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OrganizationCSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research InstituteApplication modeWalk-inJob locationPaschim BardhamanNotification date12 Oct 2026Notice noPRCT/05/2026Official websitehttps://www.cmeri.res.in/

Project Assistant / Project Associate / Project JRF / Project SRF / Project Research Scientist — Temporary Positions

CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur invites candidates to walk-in interviews on 28 and 29 October 2026 for temporary project positions across various projects. No online application is needed.

Walk-in date 28 & 29 Oct 2026, reporting 09:30 AM (Walk-in interview)
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39
Total positions (35 post codes)
Rs. 18,000 – 56,000
Consolidated monthly pay (some + HRA)
28 – 35 yrs
Upper age limit (varies by post)
28 & 29 Oct
Walk-in interview dates

Posts & vacancies

Walk-in interview against 35 post codes. Pay, age limit and project tenure differ by post.

POST CODE P-26121

Project Assistant - I

Eligibility: SSC / 10th plus ITI in Fitter / Electrician / Mechanic Motor Vehicle
Pay scale: Rs. 18,000/-
Age limit: 35 years
POST CODE P-26122

Project Assistant - II

Eligibility: 3 years Diploma in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical
Pay scale: Rs. 20,000/-
Age limit: 35 years
POST CODE P-26123

Project Assistant - II

Eligibility: 3 years Diploma in Engineering or Technology in Electrical / Instrumentation / Electronics. Desirable: hands-on knowledge in PCB design, soldering electronics components
Pay scale: Rs. 20,000/-
Age limit: 35 years
POST CODE P-26124

Project Assistant - II

Eligibility: 3 years Diploma in Engineering or Technology in Agricultural / Mechanical. Desirable: knowledge in testing of different types of agricultural machinery, plant protection equipment etc.
Pay scale: Rs. 20,000/-
Age limit: 35 years
POST CODE P-26125

Project Assistant - II

Eligibility: 3 years Diploma in Engineering or Technology in Agricultural / Mechanical. Desirable: knowledge in testing of different types of agricultural machinery, plant protection equipment etc.
Pay scale: Rs. 20,000/-
Age limit: 35 years
POST CODE P-26126

Project Assistant - II

Eligibility: 3 years Diploma in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Computer Science
Pay scale: Rs. 20,000/- + HRA
Age limit: 35 years
POST CODE P-26127

Project Assistant - II

Eligibility: 3 years Diploma in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical. Desirable: hands-on experience on CNC machines, proficiency in CAD modelling, UTM machine operating knowledge
Pay scale: Rs. 20,000/- + HRA
Age limit: 35 years
POST CODE P-26128

Project Associate - I

Eligibility: Master / Integrated Masters in Computer Applications / Computer Science and Engineering / Information Technology from a recognized university or institute; OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Information Technology / Computer Science and Engineering / Computer Science / Data Science / Artificial Intelligence / Electronics and Communication / Electronics and Telecommunication from a recognized university. Desirable: hands-on knowledge of Cloud computing, Internet of Things, Embedded Systems, Data Analytics and Web Development; programming knowledge in MERN stack, Microservices, API Programming, NoSQL Database, Python / PHP / SQL / OpenCV / Blockchain or other web tools
Pay scale: Rs. 25,000/-
Age limit: 35 years
POST CODE P-26129

Project Associate - I

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Computer Science and Engineering / Electronics and Communication / Electrical from a recognized University. Desirable: programming knowledge in C / C++ / Python, Analog and Digital Communication, Control System Design for Robotic Systems, Statistical modelling and analysis etc. (a few of the desired skills are expected based on the candidate's discipline)
Pay scale: Rs. 31,000/- for NET / GATE or equivalent national-level exam qualified candidates; Rs. 25,000/- for others
Age limit: 35 years
POST CODE P-26130

