Last Updated On: 9 October 2026
Urgent: apply karne ki last date 12 October 2026 (shaam 5 baje) hai — sirf 3 din bache hain. 50 posts (Senior Project Associate + Project Associate-I) ke liye online application aaj hi submit kar do — last din site par load zyada hota hai.
Research aur traditional knowledge me career banane walo ke liye ek zabardast mauka aaya hai. CSIR-TKDL Unit — Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) ki wo unit jo Bharat ke traditional knowledge ko ancient texts se structured digital records me badal kar Indian Systems of Medicine ki protection karti hai — ne 50 project positions ke liye applications mangaye hain. Sabse khaas baat: posts sirf Delhi me nahi hain — Delhi, Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Palampur, Chennai aur Hyderabad — 7 locations par vacancies hain. IT aur Data Science ke candidates ke liye 7 posts hain, aur BAMS/BUMS/BSMS doctors, Patent, Sanskrit aur Yoga background walo ke liye bhi positions hain. Sirf 4 din bache hain — written test application deadline ke sirf 2 din baad (14 October) shuru ho raha hai. Is article me post-code wise vacancy table, eligibility, test dates, salary aur apply ka process diya gaya hai.
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CSIR-TKDL Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organization | CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) Unit, New Delhi (under Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) |
| Advertisement Number | TKDL/08/2026 |
| Post Names | Senior Project Associate aur Project Associate-I |
| Total Posts | 50 (Senior Project Associate: 10 | Project Associate-I: 40) — 23 post codes |
| Project | “Information systems of traditional knowledge for protection and promotion” (TKDL-TK, MLP002639) |
| Nature of Job | Temporary, contract basis — pehle 31 March 2027 tak, extendable 31 March 2031 tak (project ke saath) |
| Job Locations | Delhi, Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Palampur, Chennai, Hyderabad |
| Apply Mode | Online — www.csir.res.in par |
| Last Date to Apply | 12 October 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Application Fee | No fee mentioned in the notification |
| Age Limit | Senior Project Associate: 40 years | Project Associate-I: 35 years (12 October 2026 tak) |
| Monthly Emoluments | ₹25,000 – ₹42,000 + HRA |
| Selection Process | Written test (posting city me) + Interview |
| Official Website | csir.res.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification release | September 2026 (Advt. TKDL/08/2026) |
| Online application ki last date | 12 October 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Written test (IT posts) | 14 October 2026 (posting city me) |
| Written test (Sowa Rigpa posts) | 15 October 2026 |
| Written test (Unani posts) | 16 October 2026 |
| Written test (Ayurveda posts) | 22 October 2026 |
| Written test (Patent posts) | 23 October 2026 |
| Written test (Siddha posts) | 26 October 2026 |
| Written test (Sanskrit/Yoga posts) | 30 October 2026 |
Note: written test usi posting city me hoga jis post code ke liye apply kiya hai — test ki date aur reporting time neeche post-wise table me diya gaya hai. TA/DA nahi milega.
