CSIR IMMT Bhubaneswar Recruitment 2026
The CSIR IMMT Bhubaneswar Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) under its premier institute, CSIR–IMMT, Bhubaneswar. The recruitment drive invites applications for Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, and Senior Project Associate posts under various sponsored research projects.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website www.immt.res.in before 8th March 2026 (5:00 PM).
📌 CSIR IMMT Bhubaneswar Recruitment 2026 – Overview
- Organization Name: CSIR – Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology (CSIR–IMMT), Bhubaneswar
- Advertisement No.: PME/P82/2026
- Post Name: Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Senior Project Associate
- Total Vacancies: 12 Posts
- Job Type: Temporary (Project-Based)
- Application Mode: Online
- Last Date to Apply: 8th March 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
- Selection Process: Walk-in Interview (No Written Exam)
- Interview Date: 18th March 2026
- Official Website: https://www.immt.res.in/
📅 Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 25th February 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 8th March 2026
- Interview Date: 18th March 2026
- Reporting Time: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
🏢 CSIR IMMT Bhubaneswar Vacancy 2026 Details
A total of 12 project-based vacancies are available across scientific and engineering domains. These positions are part of prestigious CSIR and industry-sponsored projects such as:
- Recovery of Rare Earth Elements (REEs)
- Solar Panel Waste to Sustainable Materials
- Molten Iron Ore Electrolysis
- Ambient Air Quality Monitoring at Paradip Port
Post-wise Vacancies:
- Project Associate-I – Chemical, Metallurgical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Mineral Engineering, Applied Geology
- Project Associate-II – Mechanical Engineering, Geology
- Senior Project Associate – Chemistry / Chemical Engineering
🎓 CSIR IMMT Recruitment Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must carefully check educational qualifications, experience requirements, and age limits before applying.
Educational Qualifications
Project Associate-I
- B.E./B.Tech. in Chemical, Metallurgical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechanical, or Mineral Engineering
OR - M.Sc. in Chemistry / Geology / Applied Geology
Project Associate-II
- M.Sc. in Geology
OR - B.E./B.Tech. / M.E. / M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering with 2 years of R&D experience
Senior Project Associate
- M.Sc. / Ph.D. in Chemistry
OR - Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering with relevant research experience
👉 Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:
- Mineral processing
- Hydrometallurgical extraction
- Nanomaterial synthesis
- Electrochemistry
- Automation systems
- Air quality monitoring
🎂 Age Limit
- Project Associate-I / II: Maximum 35 years
- Senior Project Associate: Maximum 40 years
Age Relaxation:
- 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates
- 3 years for OBC candidates (as per Govt. of India norms)
💰 Salary Structure
- Project Associate-I: ₹25,000 – ₹31,000 + 20% HRA
- Project Associate-II: ₹28,000 + 20% HRA
- Senior Project Associate: ₹42,000 + 20% HRA
🎯 Selection Process
The selection will be conducted purely through a Walk-in Interview. No written examination will be held.
Interview Details:
- Date: 18th March 2026
- Venue: CSIR – IMMT, Bhubaneswar
- Reporting Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Candidates will undergo:
- Document verification
- Eligibility screening
- Personal interview
Final selection will be based on interview performance and fulfillment of eligibility criteria.
💳 Application Fee
✅ No Application Fee
Candidates can apply completely free of cost through the official website.
🖥️ CSIR IMMT Apply Online 2026 – How to Apply?
The online application process started on 25th February 2026 and will remain open till 8th March 2026 (5:00 PM).
Apply only through:
👉 https://rects.immt.res.in/
Step-by-Step Application Process:
- Visit the official portal: https://rects.immt.res.in/
- Click on “Apply Online” and complete One-Time Registration.
- Login using registered credentials.
- Select the desired post.
- Fill in personal, educational, and experience details.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, and certificates.
- Review and submit the application form.
- Take a printout for interview purposes.
⚠️ Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.
📄 Documents Required for Interview
Candidates must bring:
- Printout of Online Application Form
- Original Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID/PAN/Passport/Driving License)
- Educational Certificates (10th onwards)
- Category/EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- No Objection Certificate (if employed)
- Experience Certificate (if any)
🔗 Important Links
- Notification PDF: Click Here
- Apply Online Link: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
