CSIR CRRI Senior Project Associate Exam 2026 Mock Test Series

• Candidates must carry a printed copy of the Admit Card and a valid Government-issued photo ID.
• Electronic devices, including mobile phones and smartwatches, are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall.
• Reporting time is 60 minutes prior to the commencement of the examination.
• Biometric attendance is mandatory for all candidates.

The CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) recruitment for the Senior Project Associate position is governed by CSIR project-linked guidelines. Candidates must monitor the official website at crri.res.in for the latest project-specific vacancy notifications. Selection is based on academic credentials followed by a personal interview. No centralized nationwide exam notification for this specific designation is released via SSC or UPSC; all recruitment is project-specific and conducted directly by the CSIR-CRRI recruitment cell.

Download the official notification by following these steps:

1. Visit the official portal: crri.res.in.
2. Navigate to the 'Vacancies' or 'Careers' tab.
3. Click on the 'Recruitment' link for the Senior Project Associate position.
4. Download the PDF document titled 'Advertisement No. [Number]/2026'.
5. Verify the document authenticity via the CSIR official letterhead.

Vacancies for Senior Project Associate at CSIR-CRRI are released against specific research projects. There is no fixed annual quota. Candidates must check the specific advertisement for:

• Total Posts: Variable per project
• Category-wise: Subject to CSIR reservation rosters

Application fees for CSIR-CRRI positions are generally processed via SBI Collect. Fees vary by project advertisement; candidates must refer to the specific notification for the exact transaction amount and payment reference code.

The maximum age limit for the Senior Project Associate position is 40 years as per CSIR guidelines, calculated on the closing date of the specific advertisement.

• SC/ST: 5 Years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
• PwBD: 10 Years

Mandatory requirements for Senior Project Associate:

• Degree: Master’s Degree in Natural Science or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology from a recognized University/Institute.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations.
• Alternative: Doctoral degree in Engineering or Science from a recognized University/Institute.

1. Screening of applications based on academic merit and experience.
2. Shortlisting of candidates for the personal interview.
3. Personal Interview (Online or Offline).
4. Verification of original documents.
5. Final selection based on interview performance.

The consolidated emoluments for the Senior Project Associate position are Rs. 42,000 per month plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per CSIR project guidelines.

For interview-based selection, CSIR-CRRI issues Interview Call Letters via email to shortlisted candidates. Candidates must carry:

• Original Photo ID (Aadhar Card, PAN, or Passport).
• Printed copy of the Call Letter.
• Original Educational Certificates.

The final merit list is prepared strictly based on the performance in the personal interview. No normalization process is applicable as there is no written test for this designation.

Focus on your core engineering or science domain specific to road research. Review your M.Tech or PhD thesis work thoroughly. Prepare for technical questions related to civil engineering materials, traffic safety, or relevant research topics. Keep your research publications and project reports ready for verification during the interview.

The following data represents the official cut-off marks for the CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) Senior Project Associate recruitment. As of the current date, the year 2026 has not yet occurred, and no official recruitment cycle for this specific post has been conducted for that year.

Historical Cut-off Data: CSIR-CRRI Senior Project Associate

Status: No official recruitment cycle exists for the year 2026. Data for previous years is unavailable as the post of Senior Project Associate is filled via project-specific walk-in interviews or ad-hoc notifications rather than centralized, multi-stage competitive examinations with published cut-off lists.

Source: Official CSIR-CRRI Recruitment Portal (crri.res.in) and CSIR Recruitment Notifications Archive.