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CSIR – CENTRAL LEATHER RESEARCH INSTITUTE
वै ा नक तथा औ यो गक अनुसंधान प रष Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
अडयार, चे नै, त मलनाडु Adyar, Chennai – 600 020, Tamil Nadu

No.23(388)/2024-E.I Date: 30.05.2024

Notification No.09/2024

WRITTEN TEST / INTERVIEW

Date of Written Test: 12.06.2024

Date of Interview: 13.06.2024 / 14.06.2024

Engagement to the positions of Scientific Administrative Assistant, Project Assistant, Project

Associate-I, Junior Research Fellow, Senior Project Associate, Principal Project Associate &
Research Associate 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 Project Assistant, Project Associate-I,

Project Assistant-II, Junior Research Fellow & Senior Project Associate 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 (s) Tenure*/

No. & Monthly emoluments/
Number of positions Upper age limit

1. Scientific Essential: Graduate degree in Computer Upto 31.03.2025

Administrative Science / IT from a recognized University/
Assistant Institute.
Rs.18,000/- plus HRA
Desirable: Candidates having the
01 Position following will be given preference:
50 years
(i) B.E. / B.Tech. in Computer Science /
IT
(ii) Working knowledge in Accounts
Management Software / GST
(iii) Working knowledge in Invoice
preparation.
(iv) Experience in Database Management
& Maintenance

2. Project Assistant Essential: Diploma in Medical Laboratory Upto 31.03.2025

Technology (DMLT) / Bachelor in Medical
Laboratory Technology (BMLT) from a
01 Position recognized University/ Institute. Rs.20,000/- plus HRA
(OR)

B.Sc. in Biochemistry from a recognized 50 years

University/ Institute.

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Sl. Name of the position Qualification (s) Tenure*/
No. & Monthly emoluments/
Number of positions Upper age limit

Desirable: Candidates having well versed

knowledge with the sample collection and
processing will be given preference:

3. Project Assistant Essential: B.Sc. in Physics / Sports 01 Year

Biomechanics and Kinesiology or
equivalent from a recognized University/
05 Positions Institute. Rs.20,000/- plus HRA
(OR)

B.Sc. / B.A. in Physical Education, Health 50 years

Education and Sports or equivalent from
a recognized University/ Institute.
(OR)

Bachelors / Diploma in Prosthesis and

Orthosis (BPO) from a recognized
University/ Institute.

4. Project Assistant Essential: B.Sc. in Biochemistry / 01 Year

Biotechnology / Zoology / Medical
Biochemistry or equivalent from a Rs.20,000/- plus HRA
02 Positions recognized University/ Institute.
50 years

5. Project Assistant Essential: 3 years Diploma in Leather 01 Year

Technology or equivalent from a
recognized University / Institute. Rs.20,000/- plus HRA
03 Positions
50 years

6. Project Assistant Essential: B.Sc. in Zoology / Upto 31.03.2025

Biotechnology from a recognized
University/ Institute. Rs.20,000/- plus HRA
01 Position
50 years

7. Project Associate-I Essential: B.E. / B.Tech. in Leather Upto 31.03.2025

Technology / Biotechnology from a
recognized University/ Institute. Rs.25,000/- plus HRA
02 Positions
35 years

8. Project Associate-I Essential: B.E. / B.Tech. in Leather Upto 31.03.2025

Technology / Biotechnology from a
recognized University/ Institute. Rs.25,000/- plus HRA
02 Positions (OR)
35 years
M.Sc. Biotechnology from a recognized
University/ Institute.

9. Project Associate-I Essential: B.E. / B. Tech. Biomedical Upto 31.03.2025

Engineering / Electronics and
Communication Engineering / Electronics
02 Positions and Instrumentation Engineering from a Rs.31,000/- plus HRA
recognized University / Institute. (if selected through
(OR) CSIR-UGC NET or
GATE or National level

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Sl. Name of the position Qualification (s) Tenure*/
No. & Monthly emoluments/
Number of positions Upper age limit

M.Sc. in Sports Biomechanics and exams conducted by

Kinesiology CSIR / DBT / DST /
(OR) ICMR / IIT / IISc /
IISER / UGC / ICAR
Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy from etc.)
a recognized University / Institute.
(OR)
Desirable: Candidates having the
following will be given preference: Rs.25,000/- plus HRA
(if not selected through
(i) Qualified in CSIR-UGC NET or GATE CSIR-UGC NET or
or National level exams conducted by GATE or National level
CSIR / DBT / DST / ICMR / IIT / IISc / exams conducted by
IISER / UGC/ ICAR etc., CSIR / DBT / DST /
(ii) Two (02) years of experience in ICMR / IIT / IISc /
Research and Development in IISER / UGC / ICAR
industrial and academic institutions or etc.)
Science and Technology
Organizations and Scientific activities 35 years
and services.

10. Project Associate-I Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry / Chemical 01 Year

Sciences / Physical Chemistry / Organic
Chemistry / Inorganic Chemistry /
01 Position Analytical Chemistry from a recognized Rs.25,000/- plus HRA
University/ Institute.

Desirable: Candidates having the 35 years

experience in organic synthesis will be
given preference.

11. Project Associate-I Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry / 01 Year

Microbiology from a recognized
University/ Institute.
02 Positions (OR) Rs.25,000/- plus HRA

B.E. / B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering /

Civil Engineering / Environmental 35 years
Engineering from a recognized University/
Institute.

Desirable: Candidates having the will be

given preference:

(i) Experience in analysis of wastewater,

solid waste samples, operation of
bench scale biological reactors,
computer operations.
(ii) M.E. / M.Tech. in Environmental
Engineering.

12. Project Associate-I Essential: B.E / B.Tech in Leather 01 Year

Technology from a recognized University/
Institute.
01 Position Rs.25,000/- plus HRA
Desirable: Candidates having the
following will be given preference:
35 years
(i) experience in wet end processing

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Sl. Name of the position Qualification (s) Tenure*/
No. & Monthly emoluments/
Number of positions Upper age limit

(ii) working knowledge in computer

including MS office applications.

13. Project Associate-I Essential: B. Tech. Nanotechnology from 01 Year

a recognized University / Institute.
(OR)
01 Position Rs.25,000/- plus HRA
M.Sc. Nanotechnology from a recognized
University / Institute.
35 years
Desirable: Candidates having the
following will be given preference:

(i) M.Tech. Nanotechnology.

(ii) Experience in nanotechnology,
(iii) Working knowledge of computer (MS
office applications),
(iv) Motivation to undertake Scientific
research as a Career with an interest
to pursue Ph.D through this Project
work.

14. Project Associate-I Essential: M.Sc. in Biochemistry / 01 Year

Biotechnology / Zoology / Medical
Biochemistry or equivalent from a
01 Position recognized University/ Institute. Rs.25,000/- plus HRA
(OR)

B.E. / B.Tech. in Biotechnology / Genetic 35 years

Engineering or equivalent from a
recognized University/ Institute.

15. Junior Research Essential: M.Sc in Chemistry (General/ 01 Year

Fellow Organic / Nanotechnology/ Polymer
Science/ Material Science/ Inorganic / Rs.37,000/- plus HRA
03 Positions Physical / Analytical) from a recognized per month
University / Institute and selected through
National Eligibility tests – CSIR-UGC NET 28 years$
including lectureship (Assistant
Professorship) / GATE.

Desirable: Candidates having the

following will be given preference:

(i) First class or equivalent in MSc

(ii) Experience in advanced instrument
operation or Testing of Chemicals
(iii) Research experience in synthetic
chemistry (Organic/Inorganic),
purification and their characterization
methods.
(iv) Good communication and writing
skills.
(v) Motivation to undertake Scientific
research as a Career with an interest
to pursue Ph.D through this Project
work.

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 Sl. Name of the position Qualification (s) Tenure*/
No. & Monthly emoluments/
Number of positions Upper age limit

16. Junior Research Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry (General/ 01 Year

Fellow Organic / Inorganic / Physical / Analytical
/ Biochemistry) from a recognized Rs.37,000/- plus HRA
01 Position University / Institute and selected through per month
National Eligibility tests – CSIR-UGC NET
including lectureship (Assistant 28 years$
Professorship) / GATE.

