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.
CSIR-CMERI Recruitment 2026 Overview
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| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute |
| Advertisement Number | PRCT/04/2026 |
| Advertisement Date | 3 August 2026 |
| Posts | Project Assistant, Project Associate, Project JRF, Project SRF, Senior Project Associate, Principal Project Associate and Project Scientist |
| Listed Positions | 34 positions across 29 post codes |
| Application Mode | Direct walk-in interview |
| Walk-in Dates | 13 and 14 August 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Venue | CSIR-CMERI, M.G. Avenue, Durgapur – 713209, West Bengal |
| Nature of Engagement | Temporary and project-based |
| Application Fee | No application fee is mentioned in the notification |
CSIR-CMERI Walk-in Interview Dates 2026
| Date | Eligible Post Codes | Reporting Time |
|---|---|---|
| 13 August 2026 | P-2691 to P-2696 and P-26112 to P-26119 | 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM |
| 14 August 2026 | P-2697 to P-26111 | 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM |
Important: Candidates must attend on the date assigned to their post code. Reporting on a different date may make them ineligible to participate.
CSIR-CMERI Vacancy 2026 Post-Code-Wise Details
| Post Code | Position | Posts | Age | Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P-2691 | Project Assistant-II | 3 | 35 | ₹20,000 + HRA |
| P-2692 | Project Assistant-II | 1 | 35 | ₹20,000 |
| P-2693 | Project Assistant-II | 2 | 35 | ₹20,000 |
| P-2694 | Project Assistant-II | 1 | 35 | ₹20,000 + HRA |
| P-2695 | Project Assistant-II | 1 | 35 | ₹20,000 + HRA |
| P-2696 | Project Assistant-II | 1 | 35 | ₹20,000 + HRA |
| P-2697 | Project Associate-I | 1 | 50 | ₹30,000 / ₹37,000 |
| P-2698 | Project Associate-I | 1 | 35 | ₹25,000 / ₹31,000 + HRA |
| P-2699 | Project Associate-I | 1 | 35 | ₹25,000 / ₹31,000 |
| P-26100 | Project Associate-I | 1 | 35 | ₹25,000 |
| P-26101 | Project Associate-I | 1 | 35 | ₹25,000 + HRA |
| P-26102 | Project Associate-I | 1 | 35 | ₹25,000 + HRA |
| P-26103 | Project Associate-I | 1 | 35 | ₹25,000 + HRA |
| P-26104 | Senior Project Associate | 1 | 40 | ₹42,000 + HRA |
| P-26105 | Project Associate-I | 1 | 35 | ₹25,000 |
| P-26106 | Project JRF / Project Associate-I | 1 | 28 / 35 | ₹25,000–₹37,000 |
| P-26107 | Project Associate-II | 1 | 35 | ₹28,000 / ₹35,000 |
| P-26108 | Project Junior Research Fellow | 1 | 28 | ₹37,000 |
| P-26109 | Senior Project Associate | 1 | 40 | ₹42,000 + HRA |
| P-26110 | Project Scientist-I / Principal Project Associate / Senior Project Associate | 1 | 35 / 40 | ₹42,000–₹56,000 |
| P-26111 | Project Scientist-I / Principal Project Associate / Senior Project Associate | 1 | 35 / 40 | ₹42,000–₹56,000 |
| P-26112 | Project Associate-I | 2 | 35 | ₹25,000 / ₹31,000 + HRA |
| P-26113 | Project Associate-I | 1 | 35 | ₹25,000 + HRA |
| P-26114 | Senior Project Associate | 1 | 40 | ₹42,000 + HRA |
| P-26115 | Project Associate-I | 1 | 35 | ₹25,000 + HRA |
| P-26116 | Project Associate-I | 1 | 35 | ₹25,000 + HRA |
| P-26117 | Project Associate-I | 1 | 35 | ₹25,000 + HRA |
| P-26118 | Project Associate-I / II | 2 | 35 | ₹25,000 / ₹28,000 |
| P-26119 | Project Senior Research Fellow | 1 | 32 | ₹42,000 |
| Total listed positions | 34 | Actual positions may vary | ||
CSIR-CMERI Eligibility and Qualification 2026
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.
CSIR-CMERI Age Limit and Relaxation
- 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.
CSIR-CMERI Salary 2026
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.
CSIR-CMERI Selection Process 2026
Selection will be based on the candidate’s performance and overall assessment by the selection committee during the walk-in process. The institute may publish results on its website or communicate them by email.
- Document and eligibility verification
- Walk-in interview
- Performance and overall assessment by the selection committee
- Final engagement subject to availability of funds and approval of the competent authority
Documents Required for the Walk-in Interview
- Completed prescribed application form
- All original educational certificates and mark sheets
- One self-attested photocopy of each document
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Experience certificates, where required
- Category or PwBD certificate, where applicable
- NET, GATE or other qualifying-examination proof, where applicable
- NOC from the competent authority for candidates presently engaged in a CSIR project
How to Attend the CSIR-CMERI Walk-in Interview
- Read Advertisement No. PRCT/04/2026 carefully.
- Identify the exact post code matching your qualification and experience.
- Check whether your post code is scheduled for 13 or 14 August 2026.
- Download and complete the prescribed application form from the institute website.
- Arrange all original documents, self-attested copies and a passport-size photograph.
- Report at CSIR-CMERI, M.G. Avenue, Durgapur, between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
- Be prepared for the selection process to continue until late evening or the next day.
No TA/DA: Candidates will not receive travel or daily allowance for attending the interview.
CSIR-CMERI Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Important Conditions
- The actual number of positions may vary on the interview date.
- Project tenure is tentative and may be reduced or extended.
- Engagement is co-terminus with the project or requirement, whichever ends earlier.
- Candidates who have already completed six years of project engagement in CSIR laboratories are not eligible.
- The English version of the notification will prevail in case of a discrepancy.
- Offer letters are subject to fund availability and approval of the competent authority.