FCRI Recruitment 2026: Apply for Research Engineers, Junior Research Engineers and Other Posts
August 4, 2026
Latest notifications for FCRI recruitment 2026 updated today are listed here. Below is the complete list of all Fluid Control Research Institute (FCRI) recruitment in India for the current year 2026 where you can find information on how you can apply and register for various opportunities:
FCRI Recruitment 2026 for 19 Research Engineer and Junior Research Engineer Posts | Last Date: 24th August 2026
Fluid Control Research Institute (FCRI), under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, has announced 19 Research Engineer and Junior Research Engineer vacancies. The posts are available in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical/EEE and Instrumentation disciplines. Candidates with a B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. degree in the relevant engineering discipline can apply, subject to the experience requirements for Research Engineer posts. Selected candidates may be posted at FCRI, Palakkad, Kerala, or anywhere in India. The online application process started on 24 July 2026. Eligible candidates must submit their applications by 24 August 2026.
FCRI Recruitment 2026 Notification
Name of Organization
Fluid Control Research Institute (FCRI)
Post Names
Research Engineer and Junior Research Engineer
Education
B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. in the relevant engineering discipline
Total Vacancies
19
Apply Mode
Online
Job Location
Palakkad, Kerala, or anywhere in India
Application Start Date
24 July 2026
Last Date To Apply
24 August 2026
FCRI Vacancy
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Research Engineer – Mechanical
4
B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering with five years of relevant experience or M.E./M.Tech. with three years of relevant experience
Junior Research Engineer – Mechanical
8
B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering
Junior Research Engineer – Civil
2
B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering
Junior Research Engineer – Electrical/EEE
1
B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent qualification in Electrical/EEE
Junior Research Engineer – Instrumentation
4
B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent qualification in Instrumentation or the relevant discipline
Total
19
Relevant engineering qualification
Educational Qualification
Post
Qualification
Research Engineer – Mechanical
B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering with five years of relevant experience or M.E./M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering with three years of relevant experience
Junior Research Engineer
B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, EEE, Instrumentation or the relevant notified discipline
Minimum marks
65% for General/OBC/EWS and 60% for SC/ST candidates
Relevant RE domains
Multiphase Flow, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Valves or Fluid Flow Research
Salary
Post Name
Pay Level
Pay Scale
Research Engineer
Level 10
₹56,100–₹1,77,500
Junior Research Engineer
Level 8
₹47,600–₹1,51,100
Age Limit
Post/Category
Maximum Age
Research Engineer – UR
35 years
Research Engineer – OBC
38 years
Research Engineer – SC
40 years
Junior Research Engineer – UR/EWS
30 years
Junior Research Engineer – OBC
33 years
Junior Research Engineer – SC/ST
35 years
Age calculation date
24 August 2026
Age relaxation
Applicable to government employees, PwBD candidates and other eligible categories according to the rules
Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS
₹1,180, including 18% GST
Women candidates
No fee
SC/ST candidates
No fee
PwBD candidates
No fee
Payment mode
Online through the application portal
Selection Process
Screening of online applications
Online MCQ written test for Junior Research Engineer posts
Document verification
Personal interview
Final selection based on performance in the applicable selection stages
FCRI Recruitment 2026 for 16 Graduate Engineer Posts [CLOSED]
Fluid Control Research Institute (FCRI), under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, has released the FCRI Recruitment 2026 notification for 16 Graduate Engineer posts including Associate Test Engineer and Associate Engineer on contract basis. This recruitment offers a great opportunity for engineering candidates across disciplines like Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Instrumentation, and Mechatronics to work in a government research institute. Candidates with B.E./B.Tech and relevant experience can attend the walk-in interview. The selection will be based on interview and document verification. The walk-in interview process is open from 16 March 2026 to 15 May 2026.
Fluid Control Research Institute (FCRI), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, located in Palakkad, Kerala, has announced the recruitment of 25 Trainee Engineer positions on a temporary basis. This includes 15 posts for Graduate Engineers and 10 posts for Diploma Engineers in core engineering disciplines such as Mechanical, Instrumentation, Electrical, and Civil. The recruitment is open to freshers, and selection will be through a written test and interview. Eligible candidates must apply via email by 30th December 2025 (5:30 PM).
B.E./B.Tech or 3-year Diploma in Mechanical, Instrumentation, Electrical, or Civil Engineering
Total Vacancies
25
Apply Mode
Email
Job Location
Palakkad, Kerala
Last Date To Apply
30 December 2025 (5:30 PM)
FCRI Trainee Engineer 2026 Vacancy
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Trainee Engineer (Graduate)
15
B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical (09), Instrumentation (04), Electrical (01), Civil (01)
Trainee Engineer (Diploma)
10
Diploma in Mechanical (04), Instrumentation (04), Electrical (01), Civil (01)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Full-time B.E./B.Tech or 3-year Diploma in relevant disciplines from a recognized institution
Fresh graduates and diploma holders are eligible
Salary (Stipend)
Graduate Trainee Engineer: ₹ 28,000/- per month
Diploma Trainee Engineer: ₹ 21,000/- per month
Age Limit
Graduate: Maximum 30 years
Diploma: Maximum 28 years
Age relaxation applicable as per Government norms
Selection Process
Written Test: 90 minutes (MCQs)
General Aptitude (30 Questions): Logical reasoning, current affairs, numerical ability
Technical Discipline (50 Questions): Based on core engineering subjects
Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called
How to Apply
Step 1: Download the official notification and application form from FCRI website. Step 2: Fill the form, sign on all pages, and scan the form along with these documents into a single PDF file: