CSIR-NAL Recruitment 2026 – Walkin for 46 Project Associate, Project Assistant and More Posts

CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL), Bengaluru, Karnataka, has invited applications for 46 posts in 13 roles under Advt No. 15/2026/PS. The posts include Project Associate-I (PAT-I) – Mechanical/Aerospace/Aeronautical, Project Associate-II (PAT-II) – Mechanical/Aerospace/Aeronautical/Thermal Design, Project Assistant-I (PA-I) – Fitter, Senior PAT – Mechanical/Aerospace/Aeronautical and 9 more. Selection is through a walk-in interview on 12 November 2026.

The posts are for CSIR-NAL, Bengaluru. Qualification required: SSC/10th plus ITI (Fitter) for PA-I; B.Sc or 3 years Diploma in Engg/Tech for PA-II; Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology (with 2 or 3 years’ R&D experience for PAT-II and Senior PAT, or Masters/Integrated Masters) for the other posts. The pay is Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 42,000, depending on the post. Selection is by walk-in interview; selection based on performance in the interview or any other criteria adopted by the selection committee(s), if a large number of candidates appear, the Selection/Screening Committee may shortlist for the interview based on a written exam or any other criteria and panel of suitable candidates, valid for a maximum of one year; empanelment gives no automatic guarantee of engagement. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

CSIR-NAL Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue

The venue is given in the official notification (see the link below).

Key Points

• Walk-in date: 12 November 2026, reporting at 9:00 AM
• Vacancies: 46, in 13 roles
• How to apply: Attend the walk-in interview
• Pay: Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 42,000, depending on the post
• Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
• Age limit: Varies by post – see the table below
• Place: CSIR-NAL, Bengaluru

CSIR-NAL Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

CSIR-NAL Notification PDF 2026

Advt No. 15/2026/PS gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.

Download CSIR-NAL notification PDF

Vacancy Details, Age Limit and Pay

Age is counted as on date of Walk-in-Interview.

Age relaxation for all posts: SC/ST/PwBD/Women 5 years, OBC 3 years.

Who Can Apply for CSIR-NAL Recruitment 2026?

Other conditions:

• Only Indian nationals may apply.
• Qualification and age are determined as on the date of the walk-in interview.

Desirable:

• Mechanical/Aerospace/Aeronautical PAT-I: 1-2 years of Aerospace-relevant experience
• Preference is given to those with experience as per the desirable skills and ability to work as part of a team

Who Cannot Apply for CSIR-NAL Recruitment 2026

• Candidates whose qualifying examination results are awaited
• Candidates who use canvassing or bring influence, political or otherwise, will be disqualified

Pay and Terms of Engagement

Monthly emoluments are printed as a fixed amount plus HRA; the HRA amount is not printed.

• Purely temporary and contract basis, for a short period and co-terminus with the project
• May be terminated at any time with one month’s notice from either side or one-month stipend in lieu
• Maximum duration in one project or different projects together in CSIR-NAL or other CSIR labs: not more than six years in any case
• No rights to continuation beyond tenure, absorption or regularization in CSIR
• Selected candidates should contact the Recruitment Section with original documents within 15 days for reporting date and time

Important Dates

How Will CSIR-NAL Select Candidates?

• Walk-in interview; selection based on performance in the interview or any other criteria adopted by the selection committee(s)
• If a large number of candidates appear, the Selection/Screening Committee may shortlist for the interview based on a written exam or any other criteria
• Panel of suitable candidates, valid for a maximum of one year; empanelment gives no automatic guarantee of engagement
• Selection is based on performance in the interview or any other criteria adopted by the selection committee(s).
• CSIR-NAL adopts its own criteria for shortlisting; having more than the minimum qualification does not entitle a candidate to be called.
• List of selected candidates will be notified on https://www.nal.res.in, with a waiting list panel valid for one year.

Documents to Enclose

• Copy of Aadhar Card or any Government-issued ID card with photograph
• Duly filled application form
• Latest passport size photograph
• Original certificates with one set of photocopies, including Caste Certificate if any
• Documentary proof of category for age relaxation
• No Objection Certificate from Project Leader/HOD, if working in CSIR-NAL or any other CSIR lab

How to Apply for CSIR-NAL Recruitment 2026

1. Attend the walk-in interview on the date for your specialization with the duly filled application form in the prescribed format enclosed with the notice.
2. The application form is available on the website https://www.nal.res.in.
3. Do not send the application by post, speed post or e-mail.
4. Apply separately for each position you want to be considered for.
5. Report between 9.00 AM and 9.30 AM at the venue for registration and verification of documents; no registration after 09.45 AM.
6. Mention your category (SC/ST/OBC/PH/EWS) clearly and attach documentary proof if claiming age relaxation.
7. Attend on 12 November 2026, reporting at 9:00 AM.

Other Points to Note

• If the interview is not completed on the indicated day, candidates may have to attend the next day.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in interview.
• Director, CSIR-NAL may increase or decrease the number of positions or cancel the recruitment at any stage.
• Queries: 080-25086048 / 22514032; [email protected]
• A claimed equivalent qualification needs an order/letter showing the authority, number and date, otherwise the application is liable to be rejected.

CSIR-NAL Recruitment 2026 – Important Links

Official Source

This article is based on the official notification of CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories, Advertisement No. 15/2026/PS, dated 5 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.