CSIR – Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT) Recruitment 2026

B.Sc. in Chemistry

Rs. 20,000/- + HRA @20%

35 years as on the last date of receipt of application. Age relaxation of 5 years is applicable for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates, and 3 years for OBC candidates, or as per Government of India instructions issued from time to time.

Visit the official registration/application portal at rects.immt.res.in. Complete the one-time registration process. Fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and experience details. Submit the application form online before the last date, 24.07.2026 (up to 5:00 pm). Take a printout of the successfully submitted application form for future reference and for the interview. Candidates who wish to apply for more than one post must apply separately for each post code.

The engagement is purely temporary and co-terminus with the tenure of the project, or 6 years (total period of engagement under one project and/or combination of projects), whichever is earlier. This engagement does not confer any right or claim for regularization to a permanent post at CSIR. Engagement may be terminated at any time on one month's notice from either side, or one month's emoluments in lieu thereof. The date for determining age, essential qualification, and experience is the last date of submission of application. Women project personnel are eligible for maternity leave of 180 days, and male project personnel for paternity leave of 15 days, in case of two surviving children, as per CSIR norms. Project personnel are entitled to 12 days of leave per year (at the rate of one day per month); any leave beyond this is without emoluments, calculated on a pro-rata basis. CSIR-IMMT reserves the right not to fill any position, and the number of positions and duration of engagement may increase or decrease as per institutional requirements. Candidates found guilty of malpractice or seeking undue influence during the selection process will be disqualified. No TA/DA is admissible for appearing in the interview, and selected candidates must join duty immediately upon receiving the offer of engagement. Shortlisted candidates must carry the following original documents at the time of interview: Printout of the online application form Any ID proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID Card / PAN Card / Passport / Driving License) Mark sheets and certificates of all years and semesters, from 10th/Matriculation onwards, including CGPA to percentage conversion certificate, if applicable Category/EWS Certificate, if applicable No Objection Certificate (NOC), if applicable Experience Certificate, if applicable

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M.Sc. Chemistry/Applied Chemistry

Rs. 25,000 + HRA@20%

35 years, as on 19 July 2026

The maximum age limit for all 34 posts is 35 years, as on the last date of receipt of application (19 July 2026). Category Age Relaxation SC/ST/PwBD/Women 5 years OBC 3 years Relaxation is as per Government of India instructions issued from time to time.

Visit the registration/application portal at rects.immt.res.in Complete the one-time registration Fill in the online application form Take a printout of the application form after successful submission Candidates applying for more than one post must apply separately for each post code Report for the walk-in interview at CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar, on the tentative date assigned to your subject/branch, with all required original documents For any queries related to the application, candidates may email rects.immt@csir.res.in on or before 17 July 2026 (up to 4:00 PM).

Applications will be screened for shortlisting as per criteria fixed by the Competent Authority. Merely fulfilling the essential qualification does not by itself entitle a candidate to be called for interview. No written examination is mentioned in the notification - shortlisted candidates will be called for a walk-in interview at CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar, based on their subject/branch. No separate interview call letter will be issued, and no TA/DA is admissible for appearing at the interview. Shortlisted candidates must report at CSIR-IMMT with the following documents in original: Printout of the online application form Any ID proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID Card / PAN Card / Passport / Driving License) Mark sheets and certificates of all years and semesters, from 10th/Matriculation onwards (including CGPA-to-percentage conversion certificate, if applicable) Category/EWS Certificate (if applicable) No Objection Certificate (if applicable, for currently employed candidates) Experience Certificate (if applicable) The applicant must be a citizen of India. All posts are tenable at CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar; project staff may be required to travel and stay at other locations as per project needs. Result-awaiting candidates are not eligible to apply. Age, essential qualification, and experience will be reckoned as on the last date of application submission (19 July 2026). Category, once mentioned in the online application form, will be treated as final. Engagement is temporary and co-terminus with the project tenure, or a maximum of 6 years of cumulative engagement across one or a combination of CSIR projects (7 years in specific PSU/industry/startup/individual-entrepreneur-funded contract or sponsored projects of 12 months or less), whichever is earlier. Such engagement does not provide any right or claim for regularization to a permanent CSIR post. Engagement may be terminated with one month's notice from either side, or one month's emoluments in lieu of notice. Currently employed candidates must furnish a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer while applying online, and/or produce the original at the time of interview. Candidates pursuing a Ph.D. (including AcSIR Ph.D.) may apply only if their research domain aligns with the project's research area, and must have prior permission/NOC from their Director/Competent Authority. Unless otherwise mentioned, equivalent or higher degrees will not be considered as meeting the essential qualification for any position. Women project personnel are eligible for 180 days of maternity leave, and male project personnel for 15 days of paternity leave (for up to two surviving children), per CSIR norms. Stipend for this leave period is paid only after rejoining and submitting relevant medical documents. Project personnel are entitled to 12 days of leave per year (1 day per month); leave beyond this is without emoluments, calculated pro-rata. Initial engagement is for one year or the duration of the project, whichever is earlier, and may be extended or curtailed based on project duration and candidate performance. Original documents will be verified at the time of joining; candidature is provisional until verification is complete. Any attempt to seek support through illegal gratification, pressure, or malpractice during the selection process will lead to disqualification. CSIR-IMMT reserves the right not to fill any position(s), and the number of positions/duration of engagement may increase or decrease as per Institute requirements. The Director's decision is final, and no interim enquiries will be entertained. Walk-in interview at CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar. Tentative Interview Date: 28 July 2026. Reporting Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM. Interview dates are tentative. Any change in date or time will be communicated to shortlisted candidates only through the CSIR-IMMT website - candidates are advised to check the website regularly.

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