सीएसआईआर – केन्द्रीय चर्म अनुसध
ं ान संस्थान
CSIR – CENTRAL LEATHER RESEARCH INSTITUTE
वैज्ञाननक तथा औद्योगिक अनुसंधान पररषद् Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
अडयार, चेन्द्नै, तमर्लनाडु, भारत Adyar, Chennai – 600 020, Tamil Nadu, India
No.23(366)/2023-EI Date: 13.03.2023
Notification No.02/2023
Walk – in – Interview
Engagement to the positions of Scientific Administrative Assistants/ Project Assistant/
Project Associate-I/II / Junior Research Fellow on temporary basis to work in CSIR-CLRI
CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Chennai is a National Laboratory under the
aegis of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). It is one of the World’s premier
Institute engaged in Research & Development in the area of Leather Science & Technology
and associated with several National & International Program.
CSIR-CLRI desires to engage talented candidates as Scientific Administrative Assistants/
Project Assistants/ Project Associate-I/II/ Junior Research Fellow on temporary basis in
various projects tenable at CLRI as per qualification, age etc., detailed in the table below:
Sl. Name of the position Qualification Tenure*/
No. & Monthly
Number of positions emoluments/
Upper age
limit
1. Scientific Essential: Graduate degree in any 06 Months
Administrative discipline from a recognized University/
Assistant Institute Rs.18,000/-
plus HRA per
03 Positions Desirable: Candidates having Computer month
Knowledge and experience in digitization
of documents will be given preference 50 years
2. Project Assistant Essential: 03 years Diploma in Civil 01 year
Engineering from a recognized University
01 Position / Institute. Rs.20,000/-
plus HRA per
Desirable: month
Computer knowledge with Auto CAD,
3D modelling, MS office etc. 50 years
Two years’ experience in the relevant
filed of preparing Tender documents,
preparation of estimate as per CPWD
norms, preparing bills to the
contractors, well known in the method
of measurements, site supervising,
comparative statements, Auto CAD
Drawing and good knowledge of MS
Office etc.
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Sl. Name of the position Qualification Tenure*/
No. & Monthly
Number of positions emoluments/
Upper age
limit
3. Project Associate - I / II Essential: MVSc from recognized 06 Months
University / Institute.
01Position (Project Associate-I) For Project
(OR) Associate-I:
MVSc from recognized University /
Institute with 02 years of experience in Rs.25,000/-
the relevant field. plus HRA per
(Project Associate-II) month
Desirable: Candidates having 35 years
experience in Laboratory animal handling
will be given preference. For Project
Associate-II:
Job Description:
1. Care and maintenance of laboratory Rs.28,000/-
animals including experimental plus HRA per
animals and assisting the Animal month
House Head, in day to day activities
of the Animal House facility of CSIR- 35 years
CLRI.
2. Assisting scientists and research
scholars in carrying out research
procedures both invasive and non-
invasive procedures involving
experimental animals.
3. To have overall purview of the cage-
change procedures including care,
maintenance and sterilization of
equipment, deep freezers, R.O units
and other equipment of the facility.
4. To assist the member secretary, IAEC
in the operation / scrutiny of the
research proposals for the IAEC of
the Animal house facility of CSIR-
CLRI.
5. To be actively involved in research
activities of the institute and to
contribute in the development of
training skills for the research
scholars as well as the animal
handlers as per the IAEC/CCSEA
guidelines.
6. To assist the wildlife related activities.
7. Any other activities assigned by the
competent authority.
4. Project Associate-I Essential: B.E/ B.Tech (Leather 01 year
Technology) or equivalent from
01 Position recognized University/ Institute Rs.25,000/-
(OR) plus HRA per
M.Sc (Chemistry/ Applied Chemistry/ month
Industrial Chemistry/ Polymer Chemistry)
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Sl. Name of the position Qualification Tenure*/
No. & Monthly
Number of positions emoluments/
Upper age
limit
from recognized University/ Institute. 35 years
Desirable: Candidates having 55%
marks and above will be given
preference.
