CMERI Recruitment 2026 for 27 Technicians and Other Posts
July 10, 2026
Latest notifications for CMERI recruitment 2026 updated today are listed here. Below is the complete list of all Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI) recruitment in India for the current year 2026 where you can find information on how you can apply and register for various opportunities:
CSIR CMERI Recruitment 2026 for 27 Technician Posts | Last Date: 3rd August 2026
CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI) has released the CSIR CMERI Recruitment 2026 notification for 27 Technician (Group-II) posts in various trades. Candidates who have passed 10th with Science and possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade are eligible to apply. The online application process begins on 04 July 2026 and will remain open until 03 August 2026. Selected candidates will be appointed at CSIR-CMERI campuses in Durgapur and Ludhiana through a written examination followed by document verification. Interested candidates should complete the online application before the closing date.
The Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI), a premier R&D institution under CSIR, has announced the recruitment of 20 Technician posts under Advertisement No. 11/2025. The positions are for the Fitter trade and are to be filled at CMERI’s Durgapur campus in West Bengal. Candidates with ITI or equivalent qualifications and relevant experience in the fitter trade are eligible to apply. The selection will be based on a Trade Test followed by a Written Examination. The last date to apply online is 21st January 2026.
The CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI), Durgapur, a leading national laboratory under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, has announced recruitment for 29 project positions under multiple R&D projects. This hiring offers candidates the opportunity to work on advanced research initiatives in state-of-the-art laboratories. Positions include Principal Project Associate, Senior Project Associate, Project Associates, Project Assistants, Junior and Senior Research Fellows, covering engineering, science, and technical disciplines. The selection will be done through walk-in interviews scheduled on 19 and 20 August 2025 at CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur.
Name of Organization
CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI), Durgapur
B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Aerospace/Mechatronics with 6 years’ experience or M.E./M.Tech with 3 years’ experience (for PPA); M.E./M.Tech or B.E./B.Tech with 2 years’ experience (for PA-II)
P-2560
Project Senior Research Fellow
1
B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech or M.Sc. with NET/GATE + relevant experience
P-2561
Project Associate-II
1
B.E./B.Tech in relevant field with 2 years’ experience or M.E./M.Tech
P-2562, P-2563
Project Associate-I
2
B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc. in relevant field
P-2564
Project JRF/Project Associate-I/II
1
B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech or M.Sc. with NET/GATE (for JRF/PA-II) or without NET/GATE (for PA-I)
P-2565
Project Associate-I
1
B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc. in relevant field
P-2566
Project Associate-I
1
B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc. in relevant field
P-2567
Project Associate-II
1
B.E./B.Tech in relevant field with 2 years’ experience or M.E./M.Tech
P-2568
Project Assistant-II
4
3-year Diploma in Mechanical/Computer Science/Electronics or B.Sc. in relevant field
P-2569, P-2570
Project Associate-I
2
B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc. in relevant field
P-2571
Senior Project Associate
1
M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Robotics with 2 years’ experience or B.E./B.Tech with 3 years’ experience
P-2572
Project Associate-I
1
B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc. in relevant field
P-2573
Project Assistant-II
3
3-year Diploma in Mechanical/Computer Science/Electronics or B.Sc. in relevant field
P-2574
Project Associate-II
2
B.E./B.Tech in relevant field with 2 years’ experience or M.E./M.Tech
P-2575
Project Junior Research Fellow
1
B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech or M.Sc. with NET/GATE qualification
P-2576
Project JRF/Project Associate-I/II
1
B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech or M.Sc. with NET/GATE (for JRF/PA-II) or without NET/GATE (for PA-I)
P-2577
Project Associate-II
1
B.E./B.Tech in relevant field with 2 years’ experience or M.E./M.Tech
P-2578
Project Assistant-II
1
3-year Diploma in Mechanical/Computer Science/Electronics or B.Sc. in relevant field
Salary
Principal Project Associate: ₹49,000 per month
Senior Project Associate / Project SRF: ₹42,000 per month
Project JRF: ₹37,000 per month
Project Associate-II: ₹35,000 (with NET/GATE) or ₹28,000 (without)
Project Associate-I: ₹31,000 (with NET/GATE) or ₹25,000 (without)
Project Assistant-II: ₹20,000 per month (with 15% increment after 3 years in same project)
Age Limit
Project JRF: 28 years
Project Associate-I/II, Project Assistant-II: 35 years
Senior/Principal Project Associate: 40 years
Age relaxation as per CSIR norms for reserved categories.
Application Fee
No application fee mentioned in the notification.
Selection Process
Walk-in Interview on 19 and 20 August 2025 at CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur. Candidates must report between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM with all required documents.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should attend the interview at CSIR-CMERI, M.G. Avenue, Durgapur – 713209 on the mentioned dates. They must bring original certificates, mark sheets, self-attested photocopies, a recent passport-sized photograph, and a filled-in application form.
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