Project Associate - I

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Computer Science and Engineering / Electronics and Communication / Electrical from a recognized University. Desirable: programming knowledge in C / C++ / Python, Analog and Digital Communication, Control System Design for Robotic Systems, Statistical modelling and analysis etc. (a few of the desired skills are expected based on the candidate's discipline)
Pay scale: Rs. 31,000/- for NET / GATE or equivalent national-level exam qualified candidates; Rs. 25,000/- for others
Age limit: 35 years
POST CODE P-26131

Project Associate - I

Eligibility: Masters / Integrated Masters in Physics / Radio-Physics with Electronics specialization from a recognized university; OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Electronics / Electronics & Instrumentation / Electrical & Electronics from a recognized university
Pay scale: Rs. 25,000/- + HRA
Age limit: 35 years
POST CODE P-26132

Project Associate-II (PAT-II) / Project Associate-I (PAT-I)

Eligibility: Project Associate-II: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Instrumentation / Electronics & Instrumentation / Computer Science & Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent and 2 years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services; OR Masters / Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics / Power Electronics / Power Electronics & Drives / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Instrumentation / Computer Science & Engineering from a recognized University. Project Associate-I: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics / Instrumentation / Electronics & Instrumentation / Computer Science & Engineering from a recognized university. Desirable: experience and knowledge in any one or more of: power electronic design, development and testing, motor control, MATLAB/SIMULINK simulation, embedded programming, microcontroller programming; electric vehicles, EV components, electrical system design for EV, wire harness fabrication; embedded systems, micro controller & application, cluster UI design, Raspberry Pi, CAN, I2C, RS485 communication; MS Office, Word, Power Point, infographics design, technical illustration for technical documentation and report writing
Pay scale: Project Associate-II: Rs. 28,000/-; Project Associate-I: Rs. 25,000/-
Age limit: 35 years
POST CODE P-26133

Project Associate-II / Project Associate-I

Eligibility: Project Associate-II: (a) Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Electronics / Electronics and Instrumentation / Electrical / Robotics / Mechatronics / Computer Science Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent and 2 years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services; OR (b) Masters / Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology in Electronics / Electronics and Instrumentation / Electrical / Robotics / Mechatronics / Computer Science Engineering from a recognized university. Desirable: knowledge of Scientific Instruments and data acquisition, PCB design, Electric motors, Power Electronic Converters, Motor controllers, programming using Python/C++, ROS/MATLAB/SIMULINK based simulation, Co-simulation. Project Associate-I: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Electronics / Electronics and Instrumentation / Electrical / Robotics / Mechatronics / Computer Science Engineering from a recognized University. Desirable: Signal Processing and data acquisition, PCB design, Electric motors and drives/converters, Motor controllers, Oscilloscope handling, programming using Python/C++, ROS/MATLAB/SIMULINK based simulation (a few of the desired skills are expected based on the candidate's discipline)
Pay scale: Project Associate-II: Rs. 35,000/- for NET / GATE or equivalent national-level exam qualified candidates; Rs. 28,000/- for others. Project Associate-I: Rs. 31,000/- for NET / GATE or equivalent national-level exam qualified candidates; Rs. 25,000/- for others
Age limit: 35 years
POST CODE P-26134

Project - Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate – II / Project Associate - I

Eligibility: Project JRF: Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics and selected through any one of: (a) CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE; (b) national level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER etc. Project Associate-II: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics from a recognized University or equivalent and 2 years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services; OR Masters / Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology in Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics from a recognized University. Project Associate-I: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics from a recognized University. Desirable: knowledge of Electric motors, Power Electronic Converters, Motor Controller, MATLAB/SIMULINK simulation (a few of the desired skills are expected based on the candidate's discipline)
Pay scale: Project JRF: Rs. 37,000/- + HRA. Project Associate-II: Rs. 35,000/- + HRA for NET / GATE or equivalent national-level exam qualified candidates; Rs. 28,000/- + HRA for others. Project Associate-I: Rs. 31,000/- + HRA for NET / GATE or equivalent national-level exam qualified candidates; Rs. 25,000/- + HRA for others
Age limit: Project JRF: 28 years; Project Associate-II & I: 35 years
POST CODE P-26135

