Coir Board, a statutory body under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, has released a recruitment notification for Project/Technical Staff on a contractual basis. The recruitment aims to fill 7 vacancies including Project Assistant, Fitter, Welder, and Electrician posts at its research institutes in Alappuzha (Kerala) and Bengaluru (Karnataka). Candidates with qualifications such as M.Tech, B.Tech/B.E, M.Sc, ITI, or Diploma in relevant disciplines are eligible to apply. The engagement will be purely on a contract basis for a period of two years or until the completion of the project. The selection will be conducted through merit-based shortlisting followed by an interview. Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications online before the last date of 22 March 2026.
M.Tech in Geotechnical Engineering, B.Tech/B.E in Mechanical or Polymer Engineering, B.Tech in Textile Technology, Diploma in Textile/Handloom Technology, M.Sc in Microbiology/Biotechnology, or ITI in relevant trades with required experience
Total Vacancies
7
Apply Mode
Online
Job Location
Alappuzha (Kerala) and Bengaluru (Karnataka)
Last Date To Apply
22 March 2026
Coir Board Vacancy
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Project Assistant (Geotechnical Engineer)
1
M.Tech in Geotechnical Engineering
Project Assistant (Mechanical/Polymer)
1
B.Tech/B.E in Mechanical or Polymer Engineering with 2 years experience
Project Assistant (Textile Technology)
1
B.Tech in Textile Technology with 2 years experience OR Diploma with 5 years experience
Project Assistant (Microbiology/Biotechnology)
1
M.Sc in Microbiology/Biotechnology with research experience
Fitter
1
ITI (Fitter) with minimum 4 years experience
Welder
1
ITI (Welder) with minimum 4 years experience
Electrician
1
ITI (Electrician) with minimum 4 years experience
Salary
Project Assistant: Rs. 28,000 per month + HRA
Fitter, Welder, Electrician: Rs. 20,000 per month + HRA
HRA: 10% of basic pay for Alappuzha and 30% for Bengaluru as per 7th CPC city classification
Age Limit
Maximum Age: 40 years
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST/PwBD/Women: 5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
Application Fee
No application fee for any category
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience
Personal Interview at respective institute location
Waitlisted candidates may be considered for future vacancies within one year
How to Apply
Visit the official application form link provided by the Coir Board.
Carefully read the official notification for eligibility details.
Fill out the online application form for the specific post code you are eligible for.
Upload the prescribed application format along with required documents such as educational certificates, experience proof, and age proof.
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