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

Quick answer: Candidates do not need to submit a conventional online application. Eligible applicants should download and fill the prescribed form, then report at the Durgapur venue on the date assigned to their post code with original certificates, self-attested copies and a recent passport-size photograph.

Eligibility is post-code-specific. Candidates must match the exact discipline, qualification and experience prescribed for the selected post code. Post Category General Qualification Pattern Project Assistant-II B.Sc. or 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 discipline specified for the post code. 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 experience prescribed for the post code. 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. Candidate caution: The general patterns above do not replace the post-code-wise qualification table in the official notification. Applicants should verify their exact branch and experience before attending.

The upper age limit varies from 28 to 50 years , depending on the post code. The relevant interview date will be used to determine age, qualification and experience. 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 applicable Government of India and CSIR rules.

The notified consolidated remuneration ranges from ₹20,000 to ₹56,000 per month . HRA is payable only where specifically mentioned. For certain Project Associate posts, the higher remuneration applies to candidates who have qualified NET, GATE or another prescribed national-level examination. Project Assistant-II: ₹20,000 per month, with HRA for specified post codes. Project Associate-I: generally ₹25,000 or ₹31,000, depending on eligibility conditions. Project Associate-II: generally ₹28,000 or ₹35,000. Project JRF: ₹37,000. Senior Project Associate: ₹42,000. Principal Project Associate: ₹49,000. Project Scientist-I: ₹56,000, with the notified experience-based increment condition.

1. Document and eligibility verification
2. Walk-in interview
3. Performance and overall assessment by the selection committee
4. Final engagement subject to availability of funds and approval of the competent authority