National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM), a research organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, has announced recruitment for 6 temporary Project Staff vacancies under Advertisement No. HR02/2026. The recruitment includes Project Scientist III, Project Scientist II, Project Scientist I, Project Associate III and Administrative Associate I posts. Candidates generally require a relevant Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or graduation depending on the position, along with prescribed professional or research experience. The positions are contractual and co-terminus with the respective project or initially for one year, whichever is earlier, with likely extensions. Selected candidates will receive ₹29,000 to ₹67,000 per month plus HRA, and online applications can be submitted until 28 August 2026.
Name of Organization
National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM)
Post Name
Project Scientist III, Project Scientist II, Project Scientist I, Project Associate III, Administrative Associate I
Education
Master’s Degree / Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology / Graduation with relevant experience, post-wise
Total Vacancies
6 Posts
Salary
₹29,000 – ₹67,000 per month + HRA
Age Limit
Maximum 45 or 50 years, depending on post
Application Fee
Not specified
Selection Process
Written Test / Interview / Written Test followed by Interview, as decided by NCSCM
Apply Mode
Online
Job Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu / Project Locations
Last Date To Apply
28 August 2026
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Project Scientist III
1
Master’s in Applied Microbiology / Environmental Science / Life Science / Marine Sciences with 60% marks and minimum 7 years relevant experience
Project Scientist II
1
Master’s in Applied Microbiology / Environmental Science / Life Science / Marine Science with 60% marks and minimum 5 years relevant experience
Project Scientist II
1
Master’s in Botany / Marine Science / Environmental Science / Ecology / Forestry / Life Sciences or relevant Natural Sciences with 60% marks and minimum 5 years relevant experience
Project Scientist I
1
Master’s in relevant Natural Sciences/Environmental/Marine/Geospatial discipline with 60% and 4 years experience OR relevant Engineering/Technology degree with 60% and 5 years experience
Project Associate III
1
Master’s in Biotechnology / Environmental Science / Life Science / Marine Science with 60% marks and minimum 2 years relevant experience
Administrative Associate I
1
Any Graduate with minimum 5 years relevant experience
Total
6
Post-specific qualifications and experience
How to Apply
Visit the official NCSCM career portal and open Advertisement No. HR02/2026.
Read the detailed recruitment notification and post-specific requirements carefully.
Complete the online application form with the required personal, educational and professional details.
Upload the prescribed colour photograph and signature in the required dimensions and file size.
Upload self-attested copies of all semester mark sheets, provisional/degree certificates, date-of-birth proof and relevant experience certificates.
Upload the applicable caste, EWS or PwD certificate in the prescribed format, where required.
Review the application carefully and submit it online by 28 August 2026.
Keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference. There is no requirement to send a hard copy of the application.
Candidates shortlisted for the selection process must produce their original certificates at the time of the interview.