CSIR NAL Recruitment 2025: Check Now for Project Staff Opportunity

CSIR NAL Recruitment 2025 :- CSIR NAL has been announced by the CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories, Bengaluru, for the engagement of Project Staff on a temporary contract basis. This CSIR NAL Walk-in Interview drive, under Advertisement No. 14/2025, offers a direct opportunity for qualified engineers and science postgraduates to work on cutting-edge aerospace and related projects. CSIR-NAL, a premier unit under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, invites Indian nationals to attend walk-in interviews from December 15 to 22, 2025, for various positions including Project Associate and Project Assistant roles across multiple specializations.

CSIR NAL Recruitment 2025 Details

Interview Date	Post Name & Code	Monthly Emoluments (₹ + HRA)	Specialization/ Qualification Required	No. of Posts*	Max Age	Key Job Requirements
15 Dec 2025	Project Associate-II (PAT-II)	28,000	B.E./B.Tech in E&E/ECE/CS/AI-ML/Microwave + 2 yrs exp OR M.E./M.Tech in same fields	04	35	EM Design, Radome Simulation, RF Testing, Python/Fortran coding for EM apps, Lightning protection for LCA MK II.
15 Dec 2025	PAT-II (NET/GATE)	35,000	B.E./B.Tech in CS/AI-ML/Data Science + 2 yrs exp OR M.E./M.Tech in same fields + Valid NET/GATE score.	01	35	Development of deep learning & generative AI models in Python, Hyperparameter tuning, Technical documentation.
16 Dec 2025	Project Associate-I (PAT-I)	25,000	B.E./B.Tech in Aerospace/Aeronautical/Mechanical.	03	35	Thermal cooling system analysis, UAV piloting & testing, CATIA 3D modeling, Thermoplastic composite processing.
18 Dec 2025	Project Associate-I (PAT-I)	25,000	B.E./B.Tech in ECE/CS/AI-ML.	06	35	EM Design, Simulation, RF Testing, Python/Fortran coding, AI/ML basics, Terahertz antenna design.
18 Dec 2025	Project Associate-I (PAT-I)	25,000	M.Sc in Chemistry/Polymer Tech OR B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engg.	01	35	Chemical characterization of resins/composites, Fabrication of polymer composites, Neat resin casting.
18 Dec 2025	PAT-I (NET/GATE)	31,000	MCA OR M.E./M.Tech in CS/AI-ML OR B.E./B.Tech in CS/AI-ML/Electronics/Electrical/ECE + Valid NET/GATE score.	02	35	Deep learning model development, Control law design using MATLAB/SIMULINK, Engineer-in-loop simulations.
22 Dec 2025	Project Assistant-II (PA-II)	20,000	3-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.	02	35	Fibre routing, Sensor prep, Data acquisition, CAD/CAM (CATIA) teaching, CNC programming, Technical support.
22 Dec 2025	Project Associate-II (PAT-II)	28,000	B.E./B.Tech in Aerospace/Aeronautical/Mechanical + 2 yrs exp OR M.E./M.Tech in same fields.	10	35	CFD/Aerodynamics, C++/Python coding, UAV piloting & testing, Control law design, CAD (SolidWorks, Catia).
22 Dec 2025	PAT-II (NET/GATE)	35,000	B.E./B.Tech in Aerospace/Aeronautical/Mechanical + 2 yrs exp OR M.E./M.Tech in same fields + Valid NET/GATE score.	01	35	CFD meshing & flow analysis (StarCCM+, Fluent), FE meshing basics (Hypermesh), Post-processing.

Note: Posts are purely temporary, project-based, and numbers may vary. Higher stipend for NET/GATE qualifiers is applicable only if the project specifically requires such qualification.