5. Project Associate-I Essential: M.Sc in Chemistry from 01 year
recognized University/ Institute
01 Position Rs.31,000/-
Desirable: Candidates having following plus HRA (with
qualifications will be given preference: DST/ CSIR/
DAE /UGC/
First class in M.Sc and experience DRDO or
in synthetic organic chemistry GATE)
Qualified in any of the national
level exam conducted by DST/ (OR)
CSIR/ DAE /UGC/ DRDO or
GATE. Rs.25,000/-
plus HRA
(without DST/
CSIR/ DAE
/UGC/ DRDO
or GATE)
35 years
6. Project Associate-I Essential: M.Sc in Life Sciences/ Bio- 01 year
chemistry/ Biotechnology from recognized
01 Position University/ Institute Rs.25,000/-
plus HRA per
(OR) month
M.Sc in Physics/ Biophysics from 35 years
recognized University/ Institute.
Desirable: Candidates having hands on
experience in handling microscopy and
spectroscopy will be given preference.
7. Project Associate-I Essential: B.Tech in Biotechnology from 06 Months
a recognized University / Institute
01 Position Rs.25,000/-
plus HRA per
month
35 years
8. Project Associate-I Essential: B.Tech in Leather Technology 06 Months
from a recognized University / Institute
01 Position Rs.25,000/-
plus HRA per
month
35 years
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Sl. Name of the position Qualification Tenure*/
No. & Monthly
Number of positions emoluments/
Upper age
limit
9. Project Associate-I Essential: B.E / B.Tech in Biomedical 05 months
Engineering from a recognized University
01 Position / Institute Rs.25,000/-
plus HRA per
month
35 years
10. Project Associate-I Essential: B.E / B.Tech in Environmental 01 year
Engineering or Chemical Engineering
01 Position from a recognized University / Institute. Rs.31,000/-
plus HRA (with
Desirable: Candidates with the following GATE)
qualification will be given preference:
ME/ M.Tech in Environmental (OR)
Engineering from a recognized
University / Institute. Rs.25,000/-
Valid GATE score plus HRA
One-year experience on Biogas (without GATE)
Technology from solid waste.
35 years
11. Project Associate-I Essential: B.E / B.Tech in Bio- 01 year
Technology / Chemical Engineering/
02 Positions Environmental Engineering/ Energy Rs.31,000/-
Engineering from a recognized University plus HRA (with
/ Institute. GATE)
Desirable: Candidates with the following (OR)
qualification will be given preference:
ME/ M.Tech in Bio-Technology / Rs.25,000/-
Chemical Engineering/ plus HRA
Environmental Engineering/ (without GATE)
Energy Engineering from a
recognized University / Institute.
Valid GATE score. 35 years
One-year experience on protein
and amino acids recovery from
tannery solid waste.
12. ICMR - Junior Essential: 01 year
Research Fellow MSc Life Sciences / Bio-chemistry /
Medical Biochemistry / Animal Sciences / Rs.31,000/-
01 Position Bio-Technology from a recognized plus HRA @
University / Institute with NET / 24% per month
Lectureship.
(OR) 28 years$
M.Tech or M.Pharm in Biotechnology/
Biopharmaceutical Technology /
Pharmaceutical Sciences/
Pharmaceutics/ Genetic Engineering from
a recognized University or Institute with
GATE / GPAT score card.
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*Tenure mentioned above may be extendable. In any case, it is co-terminus with the project or till such time this
requirement exists whichever is earlier.
$ Age relaxation as per Government of India / funding agency norms: 28 years which is relaxable upto 5 years in
case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes, women and physically handicapped
applicants and 3 years in case of OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates
Note: As per CSIR letter No. 5-1(342)/2015-PD dated 12.01.2023, engagement of
Project Staff shall be co-terminus with the term of the Project subject to the condition
that the total period of the engagement of a Project Staff in different projects either in
the same Lab/Instt. or different Lab/Instt. of CSIR taken together shall not exceed 5
years in any case.
Hence, the applicants who have completed the total tenure of 5 years in any of the
CSIR Lab/Instt. as Project Staff are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply for the aforesaid positions.
