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CSIR Director, Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI) Kolkata Recruitment 2026

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

By JobAlertCentral Editorial TeamPublished Updated

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has invited applications for 1 post of Director, CSIR–Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI), Kolkata, under Advertisement No. 05/2026. The post carries Level 15 pay of Rs. 1,82,200 to Rs. 2,24,100 plus allowances. Essential qualification is a Ph.D. in Natural Sciences or a Master's Degree in Engineering, with at least 16 years of R&D experience and demonstrated leadership. The tenure is 6 years or till superannuation, whichever is earlier. Applications (by email or post) must reach by 30 November 2026. No fee is stated in the advertisement.

Total posts
1
Last date
30 Nov 2026
Qualification
Post Graduate
Age limit
45–56 yrs

01Important dates

Last Date to Apply
30 Nov 2026

03Age limit

45–56years

Age 45 years or above but not exceeding 56 years. No as-on date is printed in the advertisement.

04How to apply for CSIR Director, CGCRI Kolkata

  1. 01Read Advertisement No. 05/2026 in full from the official CSIR website and check the essential qualification and experience requirements against your record.
  2. 02Prepare your application with full particulars of qualifications, R&D experience and leadership record.
  3. 03Send the application by email to drc.hqrs@csir.res.in or by post to the Director Recruitment Cell, CSIR, Anusandhan Bhawan, 2, Rafi Marg, New Delhi-110001.
  4. 04Make sure the application reaches by 30 November 2026.

Vacancy details

1 posts
Post & eligibilityPosts
Director, CSIR–Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI), KolkataPh.D. in Natural Sciences or Master's Degree in Engineering (Ph.D. desirable for Engineering); at least 16 years in R&D (translational focus) in the laboratory's areas with demonstrated leadership excellence; age 45 to 56 years1

Full details

CSIR Director, CGCRI Kolkata — 1 post

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi, has invited applications for the post of Director, CSIR–Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI), Kolkata, under Advertisement No. 05/2026. The last date of receipt of applications is 30 November 2026.

Pay and tenure

The post carries Level 15 pay of Rs. 1,82,200 to Rs. 2,24,100 plus allowances as admissible. The tenure is 6 years or till superannuation, whichever is earlier, and is renewable only in exceptional cases.

Who can apply

Essential qualification: Ph.D. in Natural Sciences or a Master's Degree in Engineering (a Ph.D. is desirable for Engineering). Experience: at least 16 years in R&D with a translational focus in the laboratory's areas, with demonstrated leadership excellence. Age: 45 years or above but not exceeding 56 years — no as-on date is printed in the advertisement, so none is given here. Qualifications, age and experience are relaxable for exceptionally meritorious candidates with the approval of the Director General, CSIR.

Fee

No fee is stated in the advertisement.

How to apply

Apply by email to drc.hqrs@csir.res.in or by post to the Director Recruitment Cell, CSIR, Anusandhan Bhawan, 2, Rafi Marg, New Delhi-110001. Applications must reach by 30 November 2026.

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CSIR Director, Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI) Kolkata Recruitment 2026: FAQs

How many posts are there for CSIR Director, CGCRI?

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1 post — Director, CSIR–Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI), Kolkata, under Advertisement No. 05/2026.

What is the pay for the CSIR Director, CGCRI post?

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Level 15, Rs. 1,82,200 to Rs. 2,24,100 per month plus allowances as admissible.

What is the age limit?

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45 years or above but not exceeding 56 years. No as-on date is printed in the advertisement.

What is the essential qualification?

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Ph.D. in Natural Sciences or a Master's Degree in Engineering (Ph.D. desirable for Engineering), with at least 16 years in R&D with a translational focus in the laboratory's areas and demonstrated leadership excellence.

What is the last date to apply?

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30 November 2026 — the last date of receipt of applications, by email or post.

Is there an application fee?

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No fee is stated in the advertisement.

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