C-MET Recruitment 2026: 5 Project Associate-I & Project Assistant I – Walk-In Interview on 20 & 23 Nov @ cmet.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Note: The present 5 vacancies are earmarked for the Un-Reserved Category. SC/ST and OBC (NCL) candidates claiming age relaxation may apply for consideration against reserved-category vacancies arising in the project in future.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Project Associate-I (3 posts): First Class / 60% marks in Physics, Materials Science or Nanoscience. Candidates must not exceed 28 years (General) as on 31 October 2026.
• Project Assistant I (2 posts): First Class / 60% marks in 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering OR Mechanical Engineering. Candidates must not exceed 28 years (General) as on 31 October 2026.

Candidates claiming age relaxation must produce valid documentary proof. No prior experience is explicitly required by the notification. Please refer to the Download C-MET Walk-in Interview Official Notification PDF (Advt. CMET/TH/ADM/007/2026) for complete details.

Project Scope & Job Description

Project Associate-I responsibilities:

• Preparation of thin films using RF/DC sputtering techniques for surface plasmon resonance applications.
• Evaluation of electrical and optical properties of deposited films.
• Characterisation of films for biosensor applications.
• Design and fabrication of surface plasmon based portable biosensor.
• Validation of the developed device in laboratory and relevant field environments.

Project Assistant I responsibilities:

• Laser-assisted cutting of coated films to specific dimensions for device applications.
• Design and fabrication of experimental setups for validation studies.
• Design and fabrication of final sensor prototype.
• Design of jigs and fixtures for coating machines.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

1. Registration: Candidates must register in person between 08:00 hrs and 10:30 hrs at C-MET, Thrissur on the scheduled date for their post.
2. Screening Written Test (if required): If the number of candidates who report exceeds the interview threshold, a written test in the relevant subject will be conducted for initial screening.
3. Interview: Only candidates screened in by the selection committee will be considered for the interview, subject to verification of original documents.

No TA/DA will be paid to candidates attending the walk-in interview. Appointment is subject to verification of original documents and a medical fitness certificate from a Government Doctor not below the rank of Civil Surgeon.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Originals and copies of all degree/diploma certificates and consolidated mark sheets as proof of qualification.
• Original and copy of Matriculation / Birth Certificate as proof of date of birth.
• Valid Caste / Category Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if claiming age relaxation).
• For OBC (NCL) candidates: Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued for "Central Government Employment Purpose".
• Recent passport-size photograph(s).
• Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN).
• Experience certificates on official letterhead (if applicable).

Additional joining requirements: On selection, candidates must produce a medical certificate of fitness from a Government Doctor (not below Civil Surgeon rank) and character certificates from two Gazetted Officers of Central/State Government. The selected candidate must report for duty within 10 days from the date of the offer (no extension). Resignation during the project period shall not normally be entertained.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the C-MET walk-in interview dates?
A: The walk-in interview for Project Associate-I is on 20 November 2026 and for Project Assistant I on 23 November 2026. Registration runs from 08:00 hrs to 10:30 hrs on the respective dates.

Q: What is the walk-in venue for C-MET Recruitment 2026?
A: Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET), Athani P.O., M.G. Kavu, Thrissur, Kerala – 680 581.

Q: Is there an application fee for C-MET walk-in interview?
A: The official notification (Advt. CMET/TH/ADM/007/2026) does not specify any application fee.

Q: Are these permanent government jobs?
A: No. All five posts are purely temporary and project-based under a MeitY-sponsored project (Code: TH/SP/087) running for 30 months up to 20 April 2029. Appointment does not confer any right to claim regular appointment.

Q: What salary is offered for Project Associate-I and Project Assistant I at C-MET?
A: Project Associate-I: Rs. 30,000 per month plus HRA. Project Assistant I: Rs. 18,000 per month plus HRA (pay likely to be revised).

Q: Who is eligible to attend the C-MET walk-in interview?
A: Project Associate-I requires First Class/60% in Physics, Materials Science or Nanoscience. Project Assistant I requires First Class/60% in 3-year Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Age limit is 28 years (General) as on 31 October 2026, with relaxation for OBC (NCL) and SC/ST as per Government norms. Present vacancies are earmarked for the Un-Reserved Category.