Designation/Position- Government Scientist Jobs in India
CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata, WB, India invites application for Government Scientist Jobs in India from eligible and interested candidates
About- The CSIR-CGCRI is one of the oldest Research and Development (R&D) Laboratory of CSIR, which is an autonomous body under DSIR, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. CSIR-CGCRI is dedicated to achieving scientific leadership in the area of advanced ceramics and specialty glasses (including fiber/fiber-based devices). Major research activities of the Institute concerns specialty glasses, specialized optical fiber, Sol-gel processing of glass and ceramics, nanostructured glass and ceramics, engineering ceramics (both oxides and non-oxides), ceramics for biomedical applications, ceramic membranes, advanced refractories, ceramic sensor, oxide fuel cells & batteries, traditional ceramics (whiteware and red clay pottery), etc. The majority of the research projects are funded by government agencies, strategic sectors, and private industries.
- Designation/Position- Government Scientist Jobs in India
- Research/Job Area- Mechanical, Bioengineering and equivalent, Metallurgical, Materials, Ceramics, Applied Mechanics, Materials Science and Engineering/Materials Science and Technology/Metallurgical and Materials Engineering/Materials Science/Glass and Ceramic Technology/Nano Science and Technology/Material Engineering Engineering/Functional Materials and Nanotechnology/Ceramic Engineering/Ceramic, Ceramic/Metallurgical/Chemical Engineering/Electronics & Communication Engineering / Instrumentation Engineering / Electronics &Instrumentation Engineering / Applied Electronics Engineering / Microelectronics / Computer Science & Engineering/Applied Optics, Optics and Optoelectronics, Photonics, Laser Technology, Laser Science and other related areas
- Location- CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata, WB, India
- Eligibility/Qualification–
- Job/Position Description-
- How to Apply-
- Last Date for Apply– 31 October 2021
Government Scientist Jobs in India

Summary
- The Institute is one of the oldest Research and Development (R&D) Laboratory of CSIR, which is an autonomous body under DSIR, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.
- Major research activities of the Institute concerns specialty glasses, specialized optical fiber, Sol-gel processing of glass and ceramics.
- The majority of the research projects are funded by government agencies, strategic sectors, and private industries.
- The applicants with experience in Product Development/Technology Innovation/Applied Technology etc would be preferred and the Screening Committee will give weightage to candidates having the necessary experience etc. within the mandate of the laboratory.
- All applicants must fulfill the essential requirements of the post and other conditions stipulated in the advertisement as on the last date of receipt of the online applications.
Research/Job Area- Mechanical, Bioengineering and equivalent, Metallurgical, Materials, Ceramics, Applied Mechanics, Materials Science and Engineering/Materials Science and Technology/Metallurgical and Materials Engineering/Materials Science/Glass and Ceramic Technology/Nano Science and Technology/Material Engineering Engineering/Functional Materials and Nanotechnology/Ceramic Engineering/Ceramic, Ceramic/Metallurgical/Chemical Engineering/Electronics & Communication Engineering / Instrumentation Engineering / Electronics &Instrumentation Engineering / Applied Electronics Engineering / Microelectronics / Computer Science & Engineering/Applied Optics, Optics and Optoelectronics, Photonics, Laser Technology, Laser Science and other related areas
Location- CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata, WB, India
Eligibility/Qualification–
- The applicant must be a citizen of India.
- The applicants with experience in Product Development/Technology Innovation/Applied Technology etc would be preferred and the Screening Committee will give weightage to candidates having the necessary experience etc. within the mandate of the laboratory.
- All applicants must fulfill the essential requirements of the post and other conditions stipulated in the advertisement as on the last date of receipt of the online applications. They are advised to satisfy themselves before applying that they possess at least the essential qualifications laid down for various posts as on the last date of receipt of the applications. No enquiry asking for advice as to eligibility will be entertained.
- The duly constituted Screening Committee will adopt its own criteria for short-listing the candidates. The candidate should therefore, mention in the application all the qualifications and experiences in the relevant area over and above the minimum prescribed qualification. Such claims will only be considered if supported by valid documents. Completion of Ph.D. degree will be reckoned from the date of issue of provisional certificate/notification.
- The date for determining the upper age limit, qualifications and /or experience etc. shall be the closing date of receipt of online application.
- The period of experience in a discipline / area of work, wherever prescribed, shall be counted after the date of acquiring the minimum educational qualifications prescribed for that post.
- Persons with disabilities (PWD) fulfilling the eligibility conditions prescribed under GOI instructions are encouraged to apply.
- The upper age limit is relaxable up to 05 years for SC/ST and 03 years for OBC as per Government orders in force only in those cases where the post are reserved for respective categories, on production of relevant certificate in the prescribed format signed by the specified authority at the time of interview.
Job/Position Description-
Applications are invited from enthusiastic, young Indian researchers having an excellent academic record and proven scientific achievements along with requisite experience and a high degree of motivation and desire to take up research as a career in the field of Glass & Ceramicto fill up the vacant posts of Scientists as per the details given below.
The emoluments and age limit for the post as per norms is summarized as below:-
No. of Posts with reservation | Designation | Pay Level | Minimum Emoluments | *Upper Age Limit not exceeding (as on last date ) |
14 posts (UR:7; EWS: 2; ST:1,OBC:3; PwBD: HH:1) | Scientist | Pay Level -11 (7th CPC) [Rs.67700 – 208700] | Rs.67700/- plus usual allowances like DA, HRA, TA etc. as applicable to CSIR employees. | 32 years |
These posts carry usual allowances i.e. Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) etc. as admissible to the central government employees and as made applicable to CSIR employees stationed in Kolkata/Khurja/Naroda (as per 7th Pay Commission). Council employees are also eligible for accommodation of their entitled type as per CSIR allotment rules depending on availability in which case HRA will not be admissible.
Only outstation candidates, if called for physical interview will be paid to and fro single second class rail fare from the actual place of undertaking the journey or from the normal place of their residence whichever is nearer to Howrah/Sealdah Railway Station on production of Rail Tickets/Rail Ticket Numbers.
Candidates are required to submit their Application Fees of Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred Only) through NEFT/RTGS/Bank Transfer only in favor of “Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute” A/c No. 30267963259 of State Bank of India, Jadavpur University Branch (IFSC Code No.SBIN0000093) payable at Kolkata. No other means of payment of fees will be accepted.The Unique Transaction Receipt (UTR) No. should be mentioned in the online application form. The candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD/Women/CSIR Employees are exempted from submission of application fee.
How to Apply-
The application should be accompanied by self-attested copies of the relevant educational qualification, experience. The prescribed qualifications should have been obtained through recognized Universities / Institutions etc.
Eligible candidates are required to apply online using the link provided in the Institute’s website (www.cgcri.res.in)
The summary sheet generated on online submission of application should be printed and duly signed. The duly signed Summary Sheet should be accompanied by attested copies of the certificates, mark sheets, testimonials in support of age, education qualifications, experience, re-prints of publications and caste certificate, if applicable, and should be sent in an envelope superscribed “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF SCIENTIST (Post Code ________)” by post to the address:-Administrative Officer, CSIR-Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute, 196, Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Kolkata – 700032. Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate application form for each post indicating the Code No. of the post. Separate fee will have to be paid for each post.
Following documents must be attached along with application form sent by post:
- Self-attested photocopy of Date of Birth Certificate.
- Self-attested photocopies of education qualifications certificates.
- Self-attested photocopy of caste certificate, if applicable.
- Self-attested photocopies of experience certificates, if any
- Self-attested photocopy of EWS certificate, if applicable
Last Date for Apply– 31 October 2021
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