CECRI Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 04 Senior Project Associate, Project Assistant and Other Posts

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• Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 04 Senior Project Associate, Project Assistant and Other Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official CECRI website. The last date to submit the application form is 03-03-2026. In this article, you’ll find the CECRI Senior Project Associate, Project Assistant and Other Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

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CECRI Senior Project Associate, Project Assistant and Other Recruitment 2026 Overview

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CECRI Senior Project Associate, Project Assistant and Other Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Senior Project Associate (Post 1):
• 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 and experience in PEM fuel cell with strong understanding of thermal management, Electrode Engineering, stack assembly and testing, fuel cell test station operation
• Senior Project Associate (Post 2):
• Ph.D. in Physical / Chemical Sciences with 2 years R&D Experience
• Desirable: Materials Modelling, Theoretical and computational chemistry
• Senior Project Associate (Post 3):
• Ph.D. in Physical / Chemical Sciences with 2 years R&D Experience
• Project Assistant - II (Post 4):
• B.Sc. in Chemistry

Salary/Stipend

• ₹ 42,000/- + HRA for Senior Project Associate
• ₹ 20,000/- + HRA for Project Assistant - II

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 40 Years
• For Project Assistant - II, Senior Project Associate: 35 Years

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Walk-in Interview
• In case a large number of candidates turn up, the candidates will be shortlisted for interview as per criteria fixed by the Selection Committee

General Information/Instructions

• As per CSIR OM No. 5-1(342)/2017-PD dated 02.09.2024, engagement of Project Staff shall be co-terminus with the term of the Project subject to the condition that the total period of the engagement of a Project Staff in different projects either in the same Lab/Instt. Or different Lab/Instt. of CSIR taken together shall not exceed 6 years in any case. Hence, the applicants who have completed the total tenure of 6 years in any of the CSIR Lab/Instt. As Project Staff are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply for the aforesaid positions.
• Reporting Time: 08.30 A.M. at the venue. No Candidate will be allowed to enter into the Venue after 10.00 A.M.
• The relaxation in the age limit for the candidates belonging to the category of SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/ Women and category if OBC shall be 05 years and 03 years respectively or as per Govt. of India instructions issued in this regard from time to time.
• If all things are equal, SC/ST/OBC/EWS Candidates may be given preference over General Candidates to ensure due representation.
• Final Semester/Year students who are awaiting results are not eligible to be considered.
• The date of determining the qualification and age limit shall be on the date of interview.
• In case of Universities/Institutes awarding CGPA/SGPA/OGPA Grades etc., candidates are requested to convert the same into percentage based on the formula as per their University/Institute (copy of documented proof of the conversion factor may be attached).
• Number of Positions required is indicative in nature; there may be an increase/decrease in the number based on requirement (s).
• Candidates selected will be provided either accommodation in the Institute Campus (if available) or shall be paid HRA (as applicable).
• Tenure mentioned above in any case will be co-terminus with the project or till such time this requirement exists whichever is earlier.
• The engagement of Project Personnel is purely on temporary basis, initially for a period of six months which may be extended or curtailed depending on the tenure of the Project/satisfactory performance or conduct of the appointee as the case may be and does not confer any right/claim implicit or explicit on any candidate for claiming extension or absorption in CSIR-CECRI.
• If it is found at any stage of the process or thereafter that the candidate does not fulfill the eligibility criteria their candidature shall be cancelled without assigning any reason whatsoever.
• Filling up of the positions is solely at the discretion of the Director, CSIR-CECRI, Karaikudi based on suitability of candidates and no claim will arise for engagement, if some of these positions are not filled due to unsuitability / insufficient number of candidates. The decision of the Director, CSIR- CECRI, Karaikudi will be final and binding on all candidates and on all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of the applications mode of selection, cancellation of the selection process either in part or full, etc.
• Any queries regarding Project Personnel engagement, Please contact office numbers – 04565 – 241219/218 during office hours (09:00 A.M. to 05:30 P.M.) or mails may be addressed to ([email protected]). No calls/mails will be entertained other than the above-mentioned office telephone numbers/email id.
• Candidates are advised to check the official CECRI website https://www.cecri.res.in/ regularly for addendum/corrigendum and updated information regarding this. Therefore, candidates are advised to keep visiting regularly the website of CSIR-CECRI

How to Apply

• Eligible candidates may submit online application only at https://www.cecri.res.in/ along with necessary attachments of the certificates in support of date of birth, caste, qualification/experience etc. on or before 03.03.2026 up to 5.00 p.m. No other mode of application will be accepted. Applications received after the due date 03.03.2026 will not be considered.
• The interview will be conducted in Hybrid mode (offline and online). The link for the online interview along with the time slot will be sent to the eligible candidates through email by 05.03.2026.

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Q2. How many vacancies are there in CSIR-CECRI recruitment 2026?

• CSIR-CECRI has released 4 vacancies including 3 Senior Project Associate positions and 1 Project Assistant - II position across different specializations.

Q3. What is the maximum age limit for Project Assistant - II position?

• The maximum age limit for Project Assistant - II is 35 years. Age relaxation of 5 years is available for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Women candidates as per Government of India instructions.

Q4. What qualifications are required for Senior Project Associate position?

• Candidates can apply with B.Tech./M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering with relevant R&D experience or Ph.D. in Physical/Chemical Sciences with 2 years R&D experience depending on the specific position.

Q5. Is there any application fee for CSIR-CECRI recruitment 2026?

• No application fee is required. The recruitment is open for all candidates without any fee charges for General/OBC/SC/ST categories.

Q6. What is the salary structure for Senior Project Associate?

• Senior Project Associate will receive ₹ 42,000/- per month plus HRA. Project Assistant - II will receive ₹ 20,000/- per month plus HRA. The exact HRA will be as per government norms.