CSIR CEERI Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 for 3 PostsWalk-in

• FBR 010402: B.E./B.Tech. in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, or an equivalent qualification. Practical experience in electronic circuit or board integration is desirable.
• SSP 3182: B.E./B.Tech. in CSE, ECE or E&I, or M.Sc. in Computer Science or Electronics, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university. Knowledge of Digital Image Processing, Computer Graphics, GPU Computing, C++ and Python is desirable.
• MMP025304: Practical exposure to embedded systems and C coding is desirable. Check the official notification for the complete essential qualification for this project.
• Freshers must bring at least a Provisional Certificate or a consolidated mark sheet showing their results.

• Read notification EE/04/2026 and check the requirements for the relevant project.
• Complete the application in the prescribed format and affix a recent passport-size photograph.
• Bring original qualification, age and community certificates, as applicable, along with attested copies and the other required documents.
• Attend the walk-in on 12 November 2026 at 9.30 a.m. at CSIR Madras Complex, CSIR Road, CSIR Campus, Taramani, Chennai – 600113.
• Ensure that all particulars are complete; candidates arriving after 9.30 a.m. or providing incomplete information will not be admitted.

Recruitment and project work

CSIR Madras Complex has issued notification EE/04/2026, reference No.EE/2/2(04)/2026-Rct, for three Project Associate-I (PAT-I) positions in its CEERI unit. The positions are based at the CSIR-CEERI Chennai Centre in Taramani. Each vacancy supports a separate research project involving diamond-based UV-C imaging, X-ray CT baggage imaging or an AI-enabled essential oil quality analysis platform.

Eligibility and payment

The UV-C imaging project accepts specified B.E./B.Tech. qualifications in electronics, instrumentation and computer science engineering, or equivalent qualifications. The X-ray CT project also permits an M.Sc. in Computer Science or Electronics. Relevant practical skills differ by project: circuit integration, image-processing and computing skills, or embedded systems and C coding. Candidates should verify the complete project-specific eligibility in the official notification.

The general upper-age limit is 35 years on 12 November 2026, with the stated category relaxations. CSIR-UGC NET/GATE-qualified candidates receive Rs. 31,000 per month plus HRA, while others receive Rs. 25,000 plus HRA.

Preparing for the walk-in

• Complete the prescribed application and attach a recent passport-size photograph.
• Carry original certificates and testimonials supporting qualification, age and community, where applicable, together with attested copies.
• Freshers must have at least a Provisional Certificate or consolidated mark sheet showing their results. Bring the NET/GATE certificate if claiming the higher stipend.
• Attend at CSIR Madras Complex, CSIR Road, CSIR Campus, Taramani, Chennai – 600113, on 12 November 2026 at 9.30 a.m.

Late arrival after 9.30 a.m. and incomplete particulars will lead to refusal of admission. A written test may precede the interview if required. No TA/DA will be paid for attending.

Nature of engagement

The initial appointment is for six months and may be extended until the project concludes. Engagement remains temporary and ends when the project finishes or after six years, whichever occurs first. It does not create any entitlement to a permanent CSIR post.