CSIR IICT Recruitment 2025: Apply Now for Research Careers opportunity

CSIR IICT Recruitment 2025 :- CSIR IICT has been officially announced by the CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Hyderabad, for a walk-in-interview to fill multiple temporary positions under various sponsored projects. CSIR IICT Recruitment 2025 offers a prestigious opportunity for young and dynamic researchers, engineers, and science postgraduates to contribute to cutting-edge research in areas such as CO2 capture, e-waste recycling, polymer depolymerization, and pharmaceutical chemistry. These project-based positions are ideal for candidates looking to build a career in research and development within a premier national laboratory.

CSIR IICT Recruitment 2025 Details

Position Code	Project Focus Area	Position Name	No. of Posts	Essential Qualification
1	Recovery of Rare Earths	Senior Project Associate	01	M.Sc. (Microbio/Biotech) + 3 yrs exp OR M.Tech (Biotech/Chem Eng) + 2 yrs exp
2	CO2 Capture Process Design	Project Associate-II	01	M.Tech (Chem/Env/Petro Chem Eng) OR B.Tech + 2 yrs R&D exp
3	CO2 Capture & Conversion	Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate-I	01	B.E/B.Tech (Chem Eng) with NET/GATE (for JRF) OR B.E/B.Tech (for PA-I)
4	Smart Village	Project Associate-II	02	M.Tech (Chem Eng/Biotech/Env Eng) OR M.Sc (Microbio/Biotech) + 2 yrs R&D exp
5	PET Bottle Depolymerization	Project Associate-I	01	B.Tech (Chem Eng) OR M.Sc (Chemistry/Polymer Science)
6	Precious Metal Recovery	Project Associate-I	01	B.Tech (Chem Eng/Electronics & Comm)
7	E-Waste to Materials	Project Associate-I	01	M.Sc (Chemistry/Analytical Chem) OR M.Pharma/M.S Pharma
8	Process Intensification	Project Associate-I	01	B.E/B.Tech (Chemical Eng)
9	Pharmaceutical Synthesis	Project Associate-I	01	M.Sc (Chemistry) OR M.Pharma (Pharma Chemistry)
10	Safety Management	Project Associate-I	01	B.Tech (Chem/Civil/Mech Eng/Mechatronics)
11	Skill Initiative	Project Associate-I	01	M.Sc (Comp Sci) OR B.Tech (Comp Sci)
12	Chemical Reactor Platform	Project Associate-I	01	B.Tech (Chem Eng/Chem Tech)
13	Coal Sample Analysis	Project Associate-I	01	M.Sc (Chemistry)
14	Coal Sample Analysis	Project Assistant-II	01	B.Sc with Chemistry
15	PET Waste Depolymerization	Project Assistant-II	01	B.Sc in Chemistry

CSIR IICT Recruitment 2025 Important Dates

Event	Date & Time
Date of Walk-in-Interview	27th November 2025
Registration Time	09:30 AM to 10:30 AM

CSIR IICT Recruitment 2025 Age Limit

Criteria	Details
General Upper Age Limit	35 years (for most posts, as on 27th November 2025)
Specific Age Limit	40 years for Position Code 1 (Senior Project Associate)
Age Relaxation	Applicable for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwBD candidates as per Government of India/CSIR norms.

CSIR IICT Recruitment 2025 Selection Process

Stage	Description
1. Walk-in-Interview	The final selection will be based on the candidate’s performance in the personal interview. A skill test may also be conducted for certain posts, if applicable.

How to Apply ?

Step	Action
1.	Download the application form from the official CSIR-IICT website.
2.	Fill out the application form completely.
3.	Gather one set of self-attested copies of all relevant documents (Educational certificates from 10th onwards, NET/GATE scorecard, Experience certificates, Caste/Category certificate, etc.).
4.	Report in person for registration on 27th November 2025 between 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM with the filled application and documents.
5.	Venue: CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad – 500 007.
6.	Bring all original certificates for verification.

Note: Candidates reporting after 10:30 AM will not be allowed to register.

CSIR IICT Recruitment 2025 Fellowship & Syllabus

Aspect	Details
Fellowship/Emoluments	Varies by Post: • JRF: ₹37,000 + HRA • Project Associate-II: ₹35,000/₹28,000 + HRA • Senior Project Associate: ₹42,000 + HRA • Project Associate-I: ₹25,000/₹31,000 + HRA • Project Assistant-II: ₹20,000 + HRA
Tenure	The engagement is initially for up to six months and may be extended based on project duration and satisfactory performance. It is purely temporary.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: I am awaiting my final semester M.Sc. results. Can I apply for CSIR IICT Recruitment 2025?
A1: No. Candidates who are result-awaited or have appeared for their final semester are not eligible to appear for the walk-in-interview. You must have acquired the essential qualification and possess at least a provisional certificate by the date of the interview.

Q2: What is the total tenure one can serve in CSIR-IICT on these project positions?
A2: A candidate cannot serve in CSIR-IICT (or any CSIR lab) in these temporary project roles (like Project Assistant, JRF, etc.) for more than a total of 6 years. If you have previously served for less than 6 years, your new tenure will be limited to the remaining period up to the 6-year limit.

Q3: Is there any travel allowance for attending the walk-in-interview for CSIR IICT Recruitment 2025?
A3: No. The advertisement clearly states that no Traveling Allowance or Daily Allowance (TA/DA) will be paid to candidates for attending the interview.

Q4: What is the difference between the two salary slabs for Project Associate-II?
A4: The higher emolument (₹35,000 + HRA) is for scholars who have qualified a national eligibility test like CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, or exams conducted by DBT/DST. The lower emolument (₹28,000 + HRA) is for those who do not have such a qualification.

Q5: Is it mandatory to bring original documents to the walk-in-interview for CSIR IICT Recruitment 2025?
A5: Yes, it is mandatory to bring all original certificates (educational, experience, category, etc.) for verification during the interview. Failure to do so may lead to disqualification.