Walk-in Interview: Candidates fulfilling the above mentioned qualification, age etc., may
attend the Walk-in Interview scheduled as below:
Notification Sl. No. Date Reporting Time
1,3 28.03.2023 09.00 AM
2 28.03.2023 01.00 PM
6,7,9,10,11 & 12 29.03.2023 09.00 AM
4,5,8 29.03.2023 01.00 PM
at CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute, Sardar Patel Road, Adyar, Chennai –
600020 along with application form and supporting documents.
Application Form is available in the CLRI website (https://clri.org/CareersForms.aspx).
Candidates should attend the Walk-in Interview with duly filled in Application Form with self-
attested photocopies of requisite certificates/ documents (viz. Date of Birth certificate, 10th or
equivalent certificate, XII or equivalent certificate, Graduation certificate, experience proof (if
applicable) etc. along with original certificates for verification, a photo id proof like Aadhar
Card, Voter I-Card or any other Photo ID Card issued by any Government Agency and 02
passport size colour photographs.
2. General Terms and Conditions:
a) This is purely temporary position
b) The date of determining qualification and age shall be the date of Walk-in Interview.
c) Applications submitted other than in the enclosed prescribed Application form will not be
considered.
d) Candidates are requested NOT to send their applications by post/ speed post/ courier.
e) The prescribed qualifications should have been obtained through recognized
Universities/ Institutions etc.
f) Incomplete application form without requisite information, certificates/ documents,
photograph are liable to be rejected.
g) Any discrepancy found in the information given in application and that is evident in
original documents will make the candidate ineligible for appearing for interview.
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h) If at any subsequent date it is detected/ found that the candidates have given incorrect
information or has withheld certain information or does not fulfill the eligibility criteria;
their candidature shall be cancelled without assigning any reason whatsoever.
i) The candidates attending interview should bring alongwith them the duly signed
application form, accompanied with self-attested photo copies of all the requisite
certificates, marksheets in support of age, educational qualifications, experience (if
applicable), and submit the same alongwith original certificates, marksheets, at the time
of attending interview for verification.
j) The candidates will not be allowed to attend the interview if they do not bring their
application form and or requisite certificates/ marksheets.
k) Candidates would not be allowed beyond 11:00 a.m. for those reporting time is 09:00
a.m. on the date of interview. Candidates would not be allowed beyond 03:00 p.m. for
those reporting time is 01:00 p.m. on the dates of interview.
l) No travelling allowance will be paid for attending Walk-in Interview.
m) Candidates attending interviews must follow COVID related protocols/ SOPs.
n) All applicants must fulfil the essential qualifications of the position and other conditions
stipulated in the notification as on the date of interview. They are advised to satisfy
themselves before appearing for interview that they possess the essential qualifications
laid down for the position they are applying. No enquiry asking for advice as to eligibility
will be entertained.
o) Document/ Certificate furnished in a language other than Hindi or English, must be
accompanied with an English transcript of the same duly attested by a Gazetted Officer
or Notary.
p) Canvassing in any form and/or bringing any political influence or otherwise will be treated
as a disqualification for the positon.
q) The Director, CSIR-CLRI has a right to amend, delete and add terms & conditions to this
notification.
3. Other Conditions
a) Candidates found suitable for selection will be empaneled. Empaneled candidates may
be selected for future project requirements.
b) Final year/ Semester students, who are awaiting results are NOT ELIGIBLE to be
considered.
c) The Tenure mentioned above may be curtailed/ extendable. In any case it is co-
terminus with the project or till such time the requirement for need of Project Assistant
exists, whichever is earlier.
d) In case of selection, Original certificates must be again produced for verification at the
time of joining.
e) The position is purely temporary and will not confer any right on the Project Assistant for
permanent appointment in CLRI/ CSIR.
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f) The Director, CSIR-CLRI reserves the right to cancel the notification without assigning
any reason thereof or reserves the right not to fill up the positions. The number of
positions indicated against each position is provisional and may increase or decrease at
the time of selection.
g) The decision of the Director, CSIR-CLRI in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or
rejection of applications will be final and binding on candidates.
Administrative Officer
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