Project - Senior Research Fellow

Eligibility: Post Graduate Degree in Physics / Radio-Physics with Electronics specialization from a recognized university; OR Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Engineering or Technology in Computer Science / Electronics / Instrumentation / Electronics and Communication / Electronics and Instrumentation / Electronics and Electrical / Electrical / Information Technology / Mechatronics / Biomedical from a recognized university and selected through any one of: (a) CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE; (b) national level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER etc. Desirable: Machine Learning / Deep Learning, Data engineering, Signal Processing, programming in one of Python / C++ / Octave / Matlab, knowledge of Embedded Systems / Microcontrollers, hands-on experience in hardware integration, sensor characterization, Biomedical instrumentation
Experience: 2 years of research experience, in addition to the qualification prescribed
Pay scale: Rs. 42,000/- + HRA
Age limit: 32 years
POST CODE P-26136

Project Research Scientist – I (Non-Medical)

Eligibility: Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG Degree, in Physics / Radio-Physics with Electronics specialization / Computer Application / Data Engineering from a recognized university; OR Four Years Graduate Degree in Engineering or Technology in Computer Science / Electronics / Instrumentation / Electronics and Communication / Electronics and Instrumentation / Electronics and Electrical / Electrical / Information Technology / Mechatronics / Biomedical from a recognised university. Desirable: (i) PhD / MS / ME / M.Tech in a relevant area (Robotics, Biomechanics, Mechatronic systems, Control, Control of Dynamic Mechanical Systems, Sensors, Actuators, Embedded Systems, Deep Learning in Robotics / Rehabilitation / Exoskeletons / Medical devices or related areas, Reinforcement Learning in Robotics / Rehabilitation / Exoskeletons / Medical devices or related areas); OR (ii) experience and knowledge in any one or more of: Machine Learning / Deep Learning / Reinforcement learning, Data engineering; Signal Processing / Data acquisition and processing; programming in Python / C++ / Matlab / LabView, physics based / robot simulation software such as Gazebo / MuJoCo / PyBullet; Embedded Systems / ROS, hardware integration, sensor and actuator characterization, Biomedical instrumentation; DC/BLDC motor position and torque control, feedback controller development; biomechanics of hand / hand physiotherapy / hand rehabilitation process / biomechanics of lower limb
Pay scale: Rs. 56,000/- + HRA
Age limit: 35 years
POST CODE P-26137

Project Associate - I

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics from a recognized University
Pay scale: Rs. 25,000/- + HRA
Age limit: 35 years
POST CODE P-26138

Project Associate - I

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical / Production from a recognized University. Desirable: working knowledge in 3-D CAD modelling such as AutoCAD etc.
Pay scale: Rs. 25,000/-
Age limit: 35 years
POST CODE P-26139

Project Associate - I

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical from a recognized University. Desirable: expertise in IC Engine / Refrigeration & Air Conditioning / CFD Modeling
Pay scale: Rs. 25,000/- + HRA
Age limit: 35 years
POST CODE P-26140

Project Associate - I

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical from a recognized University. Desirable: exposure in mechanical engineering design / CAD / Structural Finite element analysis
Pay scale: Rs. 25,000/- + HRA
Age limit: 35 years
POST CODE P-26141

Project Associate - I

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical / Manufacturing / Production from a recognized University. Desirable: proficiency in Mechanical Testing (Tensile, Compression, Fatigue, Three-point Bend test, High Temperature Tests etc.), Metal Casting and NDT Inspection
Pay scale: Rs. 31,000/- for NET / GATE or equivalent national-level exam qualified candidates; Rs. 25,000/- for others
Age limit: 35 years
POST CODE P-26142

