CSIR-SERC Project Associate Recruitment 2026
10 days left · Last date 25 Nov 2026
CSIR-SERC, Chennai, has announced 16 temporary Project Associate positions under notification SE-3/2026. Online registration runs from 16 November to 25 November 2026, and registered candidates can attend the walk-in interview on 26 November. Applicants should check the qualifications for their chosen project and complete registration before attending the interview.
At a glance
- Recruiting body:
- CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR-SERC), Chennai
- Total posts:
- 16
- Apply from:
- 16 Nov 2026
- Last date:
- 25 Nov 2026
- Minimum qualification:
- Graduate
- Age limit:
- Up to 35 years (as on 26 Nov 2026)
CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR-SERC), Chennai
CSIR-SERC Project Associate Recruitment 2026
Total Posts: 16
Important Dates
- Notification date : 14-11-2026
- Online registration starts : 16-11-2026 (10.00 am)
- Last date for online registration : 25-11-2026 (up to 05.00 pm)
- Walk-in interview : 26-11-2026 (9:00 am to 10.30 am)
Application Fee
- Registration fee : No registration fee
Age Limit
- Maximum age : 35 years as on the date of interview
The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC, ST, women and persons with disabilities, and by 3 years for OBC candidates.
Vacancy Details
| Sl. No. | Post | Post Code | Project | Vacancies | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project Associate-II | FBR040405-PAT-II | FBR040405 – Development of indigenous Cement Asphalt Mortar material for High-Speed Rail Track System | 01 | Upto March 2027 (Extendable upto March 2028) |
| 2 | Project Associate-II | GAP 66-PAT-II | GAP 66 – Enhancing Structural Engineering Education through Model-based Learning | 01 | Upto March 2027 (Extendable upto June 2029) |
| 3 | Project Associate-II | IST552601-PAT-II | IST552601 – Design and Development of Offshore Wind and Wave Energy Technologies for Indian Coastline | 02 | Upto March 2027 (Extendable upto March 2028) |
| 4 | Project Associate-II | MMP055202-PAT-II | MMP055202 – Assessment and Mitigation Strategy for Geo Hazards in Himalaya (AMOGH) | 01 | Upto March 2027 (Extendable upto March 2028) |
| 5 | Project Associate-I | SSP 479-PAT-I | SSP 479 – Assessing the effect of negative camber on the designed performance of Open Web Girder Bridge No. 47 between Paramjiwar Tarajiwar halt – New Runni Saidpur stations of Samastipur Division in East Central Railway | 01 | Upto March 2027 (Extendable upto Mid of October 2027) |
| 6 | Project Associate-II | SSP 479-PAT-II | SSP 479 – Open Web Girder Bridge No. 47 project | 01 | Upto March 2027 (Extendable upto Mid of October 2027) |
| 7 | Project Associate-I | MLP002638-PAT-I | MLP 002638 – 3D Printed G+1 concrete building for Earthquake-prone regions | 01 | Upto March 2027 (Extendable upto March 2028) |
| 8 | Project Associate-II | SSP 482-PAT-II | SSP 482 – Performance evaluation of AAR H Coupler & VB Coupler | 01 | Upto March 2027 (Extendable upto June 2027) |
| 9 | Project Associate-I | HCP 002601-PAT-I | HCP 002601 – CSIR Jigyasa (Civil) | 01 | Upto March 2027 (Extendable upto March 2031) |
| 10 | Project Associate-I | HCP 002601-PAT-I | HCP 002601 – CSIR Jigyasa (Computer Science) | 01 | Upto March 2027 (Extendable upto March 2031) |
| 11 | Project Associate-I | SSP 458-PAT-I | SSP 458 – Quasi static and dynamic testing at component and system level of a ground test vehicle of an urban aerial mobility aircraft for determination of steady and oscillatory loads | 01 | Upto March 2027 (Extendable upto February 2028) |
| 12 | Project Associate-I | NCP 040401-PAT-I | NCP 040401 – FAtigue life assessment for railway BRidges using Intelligent SENSing and lEarning (FABRISENSE) | 01 | Upto March 2027 (Extendable upto March 2028) |
| 13 | Project Associate-I | SSP 466-PAT-I | SSP 466 – Continuous health monitoring of steel concrete composite girder for Chennai Metro Rail Limited (Electronics) | 01 | Upto March 2027 (Extendable upto January 2028) |
| 14 | Project Associate-I | SSP 466-PAT-I | SSP 466 – Continuous health monitoring of steel concrete composite girder for Chennai Metro Rail Limited (Computer Science / IT) | 01 | Upto March 2027 (Extendable upto January 2028) |
| 15 | Project Associate-I | FIR040402-PAT-I | FIR040402 – Seismic-Responsive Elevation System: Adaptive Lift Technology for Buildings during Earthquake Events (S-Elevate) | 01 | Upto March 2027 (Extendable upto March 2028) |
Eligibility / Qualification
- Qualifications must be from a recognised university or institution, and the required discipline depends on the project position.
- Project Associate-II, FBR040405, GAP 66, IST552601 and MMP055202: B.E./B.Tech in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with two years of relevant R&D experience.
- Project Associate-II, SSP 479: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering or equivalent with two years of working experience, or M.E./M.Tech/M.S. in Structural Engineering or related fields.
- Project Associate-II, SSP 482: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering or equivalent with two years of relevant R&D experience.
- Project Associate-I positions require B.E./B.Tech in the discipline specified for the project. Depending on the position, eligible disciplines include Civil, Mechanical, Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Instrumentation, Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.
