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CSIR-TKDL Senior Project Associate & Project Associate-I (Advt No. TKDL/08/2026) — 50 Posts

CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Unit (CSIR-TKDL), Council of Scientific & Industrial Research

Posted: 05 Oct 2026  |  Updated: 05 Oct 2026

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  • 50 posts — CSIR-TKDL Senior Project Associate & Project Associate-I (Advt No. TKDL/08/2026) — 50 Posts
  • Last date: 12.10.2026
  • Eligibility: Senior Project Associate: B.E./B.Tech (Computer Science/IT) with 3 years' R&D experience or M.E./M.Tech with 2 years' experience (IT code); BAMS with 3 years' R
  • Age: Senior Project Associate: maximum 40 years; Project Associate-I: maximum 35 years (as on 12.10.2026). Age relaxation for
  • Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the official advertisement.

The CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Unit (CSIR-TKDL), New Delhi has invited online applications for 50 project positions — Senior Project Associate and Project Associate-I — under Advertisement No. TKDL/08/2026 for the project 'Information systems of traditional knowledge for protection and promotion' (TKDL-TK, MLP002639). Positions span Information Technology/Data Science, Ayurveda, Unani, Sowa Rigpa, Siddha, Patent, Sanskrit and Yoga streams, posted at Delhi, Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Palampur, Chennai and Hyderabad. Engagement is purely temporary and contract-based, co-terminus with the project (initially up to 31.03.2027). Online applications close on 12 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.

OrganizationCSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Unit (CSIR-TKDL), Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
Post NameCSIR-TKDL Senior Project Associate & Project Associate-I (Advt No. TKDL/08/2026) — 50 Posts
Total Posts50
QualificationSenior Project Associate: B.E./B.Tech (Computer Science/IT) with 3 years' R&D experience or M.E./M.Tech with 2 years' experience (IT code); BAMS with 3 years' R&D experience or MD (Ayurveda) with 2 years; Bachelor's degree in Sowa Rigpa medicine with 3 years' experience or MD (Sowa Rigpa) with 2 years; BSMS with 3 years' experience or MD (Siddha) with 2 years; Master's in Chemical/Biological Sciences/Bioinformatics/Cheminformatics with 3 years' experience or Doctoral degree with 2 years (Patent codes); MA Sanskrit with 3 years' experience or PhD (Sanskrit code). Project Associate-I: B.E./B.Tech/MCA (IT & Data Science codes); BAMS (Ayurveda); BUMS (Unani); Bachelor's degree in Sowa Rigpa; BSMS (Siddha); Master's in Chemical/Biological Sciences (Patent); Master's degree in Yoga (Yoga code). See the post-wise table in the official advertisement for exact requirements per post code.
Age LimitSenior Project Associate: maximum 40 years; Project Associate-I: maximum 35 years (as on 12.10.2026). Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates as per CSIR/Government of India rules.
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Application FeeNo application fee is mentioned in the official advertisement.
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Last Date to Apply12.10.2026
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How to Apply

  1. Open www.csir.res.in and go to the Recruitment section; locate Advertisement No. TKDL/08/2026.
  2. Fill the online application form — apply separately for each post code you are eligible for.
  3. Upload scanned copies of your educational certificates (matriculation onwards), age proof, category certificate (if applicable), experience certificate, publications/patents list and a detailed biodata.
  4. Submit the form on or before 12 October 2026, 5:00 PM, and keep the generated application number for future correspondence.
  5. Report at the posting location printed against your post code on the test date (written tests run 14–30 October 2026) with original certificates, two self-attested photographs and a typed biodata. The written-test result is declared the same day, followed by a hybrid interview of shortlisted candidates.

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FAQs

How many vacancies are there under Advt No. TKDL/08/2026?

50 project positions — Senior Project Associate and Project Associate-I — across 23 post codes in IT/Data Science, Ayurveda, Unani, Sowa Rigpa, Siddha, Patent, Sanskrit and Yoga.

What is the last date to apply for CSIR-TKDL Project Associate 2026?

12 October 2026, 5:00 PM. Eligibility is reckoned as on this date.

What is the monthly pay?

Senior Project Associate: Rs. 42,000 + HRA. Project Associate-I: Rs. 31,000 + HRA for candidates qualified through CSIR-UGC NET/GATE or a national-level examination, and Rs. 25,000 + HRA for others.

Is this a permanent appointment?

No. The engagement is purely temporary and on contract basis, co-terminus with the project — initially up to 31 March 2027, extendable up to 31 March 2031 subject to review. It confers no right to absorption or regularisation in CSIR.

What is the last date to apply for CSIR-TKDL Senior Project Associate & Project Associate-I (Advt No. TKDL/08/2026) — 50 Posts?

The last date to submit the online application for CSIR-TKDL Senior Project Associate & Project Associate-I (Advt No. TKDL/08/2026) — 50 Posts is 12.10.2026, as per the official notification issued by CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Unit (CSIR-TKDL), Council of Scientific & Industrial Research. Candidates should apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute server issues.

How many vacancies are there in CSIR-TKDL Senior Project Associate & Project Associate-I (Advt No. TKDL/08/2026) — 50 Posts?

CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Unit (CSIR-TKDL), Council of Scientific & Industrial Research has announced a total of 50 vacancies for CSIR-TKDL Senior Project Associate & Project Associate-I (Advt No. TKDL/08/2026) — 50 Posts. Category-wise vacancy distribution is available in the official notification.

What is the age limit for CSIR-TKDL Senior Project Associate & Project Associate-I (Advt No. TKDL/08/2026) — 50 Posts?

The age limit for CSIR-TKDL Senior Project Associate & Project Associate-I (Advt No. TKDL/08/2026) — 50 Posts is Senior Project Associate: maximum 40 years; Project Associate-I: maximum 35 years (as on 12.10.2026). Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates as per CSIR/Government of India rules.. Age relaxation for OBC, SC, ST and PwD candidates applies as per government rules. Check the official notification for the cut-off date.

How to apply for CSIR-TKDL Senior Project Associate & Project Associate-I (Advt No. TKDL/08/2026) — 50 Posts?

You can apply online through the official website of CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Unit (CSIR-TKDL), Council of Scientific & Industrial Research. The Apply Online link is given above on this page. Read the official notification carefully before filling the form.

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