CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) invites candidates for a walk-in interview on 18 Nov 2026 at New Delhi for 2 posts: Senior Project Associate and Project Associate-I. Eligible candidates with required qualifications and experience can attend. Reporting time is 9:30 AM. Pay ranges from โน25,000 to โน42,000 plus HRA. Age limit varies by post, max 40 years.
๐ Eligibility
Post
Qualification
Experience
Senior Project Associate
(i) B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent, and 03 years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services; OR (ii) M.E./M.Tech./Integrated Masters in Civil Engineering or Technology with specialization in Highway Engineering or any equivalent specialization from a recognized university, and 02 years' experience in the same fields.
03 years' experience in Research and Development (with the B.E./B.Tech route) or 02 years' (with the M.E./M.Tech. route), in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services
Project Associate-I
Masters degree in Commerce and two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights. Desirable: Commercial and Accounting competence; Working Knowledge of IP law and filing procedure.
Not specified
๐ฅ Vacancy details
Post
Posts
Age Limit
Pay
Experience
Senior Project Associate
1
Maximum 40 years
Rs. 42,000 +HRA
03 years' experience in Research and Development (with the B.E./B.Tech route) or 02 years' (with the M.E./M.Tech. route), in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services
Project Associate-I
1
Maximum 35 years
Rs. 25,000 + HRA
Not specified
Total
2
๐๏ธKey dates
Walk-in date18 November 2026, reporting at 9:30 AM
Walk-in Date18 November 2026
Walk-in Date18 November 2026
CSIR-Central Road Research Institute
Senior Project Associate, Project Associate-I
Post Graduate, B.Tech/B.E, Diploma, M.E/M.Tech
2 Posts
40 Years (Max)
โน25,000 - โน42,000 /month
18-11-2026
The posts are for CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi. Qualification required: Senior Project Associate: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering with 3 years' R&D experience, OR M.E./M.Tech./Integrated Masters in Civil Engineering or Technology (Highway Engineering or equivalent specialization) with 2 years' experience. Project Associate-I: Masters degree in Commerce and two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights. The pay is Rs. 42,000 +HRA (Senior Project Associate); Rs. 25,000 +HRA (Project Associate-I). Selection is by walk-in interview and if a large number of candidates turn up, shortlisting for interview as per criteria fixed by the Selection Committee. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
Walk-in date: 18 November 2026, reporting at 9:30 AM
Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
Age limit: Varies by post - see the table below
Place: CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
CSIR-CRRI Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue
CSIR-CRRI Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. 21/PC/2026 gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Age is counted as on Date of Walk-in-Interview (18-11-2026).
Age relaxation for all posts: SC/ST/PwBD/Women 5 years, OBC 3 years.
Who Can Apply for CSIR-CRRI Recruitment 2026?
Other conditions:
Candidates are encouraged to speak in Hindi during the walk-in interview.
Age, educational qualification and experience are treated on the date of the walk-in interview.
Desirable:
Project Associate-I: Commercial and Accounting competence
Project Associate-I: Working Knowledge of IP law and filing procedure
Who Cannot Apply for CSIR-CRRI Recruitment 2026
No candidate will be allowed to appear in the interview without the original certificates.
Pay and Terms of Engagement
Monthly emoluments are printed as Rs. 42,000/-+HRA and Rs. 25,000/-+ HRA; the HRA amount is not printed.
Senior Project Associate: 08 months (may be extended up to 30 September 2028 subject to availability of funds) or co-terminus with project, whichever is earlier.
Engagement is purely on temporary basis.
Total period of engagement under one project and/or a combination of projects in CSIR laboratories shall not exceed 06 years cumulatively.
Selected candidates cannot discontinue without prior approval of the Director; they must give one month's prior notice with the specific reason or deposit one month's stipend in lieu of notice.
How Will CSIR-CRRI Select Candidates?
Walk-in interview
If a large number of candidates turn up, shortlisting for interview as per criteria fixed by the Selection Committee
In case a large number of candidates turn up, candidates will be shortlisted for interview as per criteria fixed by the Selection Committee.
The final decision to allow a candidate to appear for interview rests with the Director, CSIR-CRRI.
Documents to Enclose
Annexure-I application form, filled in
Original and self-attested copies of all certificates/testimonials
Valid identity proof (Voter ID card/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport/Aadhar Card)
One passport size photograph
NOC in Annexure-II format, if higher degree is ongoing under AcSIR or an MoU university
SC/ST/PwBD/OBC candidates: original certificate in proper format from the Appropriate Authority
Passport copy if resided abroad in the last 5 years; proof of CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR/NET/GATE qualification if qualified
How to Apply for CSIR-CRRI Recruitment 2026
Download the application form given in Annexure-I of the notice and fill it in.
Appear for the walk-in interview on 18 November 2026 at CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi: 09:30 AM for Senior Project Associate, 01:00 PM for Project Associate-I.
Bring the filled Annexure-I form and submit it at the time of the walk-in interview.
Bring original and self-attested copies of all certificates/testimonials, valid identity proof and one passport size photograph.
Other Points to Note
All future notifications regarding this advertisement will appear on the CSIR-CRRI website only.
CSIR-CRRI Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of CSIR-Central Road Research Institute, Advertisement No. 21/PC/2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
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