The CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (CSIR-TKDL) Unit has issued notifications for Project Associate-I and other posts on its official website. Check all details here.

The CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (CSIR-TKDL) Unit has issued notifications for Project Associate-I, Senior Project Associate, and other Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for these posts on or before 26 October 2021.
Candidates having requisite educational qualifications including Proficiency in one or more software products/BSMS (Siddha)/Bachelor in Sowa Rigpa medicine with additional eligibility as mentioned in the notification can apply for these posts.
What is CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (CSIR-TKDL)?
The CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (CSIR-TKDL) Unit is engaged in the protection and preservation of India’s vast traditional knowledge present in ancient texts by converting the information into modern languages.
It aims to prevent the misappropriation of Indian Systems of Medicine through patenting at the international level. CSIR-TKDL Unit is a unit under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), an autonomous body with the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (Ministry of Science and Technology).
Applications are invited from qualified candidates (Indian nationals and non-Indians as per relevant GoI provisions in place) who meet the necessary educational and work requirements to work on the project titled “Digitization of Indian Systems of Medicine – Siddha and Sowa Rigpa” (MLP0005).
The engagement is purely on a temporary and contract basis. The engagement shall be initially up to 31 March 2022 and a maximum until 31 March 2025, i.e., co-terminus with the project. The extension of tenure of any project staff beyond 31 March 2022 will be subject to review by a Review Committee at the end of each year or earlier, as deemed necessary.
The location of the project activities will be as indicated in the table below.
Details of posts, eligibilities are as under:
Post | Qualification and desirable skills | No. of positions | Posting location* |
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Project Associate-I(Information Technology)
Code: TKP501 |
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalentDesirable skills:
Proficiency in one or more software products viz Core Java, J2EE, EJB, Enterprise Java Beans, Enterprise Java, Spring, Struts, Hibernate, Maven, Rest, SOAP and any IDE like Eclipse/NetBeans/ IntelliJ IDEA, working knowledge of database design, web-enable applications and portal designing OR Proficiency in engineering, administering, and managing multiple relational database flavors (e.g. Oracle, SQLServer, PostgreSQL, etc.) including in database migration OR Knowledge of maintenance of Hardware / Software/ Firewall administration, MCSE, CISCO certification, knowledge to understand scientific documentation, maintain and administer computer networks and related computing |
01 | Palampur |
Senior Project Associate (Siddha)Code: TKC501 | BSMS (Siddha) from a recognized University or equivalent; and four years experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or S&T Organisations and Scientific activities and serviceOR
MD (Siddha) from a recognized University or equivalent |
03 | Chennai |
Project Associate-II (Siddha)Code: TKC502 | BSMS (Siddha) from a recognized University or equivalent; and two years experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or S&T Organisations and Scientific activities and service | 04 | Chennai |
Project Associate-I (Siddha)Code: TKC503 | BSMS (Siddha) from a recognized University or equivalent | 11 | Chennai |
Project Associate-II (Siddha)Code: TKD501 | BSMS (Siddha) from a recognized University or equivalent; and two years experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or S&T Organisations and Scientific activities and service | 01 | Delhi |
Senior Project Associate (Sowa Rigpa)Code: TKL501 | Bachelor’s degree in Sowa Rigpa medicine from recognized University or equivalent; and four years experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or S&T Organisations and Scientific activities and serviceOR
Master’s degree in Sowa Rigpa medicine from a recognized University or equivalent |
01 | Leh-Ladakh |
Project Associate-I (Sowa Rigpa)Code: TKL502 | Bachelor’s degree in Sowa Rigpa medicine from recognized University or equivalent | 02 | Leh-Ladakh |
Project Associate-I (Sowa Rigpa)Code: TKP502 | Bachelor’s degree in Sowa Rigpa medicine from recognized University or equivalent | 05 | Palampur |
Direct Link to Apply for CSIR-TKDL- CLICK HERE
Monthly emoluments:
For Senior Project Associate
Rs. 42,000/-+HRA
Age Limit: 40 years. The age limit is relaxable for candidates of statutory groups as per CSIR/Govt. of India instructions on the subject.
For Project Associate – II
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- Rs. 35,000/-+HRA to scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions
- Rs. 28,000/-+HRA for others who do fall under (i) above
Age Limit: 35 years. The above age limits are relaxable for candidates of statutory groups as per CSIR/Govt. of India instructions on the subject.
For Project Associate – I
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- Rs. 31,000/-+HRA to scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions
- Rs. 25,000/-+HRA for others who do fall under (i) above
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Age Limit: 35 years. The above age limits are relaxable for candidates of statutory groups as per CSIR/Govt. of India instructions on the subject.
Job Requirement:
Preference will be given to those with proficiency in applicable languages, computers, and commonly used software.
How to Apply for CSIR-TKDL Recruitment 2021 Jobs Notification:
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for these posts on or before 26 October 2021, 5:30 PM.