National Metallurgical Laboratory Recruitment 2026 - Walk-in Interview for 34 Project Staff, Salary up to Rs. 42,000/-

CSIR-NML Madras Centre Recruitment 2026 - Walk-in Interview for 34 Project Staff, Salary up to Rs. 42,000/-

Recruitment Overview

The CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory Madras Centre (CSIR-NML) has officially announced a Walk-in Interview for the recruitment of 34 Project Staff Posts. This is a project-based recruitment offering a great opportunity for candidates with M.Tech, B.Tech, M.Sc, B.Sc, Diploma, and ITI qualifications to join a premier research organization.

This recruitment is conducted through a Direct Walk-in Interview process (Merit-based), without any competitive written examination. Candidates are required to report to the venue with all necessary documents on the specified dates.

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details (Detailed Breakdown)

Below is the detailed breakdown of the 34 vacancies available for various Project Staff positions.

Reservation: Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/PwBD/Women (5 years) and OBC (3 years) as per government rules.

Eligibility Criteria (In-Depth)

1. Educational Qualification

• Project Associate-II (PAT-II): M.Tech in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering OR B.Tech in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering with 2 years experience in R&D.
• Senior - PAT: M.Tech in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering OR B.Tech with 3 years experience in R&D.
• Project Assistant-II (PA-II): B.Sc. in Chemistry or 3 Years Diploma in Mechanical/Metallurgical/Chemical Engineering (specific to post).
• Project Associate-I (PAT-I): M.Sc. in Chemistry/Physics/Material Sciences OR B.Tech in Chemical/Metallurgical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• Project Assistant-I (PA-I): SSC/10th plus ITI in Ceramic Trade.

2. Age Limit & Relaxation

• Maximum Age: 35 Years for most posts; 40 Years for Senior-PAT.
• Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Govt. norms:
  • SC/ST/PwBD/Women: 5 years
  • OBC: 3 years
• Cut-off Date: Age is calculated as of the date of the interview (24/25 March 2026).

3. Mandatory Requirements

• Candidates must bring all original documents (ID Proof, Educational Certificates, Experience Certificates, Category Certificate) along with one set of self-attested photocopies.
• Recent passport-size photographs.

Selection Process

This recruitment is based on a Walk-in Interview. The selection process includes:

1. Document Verification: Verification of original certificates.
2. Walk-in Interview: Personal interview assessing technical knowledge and suitability.
3. Written Test (if required): If a large number of candidates appear, a screening test may be conducted.

Application Fee

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Read Notification: Download and carefully read the official notification PDF linked below.
2. Prepare Documents: Gather original documents and self-attested photocopies (ID Proof, Qualification Certificates, Experience, Caste Certificate if applicable).
3. Reach Venue: Candidates must report to the walk-in venue on 24-03-2026 or 25-03-2026 as per the specific post schedule (check notification for time slots).
4. Fill Application: Carry a duly filled application form (if provided in the notification PDF).
5. Attend Interview: Appear for the document verification and interview.
6. Submit: No offline submission required; attendance is only via physical presence.

Important Dates

• Walk-in Interview Date 1: 24 March 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date 2: 25 March 2026
• Reporting Time: Check the official notification for specific time slots for each post.

Important Links Section

• Official Notification PDF: Download CSIR-NML Project Staff 2026 Notification
• Official Website: https://nml.res.in