CSIR - Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute — Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology
| Application Start | 21 Aug 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply | 02 Sep 2026 |
| Interview Date | 02 Sep 2026 |
| Post Name | Senior Project Associate, Project Associate I/II & Project Assistant II |
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| Total Vacancies | 7 |
| Qualification | Diploma or B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical, Agricultural, Mechatronics, CSE, ECE, EE, or IT |
| Age Limit | Maximum 40 years as of the interview date. |
| Salary | Rs. 20,000/- to Rs. 42,000/- per month + HRA depending on post grade |
| Application Fee | No Fee (Nil) |
| Selection Process | Walk-in Interview and Document Verification |
CSIR - Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery (CMERI CoEFM) has issued advertisement notification CMERI/CoEFM/2026/03 for direct walk-in interviews. The engagement is for 7 temporary project positions, including Senior Project Associate, Project Associate II, Project Associate I, and Project Assistant II. Qualified candidates with Engineering Degrees or Diplomas in specified disciplines can attend the walk-in selection on 02 September 2026.
| Parameters | Details |
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| Recruitment Authority | CSIR - CMERI Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery |
| Advertisement No. | CMERI/CoEFM/2026/03 |
| Total Vacancies | 07 Posts |
| Tenure Type | Contractual / Project Basis |
| Selection Mode | Direct Walk-in Interview |
| Date of Walk-in Interview | 02 September 2026 |
| Pay Scale Range | Rs. 20,000/- to Rs. 42,000/- per month + HRA |
| Official Website | cmeri.res.in |
The total 7 vacant seats are allocated across various project levels as tabulated below:
| Post Name | Vacancies | Monthly Stipend / Consolidated Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Project Associate | 01 | Rs. 42,000/- + HRA |
| Project Associate II (CSE / ECE / EE / IT) | 01 | Rs. 35,000/- + HRA or Rs. 28,000/- + HRA |
| Project Associate II (Mech / Ag / Mechatronics) | 01 | Rs. 28,000/- + HRA |
| Project Associate I | 02 | Rs. 25,000/- + HRA |
| Project Assistant II | 02 | Rs. 20,000/- + HRA |
Applicants must satisfy the educational requirements specified for each discipline prior to the interview date:
The maximum age limit for candidate eligibility is uniform across all advertised positions:
Selection for all project posts under notification CMERI/CoEFM/2026/03 will be conducted purely through direct evaluation:
Candidates eligible for the positions must follow these practical instructions to complete their registration on the interview day:
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