The Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET), a Scientific Society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, will hold walk-in interviews at C-MET, Thrissur, Kerala on 20 November 2026 for Project Associate-I and on 23 November 2026 for Project Assistant I, with registration between 08.00 hrs and 10.30 hrs on the respective dates. There are 3 Project Associate-I posts at Rs. 30,000/- per month plus HRA and 2 Project Assistant I posts at Rs. 18,000/- (likely to be revised) per month plus HRA, in a MeitY-sponsored scientific project.
C-MET Recruitment 2026 Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET) |
| Notification No. | CMET/TH/ADM/007/2026 |
| Walk-in Date | 20 November 2026 (Project Associate-I); 23 November 2026 (Project Assistant I) |
| Reporting or Registration Time | Between 08.00 hrs and 10.30 hrs on the respective dates |
| Venue | C-MET, Thrissur |
| Posts | Project Associate-I; Project Assistant I |
| Vacancies | 5 (3 Project Associate-I, 2 Project Assistant I) |
| Pay | Project Associate-I: Rs. 30,000/- per month plus HRA; Project Assistant I: Rs. 18,000/- (likely to be revised) per month plus HRA |
| Who Can Attend | Candidates meeting the post's qualification and age limit; present vacancies are earmarked for the Un-Reserved Category |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
About C-MET
C-MET is a Scientific Society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, with its office at Athani P.O., M.G. Kavu, Thrissur, Kerala, Pin – 680 581. It has invited talented persons with research aptitude for posts in its scientific project sponsored by MeitY, New Delhi, with Project Code No. TH/SP/087. The project runs for 30 months, up to 20.04.2029.
Posts and Eligibility
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Associate-I | 3 (UR) | First Class/ 60% marks in Physics, Materials Science or Nanoscience | Rs. 30,000/- per month plus HRA |
| Project Assistant I | 2 (UR) | First Class/ 60% marks in Diploma (3 year) in Electrical OR Mechanical Engineering | Rs. 18,000/- (Likely to be revised) per month plus HRA. |
Both posts are temporary and project based. The tenure of the Project Associate-I post is co-terminus with the project; the tenure of the Project Assistant I post is co-terminus with the technical service, as printed in the notice.
Age Limit
For both posts the age limit is not exceeding General - 28 years, SC and ST - 33 years and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) - 31 years, as on 31.10.2026. Candidates claiming age relaxation must produce valid documents as proof.
Reservation Note
The present vacancies are earmarked for the Un-Reserved Category. SC/ST and OBC (NCL) candidates claiming age relaxation may also apply for consideration for future vacancies against the reserved categories in the project.
The notice does not name any other eligibility condition such as experience. Candidates should check the official notification for the full details of each post.
C-MET Recruitment 2026 Job Description
Project Associate-I
- Preparation of various thin films by RF/DC sputtering techniques for surface plasmon resonance applications.
- Evaluation of electrical and optical properties.
- Characterisation of the films for biosensor applications.
- Design and fabrication of surface plasmon based portable biosensor.
- Validation of the device developed in the laboratory and relevant environments.
Project Assistant I
- Laser assisted cutting of coated films with specific dimensions for device applications.
- Design and fabrication of experimental setup for validation studies.
- Design/fabrication of final sensor.
- Jigs/Fixtures designing for coating machines.
What to Bring
- Originals along with copies of documents in support of Qualification, Age, Experience etc.
- A passport size photograph.
- Valid documents as proof, for candidates claiming age relaxation.
- A non-creamy layer certificate issued for "Central Govt. Employment Purpose", for OBC (NCL) candidates claiming age relaxation.
What Happens on the Day
Registration is between 08.00 hrs and 10.30 hrs at C-MET, Thrissur on the date for the post: 20 November 2026 for Project Associate-I and 23 November 2026 for Project Assistant I.
If more candidates turn up, a written test in the relevant subject will be conducted for initial screening. Only candidates screened in by a committee will be considered for interview, subject to verification of original documents.
Important Instructions
- All posts are purely temporary, and appointments will be co-terminus with the duration of the sponsored project.
- Appointment does not confer any right to claim regular appointment.
- Appointment is subject to verification of original documents.
- At the time of joining, the selected candidate must produce a medical certificate of fitness in the prescribed form from a Government Doctor not below the rank of Civil Surgeon, and character certificates from two Gazetted Officers working in Central/State Government.
- The selected candidate must report for duty as mentioned in the offer (normally within 10 days from the date of offer); no extension will be given.
- The selected candidate must work till completion of the project; resigning during the project period shall not normally be entertained.
- The Rs. 18,000/- pay for Project Assistant I is "likely to be revised".
C-MET Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| C-MET Official Notification PDF | Notification No. CMET/TH/ADM/007/2026 |
| C-MET Official Website | Official website |
