CSIR NAL Recruitment 2026 Walk-in Interview for 89 Project Staff Posts

Part 1 – CSIR NAL Project Staff Recruitment 2026

Titles

• CSIR NAL Recruitment 2026 Walk-in Interview for 89 Project Staff Posts
• National Aerospace Laboratories Recruitment 2026 Notification for Project Assistant, Project Associate & Senior PAT
• CSIR NAL Project Staff Vacancy 2026 Walk-in Interview
• NAL Bengaluru Recruitment 2026 for 89 Vacancies
• CSIR National Aerospace Laboratories Recruitment 2026 Apply for Project Posts

Short Intro

The CSIR–National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL), Bengaluru has released Advertisement No. 13/2026/PS inviting applications for 89 Project Staff vacancies on a temporary and contract basis. The recruitment includes Project Assistant-I, Project Assistant-II, Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Senior Project Associate (Senior PAT) and related posts. Eligible Indian candidates can attend the Walk-in Interview from 10 August 2026 to 25 August 2026 according to the schedule mentioned in the official notification.

Short Description

CSIR-NAL has announced recruitment for various project-based positions under CSIR-funded and externally funded research projects. Candidates with qualifications ranging from 10th + ITI, Diploma, B.Sc., B.E./B.Tech., M.Sc., M.Tech., and Ph.D. can apply depending on the post. Selection will be through a Walk-in Interview, and shortlisted candidates may also be required to appear for a written test if necessary.

Recruitment Overview

Particular Details

Organization CSIR – National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL)

Advertisement No. 13/2026/PS

Recruitment Type Project Staff Recruitment 2026

Total Vacancies 89 Posts

Job Type Temporary / Contract Basis

Selection Mode Walk-in Interview

Walk-in Dates 10 August 2026 to 25 August 2026

Job Location Bengaluru, Karnataka

Total Posts

89 Posts

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Post Vacancies

Project Associate-I (PAT-I) 32

Project Associate-I (NET/GATE) 1

Project Associate-II (PAT-II) 37

Project Associate-II (NET/GATE) 4

Project Assistant-I (PA-I) 8

Project Assistant-II (PA-II) 5

Senior Project Associate (Senior PAT) 2

Total 89

Eligibility Criteria

Project Assistant-I

• SSC/10th Pass with ITI in relevant trade (Fitter/Turner/Machinist/Manufacturing).

Project Assistant-II

• Diploma in Engineering/Technology or B.Sc. (Chemistry) as per the post.

Project Associate-I

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology or Master's Degree in relevant disciplines.

Project Associate-II

• B.E./B.Tech. with 2 years of relevant experience or Master's Degree in Engineering/Technology/Science as prescribed.

Project Associate-II (NET/GATE)

• Relevant Engineering/Science qualification with valid NET/GATE wherever applicable.

Senior Project Associate

• Bachelor's Degree with 3 years' experience or Master's Degree with 2 years' experience in the relevant field.

Eligible disciplines include:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Aeronautical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Instrumentation
• Computer Science
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• Robotics
• Data Science
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Materials Science
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Thermal Engineering
• Machine Design
• Structural Engineering
• Analytical Chemistry
• and other relevant disciplines as mentioned in the notification.

Age Limit

Maximum Age: 35 Years (for most posts)

Age relaxation:

• SC/ST/PwBD/Women: 5 Years
• OBC: 3 Years
• Other categories as per Government of India rules.

Category-wise Reservation

The notification does not specify category-wise vacancy distribution. Reservation and age relaxation are applicable as per Government of India/CSIR norms.

• Application Fee
• No Application Fee
• Candidates are not required to pay any application fee for participating in the walk-in interview.

Important Dates

Event Date

Notification Published 05 August 2026

Walk-in Interview Starts 10 August 2026

Walk-in Interview Ends 25 August 2026

Registration Time 09:00 AM to 09:45 AM

Application Mode Walk-in Interview

Last Date

The last date to attend the walk-in interview is 25 August 2026. Candidates must report at the venue between 09:00 AM and 09:45 AM on their respective interview date.