CSIR-CECRI Project Scientist, Project Associate & Project Assistant Recruitment 2026: CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CSIR-CECRI) has released new notification to fill the vacancies of 09 Project Scientist, Project Associate & 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 B.E/B.Tech, M.Sc, M.E/M.Tech, Ph.D can apply for the CSIR-CECRI Project Scientist, Project Associate & Project Assistant Notification 2026. The Selection Process for CSIR-CECRI Project Scientist, Project Associate & Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 will be Shortlisting, Walk-in-Interview. The online application will start from 07.08.2026 and remain open till 18.08.2026 at 05.00 PM through the official website.
Check below education details, age limit, selection process, application fee, salary, and how to apply for CSIR-CECRI Project Scientist, Project Associate & Project Assistant Online Application Form 2026.
CSIR-CECRI Project Scientist, Project Associate & Project Assistant Recruitment 2026
| CSIR-CECRI Eligibility & Vacancy 2026 details |
| Organization Name |
CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CSIR-CECRI), Karaikudi |
| Vacancy |
09 |
| Post name |
Project Scientist – II, Project Associate – II, Project Associate – I, Project Assistant – II |
| Starting date |
07.08.2026 |
| Ending date |
18.08.2026 at 05.00 PM |
| Qualification |
B.E/B.Tech, M.Sc, M.E/M.Tech, Ph.D, 3-years Diploma |
| Salary |
Rs. 20,000/- to Rs. 67,000/- + HRA |
| Job Location |
Karaikudi |
| Apply Mode |
Online |
| Official Website |
https://www.cecri.res.in/ |
Vacancy details for CSIR-CECRI Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
No. of Posts |
| Project Scientist – II |
01 |
| Project Associate – II |
01 |
| Project Associate – I |
06 |
| Project Assistant – II |
01 |
| Total |
09 Posts |
Eligibility details for CSIR-CECRI Recruitment 2026
Qualification details for CSIR-CECRI Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
Qualification |
| Project Scientist – II – S-01 Chemistry |
Ph.D. in Chemistry or equivalent with 5 years R&D experience |
| Project Associate – I – S-01 Chemistry |
M.Sc. in Chemistry or equivalent |
| Project Associate – I – S-02 Physics/Mathematics |
M.Sc. in Physics or equivalent |
| Project Associate – I – S-02 Physics/Mathematics |
M.Sc. in Physics/Mathematics or equivalent |
| Project Scientist – II – S-03 Chemical/Mechanical /Automobile/Energy Engineering |
Master’s/Integrated Master’s in Chemical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering / Automobile Engineering/ Energy Engineering or equivalent with 5 years R&D experience |
| Project Associate – II – S-03 Chemical/Mechanical /Automobile/Energy Engineering |
M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (OR) B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with 2 years R&D experience |
| Project Associate – I – S-03 Chemical/Mechanical /Automobile/Energy Engineering |
B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent |
| Project Associate – II – S-04 Electrical & Electronics//Electronics & Communication Engineering |
M.E./M.Tech in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or equivalent (OR) B.E./B.Tech in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or equivalent with 2 years R&D experience |
| Project Associate – I – S-04 Electrical & Electronics//Electronics & Communication Engineering |
B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering or equivalent |
| Project Assistant – II – S-05 Computer Science/Management |
3-years Diploma in Computer Science/ Management or equivalent (OR) B.Sc. in Computer Science/ Management or equivalent |
Age limits for CSIR-CECRI Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
Age limit |
| Project Scientist – II |
40 Years |
| Project Associate – I |
35 Years |
| Project Scientist – II |
40 Years |
Salary details for CSIR-CECRI Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
Salary Details |
| Project Scientist – II |
Rs.67,000/- + HRA |
| Project Associate – II |
Rs.28,000/- + HRA |
| Project Associate – I |
Rs.25,000/- + HRA |
| Project Assistant – II |
Rs.20,000/- + HRA |
CSIR-CECRI Recruitment 2026 Selection process
- Shortlisting
- Walk-in-Interview
CSIR-CECRI Notification 2026 Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| Gen / OBC / EWS |
N/A |
| SC / ST / PwD |
N/A |
Important Dates for the CSIR-CECRI Notification 2026:
| Notification Published |
07.08.2026 |
| Application Start Date |
07.08.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
18.08.2026 at 05.00 PM |
Notification PDF and Application form, details
FAQs – CSIR-CECRI Project Scientist Recruitment 2026
Education Qualification Details
Candidates with B.E/B.Tech, M.Sc, M.E/M.Tech, Ph.D, or 3-years Diploma in relevant disciplines from a recognized institution can apply.
Age Limit
Upper age limit is up to 40 years depending on the post, with relaxation for SC/ST (+5 years), OBC (+3 years), and PwD (+10 to +15 years).
How to Apply Online for CSIR-CECRI Project Scientist 2026)
Apply online via the official website https://www.cecri.res.in/ between 07.08.2026 and 18.08.2026 (5:00 PM).
