CSIR CECRI Project Personnel Recruitment 2026 — 9 Posts, Apply by 18 Aug (Tamil Nadu)

CSIR — Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CSIR-CECRI), Karaikudi, under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, has released Project Personnel Recruitment 2026 for 9 posts. This central government research job in Tamil Nadu spans Project Scientist-II, Project Associate-II, Project Associate-I, and Project Assistant-II, open to candidates holding qualifications from Diploma to Ph.D. depending on the post. Selected candidates will support ongoing research projects at CSIR-CECRI on a temporary, project-linked basis, with engagement co-terminus with the project. The selection process involves shortlisting followed by a walk-in interview, with candidates permitted to apply for more than one eligible position by selecting the relevant subject code. The Project Assistant-II post carries a monthly salary of ₹20,000 plus HRA, with the maximum age limit for Project Scientist-II set at 40 years. The CSIR CECRI Project Personnel 2026 online application is available at cecri.res.in, open from 07 August to 18 August 2026, followed by a walk-in interview on 24 or 25 August 2026. Candidates must read the complete official CSIR CECRI 2026 notification PDF before applying, as eligibility criteria differ significantly by post.

• Project Scientist-II: Ph.D. with relevant R&D experience
• Project Associate-II / Project Associate-I: Master's degree in relevant discipline (Chemistry/Physics/Material Science/Biotechnology), with NET/GATE qualification preferred
• Project Assistant-II: Bachelor's degree or Diploma in relevant discipline, with 2 years' experience

(Post-specific qualifications and experience detailed in the official notification)

• Maximum 40 years for Project Scientist-II
• Relaxation applicable for reserved categories
• Crucial date for age/qualification/experience: date of interview (24/25 Aug 2026)

• Post-specific qualification ranging from Diploma/Bachelor's to Ph.D., depending on position
• NET/GATE qualification preferred for Project Associate posts
• Relevant R&D experience as specified per post
• Age and eligibility assessed as on the date of interview (24/25 Aug 2026)

• Project Assistant-II: ₹20,000 per month + HRA
• Other posts: as per CSIR project personnel norms (post-wise)

1. Visit cecri.res.in — the official CSIR-CECRI website
2. Download and read the official Project Personnel 2026 notification PDF carefully
3. Register online and fill the application form for your eligible subject code(s)
4. Upload required documents including educational certificates and experience proof
5. Submit the online application between 07 and 18 August 2026
6. Attend the walk-in interview on 24 or 25 August 2026 at CSIR-CECRI, Karaikudi, carrying all original documents
7. Take a printout of the submitted application for your records