Vacancy Details: 50 Posts Ka Post-Code Wise Breakup
| Post Code | Post Name (Discipline) | Posts | Posting Location | Written Test (Reporting) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TKD3901 | Senior Project Associate (IT) | 1 | Delhi | 14 Oct 2026, 9:00 AM |
| TKJ3901 | Project Associate-I (IT) | 1 | Jammu | 14 Oct 2026, 9:30 AM |
| TKC3901 | Project Associate-I (IT-Data Science) | 1 | Chennai | 14 Oct 2026, 9:00 AM |
| TKH3901 | Project Associate-I (IT-Data Science) | 1 | Hyderabad | 14 Oct 2026, 9:30 AM |
| TKL3901 | Project Associate-I (IT) | 1 | Leh | 14 Oct 2026, 10:00 AM |
| TKS3901 | Project Associate-I (IT) | 1 | Srinagar | 14 Oct 2026, 9:30 AM |
| TKP3901 | Project Associate-I (IT) | 1 | Palampur | 14 Oct 2026, 9:30 AM |
| TKD3902 | Senior Project Associate (Ayurveda) | 2 | Delhi | 22 Oct 2026, 9:00 AM |
| TKD3903 | Project Associate-I (Ayurveda) | 2 | Delhi | 22 Oct 2026, 9:00 AM |
| TKJ3902 | Project Associate-I (Ayurveda) | 3 | Jammu | 22 Oct 2026, 9:30 AM |
| TKH3902 | Project Associate-I (Unani) | 4 | Hyderabad | 16 Oct 2026, 9:30 AM |
| TKS3902 | Project Associate-I (Unani) | 3 | Srinagar | 16 Oct 2026, 9:30 AM |
| TKL3902 | Senior Project Associate (Sowa Rigpa) | 1 | Leh | 15 Oct 2026, 10:00 AM |
| TKL3903 | Project Associate-I (Sowa Rigpa) | 2 | Leh | 15 Oct 2026, 10:00 AM |
| TKP3902 | Project Associate-I (Sowa Rigpa) | 3 | Palampur | 15 Oct 2026, 9:30 AM |
| TKC3902 | Senior Project Associate (Siddha) | 3 | Chennai | 26 Oct 2026, 9:00 AM |
| TKC3903 | Project Associate-I (Siddha) | 8 | Chennai | 26 Oct 2026, 9:00 AM |
| TKD3904 | Senior Project Associate (Patent) | 1 | Delhi | 23 Oct 2026, 9:00 AM |
| TKD3905 | Project Associate-I (Patent) | 3 | Delhi | 23 Oct 2026, 9:00 AM |
| TKH3903 | Senior Project Associate (Patent) | 1 | Hyderabad | 23 Oct 2026, 9:30 AM |
| TKH3904 | Project Associate-I (Patent) | 4 | Hyderabad | 23 Oct 2026, 9:30 AM |
| TKD3906 | Senior Project Associate (Sanskrit) | 1 | Delhi | 30 Oct 2026, 9:00 AM |
| TKD3907 | Project Associate-I (Yoga) | 2 | Delhi | 30 Oct 2026, 9:00 AM |
| Total | 50 | Sabse zyada posts Siddha (11) aur IT/Data Science (7) disciplines me hain | ||
Eligibility Criteria (Post-Code Wise)
- Senior Project Associate (IT): B.E./B.Tech (CSE/IT) ya MCA with 3 saal ka R&D experience; ya M.E./M.Tech (CSE/IT) with 2 saal ka experience.
- Project Associate-I (IT / IT-Data Science): B.E./B.Tech (CSE/IT/AI/ML/Data Science/Electronics) ya MCA. Desirable: Core Java, J2EE, Python, SQL, machine learning, data analysis tools.
- Senior Project Associate (Ayurveda): BAMS with 3 saal ka R&D experience; ya MD (Ayurveda) with 2 saal ka experience.
- Project Associate-I (Ayurveda): recognized University se BAMS.
- Project Associate-I (Unani): recognized University se BUMS (Arabic/Persian me proficiency walo ko preference).
- Senior Project Associate (Sowa Rigpa): Sowa Rigpa medicine me Bachelor degree with 3 saal ka experience; ya MD (Sowa Rigpa) with 2 saal ka experience.
- Project Associate-I (Sowa Rigpa): recognized University se Sowa Rigpa medicine me Bachelor degree.
- Senior Project Associate (Siddha): BSMS with 3 saal ka experience; ya MD (Siddha) with 2 saal ka experience.
- Project Associate-I (Siddha): recognized University se BSMS.
- Senior Project Associate (Patent): Master’s degree in Chemical/Biological Sciences / Bioinformatics / Cheminformatics with 3 saal ka experience; ya Doctoral degree with 2 saal ka experience.
- Project Associate-I (Patent): Master’s degree in Chemical/Biological Sciences / Bioinformatics / Cheminformatics.
- Senior Project Associate (Sanskrit): Master’s degree in Sanskrit with 3 saal ka experience; ya Doctoral degree in Sanskrit with 2 saal ka experience.
- Project Associate-I (Yoga): recognized University se Master’s degree in Yoga.
- Important: eligibility 12 October 2026 tak fulfill honi chahiye — final semester ke students ya jinka result awaited hai, wo eligible nahi hain. Har post code ke liye alag form bharna hoga.
