CSIR NIIST Scientist Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 10 Posts
The CSIR–National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science & Technology (NIIST) has released an official notification for 10 Scientist vacancies under Advertisement No. 04/2025. These positions offer an excellent opportunity for young Indian researchers with strong academic and research credentials to build a career in advanced scientific research and S&T management. Candidates possessing M.E./M.Tech or Ph.D. qualifications in relevant engineering, science, and technological fields may apply online from 29 November 2025 to 28 December 2025. Selection will be through an Interview after shortlisting by a Screening Committee based on qualifications, research work, publications, and experience. Selected candidates will receive Level-11 (₹67,700–₹2,08,700) along with allowances and benefits as per CSIR and Government of India norms. Interested applicants must thoroughly review the notification before applying.
Posted
29 Nov 2025, 10:38 pm
Total Posts
10
Organization
CSIR – National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science & Technology (NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram
Dates
29 Nov 2025 - 28 Dec 2025
🗓️ Important Dates
Application Start Date: 29-11-2025
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Application Last Date: 28-12-2025
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Admit Card Release: Not Applicable (Interview-based recruitment)
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Interview Date: To be notified on CSIR-NIIST website
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Venue: CSIR-NIIST, Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram – 695019
💰 Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS: ₹500
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SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen: Exempted
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Payment Mode: Online (SBI Collect)
🎯 Age Limit
Maximum Age: 32 Years (for Scientist)
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Relaxation:
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SC/ST: 5 years
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OBC-NCL: 3 years
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PwBD: 10 years (additional to category relaxation)
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CSIR/Govt Employees: Up to 5 years
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Widows/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women: As per rules
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🎓 Qualification
(All posts require M.E./M.Tech OR Ph.D. (Science/Engineering) in specified disciplines)
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Nanotechnology / Biotechnology / Chemical Engineering
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Food Technology / Food Engineering
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Analytical Chemistry / Chemical Sciences
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Materials Science / Chemical Engineering
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Computer Science / AI / ML / Data Science
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Environmental Engineering / Chemical Sciences
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Metallurgy / Materials Engineering
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Other specified disciplines as per post code
📋 Vacancy Details
| Sl. No | Post Code | Post Name | No. of Posts | Category | Essential Qualification | Pay Scale |
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| 1 | S2501 | Scientist | 1 | ST | M.E/M.Tech or Ph.D. (Nano Tech/Bio/Chemical Engg) | Level-11 (₹67,700–₹2,08,700) |
| 2 | S2502 | Scientist | 1 | OBC (NCL) | M.E/M.Tech/Ph.D. (Food Engg/Food Tech) | Level-11 |
| 3 | S2503 | Scientist | 1 | UR | Ph.D. (Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Biochem) | Level-11 |
| 4 | S2504 | Scientist | 1 | UR (PwBD-HH) | M.E/M.Tech or Ph.D. (Materials/Chemical Engg) | Level-11 |
| 5 | S2505 | Scientist | 1 | UR | M.E/M.Tech or Ph.D. (Chemical Engineering) | Level-11 |
| 6 | S2506 | Scientist | 1 | UR | M.E/M.Tech/Ph.D. (CSE/AI/ML/Data Science) | Level-11 |
| 7 | S2507 | Scientist | 1 | UR | M.E/M.Tech/Ph.D. (EE/ECE/Physics/Photonics) | Level-11 |
| 8 | S2508 | Scientist | 1 | EWS | M.E/M.Tech/Ph.D. (Env. Engg/Tech/Chemical Engg) | Level-11 |
| 9 | S2509 | Scientist | 1 | SC | M.E/M.Tech/Ph.D. (Env. Engg/Tech/Chemical Engg) | Level-11 |
| 10 | S2510 | Scientist | 1 | SC | M.E/M.Tech/Ph.D. (Materials/Metallurgy) | Level-11 |
🖊 How to Apply
Read the official notification carefully.
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Register with name, mobile number & email.
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Fill the complete application form.
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Upload photo, signature & documents.
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Pay the application fee (if applicable).
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Submit the form and download the final printout.
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Keep documents ready for future verification.
Kindly read the complete official notification carefully before applying!
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