CSIR NAL Recruitment 2025 Important Dates & Age Limit

Activity	Details
Advertisement No. & Date	14/2025, Published on 05th December 2025
Walk-in Interview Dates	15, 16, 18, 22 December 2025
Registration Time	8:30 AM to 9:30 AM (No entry after 9:30 AM)
Venue	RAB Meeting Complex, CSIR-NAL, Adjacent to SBI, NAL Branch, Kodihalli, Bengaluru – 560017
Age Limit (General)	35 Years (As on the date of interview)
Age Relaxation	SC/ST/PwBD/Women: 5 Years; OBC: 3 Years (As per Govt. rules)
Maximum Tenure	Not more than 7 years in CSIR projects across all labs.

CSIR NAL Recruitment 2025 Emoluments & Eligibility

Post Level	Basic Stipend	Stipend for NET/GATE Qualifiers*	Essential Qualification
Project Assistant-II (PA-II)	₹20,000 + HRA	Not Applicable	3-Year Diploma in relevant Engineering.
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)	₹25,000 + HRA	₹31,000 + HRA	B.E./B.Tech OR M.Sc/M.E./M.Tech as per post.
Project Associate-II (PAT-II)	₹28,000 + HRA	₹35,000 + HRA	B.E./B.Tech + 2 yrs exp OR M.E./M.Tech.

Note – Higher stipend for NET/GATE is paid only if the specific project mandates such qualification. Otherwise, basic stipend applies.

CSIR NAL Recruitment 2025 Selection Process

The selection is based solely on a Walk-in Interview.

Candidates must report on the specific date for their desired post between 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM for document verification and registration.
The selection committee will conduct interviews based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and relevance to the project.
Shortlisting Criteria: If a large number of candidates appear, the committee may use a written test or other criteria for initial shortlisting.
The result and a panel of waitlisted candidates (valid for 1 year) will be published on the official website: https://www.nal.res.in

How to Apply ?

Download Form: Visit the official CSIR-NAL website and download the application form under the recruitment section (Advt. No. 14/2025).
Fill Form: Fill the application form neatly and attach a latest passport-size photograph.
Prepare Documents: Organize original certificates and one set of self-attested photocopies of:
- Filled Application Form
- All Educational Mark sheets & Degree Certificates (10th onwards)
- Experience Certificates (if any)
- NET/GATE Scorecard (if applicable)
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) in prescribed format, if applicable
- Aadhar Card or Govt. Photo ID
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer if already working in CSIR.
Walk-in: Report at the CSIR-NAL, Bengaluru venue on the correct date with all documents.
Separate Application: Candidates applying for multiple posts must submit separate applications for each and attend on respective dates.

CSIR NAL Recruitment 2025 Important Notes

No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
Engagement is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
Candidates must have completed their qualifying degree. Those awaiting results are not eligible.
Selected candidates must join within 15 days of receiving the offer.

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FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for CSIR NAL Recruitment 2025?
There is no last date for application submission. You must attend the Walk-in Interview in person on the specific date (15, 16, 18, or 22 Dec 2025) for the post you are applying to. Registration is only between 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM on that day.

Q2. I have a valid GATE score. Will I automatically get the higher stipend (₹31,000/₹35,000) in CSIR NAL Recruitment 2025 ?
Not necessarily. As per the notification, the higher stipend for NET/GATE qualifiers is paid only if the specific project you are selected for has a mandatory requirement for a NET/GATE qualified candidate. Otherwise, you will be paid the basic stipend (₹25,000 or ₹28,000).

Q3. Can final year students or those awaiting results apply for CSIR NAL Recruitment 2025 project posts?
No. The advertisement clearly states that only candidates who have completed their requisite educational qualifications are eligible. Candidates who have appeared or are awaiting results are not eligible to attend the interview.

Q4. Where will the selected candidates be posted in CSIR NAL Recruitment 2025?
All positions are for working at CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories, Bengaluru. The engagement is for projects being undertaken at CSIR-NAL, Bengaluru.

Q5. Is there any written exam for CSIR NAL Recruitment 2025?
The primary selection mode is a Walk-in Interview. However, the notification mentions that if a large number of candidates appear, the selection committee reserves the right to shortlist candidates using a written examination or any other criteria before the interview.