The CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Unit (CSIR-TKDL Unit), New Delhi, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, has released an official recruitment notification (Advt. No. TKDL/08/2026) for 50 positions of Senior Project Associate and Project Associate-I.
These temporary, contractual positions are open across multiple disciplines (IT, Data Science, Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa, Patents, Sanskrit, and Yoga) at various posting locations including Delhi, Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Palampur, Chennai, and Hyderabad.
Recruitment Overview
Parameter
Details
Organization
CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Unit (CSIR-TKDL)
Parent Ministry
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology
Advt. No.
TKDL/08/2026
Project Name
Information Systems of Traditional Knowledge for Protection & Promotion (TKDL-TK)
Total Vacancies
50 Posts
Tenure
Contractual (Initially till March 31, 2027; extendable up to March 31, 2031)
(Age relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates as per Govt. rules).
Educational Qualification & Experience by Discipline
1. Information Technology / Data Science
Senior Project Associate (IT): B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT or MCA with 3 years of relevant R&D experience; OR M.E./M.Tech in CS/IT with 2 years of relevant experience.
Project Associate-I (IT / Data Science): B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/AI/ML/Data Science/Electronics or MCA from a recognized university.
2. Indian Systems of Medicine (AYUSH)
Ayurveda: BAMS for Project Associate-I; BAMS + 3 years experience (or MD Ayurveda + 2 years experience) for Senior Project Associate.
Unani: BUMS degree from a recognized university.
Siddha: BSMS for Project Associate-I; BSMS + 3 years experience (or MD Siddha + 2 years experience) for Senior Project Associate.
Sowa Rigpa: Degree in Sowa Rigpa Medicine for Project Associate-I; Sowa Rigpa Degree + 3 years experience (or MD + 2 years experience) for Senior Project Associate.
3. Patent, Sanskrit & Yoga
Patent: Master’s degree in Chemical/Biological Sciences/Bioinformatics/Cheminformatics (or Ph.D. with relevant experience for Senior Project Associate).
Sanskrit: Master’s degree in Sanskrit (or Ph.D. with relevant R&D experience for Senior Project Associate).
Yoga: Master’s degree in Yoga or equivalent field.
Remuneration & Monthly Salary
Senior Project Associate: ₹42,000/- per month + applicable HRA.
Project Associate-I:
₹31,000/- per month + HRA (for candidates qualified through CSIR-UGC NET / GATE or National level examinations conducted by Central Govt. departments/agencies).
₹25,000/- per month + HRA (for others who do not fall under the above criteria).
Selection Procedure
Written Test: A written test will be conducted for eligible candidates at the designated centers between 14 October 2026 and 30 October 2026.
Interview: Candidates shortlisted from the written test will be called for an interview.
Document Verification: Final engagement is subject to document verification and verification of original certificates.
