CSIR-CECRI is conducting walk-in interviews on 12 and 13 November 2026 for 5 temporary project posts. Eligible candidates can apply for roles like Senior Project Associate, Project Associate-I, and Project Assistant-II. The venue is CSIR-CECRI, Karaikudi, and reporting time is 8:30 AM.
| Post | Vacancies | Stipend (per month) |
|---|---|---|
| SPA (Senior Project Associate) | 01 | Rs. 42,000/- + HRA |
| PAT-I (Project Associate โ I) | 02 | Rs. 25,000/- + HRA |
| PA-II (Project Assistant โ II) | 02 | Rs. 20,000/- + HRA |
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Senior Project Associate | 40 Years |
| Project Associate โ I | 35 Years |
| Project Assistant โ II | 35 Years |
CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi has added 5 more project posts to its walk-in interview: 1 Senior Project Associate, 2 Project Associate-I and 2 Project Assistant-II. The interviews are on 12 and 13 November 2026 at CSIR-CECRI, Karaikudi, and candidates must report by 08.30 AM. The monthly stipend runs from Rs. 20,000 plus HRA for a diploma holder to Rs. 42,000 plus HRA for a Senior Project Associate. All the posts are temporary project positions under Project No. GAP 25/26.
The addendum does not specify the application fee.
CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CSIR-CECRI) is a laboratory of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, located in Karaikudi โ 630 003. The posts in this addendum are for its project GAP 25/26.
All three posts are under Project No. GAP 25/26. They are being added to the walk-in interview announced in Notification No. PS-10/2026 dated 24.10.2026. All the other terms and conditions of that notification stay the same.
Your age is counted as on the date of the interview.
Essential: Ph. D in Chemistry/Chemical Sciences & Technology with 2 years R&D experience (or) M. E/ M. Tech. in Nanoscience & Technology with 2 years R&D experience.
Desirable: Experience in electrochemistry or electrochemical energy-related fields.
Essential: B. E./B. Tech. in Mechanical/ Chemical Engineering (or) M. Sc. in Chemistry.
Essential: 3 years Diploma in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering.
See the official notification for the full eligibility of each post and discipline.
Candidates are selected through a walk-in interview. Interviews are held subject by subject:
It adds 5 posts: 1 Senior Project Associate, 2 Project Associate-I and 2 Project Assistant-II.
Yes. The Project Assistant โ II post needs a 3 years Diploma in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering. The maximum age is 35 years, and the stipend is Rs. 20,000/- plus HRA.
Yes, for the Project Associate โ I post, which also accepts a B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical/ Chemical Engineering. The stipend is Rs. 25,000/- plus HRA.
It needs 2 years of R&D experience, along with a Ph.D in Chemistry/Chemical Sciences & Technology or an M.E./M.Tech. in Nanoscience & Technology. Experience in electrochemistry or electrochemical energy-related fields is desirable.
The Chemistry interview is on 12 November 2026 (Thursday), starting at 09.00 AM. The engineering, Chemical Science & Technology and Nanoscience & Technology interviews are on 13 November 2026 (Friday).
The reporting time is 08.30 AM at CSIR-CECRI, Karaikudi.
Age is counted on the date of your interview. The maximum is 40 years for Senior Project Associate and 35 years for the other two posts.
No. These are project personnel posts on a temporary basis under Project No. GAP 25/26.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi |
| Advertisement number | Addendum to the Notification No. PS โ 10/2026 Dated 29.10.2026 |
| Main notification | Notification No. PS-10/2026 dated 24.10.2026 |
| Posts | Senior Project Associate, Project Associate โ I, Project Assistant โ II |
| Total vacancies | 5 |
| Nature of engagement | Project personnel on a temporary basis |
| How to apply | Walk-in interview |
| Interview dates | 12.11.2026 and 13.11.2026 |
| Venue | CSIR-CECRI, Karaikudi |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Main notification (PS-10/2026) | 24.10.2026 |
| Addendum issued | 29.10.2026 |
| Walk-in interview (Chemistry) | 12.11.2026 (Thursday), from 09.00 AM |
| Walk-in interview (Engineering, Chemical Science & Technology, Nanoscience & Technology) | 13.11.2026 (Friday), from 09.00 AM |
| Reporting time | 08.30 AM at the venue |
| Subject | Date of Interview |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 12.11.2026 (Thursday), from 09.00 AM onwards |
| Chemical/ Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering/ Chemical Science & Technology/ Nanoscience & Technology | 13.11.2026 (Friday), from 09.00 AM onwards |
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Addendum to Notification No. PS-10/2026 | Official notification (PDF) |
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The interviews are on 12 November 2026 and 13 November 2026.
Candidates should report at 8:30 AM at CSIR-CECRI, Karaikudi.
Qualifications include Diploma, B.Tech/BE, M.Sc., M.E/M.Tech, or Ph.D., depending on the post.
No, these are temporary project positions under Project No. GAP 25/26.
The maximum age is 40 years for Senior Project Associate and 35 years for other posts.
Always verify details on the official notification before applying.
