CSIR CMERI Recruitment 2026 – Walk in for 42 Project Assistant, Project Associate and More Posts

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• Updated March 04, 2026 04:47 PM
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• CSIR – Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR CMERI) Project Staff Notification 2026 has been released on 2026 on the official website https://www.cmeri.res.in. A total of 42 vacancies have been announced through the CSIR CMERI Project Staff Recruitment 2026.
• Candidates up to 35–40 years of age (depending on the post) who have Diploma / B.Sc / B.E / B.Tech / M.E / M.Tech / PhD / MBA / MSW or equivalent qualifications in relevant disciplines are eligible to apply for these Project Assistant, Project Associate, Project JRF, Project SRF, Senior Project Associate, Project Scientist and Project Research Scientist vacancies.
• The walk-in interview process for CSIR CMERI Recruitment 2026 will be conducted on 16 March 2026 and 17 March 2026. Candidates can download the official notification PDF and attend the walk-in interview through the direct links provided below in this article.

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CSIR CMERI Recruitment 2026 Overview – Basic Details

• CSIR – Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR CMERI), Durgapur has invited applications for temporary project positions under various sponsored research projects.
• Organization: CSIR – Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR CMERI), Durgapur
• Advertisement Number: PRCT/01/2026
• Recruitment Year: 2026
• Total Vacancies: 42 (project staff posts)
• Posts: Project Assistant, Project Associate, Project JRF, Project SRF, Senior Project Associate, Project Scientist, Project Research Scientist and other project personnel
• Mode of Engagement: Walk-in Interview
• Interview Location: CSIR CMERI, Mahatma Gandhi Avenue, Durgapur – 713209, West Bengal
• Job Type: Temporary, project-based, co-terminous with project
• The institute works in areas such as intelligent autonomous systems and robotics, digital manufacturing, smart farm machines, electric mobility, clean energy and hydrogen technologies, offering hands-on R&D exposure to young engineers and researchers.
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CSIR CMERI 2026 Vacancy Details – Check Post-wise Vacancies

• Candidates can check the post-wise CSIR CMERI project staff vacancies for 2026 in the table below.
• Exact distribution of the 42 vacancies by post code and discipline should be summarised in a detailed table directly mapped from the official advertisement.

Educational Qualification

• Project Assistant-II: 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology in relevant branches such as Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Agricultural, Manufacturing, Automobile, etc., OR B.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry for specific posts.
• Project Associate-I: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology in relevant discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Aerospace, etc.) OR relevant Master’s degree in Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/Data Science as mentioned in the notification.
• Project Associate-II: Same core B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech eligibility as Project Associate-I with minimum 2 years’ R&D experience in recognised institutions/industry, or higher qualification with required experience.
• Project JRF / Project SRF: Relevant Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Engineering/Technology or Science with qualification in CSIR-UGC NET/GATE or equivalent national level examination; SRF requires at least 2 years of post-qualification research experience.
• Senior Project Associate / Project Scientist / Project Research Scientist: B.E./B.Tech with 3–6 years’ R&D experience, or M.E./M.Tech with 2–4 years, or PhD in relevant engineering disciplines as specified for the concerned post code.
• Desirable skills such as CAD/CAE (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA), ANSYS/Abaqus, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, machine learning, robotics, electric vehicles, hydrogen technology, and domain-specific software are highly preferred and can influence shortlisting.

Age Limit

• Project Assistant / Project Associate (I & II) / Project JRF / Project Research Scientist: maximum 35 years.
• Project SRF: maximum 32 years.
• Senior Project Associate / Principal Project Associate / Project Scientist-I: maximum 40 years (some Scientist posts 35 years).
• Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women and 3 years for OBC candidates as per Government of India/CSIR rules.

CSIR CMERI Selection Process 2026 – Walk-in Interview and Assessment

• The CSIR CMERI project staff selection process for 2026 is based on walk-in interviews only; there is no separate written examination.
• Mode of Selection: Walk-in Interview at CSIR CMERI, Durgapur, as per scheduled dates and time.
• Screening: Initial screening based on eligibility, educational qualification, experience and desirable skills mentioned for each post code.
• Interview: Personal interview to assess subject knowledge, technical skills, research aptitude, project fit and communication skills.
• Document Verification: Verification of original certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, identity and category certificates.
• Final Merit: Final selection based on interview performance and overall suitability; results published on the CSIR CMERI website and/or communicated by email.
• Since there is no written exam, there is no negative marking, question paper pattern or online test; candidates should prepare for an in-depth technical and project-oriented interaction.

Important Dates – CSIR CMERI Project Staff 2026

• Candidates are advised to reach the venue well before the reporting time and plan for possible delays, as the interview process can extend till late evening.

Monthly Salary / Fellowship

• These are consolidated project fellowships and do not correspond to regular CSIR permanent pay scales; the engagement is purely temporary and restricted to the sanctioned project duration and overall CSIR project service limits.

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Q1. How many vacancies are there in CSIR CMERI Recruitment 2026?

• A total of 42 project staff vacancies have been notified across various posts such as Project Assistant, Project Associate, Project JRF, Project SRF, Senior Project Associate, Project Scientist and Project Research Scientist.

Q2. What is the selection process for CSIR CMERI project staff in 2026?

• The selection process is based on a walk-in interview and document verification only. There is no separate written examination for these posts.

Q3. What is the age limit for CSIR CMERI Project Assistant and Project Associate posts?

• The upper age limit is generally 35 years for Project Assistant and Project Associate posts, with relaxation for SC/ST/PwBD/Women (5 years) and OBC (3 years) as per rules.

Q4. What is the salary for Project Associate at CSIR CMERI?

• Project Associate-I gets Rs. 25,000/- per month, or Rs. 31,000/- per month if the candidate has qualified NET/GATE or an approved national level exam; Project Associate-II receives Rs. 28,000/- to Rs. 35,000/- per month depending on qualification and eligibility.