Question 1

What is the organization conducting this recruitment?

Accepted Answer

The recruitment is conducted by the Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR IITR), located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, for filling multiple project staff positions under various ongoing research projects.

Question 2

How many total vacancies are available in CSIR IITR Recruitment 2026?

Accepted Answer

There are a total of 31 vacancies available across different posts including Project Associate, Senior Project Associate, Project Scientist, Junior Research Assistant, Project Assistant, and Project Technical Support.

Question 3

What are the start and last dates to apply online?

Accepted Answer

The online application process begins on 1 October 2026 and concludes on 7 October 2026. Candidates must submit their application forms within this window to be considered eligible for the positions.

Question 4

What is the application fee for General and OBC candidates?

Accepted Answer

The application fee for General, OBC, SC, and ST candidates is Nil, meaning applicants do not have to pay any fee to submit their online application forms for these contractual posts.

Question 5

What is the age limit for applying to CSIR IITR posts?

Accepted Answer

The minimum age requirement is 18 years and the maximum age limit is 40 years. Age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories such as SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and women as per government norms.

Question 6

What qualifications are needed for Project Associate-I?

Accepted Answer

Candidates must possess an M.Sc. in Zoology, Environmental Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Toxicology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, M.Tech in Life Sciences, M.V.Sc., or B.Tech in Biotechnology to apply for Project Associate-I.

Question 7

What is the salary range offered under this recruitment?

Accepted Answer

The salary ranges from Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 67,000 per month plus HRA depending on the specific post, educational qualifications, and relevant post-qualification experience of the selected candidate.

Question 8

How will candidates be selected for these positions?

Accepted Answer

The selection of candidates will be based entirely on an interview process. A tentative list of eligible candidates will be published on the official website prior to the scheduled interview dates.

Question 9

When are the interviews scheduled to take place?

Accepted Answer

Interviews for posts like Project Associate-II, Senior Project Associate, and Project Scientist-I are scheduled for 22 October 2026, while interviews for Project Associate-I, Junior Research Assistant, and Project Assistant-I will be held on 23 October 2026.

Question 10

Where can candidates apply online for this recruitment?

Accepted Answer

Eligible and interested candidates can apply online by visiting the official website of the Indian Institute of Toxicology Research at https://www.iitr.res.in or by using the direct application link provided.

Question 11

How can I apply for CSIR IITR Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 31 Project Associate, Project Assistant and More Posts?

Accepted Answer

Ans: You can apply online through the official recruitment link provided for CSIR IITR Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 31 Project Associate, Project Assistant and More Posts on www.topsarkarijobs.com. Read the full notification and check your eligibility before applying on the official portal. TopSarkariJobs began compiling verified government-job updates in 2020 and launched online in 2025.

Organization Name	Indian Institute of Toxicology Research
Post Name	Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Senior Project Associate, Project Scientist-I and More Posts
Total Vacancies	31
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Job Type	Contractual
Notification Number	IITR/Project Staff/05/2026
Last Updated	03 Oct 2026

Category	Fee
General/OBC	Nil
SC/ST	Nil

Post Name	Salary Stipend
Project Associate-I	Rs. 25,000/- + HRA or Rs. 31,000/- + HRA Per Month
Project Associate-II	Rs. 28,000/- + HRA or Rs. 35,000/- + HRA Per Month
Senior Project Associate	Rs. 42,000/- + HRA Per Month
Project Scientist-I	Rs. 56,000/- + HRA Per Month
Project Research Scientist-II	Rs. 67,000/- + HRA Per Month
Junior Research Assistant	Rs. 25,000/- Per Month (first two years) & Rs. 28,000/- Per Month (third year)
Project Assistant-I	Rs. 18,000/- + HRA Per Month
Project Technical Support-III	Rs. 28,000/- + HRA Per Month

Event	Date
Start Date of Online Application	1 October 2026
Last Date of Online Application	7 October 2026
List of Eligible Candidates (tentative)	15 October 2026
Interview for Project Associate-II, Senior Project Associate, Project Scientist-I, Project Research Scientist-II, Project Technical Support-III	22 October 2026
Interview for Project Associate-I, Junior Research Assistant, Project Assistant-I	23 October 2026

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