CSIR Chief Urges NEERI to Focus on Global Technologies and Kodaikanal Clean-Up as National Pride Nagpur: Dr. N Kalaiselvi, the head of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), called for a renewed global focus in scientific research during her address at the 68th Foundation Day celebrations of the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) on April 8. Highlighting the institute’s role in addressing environmental challenges, she emphasized the need to prioritize at least two long-term, globally competitive technologies to position NEERI as a National Centre of Excellence. Her remarks underscored the importance of impactful science, with the successful remediation of the mercury-contaminated site in Kodaikanal serving as a “matter of national pride” and a model for transformative research. Dr. Kalaiselvi, who delivered the keynote speech, urged scientists at NEERI to revive the institute’s legacy by enhancing research excellence and societal impact. She called for active participation in proposal submissions, mentorship of at least three students each, and the generation of meaningful success stories. While acknowledging NEERI’s progress in tackling societal challenges, she pointed out gaps in research impact, urging a tripling of its current output. To achieve this, she advocated for the accreditation of all R&D facilities, expansion of accredited labs, and the formation of collaborative consortia to boost visibility and outcomes. The CSIR chief also praised NEERI’s testbed facility, stressing the need for sustainable business models to ensure long-term viability. She emphasized that the institute’s work must not only address immediate environmental issues but also contribute to broader scientific advancements.#csir #csir_chief #neeri #kodaikanal_clean_up #foundation_day_celebrations
CSIR-IMMT Multi-Tasking Staff Recruitment 2026 The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT) has released a recruitment notification for 7 Multi-Tasking Staff positions in 2026. The announcement, dated March 23, 2026, is available on the official website www.immt.res.in. The recruitment process is entirely online, with applications accepted from March 23 to April 21, 2026. Candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria to apply for the roles. The recruitment aims to fill 7 vacancies for Multi-Tasking Staff positions. Eligible candidates must hold a Matriculation or equivalent qualification and fall within the age range of 18 to 25 years. Age relaxation is applicable for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government rules. The salary offered for the position is in the range of Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900 per month, as per Level-1 of the Pay Matrix. The application process requires candidates to submit their forms online through the official website or the provided link. All applicants must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before applying. The selection process involves a written test, and the notification outlines detailed instructions for submitting the application, including the need to review personal and educational details carefully. Candidates are advised to download the official notification PDF for comprehensive information on vacancy distribution, eligibility, selection procedures, and important dates. The notification also specifies that there is no application fee for any category, including General/OBC, SC/ST, or other reserved groups.#odisha #bhubaneswar #csir_immt #csir #matriculation