Project Associate - I

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical / Aerospace / Aeronautical / Production / Mechatronics from a recognized University. Desirable: experience in any one or more of: Solid Mechanics, Mechanisms, Machine Design; solid modeling software (Solidworks / CATIA / Inventor etc.), drafting software (AutoCAD), analysis software (ANSYS / Abaqus etc.), dynamics packages (ADAMS / ANSYS Motion etc.); hands-on experience in experimentation and mechanical fitting and assembly work
Pay scale: Rs. 31,000/- for NET / GATE or equivalent national-level exam qualified candidates; Rs. 25,000/- for others
Age limit: 35 years
POST CODE P-26143

Project Associate - I

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Robotics from a recognized University. Desirable: conversant in product modelling and engineering software like Solidworks, Ansys FEM, Siemens NX, Ansys/Cradle CFD and dynamic simulation cum analysis software like ADAMS; knowledge of Design & Analysis, Structural/Stress & Stability Analysis, Mechanism Design etc. (a few of the desired skills are expected based on the candidate's discipline)
Pay scale: Rs. 31,000/- for NET / GATE or equivalent national-level exam qualified candidates; Rs. 25,000/- for others
Age limit: 35 years
POST CODE P-26144

Project Associate - I (PAT-I)

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical / Power / Energy / Aerospace from a recognized University. Desirable: knowledge about product designing, drawing / 3D modelling and simulation software like ANSYS-FLUENT etc.
Pay scale: Rs. 31,000/- for NET / GATE or equivalent national-level exam qualified candidates; Rs. 25,000/- for others
Age limit: 35 years
POST CODE P-26145

Project Associate - I

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical / Civil from a recognized University. Desirable: excellent coding skill in PYTHON / MATLAB; solid understanding and work experience in vibration, signal processing and computer vision
Pay scale: Rs. 31,000/- + HRA for NET / GATE or equivalent national-level exam qualified candidates; Rs. 25,000/- + HRA for others
Age limit: 35 years
POST CODE P-26146

Project Associate - II / Project Associate - I

Eligibility: Project Associate-II: (a) Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Robotics / Production from a recognized university or equivalent and 2 years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services; OR (b) Masters / Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Robotics / Production / Machine Design / Mechanical Design from a recognized university. Desirable: conversant in product modelling and engineering software like Solidworks, Ansys FEM / Catia / ProE, Cradle CFD / Siemens NX and dynamic simulation cum analysis software like ADAMS; knowledge of Design & Analysis, Structural/Stress & Stability Analysis, Buckling Analysis of pressure enclosures or other structures. Project Associate-I: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Robotics / Production from a recognized University. Desirable: conversant in product modelling and engineering software like Solidworks, Ansys FEM, Siemens NX, Ansys/Cradle CFD and dynamic simulation cum analysis software like ADAMS; knowledge of Design & Analysis, Structural/Stress & Stability Analysis, Mechanism Design etc.
Pay scale: Project Associate-II: Rs. 35,000/- for NET / GATE or equivalent national-level exam qualified candidates; Rs. 28,000/- for others. Project Associate-I: Rs. 31,000/- for NET / GATE or equivalent national-level exam qualified candidates; Rs. 25,000/- for others
Age limit: 35 years
POST CODE P-26147

Project Associate - II

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical / Civil / Applied Mechanics / Aerospace / Mechatronics from a recognized university or equivalent and 2 years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services; OR Masters / Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical / Civil / Applied Mechanics / Aerospace / Mechatronics from a recognized University. Desirable: Finite Element Modeling and Analysis, Simulation of Multibody systems, Mathematical Programming
Pay scale: Rs. 35,000/- + HRA for NET / GATE or equivalent national-level exam qualified candidates; Rs. 28,000/- + HRA for others
Age limit: 35 years
POST CODE P-26148

