CSIR-NAL Recruitment 2026: Walk-in Interview for Project Staff Positions
Summary
CSIR – National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL), a premier R&D organization under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has released a recruitment notification (Advt. No. 15/2026/PS) for various Project Staff positions on a temporary and contract basis. Eligible candidates are invited to attend a Walk-in-Interview in Bengaluru for positions including Project Assistant, Project Associate (I & II), and Senior PAT across multiple R&D projects.
Designation
- Project Assistant-I (PA-I): ₹18,000/- + HRA
- Project Assistant-II (PA-II): ₹20,000/- + HRA
- Project Associate-I / PAT-I: ₹25,000/- + HRA (₹31,000/- + HRA for NET/GATE qualified candidates)
- Project Associate-II / PAT-II: ₹28,000/- + HRA (₹35,000/- + HRA for NET/GATE qualified candidates)
- Senior PAT: ₹42,000/- + HRA
Research Area / Specializations
- Mechanical Engineering
- Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering
- Thermal Design / Machine Design
- Metallurgical Engineering / Materials Science
- Physics / Chemistry
- Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) / Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)
- Computer Science (CS) / Information Technology (IT)
- Instrumentation / Control & Automation / RF & Microwave
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Eligibility & Qualification
- Project Assistant-I: SSC / 10th plus ITI Fitter. (Age limit: 35 years)
- Project Assistant-II: B.Sc / 3 Years Diploma in Engg / Tech (ECE/CS/IT) or B.Sc in any stream with relevant skills. (Age limit: 35 years)
- Project Associate-I: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology OR Master’s/Integrated Master’s in relevant disciplines (Engineering/Metallurgy/Physics/Materials Science/Chemistry). (Age limit: 35 years)
- Project Associate-II: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology with 2 years of R&D experience OR Master’s/Integrated Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Chemistry. (Age limit: 35 years)
- Senior PAT: Bachelor’s degree in Engg/Tech with 3 years of R&D experience OR Master’s/Integrated Master’s in Engg/Tech with 2 years of R&D experience. (Age limit: 40 years)
Job Description
Selected project staff will work on short-term project assignments at CSIR-NAL. Key responsibilities vary by project requirement and include:
- Detailed design engineering of hydraulic systems, thermal and heat transfer analysis, machine design, CAD, and FEA.
- 3D modeling, tool design of composite parts, and drafting using CATIA, SolidWorks, or Draftsight.
- UAV piloting (Fixed-Wing and Multirotor), integration of UAV sub-systems, autopilot integration, and Ground Control Station (GCS) software troubleshooting.
- Autoclave operation, maintenance, and calibration.
- Experimental heat transfer, CFD analysis, wind tunnel controls, DAQ, and LabVIEW programming.
- Embedded systems, microcontroller/microprocessor programming (C, C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink), and AI model development for electromagnetic applications.
- Computer vision, deep learning, hyper-spectral imagery processing, and edge computing.
- Metallurgical evaluation, scanning electron microscopy, and development of high-temperature shape memory alloys and ceramic matrix composites.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates must attend the Walk-in-Interview in person. Do not send applications by post, speed post, or email.
- Download and complete the prescribed application form from the official CSIR-NAL website.
- Report at the venue between 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM on the specified interview date for registration and document verification (No candidate will be allowed after 09:45 AM).
- Bring a original photo ID card (Aadhar Card or Government-issued ID), the filled application form with a recent passport-size photo, and original certificates along with one set of photocopies (Educational qualifications, mark sheets, experience certificates, and caste certificate if applicable).
- Candidates currently working in CSIR must produce a “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) at the time of the interview.
Walk-in Interview Venue:
CSIR-NAL (RAB Meeting Complex, National Aerospace Laboratories),
Adjacent to SBI, NAL Branch, Kodihalli,
Bengaluru – 560017, India.
Last Date to Apply / Walk-in Schedule
Walk-in Interviews are scheduled based on specializations as follows:
- 12/11/2026: Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, Thermal Design, ITI Fitter
- 16/11/2026: Metallurgical Engg, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry
- 23/11/2026: ECE, EEE, CS, IT, Instrumentation, Control & Automation, RF/Microwave
Apply Link & Official Notifications
For more details, queries, and to download the application format, visit:
Contact Email for Queries: projectrecruit.nal@csir.res.in | Phone: 080-25086048 / 22514032