- Final-year or final-semester students awaiting results are not eligible. Applicants must satisfy the essential requirements by the interview date and should check the notification for each position's exact discipline and desirable qualifications.
Mode of Selection
- Walk-in interview for registered candidates
- If applications are numerous, shortlisting may use higher qualifications, relevant experience, academic marks, a written test or another method chosen by the selection committee
How to Apply
- Open the online recruitment portal through the CSIR-SERC website when registration begins on 16 November 2026 at 10.00 am.
- Complete the registration for the chosen position and upload the relevant educational, experience, date-of-birth and category documents.
- Submit the registration by 25 November 2026 at 05.00 pm; no registration fee is payable.
- Do not send a hard copy to the office.
- Bring the signed online application and required certificates to the walk-in interview at CSIR-SERC, Taramani, Chennai, on 26 November 2026. Entry is not permitted after 10.30 am.
CSIR-SERC Project Associate Recruitment 2026
Last date / अंतिम तिथि: 25 Nov 2026
Name / नाम: ______________________________ Mobile: ____________________
Form Filling Checklist · फॉर्म भरने की चेकलिस्ट
- Age / आयु: Max 35 years (as on 26 Nov 2026)
- Age relaxation / आयु में छूट: SC/ST +5, Women +5, Persons with Disabilities +5, OBC +3 years
- Minimum qualification / न्यूनतम योग्यता: Graduate
Documents required / ज़रूरी दस्तावेज़
- Signed online application form
- Self-attested copies of requisite certificates
- Aadhaar card
- Marksheets supporting age and educational qualifications
- GATE scorecard, if applicable
- Experience certificates, if applicable
- Original certificates for verification
- English transcript attested by a Gazetted officer or Notary for documents not in Hindi or English
- Category documents, as applicable
Check the official notification before uploading. https://sarkaripoint.com/csir-serc-project-associate-recruitment-2026
Important Links
| Recruitment page | Recruitment page: Click Here |
|---|---|
| Official notification PDF | Official notification PDF: Click Here |
| CSIR-SERC official website | CSIR-SERC official website: Click Here |
More Information
Recruitment overview
CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai, has issued notification SE-3/2026 for temporary project staff. The 16 indicative openings comprise seven Project Associate-II and nine Project Associate-I positions across research projects. Vacancy numbers may increase or decrease at selection, and no category-wise distribution is specified.
Eligibility and pay
Applicants must meet the essential requirements for the particular project by the interview date. Most Project Associate-II positions call for a relevant engineering degree and two years of experience. For SSP 479 Project Associate-II, a relevant postgraduate degree is an alternative to the civil engineering degree with two years of working experience. Project Associate-I disciplines vary across the positions, so candidates should check the individual entries before registering. Final-year or final-semester students awaiting results cannot apply.
The upper age limit is 35 years on 26 November 2026, with the relaxations stated in the notice. Project Associate-II pay is ₹35,000 or ₹28,000 per month plus HRA; Project Associate-I pay is ₹31,000 or ₹25,000 plus HRA. The higher rate applies to candidates meeting the specified NET, GATE or national-level examination conditions.
Registration and interview
Registration opens at 10.00 am on 16 November and closes at 05.00 pm on 25 November 2026. Upload the relevant qualification, experience, date-of-birth and category documents while registering. There is no fee, and no hard copy should be sent to the office.
Only registered candidates may attend the interview on 26 November at CSIR-SERC, Taramani, Chennai. Bring the signed online application, self-attested certificate copies, Aadhaar, relevant marksheets and original certificates. A GATE scorecard and experience certificates are needed where applicable. Entry closes at 10.30 am; no travelling allowance is payable.
Tenure and selection
The positions run up to March 2027 and may be extended to the project-specific dates shown in the vacancy table. Engagement ends with the project or when the requirement ends, whichever is earlier, and does not confer a right to permanent appointment. Candidates who have completed six years as project staff in CSIR laboratories or institutes cannot attend. If applications are numerous, the centre may shortlist before interview, including through a written test. Updates and final results will be posted on the official recruitment page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to register for CSIR-SERC Project Associate posts?
Online registration closes on 25 November 2026 at 05.00 pm. It opens on 16 November at 10.00 am.
When and where is the walk-in interview?
The interview is on 26 November 2026 at CSIR-SERC, Taramani, Chennai. Candidates must report from 9.00 am, and entry closes at 10.30 am.
How many Project Associate vacancies are available?
There are 16 indicative vacancies: seven for Project Associate-II and nine for Project Associate-I. The number may change at selection.
Is there a registration fee?
No registration fee is required.
What is the age limit for these positions?
The upper age limit is 35 years on the interview date. The notice allows a five-year relaxation for SC, ST, women and persons with disabilities, and three years for OBC candidates.
What qualifications are needed?
The required engineering discipline varies by project. Most Project Associate-II positions also require two years of relevant experience; the SSP 479 Project Associate-II position has a postgraduate alternative.
Can candidates awaiting their final-semester results apply?
No. Final-year or final-semester students awaiting results are not eligible.
How will candidates be selected?
Selection is through a walk-in interview after online registration. If there are many applicants, CSIR-SERC may shortlist using qualifications, experience, marks, a written test or another committee-approved method.
Note: Candidates are requested to read the official notification carefully (last date, age limit, eligibility) before filling the form. SarkariPoint is not responsible for any errors in the information above.
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