CSIR Chairperson Recruitment 2026 – Prestigious High Salary Govt Job Opportunity, Apply Now


About the Jobs title

The CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) is inviting applications/nominations from eminent scientists and visionary Indian citizens for the prestigious post of Chairperson, Recruitment & Assessment Board (RAB).

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research is a premier national R&D organization under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. The selected candidate will lead recruitment, assessment, and promotion of scientific and technical personnel across its institutions nationwide.

The role involves strategic leadership, policy formulation, and ensuring transparent and efficient recruitment processes in accordance with established rules and guidelines.

For more details, visit the official website: https://www.csir.res.in

🏢 Basic Job Information

  • Organization: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
  • Advertisement No: 02/2026
  • Advertisement Date: April, 2026 (specific date not mentioned)
  • Post Name: Chairperson, Recruitment and Assessment Board (RAB)
  • Total Vacancies: 01
  • Job Type:
  • Salary / Pay Level: Pay Level-16 of Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC (₹2,05,400 – ₹2,24,400 per month) + Allowances
  • Location: New Delhi
  • Official Website: https://www.csir.res.in/

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

  • Education: Ph.D. degree in Science/Technology Preferably an eminent Scientist/Technologist Strong academic and research background
  • Age Limit: Maximum Age: 67 years
  • Experience: Minimum 15 years of post-Ph.D. experience Proven leadership in R&D institutions/labs Experience in managing scientific organizations Strong track record in research, publications, or patents
  • Other Requirements: Candidate must be an Indian citizen. Candidate must have strong leadership and management skills. Candidate should have excellent academic and research credentials. Candidate must have experience in handling scientific teams. Candidate should have a proven track record in policy and program management.

 

📄 Key Responsibilities

 

  • Provide strategic leadership in recruitment and assessment of scientists
  • Implement CSIR recruitment and promotion rules
  • Develop recruitment policies and assessment frameworks
  • Ensure transparency, efficiency, and fairness in selection processes
  • Coordinate with experts and selection committees

 

⚙️ Selection Process

 

  • Screening of Applications
  • Evaluation of Experience & Achievements
  • Final Selection by Search-cum-Selection Committee

 

📌 Tenure

 

  • Initial tenure: 3 years
  • Extendable up to 70 years of age (or max 5 years in exceptional cases)

 

📅 Important Dates

Application Start Date: April 2026 (specific date not mentioned
Last Date to Apply : 15 Jun 2026

📊 Vacancy Details

  • Chairperson, Recruitment and Assessment Board (RAB): 1

Total: 1 Posts

💰 Salary & Benefits

  • Pay Level-16 of Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC (₹2,05,400 – ₹2,24,400 per month)
  • As per 7th CPC (DA, HRA, TA, etc.)
  • High-level government position, leadership role in national scientific recruitment, prestigious designation

📝 Application Process

  • Apply Offline
  • Prepare Bio-data
  • Attach Required Documents
  • Send Application via Post/Email

💰 Application Fee

  • General / OBC / EWS: ₹No Fee/-
  • SC / ST / PH: ₹0/- (Exempted)
  • Payment Mode: Online via Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking

How to Apply

Send application/bio-data to:
Director Recruitment Cell,
CSIR, Anusandhan Bhawan, 2 Rafi Marg,
New Delhi – 110001
Email submission also allowed (as per notification)
Clearly mention the post applied for

Documents Required:

  • Post applied for (Chairperson, CSIR-RAB)
  • Name, Date of Birth, Address
  • Educational qualifications (Degree, Year, University, Subjects)
  • Experience/prior employment (From, To, Organization, Position held)
  • Honors/Awards/Recognitions
  • Professional affiliations: Research publications, books authored/edited, patents/copyrights/IPR, list of best professional outputs in last 10 years showing leadership.
  • Dissertations Supervised (Ph.D. and Post-Graduation)
  • List of 5 professional referees of high repute.

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FAQs

1. What is the salary for CSIR Chairperson?

Ans: ₹2,05,400 – ₹2,24,400 per month (Level-16).

2. What is the last date to apply?

Ans: 15 June 2026.

3. Is this a regular government job?

Ans: Yes, it is a high-level contractual/tenure-based government position.

4. What qualification is required?

Ans: Ph.D. in Science/Technology with strong research background.

5. What experience is required?

Ans: Minimum 15 years of post-Ph.D. experience with leadership roles.

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