CECRI Karaikudi Recruitment 2026

CECRI Karaikudi Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by CSIR – Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI) for the recruitment of Senior Project Associate and Project Assistant-II positions at its Chennai Unit, Taramani.

This recruitment drive offers an excellent opportunity for candidates holding B.Tech, M.Tech, Ph.D, or B.Sc (Chemistry) qualifications who wish to build a career in a reputed Central Government research institute. The salary package goes up to ₹42,000 per month plus HRA, making it one of the most attractive project-based government job opportunities in 2026.

Eligible candidates can apply online from 20 February 2026 to 03 March 2026, followed by a hybrid walk-in interview on 06 March 2026.

📌 Organization Overview

Details	Information
Organization	CSIR – Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI)
Job Roles	Senior Project Associate & Project Assistant-II
Job Location	CECRI Chennai Unit, CSIR Madras Complex, Taramani, Chennai – 600113
Advertisement No.	PS – 01/2026 (Dated 20.02.2026)
Total Vacancies	03 Posts
Application Mode	Online Application + Walk-in Interview (Hybrid Mode)
Official Website	www.cecri.res.in

📅 Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	20 February 2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply Online	03 March 2026 (05:00 PM)
Walk-in Interview Date	06 March 2026

Post Name	Number of Vacancies
Senior Project Associate	02
Project Assistant – II	01
Total	03

🎓 Educational Qualification

Senior Project Associate (02 Posts)

Candidates must possess any one of the following:

B.Tech in Chemical Engineering with 3 years of R&D experience
M.Tech in Chemical Engineering with 2 years of R&D experience
Ph.D in Physical/Chemical Sciences with 2 years of R&D experience

Desirable Skills:

PEM Fuel Cell Technology
Hydrogen Energy Systems
Materials Modelling
Computational & Theoretical Chemistry

Project Assistant – II (01 Post)

B.Sc in Chemistry

Important Note:
Candidates who have already completed 6 years as Project Staff in any CSIR laboratory are not eligible for these posts.

Post Name	Monthly Salary
Senior Project Associate	₹42,000 + HRA
Project Assistant – II	₹20,000 + HRA

🔹 Age Limit (as on closing date)

Post Name	Maximum Age
Senior Project Associate	40 Years
Project Assistant – II	35 Years

Age Relaxation:

SC/ST – 5 Years
OBC – 3 Years
PwBD & Women – As per Government of India rules

📍 Selection Process

The selection will be carried out through the following stages:

Application Shortlisting (if applications are high)
Walk-in Interview (Hybrid Mode – Online/Offline)
Document Verification

💳 Application Fee

Category	Fee
All Categories	No Application Fee

📝 How to Apply for CECRI Karaikudi Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps carefully:

Visit the official website: www.cecri.res.in
Complete the online application form before 03 March 2026 (05:00 PM)
Upload required documents:
- Date of Birth proof
- Educational certificates
- Experience certificates
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
After submitting the online form, attend the walk-in interview on 06 March 2026 at 08:30 AM
Interview Venue:
CECRI Chennai Unit, CSIR Madras Complex, Taramani, Chennai – 600113
Regularly check the official website for interview link and updates

🏛️ Why Apply for CECRI Recruitment 2026?

Working with CSIR-CECRI provides a unique opportunity to:

Gain experience in cutting-edge scientific research
Work on national energy and electrochemical projects
Earn a competitive salary with government benefits
Enhance your career profile in a premier research institute

This recruitment is ideal for candidates seeking Chennai Government Jobs 2026 in the research and science sector with long-term professional growth.

📢 Important Links

Description	Link
Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Apply Online	Click Here