The CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CSIR-CLRI), Chennai has released a new recruitment notification for 57 temporary project-based posts including Project Associate-I, Project Assistant-II, Senior Project Associate, and Junior Research Fellow (JRF). Interested candidates can attend the Written Test and Interview on the mentioned dates. Before applying, candidates should carefully read the official notification and check their eligibility.
| CSIR-CLRI Chennai Jobs 2026 Notification | |
| Job Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu | |
| Organization Name | CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Chennai |
| Post Name | Project Associate-I, Project Assistant-II |
| No. of Vacancies | 57 |
| Qualification | Diploma, Degree |
| Official Website | https://clri.org/ |
| Mode | Offline |
Post Details
- Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
- Project Assistant-II (PA-II)
- Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT)
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Total Vacancies: 57 Posts
Qualification
Candidates should possess any one of the following qualifications from a recognized University or Institute depending on the post:
- B.E / B.Tech in Leather Technology, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Biotechnology and related fields
- M.Sc in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Statistics, Physics, Environmental Science, Mathematics and related subjects
- M.Pharm, MCA, M.Tech, B.Des, Diploma in Engineering/Technology
- NET / GATE qualification is required for some JRF posts
- Candidates with research or industrial experience will be preferred
Applicants are advised to check the official notification for complete qualification and experience details for each post.
Salary Details
- Project Assistant-II: Rs.20,000/- plus HRA
- Project Associate-I: Rs.25,000/- to Rs.31,000/- plus HRA
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Rs.37,000/- plus HRA
- Senior Project Associate: Rs.42,000/- plus HRA
Age Limit
- Project Associate-I: Maximum 35 Years
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Maximum 28 Years
- Senior Project Associate: Maximum 40 Years
- Project Assistant-II: Maximum 35 Years
Age relaxation will be applicable as per Government rules.
- SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years
- OBC Candidates: 3 Years
- PwBD General Candidates: 10 Years
- PwBD SC / ST Candidates: 15 Years
- PwBD OBC Candidates: 13 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per Government norms
Application Fee
No application fee details were mentioned in the official notification.
Selection Process
The selection process includes the following stages:
- Written Test
- Personal Interview
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should download the application form from the official CSIR-CLRI website. Applicants must attend the Written Test and Interview along with the filled application form and required supporting documents at the following venue:
CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI)
Sardar Patel Road,
Adyar, Chennai – 600020
Important Dates
- Written Test Date: 21st May 2026
- Interview Dates: 25th May 2026 & 26th May 2026
Important Links
| Notification Link | Click Here |
| Application Link | Apply Now |
| Official Website | Click Here |