Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for the following Positions. Interested Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may submit their applications in the prescribed format along with the detailed CV / As per the Norms.
🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION
CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL)
🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION
The CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) is a pioneering initiative by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in India. It aims to protect India’s traditional knowledge from biopiracy by documenting it in a digital format. The TKDL serves as a bridge between traditional knowledge and modern intellectual property rights, ensuring that ancient wisdom is not exploited without proper acknowledgment and benefit-sharing.
💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION
- Project Associate
🎯Project Details
- Project Title – “The Importance of Traditional Wisdom: Environmental Consciousness in Vedic and other literature and its Relevance for Modern Climate Strategies (GAP-000001)”
- The Project Associate position(s) is on a contract basis and will be up to 15th January 2027
🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT
PAT-I (Forestry & Ecology) Essential Qualification: Master’s/Integrated Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences or Forestry/Ecology or related fields from recognized University or equivalent. Desirable Qualification: Experience in field surveys, resource mapping, monitoring ecological indicators, development of conservation and management strategies for natural resources.
PAT-I (Environmental Sciences) – Masters/Integrated Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences/ Environmental Management/ Environmental Studies/Environmental Engineering from recognized University or equivalent. Desirable Qualification: Experience in handling environmental monitoring /climate change related project activities will be preferred.
The details of the required qualifications & experience along with other relevant information are available on the Institute Website.
🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹
Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (i) Rs. 31,000/-+ HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR UGC/ICAR/ ICMR/ NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National Level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions. (ii) Rs. 25,000/-+HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above
💺 JOB LOCATION
New Delhi, India
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications, including an updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, and a passport-sized photograph, to the specified email address.
Note: 1. Candidature will be purely provisional subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria. 2. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the Interview. 3. Tenure of engagement of the Project Staff shall be co-terminus with the project. In any case, under no circumstances the tenure (inclusive of all CSIR postings) would be allowed to exceed six years duration. The performance of the Project Staff would be reviewed periodically so that one not found up to the mark, could be terminated without assigning any reason. 4. The engagement of Project Staff is purely on contract basis in respect of the above positions therefore will confer no rights on the candidates, whatsoever, implicitly and/or explicitly for their continuation beyond tenure/absorption /regularization in CSIR. Contract may be terminated at any time at a notice of one month from either side or one-month stipend in lieu thereof. 5. House rent allowance or HRA payable shall be as per the extant Government of India rules as applicable to CSIR employees. 6. Age relaxation (SC/ST/OBC/PwD/woman) will be applicable as per CSIR /Govt. of India rules, guidelines on the subject. Canvassing in any form will render the candidate disqualified. Candidates who fulfil the above criteria are invited for the walk-in interview with duly filled form available at www.csir.res.in. For any query please contact Telephone: 011-26851136, Email: tkdlsupport@csir.res.in
📅 IMPORTANT DATE
The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 15th November 2026
📫 CONTACT INFORMATION
📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION
CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library, CSIR Headquarters, Anusandhan Bhawan, 2 Rafi Marg, New Delhi – 110001, India
📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE
CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library invites applications from eligible candidates for the Project Associate position.
Project Associate Recruitment: View Official Notification
Reference: https://www.csir.res.in/sites/default/files/2026-10/advt-tkdl_30102026.pdf
In conclusion, the CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library offers a unique opportunity for candidates passionate about preserving and documenting traditional knowledge. This role not only contributes to safeguarding cultural heritage but also plays a crucial part in preventing biopiracy. Interested candidates should ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and submit their applications before the deadline.
