaxation | The age limit is relaxable for candidates of reserved/statutory category as per CSIR/Government of India rules on the subject |
| Relaxation - SC/ST/PwBD/Women | 05 years, or as per Government of India instructions issued from time to time |
| Relaxation - OBC | 03 years, or as per Government of India instructions issued from time to time |
5. Other Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Criteria reckoning date | Candidates must fulfil the essential criteria and other stipulated criteria as on the date of the written test/interview for the position |
| Counting of experience | Experience, where required, will be counted from the date after acquiring the essential minimum educational qualification. Dissertation/thesis work conducted during the academic period will not be counted as experience |
| Cumulative tenure ceiling | The total period of engagement of any project personnel under one project and/or a combination of different projects, either in the CSIR-TKDL Unit and/or different laboratories of CSIR, cumulatively taken together must not exceed 6 years |
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Post Details
Total Posts: 5
1. Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - Material Science (Post Code TKM01)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Materials Engg./Materials Science & Engg./Mineral Engg./Chemical Engg. or Master's Degree in Material Science/Chemistry or equivalent
2. Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - Metallurgy (Post Code TKM02)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgy/Metallurgical Engg. or Master's Degree in Chemistry or equivalent
3. Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - Patent (Post Code TKM03)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgy/Metallurgical Engg./Materials Engg./Materials Science & Engg./Mineral Engg./Chemical Engg. or Master's Degree in Material Science/Chemistry or equivalent
- Desirable skills: Proficiency in Patent Analytics/Patent Informatics/PG Diploma in IPR, good written and oral skills in English
4. Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - Agriculture (Post Code TKA01)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential qualification: Master's/Integrated Master's Degree in Agriculture/Agronomy/Horticulture/Animal Science/any branch of Veterinary Sciences/Zoology from a recognized University or equivalent
- Desirable qualification: Experience in documenting Traditional Agricultural Knowledge will be preferred
5. Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - IT (Post Code TKA02)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/Information Technology from a recognized University or equivalent, or MCA from a recognized University
- Desirable skills: Proficiency in one or more of Python and Python web development frameworks, use of AI in language processing, Core Java, J2EE, EJB, Enterprise Java Beans, Enterprise Java, Spring, Jasper Reports, Struts, Hibernate, Maven, REST, SOAP and an IDE such as Eclipse/NetBeans/IntelliJ IDEA; working knowledge of relational databases (e.g. SQL Server, PostgreSQL) or of hardware/software/firewall administration, VMware, and maintaining and administering computer networks
Additional Information
- Waitlist: A panel of waitlisted candidates, in order of merit, will be constituted to fill vacancies that may arise in future
- Variation in numbers: The Head, CSIR-TKDL Unit reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of positions and also to cancel the engagement process for the positions at any stage
Salary Details
> Allowances: House rent allowance (HRA) is payable in addition, as per the extant Government of India rules applicable to CSIR employees.
Other Information
- Nature of payment: Monthly stipendiary emoluments for a fixed-term project engagement as Project Associate-I; this is a project stipend, not a regular pay scale or salary, and confers no claim to permanent employment in CSIR
- Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - NET/GATE or equivalent qualified: Rs. 31,000/- per month plus HRA for candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET including lectureship/assistant professorship, or GATE, or national level examinations conducted by central government departments such as DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their agencies/institutions
- Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - all others: Rs. 25,000/- per month plus HRA for those who do not fall in the category above
How to Apply
- 1. Mode of application:
- All eligible candidates shall fill up the form online, available at www.csir.res.in
- 2. Incomplete or offline applications:
- Incomplete applications, or applications received through any other mode, will not be accepted. Candidates must fill in complete details of educational qualification, experience, etc.
