Notification No. W0826/A for walk-In-interview for temporary project position on contractual basis

Applications are invited from the eligible Indian National for WALK-IN INTERVIEW on 24-08-2026 for a temporary position on contractual basis

Posts advertised: • Project Associate - II (PAT- II) (1 vacancies)

From the notification: सीएसआईआर-कोिशकीय एवं आणिवक जीविवजान कें द्र, हैदराबाद 500007 तेलंगाणा CSIR-CENTRE FOR CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY HYDERABAD 500007 TELANGANA NOTIFICATION NO.W0826/A for WALK-IN-INTERVIEW Applications are invited from the eligible Indian National for WALK-IN INTERVIEW on 24.08.2026 for temporary position(s) on contractual basis as indicated hereunder. Candidates who fulfill the criteria mentioned below can fill in the form attached herewith and submit on the day of interview along with self-attested copies of all supported documents as indicated in the application, like certificates/marks sheet/experience etc. Blank application form will not be provided by the institute, candidates must submit duly filled application form at the time of registration. Day/ Date/ Time/ Venue: Monday/ August 24, 2026/ 09.30 AM/ CSIR–CCMB, Habsiguda, Hyderabad. I) Name of Post: Project Associate - II (PAT- II) Total Number of positions: 01 Upper Age limit (years): 35 Monthly Emoluments: i) 35,000/- p.m. + HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) 28,000/- p.m. + HRA as applicable/ admissible for others who do not fall under (i) above. Post Code/ No. of W010826A – 01 Position - Biological Sciences Positions/ Area GAP000685 Project Code/ Title Anti-microbial and immune functions of a lipid droplet resident & Duration immunity-related protein M.Sc/ Integrated BS - MS in any branch of Biological Sciences Essential Qualification with at least two years of research experience. Desirable / Job Experience in biochemical and molecular biology techniques description Name of the PI Dr. Santosh Chauhan Duration of the project 23rd April 2029 Please Note: 1. Final positions may vary at the time of interview or selection. 2. Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview.

Mode of application:  Candidates can fill in the application form attached herewith.  Candidates who fulfill the above criteria may appear for walk-in-interview with the duly filled in application form along with one set of attested relevant documents (certificates of all educational qualifications from matric/ 10th onwards, experience, DOB, etc.).  Please bring all the original certificates for verification.  Candidates should register their names for walk-in-interview between 09.30 AM to 10.30 AM on 24.08.2026 in CCMB.  Upper age limit shall be reckoned as on the date of interview.  Experience shall be counted after obtaining the minimum prescribed qualification.  Candidates possessing essential qualification in the required area/ discipline only should apply, others are not eligible. Result awaited candidates are not eligible. General terms and conditions: 1 How to apply Mode of application as indicated above. 2 Number of posts Director, CCMB reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of positions and also cancel the recruitment process for the positions mentioned above at any stage of the recruitment process. The decision of the Director, CSIR-CCMB will be final and binding. 3 Age relaxation Age relaxation as per CSIR/Govt. of India guidelines. Age will be calculated as on the last date of receipt of online applications. 4 Awaiting result/ Those candidates who are still pursuing/ awaiting result for their Pursuing degree degree M.Sc./B.Tech./ PhD or any other qualification for the above post(s) as on the date of application will not be considered. 5 Eligibility criterion Candidate should note that non-fulfillment of the eligibility criterion will result in cancellation of candidature at any stage 6 Experience The period of experience in a discipline / area of work, wherever prescribed, shall be counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualifications prescribed for that post. 7 Selection procedure The selection will be on the basis of interview. 8 Result / Panel for Based upon the performance of candidates in the interview, result waitlisted candidate of selected candidates against the number of post available in the project for each post code, will be declared and posted on CCMB website. A panel of waitlisted candidates in order of merit will also be formed for each post code, which will be valid for one year. The panel may be operated on the recommendation of Project Investigator for meeting out any future requirement in the project arises due to resignation of incumbent/ non-joining of selected candidates/ further unforeseen/urgent requirement of project manpower for the same position in same project. 9 Engagement The engagement shall be initially for a short duration based on availability of funds which may be extended or curtailed based on the conduct and the performance of the incumbent as well as requirement of the institute. However, the engagement will not be beyond the tenure of the project and shall expire automatically on the expiry of project tenure, in which candidate has been selected. The engagement under projects does not confer any right/claim

Essential Qualification: with at least two years of research experience. Desirable / Job: Experience in biochemical and molecular biology techniques description Name of the PI Dr. Santosh Chauhan Duration of the project 23rd April 2029 Please Note: 1. Final positions may vary at the time of interview or selection. 2. Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview.

Mode of application:  Candidates can fill in the application form attached herewith.  Candidates who fulfill the above criteria may appear for walk-in-interview with the duly filled in application form along with one set of attested relevant documents (certificates of all educational qualifications from matric/ 10th onwards, experience, DOB, etc.).  Please bring all the original certificates for verification.  Candidates should register their names for walk-in-interview between 09.30 AM to 10.30 AM on 24.08.2026 in CCMB.  Upper age limit shall be reckoned as on the date of interview.  Experience shall be counted after obtaining the minimum prescribed qualification.  Candidates possessing essential qualification in the required area/ discipline only should apply, others are not eligible. Result awaited candidates are not eligible. General terms and conditions: 1 How to apply Mode of application as indicated above. 2 Number of posts Director, CCMB reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of positions and also cancel the recruitment process for the positions mentioned above at any stage of the recruitment process. The decision of the Director, CSIR-CCMB will be final and binding. 3 Age relaxation Age relaxation as per CSIR/Govt. of India guidelines. Age will be calculated as on the last date of receipt of online applications. 4 Awaiting result/ Those candidates who are still pursuing/ awaiting result for their Pursuing degree degree M.Sc./B.Tech./ PhD or any other qualification for the above post(s) as on the date of application will not be considered. 5 Eligibility criterion Candidate should note that non-fulfillment of the eligibility criterion will result in cancellation of candidature at any stage 6 Experience The period of experience in a discipline / area of work, wherever prescribed, shall be counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualifications prescribed for that post. 7 Selection procedure The selection will be on the basis of interview. 8 Result / Panel for Based upon the performance of candidates in the interview, result waitlisted candidate of selected candidates against the number of post available in the project for each post code, will be declared and posted on CCMB website. A panel of waitlisted candidates in order of merit will also be formed for each post code, which will be valid for one year. The panel may be operated on the recommendation of Project Investigator for meeting out any future requirement in the project arises due to resignation of incumbent/ non-joining of selected candidates/ further unforeseen/urgent requirement of project manpower for the same position in same project. 9 Engagement The engagement shall be initially for a short duration based on availability of funds which may be extended or curtailed based on the conduct and the performance of the incumbent as well as requirement of the institute. However, the engagement will not be beyond the tenure of the project and shall expire automatically on the expiry of project tenure, in which candidate has been selected. The engagement under projects does not confer any right/claim