CSIR-CMERI Project Staff Recruitment 2026 — 34 Posts, Walk-in 13-14 Aug (West Bengal)

CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI), Durgapur, under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology, has released Project Staff Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. PRCT/04/2026 for approximately 34 contractual posts across 29 post codes. This is a West Bengal central govt jobs 2026 opportunity spanning Project Assistant, Project Associate, Project JRF/SRF, Senior/Principal Project Associate, and Project Scientist roles. Candidates ranging from Diploma/B.Sc. holders to Master's, Integrated Master's, and Doctoral degree holders are eligible to attend the walk-in interview on the date assigned to their specific post code. Selected candidates will work on CSIR-funded and externally-funded research projects at CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur. The selection process is based on document and eligibility verification, followed by interview performance and overall assessment by the selection committee. Monthly remuneration ranges from ₹20,000 for Project Assistant-II to ₹56,000 for Project Scientist-I, with the engagement being purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. There is no online application for CSIR-CMERI 2026 — candidates must download and complete the prescribed application form, then report in person at CSIR-CMERI, M.G. Avenue, Durgapur, on the date assigned to their post code — 13 August 2026 for post codes P-2691 to P-2696 and P-26112 to P-26119, or 14 August 2026 for post codes P-2697 to P-26111. Reporting time is 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. There is no application fee. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before attending, since eligibility and salary depend entirely on the specific post code.

• Project Assistant-II: B.Sc. or 3-year Diploma in relevant Engineering/Technology discipline
• Project Associate-I: Bachelor's in Engineering/Technology, or Master's/Integrated Master's in the discipline specified for the post code
• Project Associate-II: Relevant Bachelor's with 2 years' R&D experience, or relevant Master's/Integrated Master's
• Project JRF: Relevant Graduate/PG Engineering/Technology degree with NET, GATE, or another prescribed national-level route
• Project SRF: Relevant Graduate/PG qualification via national-level route, with 2 years' research experience
• Senior Project Associate: Relevant Bachelor's or Master's with experience prescribed for the post code
• Principal Project Associate: Relevant Bachelor's with 6 years' experience, or Master's/Integrated Master's/Doctoral with prescribed experience
• Project Scientist-I: Relevant Master's/Integrated Master's with 4 years' R&D experience

• Ranges from 28 to 50 years depending on post code
• SC/ST/PwBD/Women: 5 years relaxation; OBC: 3 years relaxation

• Qualification ranges from B.Sc./Diploma (Project Assistant-II) to Doctoral degree (Principal Project Associate/Project Scientist-I), depending on post code
• Age limit varies from 28 to 50 years depending on post code
• NET/GATE or another national-level exam mandatory for JRF/SRF post codes
• Candidates who have already completed 6 years of project engagement in CSIR laboratories are not eligible
• Candidates currently engaged in a CSIR project must bring an NOC from the competent authority

• No application fee mentioned in the official notification

• Project Assistant-II: ₹20,000 per month (+HRA for specified codes)
• Project Associate-I: ₹25,000-₹31,000 per month (+HRA for specified codes)
• Project Associate-II: ₹28,000-₹35,000 per month
• Project JRF: ₹25,000-₹37,000 per month
• Project SRF: ₹42,000 per month
• Senior Project Associate: ₹42,000 per month (+HRA)
• Principal Project Associate: ₹49,000 per month
• Project Scientist-I: ₹42,000-₹56,000 per month

1. Read Advertisement No. PRCT/04/2026 carefully and identify the exact post code matching your qualification and experience
2. Check whether your post code is scheduled for 13 or 14 August 2026
3. Download and complete the prescribed application form from the CSIR-CMERI website
4. Arrange all original documents, self-attested copies, and a recent passport-size photograph
5. Report at CSIR-CMERI, M.G. Avenue, Durgapur – 713209, West Bengal, between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM on your assigned date
6. Carry experience certificates where required, and category/PwBD certificate where applicable
7. Carry NET/GATE or other qualifying-exam proof where applicable
8. Bring NOC from the competent authority if currently engaged in a CSIR project
9. Be prepared for the selection process to continue until late evening or the next day
10. Note that no TA/DA is paid for attending the interview