Desirable: Candidates having the

following will be given preference:

(i) First class or equivalent in MSc

(ii) Experience in handling sophisticated
instruments.

17. Senior Project Essential: Doctoral degree in Chemical 01 Year

Associate Engineering / Chemical Sciences /
Chemistry from a recognized University /
01 position Institute. Rs.42,000/- plus HRA

Desirable: Candidates having the

following will be given preference: 40 years
(i) Industrial experience in pilot scale
production of chemicals,
(ii) Working knowledge of computer (MS
office applications)

18. Principal Project Essential: B.E. / B.Tech. in Leather Upto 31.03.2025

Associate Technology from a recognized University
/Institute with minimum eight (08) years’
experience in Research and Development Rs.49,000/- plus HRA
01 Position in Industrial and Academic Institutions or
Science and Technology Organisations
and Scientific activities and services. 40 years

Desirable: Candidates having the

following will be given preference:

(i) Experience in leather, leather

chemicals, chemical research and
development in leather and chemical
industrial and academic institutions or
science and technology organizations
and scientific activities and services.
(ii) Masters and Doctoral degree in
management science.

19. Research Associate Essential: M.Tech. in Leather Upto 31.03.2025

Technology from a recognized University
01 Position / Institute with minimum three (03) years
of research experience. Rs.58,000/- plus HRA

Desirable: Candidates having minimum

two (02) research publications will be 35 years$
given preference.
*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.

$ Upper age limit is relaxable upto 5 years in case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes / Scheduled
Tribes, Divyangjan (PWD) and female applicants whereas 3 years in case of OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates

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 I. 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.

II. Mode of Selection: Candidates fulfilling the above mentioned qualification, age etc., may
appear for Written Test / Interview as detailed below:

Stage Mode Date, Time & Venue

Stage I Written Test (Qualifying in nature) - for all 12.06.2024

positions except JRF, Senior Project Associate
& Research Associate. 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) Type – Triple Helix Auditorium, CLRI

including subject concerned at Graduation level,
General Awareness, General Intelligence, Aptitude
& General English

Maximum Marks: 50 Marks

Stage II Personal Interview for the candidates who

qualify in the Written Test and the cut off marks
will be fixed by the Competent Authority.

For the positions against Notification Sl.No.:

1, 2,9,10,11,13,15,16 & 17 13.06.2024

from 9:00 a.m. onwards

3,4,5,6,7,8,12,14,18 & 19 14.06.2024

From 9:00 a.m. onwards

at CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute, Sardar Patel Road, Adyar, Chennai – 600020
along with application form and supporting documents.

NOTE: Applicants, who qualified in NET /GATE or national level exams conducted by
CSIR / DBT / DST / ICMR / IIT / IISc / IISER / UGC / ICAR etc. and / or applying
for the positions of Junior Research Fellow / Senior Project Associate / Research
Associate, are need not appear for the written test. They can directly attend for the
personal interview as per the aforementioned schedule.

III. Application Form is available in the CLRI website (https://clri.org/CareersForms.aspx).

Candidates should attend the Written Test / 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.

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2. General Terms and Conditions:

a) These are purely temporary positions.

b) The date of determining qualification and age shall be the date of Written Test / Interview.

c) Applications in a format, other than in the enclosed prescribed Application form, will not be
considered.

d) Candidates should NOT 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.
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, in any case, will not be allowed to report for written test / interview beyond
10:00 a.m.

l) No travelling allowance will be paid for attending Written Test / Interview.

m) 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.

n) 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.

o) Canvassing in any form and/or bringing any political influence or otherwise will be treated
as a disqualification for the positon.

p) The Director, CSIR-CLRI has a right to amend, delete and add terms & conditions to this
notification.

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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 Scientific Administrative
Assistant / Project Assistant / Project Associate-I / Junior Research Fellow / Senior Project
Associate / Principal Project Associate / Research Associate 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 Scientific
Administrative Assistant / Project Assistant / Project Associate-I / Junior Research Fellow
/ Senior Project Associate / Principal Project Associate / Research Associate for
permanent appointment in CLRI/ CSIR.

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.

अनभ
ु ाग अ धकार Section Officer (EI)

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