CLRI Recruitment 2025 (Notification No. 05/2025): CSIR – Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Adyar, Chennai has invited applications for temporary/project positions including Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Senior Project Associate and Junior Research Fellow (total **14 positions** listed). The schedule for the Written Test and Interview is published in the notification. Applicants must use the prescribed application form (annexed to the notification) and follow the terms & conditions described in the official notice.
Note: Tenure, stipend & upper-age details are as published in the CLRI Notification No.05/2025. Candidates selected via national-level exams (CSIR-UGC NET / GATE / etc.) may be eligible for higher consolidated emoluments where specified. Always verify the post-wise details in the official PDF.
Rs.25,000/- + HRA (some PA-I posts eligible for Rs.31,000/- + HRA if selected via national exams)
Project Associate-II
Rs.28,000/- + HRA
Senior Project Associate
Rs.42,000/- + HRA
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Rs.37,000/- + HRA
Selection Process
Stage I: Written Test (Qualifying, MCQ — 50 marks) on 22-12-2025. Candidates who qualified in NET/GATE/National exams may be exempted from written test and can directly appear for interview.
Stage II: Personal Interview for those who qualify the written test (Interview scheduled 23-12-2025).
Document Verification: Bring filled application form (annexure) + self-attested copies + original certificates for verification at time of interview.
Download the official notification and the prescribed Application Form (Annexure) from the CLRI website (link below).
Fill the application form carefully and bring the duly signed form along with self-attested photocopies of requisite certificates (DOB, educational certificates, experience proof, category certificate if applicable) and two passport size photographs.
Candidates must not send the application by post/courier. Bring the filled application to appear for the Written Test / Interview as per schedule with original certificates for verification.
Note: Applicants who have NET/GATE or national-level exam qualifications need not appear for the written test and may directly attend the interview (per notification).
Important: All post-wise qualifications, tenure, stipend, upper age, exemptions and instructions are taken from CLRI Notification No.05/2025. Candidates should read the original PDF carefully and follow the instructions exactly.