Project Associate - II

Eligibility: (a) Masters / Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical / Manufacturing / Welding / Metallurgy / Production / Design / Electrical / Electronics from a recognized University; OR (b) Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical / Manufacturing / Metallurgy / Production / Electrical / Electronics Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent and 2 years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable: basic knowledge in Python programming language, Statistical, Optimization, Machine Learning
Pay scale: Rs. 35,000/- for NET / GATE or equivalent national-level exam qualified candidates; Rs. 28,000/- for others
Age limit: 35 years
POST CODE P-26149

Project - Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate - I

Eligibility: Project JRF: Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing / Materials Science & Engineering / Materials / Ceramic and selected through any one of: (a) CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE; (b) national level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER etc. Project Associate-I: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing / Materials Science & Engineering / Materials / Ceramic from a recognized University
Pay scale: Project JRF: Rs. 37,000/-. Project Associate-I: Rs. 31,000/- for NET / GATE or equivalent national-level exam qualified candidates; Rs. 25,000/- for others
Age limit: Project JRF: 28 years; Project Associate-I: 35 years
POST CODE P-26150

Project - Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate – II / Project Associate - I

Eligibility: Project JRF: Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical and selected through any one of: (a) CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE; (b) national level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER etc. Project Associate-II: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical from a recognized University or equivalent and 2 years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services; OR Masters / Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical from a recognized University. Project Associate-I: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical from a recognized University. Desirable: experience in modelling software like Inventor, Solidworks, Autocad, ProE, Catia and simulation software like Adams; experience in Gear Design and Magnetic Coupling, Fabrication, Assembly, Integration and Testing of Systems / Subsystems / Components in the Lab / project sites
Pay scale: Project JRF: Rs. 37,000/-. Project Associate-II: Rs. 35,000/- for NET / GATE or equivalent national-level exam qualified candidates; Rs. 28,000/- for others. Project Associate-I: Rs. 31,000/- for NET / GATE or equivalent national-level exam qualified candidates; Rs. 25,000/- for others
Age limit: Project JRF: 28 years; Project Associate-II & I: 35 years
POST CODE P-26151

Project Research Scientist –I (Non-Medical)

Eligibility: Four Years Graduate Degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Biomedical from a recognised university. Desirable: (i) Masters / Integrated Masters / PhD in a relevant area (Robotics, Biomechanics, Mechatronic, Control, Control of Dynamic Mechanical Systems, Sensors, Actuators, Embedded Systems or related areas); OR (ii) experience and knowledge in any one or more of: mechanical design and analysis (multi-body dynamic simulation); programming in Python / C++ / Matlab / LabView, physics based / robot simulation software such as Gazebo / MuJoCo / PyBullet; data acquisition, embedded microcontroller programming, ROS, hands-on experience in hardware integration, sensor and actuator characterization, Biomedical instrumentation; biomechanics of hand / hand rehabilitation process; Machine Learning
Pay scale: Rs. 56,000/- + HRA
Age limit: 35 years
POST CODE P-26152

Project Research Scientist – I (Non-Medical)

Eligibility: Four Years Graduate Degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical / Production / Mechanical Design / Aeronautical / Mechatronics / Biomedical from a recognised university. Desirable: (i) PhD / MS / ME / M.Tech in a relevant area (Mechanical Design / Optimization, Structural analysis / optimization, Finite Element Analysis and Applications, Data Driven Optimization, Engineering Mechanics, Mechanisms, Biomechanics, Mechatronic systems, Dynamics and Control of Mechanical Systems, Sensors, Actuators, Pneumatic systems, Robotics, Exoskeletons, Rehabilitation devices); OR (ii) experience and knowledge in any one or more of: machine design, design optimization, data driven techniques of optimization; design and analysis of mechanisms and machines; dynamics and control of mechanical systems, multibody dynamics; solid modeling software (Solidworks / CATIA / Inventor / Siemens NX etc.); mechanical analysis software (ANSYS Mechanical / Abaqus / Marc, ADAMS / ANSYS Motion etc.); physics based / robot simulation software such as Gazebo / MuJoCo / PyBullet; hands-on experience in assembly and hardware integration, mechanical system developments, experimentations, mechanical fitting; basics of instrumentation, data acquisition, sensing and actuation principles, sensor and actuator characterization, experiment design and overall functioning of robotic systems; biomechanics of hand / hand physiotherapy / hand rehabilitation process / biomechanics of lower limb / assist devices / exoskeletons / rehabilitation devices
Pay scale: Rs. 56,000/- + HRA
Age limit: 35 years
POST CODE P-26153

