CSIR-CRRI Walk-in Senior Project Associate and PA-I 2026

CSIR-CRRI Walk-in Interview 2026 — Senior Project Associate and Project Associate-I

CSIR–Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), New Delhi, has invited applications for 2 project staff posts on a purely temporary basis, through walk-in interviews on 18 November 2026 at CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi. The advertisement is Advt No. 21/PC/2026. Age, educational qualification and experience are reckoned on the date of the walk-in interview.

The two posts

Senior Project Associate — 1 post, for the project "Development of SBX latex modified asphalt mix of Asphalt Surfacing and Binder Course Applications (SSP-4833)". Tenure 8 months (may be extended up to 30 September 2028 subject to availability of funds) or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier. Essential qualification: B.E./B.Tech. in Civil Engineering plus 3 years of experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services; OR M.E./M.Tech./Integrated Masters in Civil Engineering or Technology with specialisation in Highway Engineering or equivalent plus 2 years of experience in the same fields. Upper age limit 40 years. Monthly emoluments Rs. 42,000 plus HRA. Interview at 09:30 AM.

Project Associate-I — 1 post, for the project "Implementation of the CAQM Standard Framework for Paving and Greening of Urban Roads across Delhi-NCR (SSP-4858)". Tenure 1 year or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier. Essential qualification: a Masters degree in Commerce and a two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights. Desirable: commercial and accounting competence, and working knowledge of IP law and filing procedure. Upper age limit 35 years. Monthly emoluments Rs. 25,000 plus HRA. Interview at 01:00 PM.

Age relaxation and terms

Age relaxation: SC/ST/PwBD/Women 5 years, OBC 3 years (or as per Government of India instructions). The total period of engagement under one project and/or a combination of projects in CSIR laboratories shall not exceed 6 years cumulatively. Selected candidates cannot discontinue without the Director's approval (one month's notice or one month's stipend in lieu). Candidates are encouraged to speak in Hindi during the walk-in interview. If a large number of candidates turn up, shortlisting for interview is as per criteria fixed by the Selection Committee, and the final decision to allow a candidate to appear rests with the Director, CSIR-CRRI.

Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the advertisement.

What to bring

The filled Annexure-I application form, original plus self-attested copies of all certificates and testimonials, a valid identity proof and one passport-size photograph; an NOC in Annexure-II format if a higher degree is ongoing under AcSIR or an MoU university. This is a different organisation from DACRRIH — do not confuse the two.

Verified from the official advertisement PDF on crridom.gov.in, read in full.