FCRI Recruitment 2026 for 19 Research Engineer & Junior Research Engineer – Apply Online @ fcriindia.com
| Organization | Fluid Control Research Institute (FCRI), Ministry of Heavy Industries |
| Post Name | Research Engineer & Junior Research Engineer |
| Total Vacancy | 19 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 August 2026 |
| Official Website | www.fcriindia.com/career |
| Mode of Application | Online |
Are you an engineer looking for a prestigious Central Government Job? The Fluid Control Research Institute (FCRI), a premier ISO 9001:2015 certified institute under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, has released the FCRI Notification 2026 for the recruitment of Research Engineer and Junior Research Engineer. This is a golden opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art research environment with attractive 7th CPC pay scales and job security. The online application process starts on 24th July 2026 and closes on 24th August 2026. Read the full article to get the official notification PDF, post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, and direct apply link. Don't miss this latest Sarkari Naukri 2026 update!
A total of 19 vacancies are announced for two posts across Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, and Instrumentation disciplines. Check the tables below for category-wise and discipline-wise distribution.
| Category | Vacancies | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 2 | 35 Years |
| OBC | 1 | 38 Years |
| SC | 1 | 40 Years |
| Discipline | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | UR:4, OBC:2, SC:1, ST:1 | 8 |
| Civil Engineering | UR:1, SC:1 | 2 |
| Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering | UR:1 | 1 |
| Instrumentation / Applied Electronics & Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control / Electronics & Instrumentation | UR:2, OBC:1, EWS:1 | 4 |
Age limit for Junior Research Engineer: UR – 30 years, OBC – 33 years, SC/ST – 35 years, EWS – 30 years (as on closing date of application).
Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet the educational and experience requirements. Freshers can apply for Junior Research Engineer; Research Engineer requires relevant experience.
| Post Code | Required Discipline |
|---|---|
| JRE-ME-001 | Mechanical Engineering |
| JRE-CE-002 | Civil Engineering |
| JRE-EE-003 | Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| JRE-IN-004 | Instrumentation Engineering / Applied Electronics & Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control Engineering / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering |
General Educational Criteria (both posts): B.E./B.Tech (4-year full-time regular) in relevant discipline with minimum 65% marks (60% for SC/ST). For Research Engineer with M.E./M.Tech, minimum 65% marks required. Candidates awaiting final results can apply for JRE but must upload final marksheet by 31st August 2026.
Follow these simple steps to apply online for FCRI Vacancy 2026:
Application Fee: ₹1,180 (including 18% GST) per post. No fee for Women, SC/ST, PwBD candidates.
The selection process consists of three stages:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Duration | 120 Minutes |
| Maximum Marks | 400 |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted |
| Parts | Part A: Reasoning & Numerical Ability (15 Q), Part B: Probability, Statistics, Data Science, Measurement (15 Q), Part C: Discipline-specific (70 Q) |
Final merit for JRE: 80% weightage to written test + 20% to interview.
Selected candidates will receive 7th CPC pay matrix along with DA, HRA, TA, NPS, gratuity, medical reimbursement, and other allowances.
| Post | Minimum Basic Pay | Approx. Minimum Gross Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Research Engineer | ₹56,100 | ₹1,01,130 |
| Junior Research Engineer | ₹47,600 | ₹83,800 |
A total of 19 vacancies are released for Research Engineer (4 posts) and Junior Research Engineer (15 posts).
The selection process comprises screening of applications, a written test (for Junior Research Engineer only), and a personal interview. Research Engineer selection is based on interview only.
Candidates can apply online from 24th July 2026 to 24th August 2026. Last date to upload final marksheet for JRE candidates awaiting results is 31st August 2026.
Yes, the application fee is ₹1,180 per post (inclusive of GST) for General/OBC/EWS candidates. Women, SC/ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
Yes, freshers can apply for the post of Junior Research Engineer. However, Research Engineer posts require relevant post-qualification experience (5 years for B.E./B.Tech or 3 years for M.E./M.Tech).
Research Engineer gets Level 10 pay matrix (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) with approximate gross pay of ₹1,01,130. Junior Research Engineer gets Level 8 (₹47,600–₹1,51,100) with approximate gross pay of ₹83,800.
The written exam is online MCQ with 100 questions (400 marks) in 120 minutes. Marking: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect. Three parts: Reasoning & Numerical Ability (15), Probability, Statistics, Data Science & Measurement (15), and Discipline-specific (70).
Apply Online for FCRI Vacancy – Direct Link | Download Official Notification PDF – View PDF
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| Job Name | Location | Last Date | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
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FCRI Recruitment 2026 for 19 Research Engineer & Junior Research Engineer – Apply Online @ fcriindia.com
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Palakkad | 24th August, 2026 | View Details |
| Job Details | Closing Date |
|---|---|
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Trainee Engineer and Various Posts
( 37 Posts) Posts • Kanjikode West, Palakkad
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30th December 2025 |
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