An Autonomous Body under Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India
Pioneering Chemical Research for Over Seven Decades | Established 1950
Premier research institution in chemical sciences since 1950. Focus on catalysis, organic chemistry, polymer science, materials chemistry, and biochemical sciences.
Learn More →C1 Chemistry, Sustainable Chemical Industry, Clean Energy, Biomass, Agritech, Biotherapeutics, and Circular Economy driving innovation for a self-reliant India.
Explore Research →The OWOL campaign showcases NCL cutting-edge research, expertise, and facilities to industry, academia, start-ups, and students through a six-day theme-based program.
View Schedule →OWOL 2023 inaugurated by Dr. Pramod Chaudhari with 30+ start-ups exhibiting at Venture Centre.
Breakthrough in CO2 conversion catalysts published in Nature Catalysis.
New polymer technology licensed to major Indian chemical manufacturer.
NCL scientists honored with Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize 2023.
The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) is India largest research and development organization, established in 1942. It comprises 37 national laboratories, 39 outreach centers, 3 innovation complexes, and 5 units across the nation. CSIR is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.
CSIR mandate is to conduct research and development in areas of strategic and social importance, develop skilled manpower, and foster innovation and entrepreneurship.
CSIR established as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Science & Technology.
National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) established in Pune to spearhead chemical research.
CSIR recognized as the nation premier industrial R&D organization.
Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize institutionalized to honor outstanding scientists.
CSIR ranked 9th among global government-funded research institutions.
CSIR played a pivotal role in India COVID-19 response with diagnostics, drugs, and vaccines.
Launched "One Week One Lab" campaign to showcase each laboratory unique strengths.
To be a global leader in scientific research and innovation, driving India transformation into a knowledge-based economy.
To conduct cutting-edge research, develop technologies, and nurture talent for sustainable industrial and societal development.
Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Inclusiveness, and Impact-driven research for national development.
Director General, CSIR
Secretary, DSIR
Director, CSIR-NCL
Pune
Chairman, Governing Body
CSIR
CSIR comprises 37 national laboratories across India, each specializing in distinct areas of science and technology.
📍 Pune, Maharashtra
Focus: Chemical Sciences
CatalysisPolymersEnergy📍 Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Focus: Metallurgy & Materials
SteelAlloysMining📍 Mysore, Karnataka
Focus: Food Technology
Food ProcessingNutritionBiotech📍 Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Focus: Drug Discovery
PharmaMedicinal ChemToxicology📍 Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu
Focus: Electrochemistry
BatteriesCorrosionEnergy📍 Chandigarh
Focus: Instrumentation
SensorsOpticsAgri-Tech📍 New Delhi
Focus: Genomics
GeneticsBioinformaticsDiagnostics📍 Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Focus: Mineral Processing
MiningCompositesNanotech📍 Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Focus: Petroleum Science
FuelsLubricantsEmissionsOne Week One Lab (OWOL) Program | May 22-27, 2023
The CSIR-NCL "One Week One Lab" campaign was a six-day theme-based program aimed at showcasing the laboratory cutting-edge research, expertise, and facilities to diverse stakeholders including industry, academia, start-ups, and students.
| Date | Theme | Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|
| May 22 | Inauguration & C1 Chemistry | CO2, methane, methanol, and CO conversion to valuable chemicals |
| May 23 | Sustainable Chemical Industry | Flow chemistry, process intensification, green chemistry |
| May 24 | Clean Energy | Battery technologies, fuel cells, hydrogen economy, solar energy |
| May 25 | Biomass & Bio-refinery | Lignocellulosic biomass conversion, biofuels, platform chemicals |
| May 26 | Agritech & Biotherapeutics | Agricultural innovations, drug discovery, biomedical research |
| May 27 | Circular Economy & Valediction | Waste valorization, recycling, sustainability, closing ceremony |
Converting CO2, methane, methanol, and carbon monoxide into valuable chemicals and fuels using catalytic processes.
Flow chemistry, process intensification, and green chemistry approaches for cleaner industrial processes.
Advanced battery technologies, fuel cells, hydrogen economy, and solar energy conversion systems.
Lignocellulosic biomass conversion, biofuels, and platform chemicals for sustainable alternatives.
Agricultural innovations, crop protection, drug discovery, and biomedical research applications.
Waste valorization, plastic recycling, and sustainable resource management for a zero-waste future.
Inauguration by Dr. Pramod Chaudhari - Executive Chairman, Praj Industries, graced the inaugural ceremony as Chief Guest.
Start-up Expo - 30 start-ups incubated at Venture Centre exhibited their technologies and innovations.
Exhibition Gallery - A comprehensive showcase of CSIR-NCL scientific and technological contributions over seven decades.
Industry-Academia Interface - Interactive sessions fostering collaboration between researchers, industry partners, and academic institutions.