Salary Aur Age Limit
- Senior Project Associate: ₹42,000 + HRA per month | Maximum age 40 years.
- Project Associate-I (NET/GATE qualified): ₹31,000 + HRA per month (jo candidates CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET ya GATE qualify kar chuke hain, ya Central Govt departments ke national-level exams se select hue hain).
- Project Associate-I (others): ₹25,000 + HRA per month | Maximum age 35 years.
- Age relaxation SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/women candidates ke liye CSIR/Govt. of India rules ke hisab se milegi.
Selection Process
- Written test: posting location (Delhi, Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Palampur, Chennai ya Hyderabad) par post code ke hisab se diye gaye date aur time par. Test ke din hi result declare hoga — candidates ko result ka wait karne ko kaha jayega.
- Interview: written test me shortlisted candidates ka interview — test ke din ya baad me (hybrid mode possible).
- Written test/interview me aate waqt original certificates, 2 self-attested photos aur certificates ki self-attested copies ke saath aana mandatory hai.
How to Apply: Step-by-Step
- www.csir.res.in kholo aur TKDL/08/2026 advertisement wala online form link kholo.
- Apne post code (jaise TKD3901, TKC3903) ke hisab se form select karo — ek se zyada post code ke liye alag-alag form bharna hoga.
- Personal details, educational qualification (matriculation se lekar), age proof, category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EWS ke liye), experience certificate aur detailed biodata upload karo.
- Generated Application No. ko note karke rakh lo — future correspondence me kaam aayega.
- Form ko 12 October 2026, 5:00 PM se pehle submit karo. Incomplete applications ya kisi aur mode se bheji hui applications accept nahi hongi.
- Written test ke din posting city ke venue par original documents ke saath reporting time par pahuncho (venue address notification me diya gaya hai).
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Notification PDF (Official) | Download PDF (Official Notification) |
| Apply Online | Online form — official ad ke hisab se www.csir.res.in par TKDL/08/2026 advertisement ke under available hai (website ke Careers/Announcements section me check karein) |
| Official Website | csir.res.in |
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FAQs — CSIR-TKDL Recruitment 2026
Q1. CSIR-TKDL 2026 me kul kitne posts hain?
A1. Kul 50 posts hain — Senior Project Associate (10) aur Project Associate-I (40), jo 23 post codes me bate hue hain. Advt. No. TKDL/08/2026 ke through ye recruitment ho rahi hai.
Q2. Last date kab hai?
A2. Online application ki last date 12 October 2026 (5:00 PM) hai. Form www.csir.res.in par bhara jayega — incomplete ya late applications accept nahi hongi.
Q3. Salary kitni milegi?
A3. Senior Project Associate ko ₹42,000 + HRA, Project Associate-I (NET/GATE qualified) ko ₹31,000 + HRA aur baki Project Associate-I ko ₹25,000 + HRA per month milega.
Q4. Selection process kya hai?
A4. Selection written test + interview se hoga. Written test posting city (Delhi, Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Palampur, Chennai ya Hyderabad) me post code ke hisab se di hui date par hoga — IT posts ka test 14 October 2026 ko hai. Interview written test me shortlisted candidates ka hoga.
Q5. Job locations kahan hain?
A5. 7 locations par posts hain: Delhi, Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Palampur, Chennai aur Hyderabad. Written test usi city me hoga jis post code ke liye apply kiya hai.
Q6. Kya final year ke students apply kar sakte hain?
A6. Nahi. Notification ke hisab se final semester ke candidates aur jinka result awaited hai, wo eligible nahi hain. Saari qualifications 12 October 2026 tak complete honi chahiye.
Q7. Application fee hai kya?
A7. Notification me koi application fee mention nahi hai. Written test/interview ke liye koi TA/DA nahi milega.
Q8. Ye permanent job hai ya contract?
A8. Ye purely temporary, contract-based project engagement hai — pehle 31 March 2027 tak, jo project ke saath maximum 31 March 2031 tak extend ho sakti hai. Is contract se CSIR me absorption ya regularisation ka koi right nahi milega.
