CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in Interview for 57 Vacancies

CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) has released the CSIR-CLRI Project Staff Recruitment 2026 notification to recruit energetic and qualified candidates for various temporary posts on project basis. Eligibility is open to Indian nationals with the desired academic qualification and experience who wish to be a part of the selection process that will be held in the end of May 2026. The recruitment provides a golden chance to join Central Leather Research Institute jobs in a leading research institute in leather science and technology in Chennai. This is a prestigious platform for the candidates who are looking for PSU jobs or research work in autonomous government authorities to improve and update their technical skills. In addition, successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects from the boundary between research and industry.

About CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI)

CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) functions under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). It serves as a premier global facility dedicated to advanced research and development within the leather sector. The institute has a key role in the national and international programmes and is at the forefront of sustainable leather technologies, environmental management and material sciences. It offers a platform for collaborative opportunities for talents to contribute to high impact scientific projects.

Available Positions for CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026

Important Timeline

• Notification Date: April 30, 2026
• Written Test Date: May 21, 2026
• Interview Dates: May 25, 2026 and May 26, 2026
• Reporting Time (Test): May 21, 2026, at 09:30 AM
• Application Deadline: Candidates must bring their completed applications to the venue on the day of the test/ interview.

Required Education for CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026

Age Limitations

• Project Associate-I / Assistant-II: 35 Years
• Junior Research Fellow: 28 Years
• Senior Project Associate: 40 Years
• Age Relaxation for SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Up to 05 Years
• Age Relaxation for OBC: Up to 03 Years

Application Fee Details

• All Categories: The official notification does not mention any application fee.
• Travel Allowance: No TA/DA will be given for attending the Test/Interview.

Remuneration Details

• Senior Project Associate: Rs. 42,000/- plus HRA
• Junior Research Fellow (NET/GATE): Rs. 37,000/- plus HRA
• Project Associate-I (NET/GATE): Rs. 31,000/- plus HRA
• Project Associate-I (Non-NET/GATE): Rs. 25,000/- plus HRA
• Project Assistant-II: Rs. 20,000/- plus HRA

Recruitment Procedure for CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026

• Stage I (Written Test): An qualifying MCQ based Test for CSIR project staff at Graduation level subjects, General Awareness, Aptitude and English.
• Stage II (Interview): Personal interview for the candidates who pass the written test.
• Exemption: If a candidate has cleared the NET/GATE or any other national level exam then he/she may skip the written test and go directly to the interview.
• Venue of Selection: Triple Helix Auditorium, CLRI, Adyar, Chennai.
• Career Opportunity: This process is a high level selection in which candidates are following TN Govt. jobs and research positions in top-notch national institutes.

Preparation of CSIR-CLRI Exam: Best Books

• Standard Textbooks: Any books that are relevant to your undergraduate degree that are in standard use (e.g., “Organic Chemistry” by Morrison & Boyd, “Engineering Thermodynamics” by P.K. Nag).
• General Aptitude: Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations authored by R.S. Aggarwal.
• General Intelligence: A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal.
• Language: English (High School English Grammar and Composition, by Wren & Martin).

Advantages of Practicing Previous Years’ Questions

• Know Exam Pattern: Gain knowledge about the weightage of technical and general section.
• Time Management: By practising past papers, candidates can develop their time management skills for the 45 minutes MCQ test.
• Identifying Key Topics: Identifies recurring topics in General Awareness and key engineering/science topics.
• Knowing the test format helps to alleviate exam day anxiety.

Application Procedure for CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026

• Go to the official website at https://clri.org/
• Navigate to Career section to find the “Notification No.03/2026“.
• Download the official notification form which is attached as an Annexure to Notification No. 03/2026.
• Fill out all personal, educational and experience information in block letters.
• Make copies of birth certificates, degree mark sheets (10th onwards) and experience proof (Self Attested).
• Bring government-issued photo ID card (Aadhar card, voter ID etc.) and 2 passport size color photographs.
• Don’t submit applications via postal or courier service, show up with the completed application and documents on the walk-in interview dates for the Government research fellowship 2026.

Official Links

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