CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) Unit, New Delhi has released Advertisement No.: TKDL/08/2026 for the recruitment of 50 Senior Project Associate and Project Associate-I positions on a purely temporary and contract basis. Eligible candidates who possess the required educational qualifications in IT, Ayurveda, Unani, Sowa Rigpa, Siddha, Patents, Sanskrit, or Yoga can apply online through the official CSIR website. The last date to submit the online application is 12 October 2026.
Important Dates
| Online Application Start Date | Already Started |
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| Last Date for Apply Online | 12 October 2026 (05:00 PM) |
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| Test / Interview Dates | 14 to 30 October 2026 (As per post) |
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Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | Nil |
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| SC / ST / PWD | Nil |
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| Payment Mode | No Application Fee Required. |
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Age Limit (As on 12.10.2026)
| Senior Project Associate | Maximum 40 Years |
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| Project Associate - I | Maximum 35 Years |
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| Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Women as per CSIR/Govt. of India rules. |
Salary / Emoluments
| Senior Project Associate | Rs. 42,000/- + HRA |
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| Project Associate - I | Rs. 31,000/- + HRA (with NET/GATE) OR Rs. 25,000/- + HRA (without NET/GATE) |
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CSIR TKDL Vacancy 2026: Total 50 Posts
| Domain / Specialization | Total Posts | Eligibility Criteria |
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| Information Technology (IT) & Data Science (Senior PA & PA-I) | 07 | B.E./B.Tech/MCA in CS/IT OR ME/M.Tech with relevant experience in software development, Java, RDBMS, or Data Science. |
| Ayurveda (Senior PA & PA-I) | 07 | BAMS (Ayurveda) OR MD (Ayurveda) from a recognized University with required R&D experience. |
| Unani (PA-I) | 07 | BUMS (Unani) from a recognized University. Proficiency in Arabic/Persian preferred. |
| Sowa Rigpa (Senior PA & PA-I) | 06 | Bachelor’s degree in Sowa Rigpa medicine OR MD (Sowa Rigpa) with relevant experience. |
| Siddha (Senior PA & PA-I) | 11 | BSMS (Siddha) OR MD (Siddha) from a recognized University with relevant experience. |
| Patent (Senior PA & PA-I) | 09 | Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Chemical / Biological Sciences / Bioinformatics / Cheminformatics with required experience. |
| Sanskrit (Senior PA) | 01 | Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Sanskrit with required R&D experience. |
| Yoga (PA-I) | 02 | Master’s Degree in Yoga from a recognized University. |
| Total Vacancies | 50 | Posting Locations: Delhi, Jammu, Chennai, Hyderabad, Leh, Srinagar, and Palampur. |
How to Apply Online for CSIR TKDL Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) at www.csir.res.in.
- Look for the career or recruitment section and find the advertisement for CSIR-TKDL Unit (Advt. No.: TKDL/08/2026).
- Click on the online application link and register yourself.
- Fill in the application form carefully with all details regarding your educational qualification, statutory category, and experience.
- Upload scanned copies of all required original documents including educational certificates (matriculation onwards), age proof, category certificate, experience certificate, and a detailed biodata.
- Review the application and submit it before the deadline of 12 October 2026 (5:00 PM).
- Save the generated application number and take a printout of the submitted form for future reference.
- Prepare to attend the written test/interview on the scheduled date at your respective posting location carrying all original testimonials and self-attested copies.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
