CSIR CMERI Recruitment 2026 – Walk in for 09 Project Assistant, Project Associate and Other Posts
CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI) has released a recruitment notification for the year 2026. The institute is conducting a walk-in interview for various positions including Project Assistant, Project Technical Support, and Project Associate. There are a total of 09 vacancies available for these posts. Candidates with qualifications ranging from Diploma, Graduation, M.Sc., or Engineering degrees can attend the interview scheduled for 21st January 2026.
| Organization | CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI) |
| Post Name | Project Assistant-II, Project Technical Support-III, Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II |
| Total Vacancies | 09 |
| Application Mode | Walk-in Interview |
| Walk-in Date | 21/01/2026 |
| Reporting Time | 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Venue | CSIR – Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, M.G. Avenue, Durgapur-713209, West Bengal |
| Official Website | www.cmeri.res.in |
| Post Code | Post Name | No. of Posts | Salary (Per Month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| P-2601 | Project Assistant-II | 02 | Rs. 20,000/- (with 15% increment after 3 years) |
| P-2602 | Project Assistant-II | 01 | Rs. 20,000/- (with 15% increment after 3 years) |
| P-2603 | Project Technical Support-III | 01 | Rs. 28,000/- |
| P-2604 | Project Associate-I | 01 | Rs. 31,000/- (NET/GATE) or Rs. 25,000/- (Others) |
| P-2605 | Project Associate-II | 01 | Rs. 35,000/- (NET/GATE) or Rs. 28,000/- (Others) |
| P-2606 | Project Associate-II | 01 | Rs. 35,000/- (NET/GATE) or Rs. 28,000/- (Others) |
| P-2607 | Project Associate-II | 01 | Rs. 35,000/- (NET/GATE) or Rs. 28,000/- (Others) |
| P-2608 | Project Associate-II | 01 | Rs. 35,000/- (NET/GATE) or Rs. 28,000/- (Others) |
| Total | 09 |
Maximum Age: 35 years (as on 21/01/2026)
Age Relaxation: Relaxation of 05 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women. 03 years for OBC category candidates.
Important Links:
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here
Q1: How many vacancies are available in CSIR CMERI Recruitment 2026?
Ans: There are a total of 09 vacancies for Project Assistant, Project Technical Support, and Project Associate posts.
Q2: What is the selection process for CSIR CMERI Recruitment?
Ans: The selection will be based on a Walk-in Interview scheduled for 21st January 2026.
Q3: What is the last date to attend the walk-in interview?
Ans: The walk-in interview is scheduled for 21/01/2026. Reporting time is between 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Q4: What are the educational qualifications required for Project Associate posts?
Ans: Qualifications vary by post code. For example, P-2604 requires M.Sc. in Chemistry/Physics, while P-2605 to P-2608 require Bachelor's or Master's degrees in Engineering/Technology in specific branches. Please refer to the eligibility section above for details.
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Eligibility for Project Assistant-II (P-2601)
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Eligibility for Project Assistant-II (P-2602)
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Eligibility for Project Technical Support-III (P-2603)
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Eligibility for Project Associate-I (P-2604)
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Eligibility for Project Associate-II (P-2605)
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Eligibility for Project Associate-II (P-2606)
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Eligibility for Project Associate-II (P-2607)
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Eligibility for Project Associate-II (P-2608)
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In India, mechanical engineering technology has accounted for nearly half of the total technology imported. In terms of products, nearly one third of the value of total imports is for mechanical engineering equipment. In order to develop indigenously mechanical engineering technology for the industries so that R&D can play a key role in self-reliance, the Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute at Durgapur, West Bengal was established in February 1958 with the specific task of development of mechanical engineering technology.