The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has invited applications and nominations for one Director position at the Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CSIR-CGCRI), Kolkata. The recruitment is covered by Advertisement No. 05/2026. The senior leadership position carries Pay Level 15, with a basic pay scale of ₹1,82,200–₹2,24,100 plus admissible allowances. Applications must reach CSIR by 30 November 2026.
CSIR-CGCRI Director Recruitment 2026: Overview
Organisation: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Institute: Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, Kolkata
Post: Director
Vacancies: 1
Advertisement number: 05/2026
Pay: Level 15, ₹1,82,200–₹2,24,100 plus admissible allowances
Age: 45 years or above, but not exceeding 56 years
Experience: At least 16 years in relevant Research and Development
Last date: 30 November 2026
Application mode: Email or post; applications and nominations are accepted
Educational qualification and experience
The essential qualification is a Ph.D. in Natural Sciences or a Master’s Degree in Engineering. For candidates with an Engineering qualification, a Ph.D. is desirable. Applicants should have at least 16 years of Research and Development experience, with a focus on translational research in areas connected with the activities of the institute or comparable laboratories and centres.
CSIR expects a strong record of research leadership, technology development, intellectual property and publications, along with the ability to manage multidisciplinary R&D teams. The 16-year experience period is calculated from the beginning of the candidate’s research career. In exceptional cases, the Director General, CSIR may approve relaxation in qualification, age or experience for a highly meritorious candidate.
Age limit and pay scale
The notified age range is 45 to 56 years. The post is placed in Pay Level 15 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, with a basic pay range of ₹1,82,200 to ₹2,24,100 and applicable allowances. The appointment is for six years or until superannuation, whichever is earlier. Renewal is possible only in exceptional cases.
Role and responsibilities
The Director will provide scientific and administrative leadership to CSIR-CGCRI and guide its research priorities, institutional development and multidisciplinary teams. The institute works across glass and ceramic science and technology, advanced ceramics and composites, optical glass and fibre optics, photonics, energy materials, biomaterials, medical devices and membrane technologies. The role requires leadership that can connect research excellence with technology development, industry collaboration and national priorities.
The advertisement states that the Director may be considered for absorption or placement in CSIR as a Director’s Grade Scientist, such as Scientist ‘H’ or Outstanding Scientist, in accordance with applicable rules. Residential accommodation, transport, medical and other facilities are admissible under CSIR rules.
How to apply
Eligible candidates may submit an application or nomination with detailed biodata highlighting scientific and translational research contributions, publications, patents and other professional achievements. The advertisement also provides a biodata proforma that should be completed and sent with the application.
Email: drc.hqrs@csir.res.in
Postal address: Director Recruitment Cell, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Anusandhan Bhawan, 2 Rafi Marg, New Delhi – 110001.
Last date for receipt: 30 November 2026.
The notification does not specify an application fee or a written examination schedule. Candidates should follow the application/nomination instructions and submit the complete biodata and supporting professional record before the closing date.
Like what you read? Help BoldVoices.in keep independent journalism going.
Manage Consent
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional
Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes.The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