Project Associate - I

Eligibility: Masters / Integrated Masters in Chemistry / Physics from a recognized University. Desirable: background knowledge of energy materials synthesis and electrochemical techniques
Pay scale: Rs. 25,000/- + HRA
Age limit: 35 years
POST CODE P-26154

Project JRF or Project Associate -I

Eligibility: Project JRF: Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Engineering or Technology in Chemical / Materials Science & Engineering / Materials Science and Metallurgical / Energy Science & Engineering / Nanotechnology / Mechanical and selected through any one of: (a) CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE; (b) national level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER etc. Project Associate-I: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Chemical / Materials Science & Engineering / Materials Science and Metallurgical / Energy Science & Engineering / Nanotechnology / Mechanical from a recognized University. Desirable: proficiency in Advanced Materials, Energy Materials, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology preferred; hands-on experience in MATLAB/COMSOL simulations given preference
Pay scale: Project JRF: Rs. 37,000/-. Project Associate-I: Rs. 31,000/- for NET / GATE or equivalent national-level exam qualified candidates; Rs. 25,000/- for others
Age limit: Project JRF: 28 years; Project Associate-I: 35 years
POST CODE P-26155

Project Assistant -II

Eligibility: 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Automobile Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering. Desirable: good understanding in CAD (2D & 3D) software/tools, good understanding of mechanical mechanisms and electric drive train of automobiles, basic knowledge of production and workshop technology for fabrication of prototype
Pay scale: Rs. 20,000/- + HRA
Age limit: 35 years

Key dates

12 Oct 2026
Notice issued (Advertisement No. PRCT/05/2026)
28 Oct 2026 (Wednesday), 09:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Walk-in interview and reporting for post codes P-26121 to P-26136 and P-26155
29 Oct 2026 (Thursday), 09:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Walk-in interview and reporting for post codes P-26137 to P-26154

Eligibility snapshot

Age limit cut-off date Upper age limit, qualification and experience are determined as on the date of interview of the respective post code
Age relaxation 5 years for SC / ST / PwBD / Women and 3 years for OBC, or as per Government of India / CSIR rules
Prior CSIR engagement Candidates who have already worked in CSIR-CMERI or any other CSIR Lab / Institute as Trainee / Project Assistant / Project Fellow / JRF / SRF / Project Associate / Research Associate etc. for 6 years or more are not eligible. Those with less than 6 years of such engagement will have their tenure end automatically on completion of six years

Selection process

Selection is by walk-in interview only. No written test is mentioned in the notice.

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Walk-in interview

The selection committee assesses candidates on their performance and overall assessment. The result will be published on the institute's website and may also be communicated by email.

Documents to upload

Bring to the walk-in interview

Original documentsAll original certificates and mark sheets
PhotocopiesA self-attested photocopy of each certificate and mark sheet
PhotographOne recent passport size photograph
Application formFilled-in Application Form available on the CSIR-CMERI website
NOCCandidates presently engaged in any project at CSIR-CMERI or any other CSIR Lab / Institute must produce an NOC from the Competent Authority, otherwise they will not be allowed to appear

