The Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has released its official notification for the recruitment of Scientists. A total of 07 vacancies are available for research-focused posts online application process begins on 1st October 2025.

CSIR IICT Recruitment 2025 Overview
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Organisation: CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT)
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Post Name: Scientist
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Total Vacancies: 07
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Advertisement Number: 04/2025
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Application Mode: Online
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Selection Process: Screening of Applications & Interview
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Official Website: www.iict.res.in
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Important Dates:
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Notification Release Date: 25th September 2025
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Application Start Date: 1st October 2025 (9:00 AM)
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Application End Date: 30th October 2025 (11:59 PM)
Eligibility Criteria & Qualification needed
1. Educational Qualification:
The essential qualification for all Scientist posts is a Ph.D. thesis submitted in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline. The specific specializations required for different post codes (S-01 to S-07) are detailed in the official notification. Disciplines include:
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Chemical Sciences/Chemistry (specializations in catalysis, NMR, computational chemistry)
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Chemical Engineering / Chemical Technology
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Mechanical Engineering
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Environmental Engineering
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Bio-Engineering
2. Age Limit:
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The maximum age limit is 32 years as of 30th October 2025.
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Age relaxation is applicable for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD categories as per the Government of India rules.
Selection Process & Salary Details
Selection Process:
The selection will be a two-stage process:
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Screening of Applications: Based on academic records, research experience, publications, and patents.
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Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview to assess their research aptitude and subject knowledge.
Salary:
Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level 11 (Rs. 67,700 – 2,08,700) as per the 7th Pay Commission. The approximate total monthly emoluments at the time of joining will be around Rs. 1,34,907/- in a Class ‘X’ city (including basic pay, DA, HRA, and TA).
How to Apply for CSIR IICT Recruitment 2025 & Process
Interested and eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:
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Visit the official website: www.iict.res.in.
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Go to the “Recruitment” or “Career” section on the homepage.
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Click on the link for “Advertisement No. 04/2025 – Recruitment for the Post of Scientist”.
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Read the complete notification carefully before proceeding.
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Click on the “Apply Online” link and complete the registration process.
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Log in with your credentials and fill out the application form with all required details.
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Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and necessary documents (educational certificates, caste certificate, etc.) in the prescribed format.
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Pay the required application fee (if applicable) through the online payment gateway.
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Submit the application form and take a printout of the final confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links to check the PDF notification
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Download Official Notification PDF: Click Here
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Apply Online Link (Active from 01-10-2025): Click Here
Note: This information is for guidance purposes. Candidates are strongly advised to download and read the official notification PDF thoroughly for detailed information on post-specific qualifications, application fees, and exact instructions before applying.