NCL Pune Project Associate Recruitment 2025 brings exciting opportunities for science graduates as CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune has announced 05 temporary posts for Project Associate positions. This recruitment includes Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, and Senior Project Associate roles in various specializations like Analytical Chemistry and Electron Microscopy. Candidates with M.Sc degrees in relevant fields can apply online through the official website. The positions offer attractive salary packages ranging from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 42,000 plus HRA depending on qualifications and NET/GATE scores.

NCL Pune Project Associate Recruitment 2025
Important Dates

Date Type	Details
Notification Release Date	17th October 2025
Application Start Date	17th October 2025
Last Date For Registration	2nd November 2025
Last Date For Fee Payment	2nd November 2025
Admit Card Release Date	Not mentioned – Direct online interview
Exam Date	7th November 2025 (Online Interview)

Application Fee

Category	Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS	No application fee mentioned
SC / ST / PH	No application fee mentioned
Payment Mode	Online application only

Age Limit Details

Age Criteria	Details
Minimum Age	No minimum age specified
Maximum Age	35 years (Project Associate-I/II), 40 years (Senior Project Associate)
Age Relaxation	SC/ST/PWD/Women: 5 years, OBC: 3 years

NCL Pune Project Associate Recruitment 2025
Vacancy Details

Post Details	Information
Total Posts	05 Posts
Post Names	Project Associate-I (3 Posts), Project Associate-II (1 Post), Senior Project Associate (2 Posts)
Advertisement No.	2025/CSIR-NCL/CAF/HCP002502/631 and TSP026526

NCL Pune Project Associate Recruitment 2025
Eligibility Details

Position	Qualification Required
Project Associate-I	M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry / M.Pharm from recognized University
Project Associate-II	M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry / Physical Chemistry + 2 years R&D experience
Senior Project Associate (HCP)	M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry / M.Pharm + 3 years R&D experience
Senior Project Associate (TSP)	M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry / Inorganic Chemistry + 3 years R&D experience

State-Wise Vacancy Details

State	Vacancy
Maharashtra (Pune)	05 Posts
All India	Candidates from all states can apply

Important Documents Required

Document Type	Requirement
Educational Certificates	All mark sheets (SSC, HSC, Graduation, Masters, PhD)
Photo & Signature	JPG/JPEG format, Photo: 50KB max, Signature: 25KB max
Experience Certificates	For Project Associate-II and Senior positions
Caste Certificate	If claiming reservation benefits
Email ID	Valid email address mandatory

NCL Pune Project Associate Recruitment 2025
Syllabus Overview

Exam Type	Details
Written Test	No written examination
Interview Topics	Subject knowledge, analytical techniques, laboratory skills
Technical Knowledge	Sophisticated analytical instruments operation and maintenance

Exam Pattern

Selection Component	Details
Mode	Online Interview only
Duration	Not specified
Medium	English/Hindi

Selection Process

Stage	Process
Stage 1	Online application screening
Stage 2	Shortlisting by screening committee
Stage 3	Online interview (Microsoft Teams/Google Meet/Cisco WebEx)
Stage 4	Final selection and offer letter

NCL Pune Project Associate Recruitment 2025
Salary Details

Position	Salary Package
Project Associate-I	Rs. 31,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qualified), Rs. 25,000 + HRA (others)
Project Associate-II	Rs. 35,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qualified), Rs. 28,000 + HRA (others)
Senior Project Associate	Rs. 42,000 + HRA

How to Apply

Step	Application Process
Step 1	Visit official website: https://jobs.ncl.res.in
Step 2	Create new registration if first time user
Step 3	Login with registered credentials
Step 4	Select suitable advertisement and click ‘Apply’
Step 5	Fill personal information and academic qualifications
Step 6	Upload required documents in specified format
Step 7	Submit application before 2nd November 2025

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