CSIR CMERI Recruitment 2026: Walk-in for 34 Project Assistant, Project Associate and Other Posts

Age Limits

• The upper age limit ranges from 28 to 50 years depending on the post code.
• Age is determined as of the date of the interview.
• SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates receive up to five years of age relaxation.
• OBC candidates receive up to three years of age relaxation, subject to government rules.

Post-code specific qualifications

• Project Assistant-II: B.Sc. or a three-year Diploma in a relevant Engineering or Technology discipline.
• Project Associate-I: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or Master’s/Integrated Master’s in the specified discipline.
• Project Associate-II: Relevant Bachelor’s degree with two years of R&D experience, or a relevant Master’s/Integrated Master’s degree.
• Project JRF: Relevant Graduate/Postgraduate Engineering or Technology degree with NET, GATE, or another prescribed national-level selection route.
• Project SRF: Relevant Graduate/Postgraduate qualification through the prescribed national-level selection route and two years of research experience.
• Senior Project Associate: Relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with the prescribed experience.
• Principal Project Associate: Relevant Bachelor’s degree with six years of experience, or Master’s/Integrated Master’s/Doctoral qualification with the prescribed experience.
• Project Scientist-I: Relevant Master’s/Integrated Master’s degree with four years of R&D experience.

Note: The general patterns do not replace the post-code-wise qualification table in the official notification. Applicants should verify their exact branch and experience before attending.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 3 August 2026
• Walk-in Interview Dates: 13 and 14 August 2026 (reporting time 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM)

Notes: The exact date for a candidate depends on the post code assigned. If reporting on a different date, eligibility may be affected.

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

Walk-in and Reporting Instructions

• Candidates must attend the walk-in on the date assigned to their post code.
• Bring the completed application form, original certificates, self-attested copies, and a passport-size photograph.
• A NOC from the competent authority is required for CSIR project employees.
• TA/DA will not be provided for the interview.

Documents to Carry

• Original educational certificates and marks sheets
• Self-attested photocopies of each document
• Experience certificates, if applicable
• PwBD or category certificates, if applicable
• NET/GATE or other qualifying examinations proof, if applicable

How to Attend

1. Identify your post code and corresponding interview date (13 or 14 August 2026).
2. Download and complete the prescribed application form from the institute website.
3. Arrive at CSIR-CMERI, M.G. Avenue, Durgapur, between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
4. Be prepared for document verification and the interview process.

Important Conditions

• The actual number of positions may vary on the interview date.
• Engagement is temporary and project-based and co-terminus with the project/requirement.
• English version of the notification prevails in case of discrepancy.
• Offer letters are subject to fund availability and approval of the competent authority.