NGRI Recruitment 2026: Walk-in for 32 Project Assistant, Associate & Scientist Posts

Introduction

The National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) has announced its latest recruitment drive for 2026, inviting applications for 32 project-based positions including Project Assistant, Project Associate, Senior Project Associate, Principal Project Associate, and Project Scientist. This is a golden opportunity for candidates with qualifications ranging from SSC/ITI to Ph.D. to join a premier research institute. The walk-in interviews are scheduled from 18 May 2026 to 20 May 2026. Read on for complete details on eligibility, salary, selection process, and how to apply.

Organization Overview

The National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), based in Hyderabad, Telangana, is a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). It is a premier institute dedicated to geophysical research and development. NGRI offers a dynamic work environment for scientists and technical staff to contribute to cutting-edge projects in earth sciences.

Post Details

NGRI is recruiting for the following project-based posts under Advertisement No. PP - 05/2026:

Eligibility Criteria

The educational qualifications required for each post are as follows:

• Project Assistant-I (PA-I): SSC / 10th plus ITI
• Project Assistant-II (PA-II): B.Sc. with Computer Science
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I): Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
• Project Associate-II (PAT-II): (i) MCA (ii) 2 years experience in IT related activities
• Project Associate-II (PAT-II): (i) B.E/B.Tech in CSE (ii) 2 years experience in IT related activities
• Senior Project Associate (Senior PAT): (i) MCA (ii) 3 years experience in IT related activities
• Project Assistant-II (PA-II): B.Sc. in Nursing or 3 years Diploma in GNM
• Project Assistant-II (PA-II): BPT or 3 years Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I): 3 years Diploma in Civil Engineering
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I): B.E/B.Tech in ECE/EEE/EIE
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I): M.Sc/M.Sc(Tech)/M.Tech/M.S./Integrated M.Tech in Geophysics/Applied Geophysics/Marine Geophysics/Exploration Geophysics/Geophysical Technology/Geosciences/Earth Sciences
• Project Associate-II (PAT-II): (i) M.Sc/M.Sc(Tech)/M.Tech/M.S./Integrated M.Tech in Geophysics/Applied Geophysics/Marine Geophysics/Exploration Geophysics/Earth Sciences/Geophysical Technology/Equivalent (ii) 2 years experience in geophysical data acquisition and processing
• Project Associate-II (PAT-II): (i) M.Sc/M.Sc(Tech)/M.Tech/M.S./Integrated M.Tech in Geology/Applied Geology/Marine Geology/Exploration Geology/Earth Sciences/Equivalent (ii) 2 years experience in active tectonics mapping and GIS/MATLAB
• Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT): (i) M.Sc/M.Sc(Tech)/M.Tech/M.S./Integrated M.Tech in Geophysics/Applied Geophysics/Marine Geophysics/Physics/Equivalent (ii) 3 years experience in Electromagnetic Geophysics OR (i) Ph.D in Geophysics/Applied Geophysics/Earth Sciences (ii) 2 years experience in Electromagnetic Geophysics
• Principal Project Associate (Principal-PAT): (i) M.Sc/M.Sc(Tech)/M.Tech/M.S./Integrated M.Tech in Geophysics/Applied Geophysics/Equivalent (ii) 6 years experience in geophysical data acquisition, laboratory measurements and subsurface modelling
• Project Scientist-I (PS-I): (i) Ph.D in Geophysics/Applied Geophysics/Geophysical Technology or equivalent (ii) 4 years research experience in Electromagnetic Geophysics

Age Limit

The age limit varies by post as follows:

• Project Assistant-I (PA-I): Max 35 years
• Project Assistant-II (PA-II): Max 35 years
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I): Max 35 years
• Project Associate-II (PAT-II): Max 35 years
• Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT): Max 40 years
• Principal Project Associate (Principal-PAT): Max 40 years
• Project Scientist-I (PS-I): Max 35 years

Age relaxation: SC/ST/PwBD/Women – up to 5 years; OBC – up to 3 years.

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification. Candidates are advised to check the notification for any updates.

Salary / Stipend

Selection Process

The selection will be based on a walk-in interview. Candidates must report at the venue with all required documents.

Important Dates

How to Apply

Interested candidates must appear for the walk-in interview at the NGRI campus. Follow these steps:

1. Download and read the official notification PDF carefully.
2. Fill in the application form (if required) as per the notification.
3. Prepare all original documents: educational certificates, ID proof, experience certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), and recent passport-size photographs.
4. Make self-attested photocopies of all documents.
5. Report to the interview venue on the specified date between 08:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
6. Complete registration formalities and attend the interview.