- 3. Application number:
- After submission of the application, candidates are advised to keep the generated Application No. for future correspondence
- 4. Attendance at the test/interview:
- Candidates should be present in person at CSIR-TKDL Unit, 14, Satsang Vihar Marg, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi - 110067 for a written test/interview at the date and time notified for their post code
- 5. Last date:
- Last date to submit online application: 23 July 2026, 5:00 PM
Selection Process
- 1. Mode of selection:
- Written test followed by interview, conducted in person at the CSIR-TKDL Unit, New Delhi
- 2. Sequence:
- The interviews of the shortlisted candidates will take place on the same day or another day, as informed after the written test. Candidates must wait for the result of the written examination/instructions unless informed otherwise
- 3. No automatic right:
- Mere fulfilment of the minimum qualification does not confer any right on a candidate to be called for the written test/interview
- 4. Provisional candidature:
- Candidature will be purely provisional, subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria
- 5. Waitlist panel:
- A panel of waitlisted candidates in order of merit will be constituted to fill vacancies that may arise in future
- 6. Final authority:
- The decision of the Head, CSIR-TKDL Unit will be final and binding for engagement to the above positions
Document Requirements
- 1. Uploads with the online application:
- Scanned copies of certificates establishing (i) educational qualifications from matriculation onwards; (ii) age; (iii) reservation/statutory category, for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EWS candidates; (iv) experience certificate, if any; (v) publications/patents, if any; and (vi) detailed biodata. Failure to upload these will lead to summary rejection of the candidature
- 2. On selection:
- The selected candidate shall furnish a character certificate and a medical fitness certificate issued by any government Medical Officer or a Medical Officer of a CSIR dispensary, and shall sign an undertaking for maintaining confidentiality of project findings and any associated intellectual property information
Important Instructions
- 1. Joining:
- The selected candidate is expected to join within the timeframe mentioned in the offer letter from the date of receiving the offer of appointment, after completion of appointment formalities such as medical examination and character verification
- 2. Travel:
- The project personnel may be required to travel as per need
- 3. Governing guidelines:
- Other terms and conditions will be governed as per guidelines issued by CSIR for the engagement of project personnel, as amended from time to time
Interview Details
- 1. Venue:
- CSIR-TKDL Unit, 14, Satsang Vihar Marg, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi - 110067
- 2. Reporting time:
- 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM on the notified date
- 3. Documents to carry:
- Two self-attested photographs, certificates/testimonials in original, a set of self-attested photocopies of certificates in support of age, qualification and experience for verification, and a copy of the bio-data neatly typed on A4 paper
- 4. No TA/DA:
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending/appearing in the written test/interview
- 5. No Objection Certificate:
- If currently employed, the candidate will have to furnish a No-Objection Certificate from the current employer at the time of interview
Bond or Service Agreement
- 1. Tenure:
- The project positions are purely temporary and on a contract basis and will run up to 31 March 2027 only, or co-terminus with the project
- 2. Termination:
- The contract may be terminated at any time with one month's notice from either side, or one month's stipend in lieu thereof
- 3. Performance review:
- The performance of the project personnel would be reviewed periodically, so that one not found up to the mark could be terminated without assigning any reason
- 4. No regularisation:
- The engagement is purely temporary, time-bound and on contract basis and confers no claim or right, implicit or explicit, to continuation beyond tenure, absorption or regularization in CSIR/CSIR-TKDL Unit
- 5. No upgradation:
- No upgradation of the project personnel shall be done in the same or any new project at the CSIR-TKDL Unit
- 6. Confidentiality undertaking:
- Each selected candidate shall sign an undertaking for maintaining confidentiality of project findings and/or any associated intellectual property information
Disqualification Criteria
- 1. Canvassing:
- Canvassing in any form will render the candidate disqualified
- 2. Missing uploads:
- Candidature will be summarily rejected if the required scanned documents are not uploaded with the online application
- 3. Discrepancy:
- CSIR-TKDL Unit reserves the right to cancel or withdraw the offer of engagement in case of any discrepancy of any empanelled candidate at any stage
Other Information
- 1. Advertisement number:
- TKDL/03/2026, printed under the office address block at the top of page 1
- 2. Notice's own date:
- This detailed advertisement carries no date of its own anywhere in its four pages; only the advertisement number is printed. posted_on has deliberately been left null rather than borrowing the 03.07.2026 date printed on the companion pointer advertisement
- 3. Employing laboratory:
- CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Unit (CSIR-TKDL Unit), New Delhi - a constituent unit of CSIR under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology
- 4. Application fee:
- The advertisement states no application fee; the fee block has therefore been omitted rather than assumed to be nil
- 5. Companion documents:
- A shorter pointer advertisement carrying the same Advertisement No. TKDL/03/2026, dated 03.07.2026, was published separately in English and Hindi
Important Links
Contact Details
Email: tkdlsupport@csir.res.in
Phone: 011-26851136
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