CSIR CECRI Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026: Notification, Eligibility, Salary, Walk-in Date

Recruitment Overview

• The CSIR Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CSIR-CECRI) has released an official notification (Advt No: PS-01/2026) for the recruitment of 04 Senior Project Associate and Project Assistant-II posts. This is a significant opportunity for candidates with qualifications in Chemical Engineering, Physical/Chemical Sciences, and Chemistry to work with India's premier electrochemical research laboratory located in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu.
• Recruitment Type: This is Direct Recruitment based on Shortlisting and Interview. It does not involve a written competitive examination.

Vacancy Details

1. Educational Qualification

• Senior Project Associate (Chemical Engineering): B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering or equivalent with 3 years R&D Experience OR M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering with 2 years R&D Experience. Desirable: Knowledge of PEM fuel cell, thermal management, Electrode Engineering, stack assembly and testing.
• Senior Project Associate (Physical / Chemical Sciences): Ph.D. in Physical / Chemical Sciences with 2 years R&D Experience. Desirable: Materials Modelling, Theoretical and computational chemistry.
• Project Assistant-II: B.Sc. in Chemistry.

2. Age Limit

3. Age Relaxation

• SC/ST/PwBD/Women: 5 Years
• OBC: 3 Years
• Age relaxation applicable as per Govt. of India instructions.

🎯 Selection Process

• The recruitment involves the following stages:
• Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on educational qualifications and experience.
• Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
• Walk-in Details: The interview is scheduled for 06-03-2026 (Venue likely at CSIR-CECRI, Karaikudi - check official notification for exact location).

📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step

• Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria must apply online. Follow these steps:
• Visit the official website https://www.cecri.res.in or use the direct link in the Important Links section.
• Read the official notification (Advt No: PS-01/2026) carefully before filling out the form.
• Fill out the online application form with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
• Upload required documents (Photograph, Signature, Certificates) in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee online if applicable (Note: Notification text did not specify fee, verify via PDF).
• Review all details carefully and submit the application on or before 03-03-2026.
• Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

• https://www.cecri.res.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

📅 Important Dates

• Start Date to Apply: 20 February 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 03 March 2026
• Walk-in/Interview Date: 06 March 2026