CSIR-CECRI Project Assistant Recruitment 2026: CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CSIR-CECRI) has released new notification to fill the vacancies of 84 Project Assistant Jobs, All interested and eligible candidates can use this job opportunity to apply for these posts before the last date of application. Candidates who have completed their Diploma, B.E/B.Tech, B.Sc, M.E/M.Tech, M.Sc, Ph.D can apply for the CSIR-CECRI Project Assistant Notification 2026. The Selection Process for CSIR-CECRI Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 will be Short Listing, Interview. The online application will start from 30.06.2026 and remain open till 10.07.2026 through the official website.
Check below education details, age limit, selection process, application fee, salary, and how to apply for CSIR-CECRI Project Assistant Online Application Form 2026.
CSIR-CECRI Project Assistant Recruitment 2026
| CSIR-CECRI Eligibility & Vacancy 2026 details |
| Organization Name |
CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute |
| Vacancy |
84 |
| Post name |
Senior Project Associate, Junior Research Fellow (P), Project Associate – II, Project Associate – I, Project Assistant – II |
| Starting date |
30.06.2026 |
| Ending date |
10.07.2026 |
| Qualification |
Diploma, B.E/B.Tech, B.Sc, M.E/M.Tech, M.Sc, Ph.D |
| Salary |
Rs. 20,000/- to Rs. 42,000/- + HRA |
| Job Location |
Karaikudi, Chennai |
| Apply Mode |
Online |
| Official Website |
https://www.cecri.res.in/ |
Vacancy details for CSIR-CECRI Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
No. of Posts |
| Senior Project Associate |
09 |
| Junior Research Fellow (P) |
01 |
| Project Associate – II |
07 |
| Project Associate – I |
37 |
| Project Assistant – II |
30 |
| Total |
84 Posts |
Eligibility details for CSIR-CECRI Recruitment 2026
Qualification details for CSIR-CECRI Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
Qualification |
| Senior Project Associate |
Ph.D in Chemistry or equivalent with 2 years R&D experience (or) M.Sc in Chemistry/Physics/equivalent with 3 years R&D experience (or) M.E/M.Tech in Biotechnology/Chemical Engineering/Metallurgical & Materials Engineering/Material Science/equivalent with 2 years R&D experience (or) B.E/B.Tech in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering with 3 years R&D experience |
| Junior Research Fellow (P) |
M.Sc in Chemistry/Physics/Material Science with CSIR-UGC NET or GATE (or) M.E/M.Tech or B.E/B.Tech in Chemical Engineering/Chemical Technology with CSIR-UGC NET or GATE |
| Project Associate – II |
M.Sc in Chemistry/Physics/Material Science/Nanotechnology/Biotechnology or equivalent with 2 years R&D experience (or) M.E/M.Tech in Nanotechnology/Biotechnology/Chemical Engineering/Chemical Technology or equivalent (or) B.E/B.Tech in Chemical Engineering/Chemical and Electrochemical Engineering/Chemical Technology with 2 years R&D experience |
| Project Associate – I |
M.Sc in Chemistry/Physics/Material Science/Microbiology/Biotechnology or equivalent (or) B.E/B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or equivalent |
| Project Assistant – II |
B.Sc in Chemistry/Physics or equivalent (or) 3 years Diploma in Chemical Engineering or equivalent |
Age limits for CSIR-CECRI Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
Age limit |
| Senior Project Associate |
40 Years |
| Junior Research Fellow (P) |
28 Years |
| Project Associate – II |
35 Years |
| Project Associate – I |
35 Years |
| Project Assistant – II |
35 Years / 50 Years (As per ANRF guideline) |
Salary details for CSIR-CECRI Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
Salary Details |
| Senior Project Associate |
₹ 42,000/- + HRA |
| Junior Research Fellow (P) |
₹ 37,000/- + HRA |
| Project Associate – II |
₹ 28,000/- + HRA |
| Project Associate – I |
₹ 25,000/- + HRA |
| Project Assistant – II |
₹ 20,000/- + HRA / ₹ 27,000/- + HRA [As per ANRF guideline] |
CSIR-CECRI Recruitment 2026 Selection process
CSIR-CECRI Notification 2026 Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| Gen / OBC / EWS |
NIL |
| SC / ST / PwD |
NIL |
Important Dates for the CSIR-CECRI Notification 2026:
| Notification Published |
30.06.2026 |
| Application Start Date |
30.06.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
10.07.2026 |
Notification PDF and Application form, details
FAQs – CSIR-CECRI Project Assistant Recruitment 2026
Education Qualification Details
Diploma, B.E/B.Tech, B.Sc, M.E/M.Tech, M.Sc, Ph.D in relevant engineering and scientific disciplines.
Age Limit
Upper age limit varies from 28 to 40 years (up to 50 years for specific Project Assistant-II posts) depending on the designation, with standard government relaxations applicable for reserved categories.
How to Apply Online for CSIR-CECRI Project Assistant 2026)
Candidates must apply online through the official CSIR-CECRI website (https://www.cecri.res.in/) between June 30, 2026, and July 10, 2026 (until 5:00 PM).
