CECRI Karaikudi has released the recruitment notification No: PS – 10/2026 Dated 24.10.2026 to fill the 18 Project Associate, Project Assistant Posts. The application form should be downloaded in PDF format from the official website @ https://www.cecri.res.in/. Before submitting an application, candidates must carefully read the CECRI Karaikudi Project Associate 2026 notification and verify their eligibility.
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CECRI Karaikudi Current Notification 2026 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CSIR-CECRI), Karaikudi |
| Notification No: PS – 10/2026 Dated 24.10.2026 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Contract Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 18 Project Associate, Project Assistant Posts |
| Place of Posting: Karaikudi |
| Date of Interview: 12.11.2026 & 13.11.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Offline |
| Official Website: https://www.cecri.res.in/ |
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Current CECRI Karaikudi Job Openings:
- SPA (Senior Project Associate) – 01 Post
- PAT-II (Project Associate – II) – 01 Post
- PAT-II (Project Associate – II) – 01 Post
- PAT-II (Project Associate – II) – 02 Posts
- PAT-II (Project Associate – II) – 01 Post
- PAT-I (Project Associate – I) – 01 Post
- PAT-I (Project Associate – I) – 01 Post
- PAT-I (Project Associate – I) – 02 Posts
- PAT-I (Project Associate – I) – 01 Post
- PAT-I (Project Associate – I) – 01 Post
- PAT-I (Project Associate – I) – 01 Post
- PAT-I (Project Associate – I) – 02 Posts
- PAT-I (Project Associate – I) – 01 Post
- PA-II (Project Assistant – II) – 02 Posts
CECRI Karaikudi Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
- SPA (Senior Project Associate) –
- Essential: M.E./M.Tech in Manufacturing / Mechanical / Chemical Engineering with 2 years R&D experience
- PAT-II (Project Associate – II) –
- Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Material Science with 2 years R&D experience.
- Desirable: a) Experience in Corrosion Assessment of Metallic Materials. b) Preferred to have experience in Marine Corrosion Assessment.
- PAT-II (Project Associate – II) –
- Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Electrochemistry/ Materials Chemistry with 2 years R&D experience
- Desirable: Research exposure in carbon materials, biomass-derived materials, Li-ion/Na-ion battery materials, or electrochemical energy-storage systems.
- PAT-II (Project Associate – II) –
- Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry with 2 years R&D experience.
- PAT-II (Project Associate – II) –
- Essential: M.Sc. in Mathematics / Computer Science with 2 years R&D experience
- Desirable: Professional experience in creation of web/graphic design, flyer, poster & multimedia content development. Prior experience in creating digital content, animation using Adobe Premier Pro/After effects or any other tools applications, simulation, gaming, comic, quiz and video creation. Working knowledge of Java script, GIT lab etc. with one year experience of working in govt Skill Development training or JIGYASA Programme Schemes
- PAT-I (Project Associate – I) –
- Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry
- PAT-I (Project Associate – I) –
- Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry
- PAT-I (Project Associate – I) –
- Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry
- PAT-I (Project Associate – I) –
- Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry
- Desirable: Experience in Li/Na ion battery fabrication.
- PAT-I (Project Associate – I) –
- Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Physics
- Desirable: Experience in lithium ion battery and testing
- PAT-I (Project Associate – I) –
- Essential: M.Sc. in Marine Biology
- Desirable: Experience in Seaweed research and proficiency in Scuba diving
- PAT-I (Project Associate – I) –
- Essential: B.E./B.Tech in Chemical / Mechanical Engineering/ Biotechnology/ Nanotechnology
- PAT-I (Project Associate – I) –
- Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Biotechnology
- PA-II (Project Assistant – II) –
- Essential: B.Sc. in Chemistry
Age Limit:
- SPA (Senior Project Associate) – 40 Years
- PAT-II (Project Associate – II) – 35 Years
- PAT-I (Project Associate – I) – 35 Years
- PA-II (Project Assistant – II) – 35 Years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- +5 Years for ST/SC
- +3 Years for OBC (NCL)
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- +10 Years for UR
- +13 Years for OBC (NCL)
- +15 Years for ST/SC
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale:
- SPA (Senior Project Associate) – Rs.42,000/- + HRA
- PAT-II (Project Associate – II) – Rs.28,000/- + HRA
- PAT-II (Project Associate – II) – Rs.28,000/- + HRA
- PAT-II (Project Associate – II) – (i) Rs.35,000/- + HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR – UGC/ ICAR/ ICMR/ NET including lectureship/assistant professorship, (ii) Rs.28,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above.
- PAT-II (Project Associate – II) – Rs.28,000/- + HRA
- PAT-I (Project Associate – I) – Rs.31,000/- + HRA
- PAT-I (Project Associate – I) – Rs.31,000/- + HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR/NET including lectureship/assistant professorship, ii) Rs.25,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above.
- PAT-I (Project Associate – I) – Rs.25,000/- + HRA
- PAT-I (Project Associate – I) – Rs.25,000/- + HRA
- PAT-I (Project Associate – I) – Rs.25,000/- + HRA
- PAT-I (Project Associate – I) – Rs.25,000/- + HRA
- PAT-I (Project Associate – I) – Rs.25,000/- + HRA
- PAT-I (Project Associate – I) – Rs.25,000/- + HRA
- PA-II (Project Assistant – II) – Rs.20,000/- + HRA
Method of Selection:
- Walk-in -Interview
How to Submit an Application:
Application form is available in CECRI Website (https://www.cecri.res.in/cecri/Opportunities.aspx). Eligible Candidates may appear for Walk-in-interview with all original and one set of Photocopies of certificates of educational qualification, age, caste (in case of SC/ST/OBC/EWS Candidates), experience (if any), one recent passport size photo and duly filled-in application.
Crucial Dates:
CECRI Karaikudi Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of CECRI Karaikudi: Website Link |
| Advertisement for CECRI Karaikudi: Click Here to Download |
| Application Form for CECRI Karaikudi: Click Here to Download |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- Is CECRI Karaikudi positions a permanent job?
- No, its a Contract Basis Job.
- Where will the selected candidates be posted?
- The official place of posting for all the 18 positions will be Karaikudi.
- What is the selection process for CECRI Karaikudi positions?
- The method of selection depends on the specific job profile but generally includes the following stages: Walk-in -Interview,