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CSIR-CFTRI Project Manpower Portal

Important Notification Regarding Hiring of Project Manpower at CSIR-CFTRI

This is to inform all candidates who have applied for Project Manpower Positions (Temporary) via the official portal (https://patcell.cftri.res.in) and whose applications have been subsequently empanelled in various Subject Panels. Please be advised that, in accordance with revised guidelines, hiring Project Personnel from the Subject Panels has been discontinued.

With effect from January 1, 2026, candidates must submit separate application for each advertisement to be considered for the selection process and interview. As previous subject panels discontinued, interested candidates are encouraged to visit the official CSIR-CFTRI PAT Cell Website (https://patcell.cftri.res.in) regularly and apply to individual notifications as they arise.

Post Code	Name of the Post	No. of Internships	Stipend	Upper Age Limit	Essential Qualifications	Last Date
FIR070407-01	Project Associate – II (PAT-II)	01 position	Rs.35,000/- plus HRA	35 years as on the closing date of online application	Masters in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology/Genetics or related subject from recognized University AND 2 years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science & Technology Organizations With (a) National Eligibility Tests (CSIR UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET including lectureship/ assistant professorship or GATE or (b) those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government/departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions) [OR] Masters / Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology (Bioengineering or Biotechnology) from a recognized University.	15-10-2026
FBR020402	Project Associate – II (PAT-II)	01 position	Rs. 28,000/- plus HRA	35 years as on the closing date of online application	M.Sc. in Food Science and Technology / Food Science/ Food Technology / Food Science and Nutrition / Food Processing Technology/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology from a recognized university AND 2 years of experience in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. OR M. Tech. in Food Technology/ Food Processing Technology/ Food safety and quality management/ Biotechnology from a recognized university	04-10-2026