How to Apply
1. Download the Application Form from the CSIR-CMERI website and fill it in. 2. Report at the venue on the date and time for your post code: CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, M.G. Avenue, Durgapur-713209. 3. Carry all original certificates and mark sheets with a self-attested photocopy of each, and a recent passport size photograph. 4. Candidates currently engaged in any CSIR project must carry an NOC from the Competent Authority.
Interview Schedule
28 Oct 2026 (Wednesday), reporting 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM: P-26121, P-26122, P-26123, P-26124, P-26125, P-26126, P-26127, P-26155 (Group 1A) and P-26128, P-26129, P-26130, P-26131, P-26132, P-26133, P-26134, P-26135, P-26136 (Group 1B) 29 Oct 2026 (Thursday), reporting 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM: P-26137, P-26138, P-26139, P-26140, P-26141, P-26142, P-26143, P-26144, P-26145, P-26146, P-26147, P-26148, P-26149, P-26150, P-26151, P-26152, P-26153, P-26154 Venue: CSIR-CMERI, M.G. Avenue, Durgapur-713209
Project Tenure by Post Code
P-26121, P-26122, P-26123, P-26125, P-26127 (to 31 Mar 2028), P-26128 (to 31 Mar 2029): see below P-26121: till 31 Mar 2027 P-26122: till 31 Mar 2027 P-26123: till 31 Mar 2027 P-26124: till 30 Oct 2027 P-26125: till 31 Mar 2027 P-26126: 2 years (extendable) P-26127: till 31 Mar 2028 P-26128: till 31 Mar 2029 P-26129: till 28 Feb 2027 P-26130: till 28 Feb 2027 P-26131: till 31 Mar 2027 (extendable) P-26132: till 31 Mar 2027 P-26133: till 30 Sep 2027 (likely to be extended up to March 2028) P-26134: 6 months (extendable) P-26135: till 26 Jul 2027 P-26136: 1 year (extendable up to 3 years or co-terminus with the project) P-26137: 2 years (extendable) P-26138: till 31 Mar 2027 P-26139: till 31 Mar 2027 (extendable) P-26140: till 31 Mar 2027 (extendable) P-26141: till 31 Mar 2027 P-26142: till 31 Mar 2027 P-26143: till 28 Feb 2027 P-26144: till 31 Mar 2028 P-26145: till 31 Mar 2028 P-26146: till 30 Sep 2027 (likely to be extended up to March 2028) P-26147: till 30 Jun 2027 P-26148: till 31 Mar 2028 P-26149: till 15 Apr 2027 P-26150: 6 months (extendable) P-26151: 1 year (extendable up to 3 years or co-terminus with the project) P-26152: 1 year (extendable up to 3 years or co-terminus with the project) P-26153: till 31 Mar 2029 or co-terminus with the project P-26154: till 31 Dec 2026 P-26155: till 31 Mar 2027
Good to know before you apply
Walk-in interview: no online application Candidates attend in person at CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur on the date shown for their post code. No online application is mentioned in the notice.
No TA/DA No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in interview.
Interview may run late The selection process may continue till late evening or the next day, so candidates should come prepared accordingly.
Posts marked with ** For post codes P-26121, P-26122, P-26126, P-26129, P-26130, P-26137 and P-26143 (marked ** in the notice), offer letters will be issued only after the requisite fund / project extension letter is received from CSIR or the concerned funding agency.
Higher pay tier Where two pay figures are given, the higher one is for candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET (including lectureship / assistant professorship) or GATE, or national level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments such as DBT / DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies / Institutions. The lower figure is for all others.
Positions and tenure are tentative The actual number of positions may vary on the date of the interview. Tenure is tentative and may be curtailed or extended by the Competent Authority. It is co-terminus with the project or until the requirement exists, whichever is earlier. Engagement is subject to availability of fund and approval of the Competent Authority.
Eligibility checks If a candidate is found at any stage to not meet the eligibility criteria, the candidature will be cancelled without assigning any reason. The decision of CSIR-CMERI on the selection process is final and binding, and no correspondence will be entertained.
Language Hindi or English may be used as the medium of communication during the interview. If the Hindi and English versions of the advertisement differ, the English version is final.