Student Engagement - Special programs for students and young researchers to explore career opportunities in chemical sciences.
CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), established in 1950, is a premier research institution in chemical sciences under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). Located in Pune, Maharashtra, NCL focuses on research and development in catalysis, organic chemistry, polymer science, materials chemistry, and biochemical sciences. The laboratory has been at the forefront of India chemical research for over seven decades.
Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, organometallic chemistry, and C1 chemistry for sustainable processes.
Natural product synthesis, medicinal chemistry, asymmetric synthesis, and methodology development.
Functional polymers, biodegradable materials, nanocomposites, and polymer processing technologies.
Nanomaterials, ceramics, metal-organic frameworks, and advanced functional materials.
Enzyme technology, microbial biotechnology, fermentation, and bioprocess engineering.
Process development, reaction engineering, separation technology, and scale-up studies.
Developing novel catalysts for direct conversion of carbon dioxide into methanol, formic acid, and other platform chemicals.
Next-generation solid electrolyte materials for high-energy density lithium and sodium-ion batteries.
Conversion of agricultural waste into biodegradable polymers and packaging materials.
Continuous manufacturing technologies for pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals with improved safety and efficiency.
Discovery and development of targeted drug delivery systems and novel anti-cancer compounds.
Electrocatalysts and membrane technologies for efficient water splitting and hydrogen production.
Breakthrough catalyst for CO2 hydrogenation published in Nature Catalysis.
Licensed polymer technology to Indian chemical major worth Rs.50 Crore.
Developed indigenous flow reactor system for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Filed 25 patents in clean energy and sustainable chemistry domains.
Launched India first bio-based polymer pilot plant at NCL Pune.
Patel, R.K., Sharma, A., et al. | Nature Catalysis (2023) | DOI: 10.1038/s41929-023-00942-x
Desai, P., Kumar, S., et al. | Advanced Energy Materials (2023) | DOI: 10.1002/aenm.202300123
Joshi, M., Reddy, K., et al. | Chemical Engineering Journal (2023) | DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2023.142567
Singh, R., Gupta, N., et al. | Green Chemistry (2023) | DOI: 10.1039/D3GC00891A
Mehta, S., Iyer, V., et al. | Macromolecules (2022) | DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.2c00876
Nair, K., Bose, A., et al. | ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (2022) | DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c14532
Rao, P., Shah, D., et al. | Journal of Controlled Release (2022) | DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.08.015
Verma, A., Khan, M., et al. | Chemical Engineering Science (2022) | DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2022.117834
CSIR-NCL scientists regularly publish in top-tier international journals including Nature, Science, Journal of the American Chemical Society, Angewandte Chemie, Chemical Reviews, and Energy & Environmental Science. The laboratory has also contributed chapters to several edited volumes and reference works in chemical sciences.
B.Tech/M.Sc in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering with experience in catalysis research.
M.Tech/Ph.D in Polymer Science with publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Diploma/Degree in Instrumentation/Electronics with 3+ years experience.
M.Sc in Organic Chemistry with NET/GATE qualification. Knowledge of synthesis required.
Ph.D in Materials Science/Chemistry with 2+ years postdoctoral experience.
M.Tech in Biotechnology/Biochemical Engineering with experience in fermentation technology.
Junior Research Fellowships for NET-qualified candidates to pursue PhD at NCL.
Research Associate positions for postdoctoral researchers in chemical sciences.
Faculty and research positions under the INSPIRE faculty scheme.
CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory
Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan
Pune - 411008, Maharashtra, India
Phone: +91-20-25902600
Phone: +91-20-25902028
Fax: +91-20-25902601
Director: ak.lele@ncl.res.in
General: info@ncl.res.in
Website: www.ncl-india.org
NCL is located in Pashan, Pune
Approximately 10 km from Pune Railway Station | 18 km from Pune Airport
Landmark: Near Pashan Lake, off Sutarwadi Road
Research Assistant Candidate | ST Category
Application Ref: NCL/CAF/RA/2026/08/013
| Full Name | Ms. Hetvi Jashwantsinh Vasava |
| Category | ST (Scheduled Tribe) |
| Date of Birth | 14/03/2003 |
| Highest Qualification | M.Sc. Chemistry |
| hetvivasava014@gmail.com | |
| Application Ref | NCL/CAF/RA/2026/08/013 |
| Call Letter No | NCL/CAF/INT/2026/08/SP-754 |
| Post | Research Assistant |
| Project Code | TSP05649 |
| Project Title | Central Analytical Facility (CAF) |
| Interview Date | 08th August 2026 (Saturday) |
| Reporting Time | 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Venue | CSIR-NCL Mumbai Regional Centre, Mumbai |
| Mode | Offline / In-person |
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