CECRI Karaikudi Notification2026 50 Project Assistant Posts; Apply Now!  

The CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute has officially announced a massive 2026 recruitment Notification (Advt. No. PS – 03/2026 Dated 08.05.2026) to fill 50 Senior Project Associate, Project Associate-I, Project Assistant-II vacancies. The applicants satisfying the requisite qualification may apply through ONLINE MODE only, Apply Online on the official Web-site of this CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute i.e. https://www.cecri.res.in/. The online application portal will be opened on 08.05.2026 for filling online applications and the date for closing the online application interface is 18.05.2026.

Eligible candidates with qualifications Diploma, B.E/B.Tech, M.Sc, M.E/M.Tech can apply online. Candidates should note that the primary Job locations for these posts are Karaikudi. Registered candidates will receive a link to download their exam hall tickets via email approximately 4 to 7 days prior to the examination date.

CECRI Karaikudi Current Notification 2026 [Quick Summary]

Current CECRI Karaikudi Job Openings:

1. Senior Project Associate – 01 Post
2. Senior Project Associate – 01 Post
3. Senior Project Associate – 01 Post
4. Senior Project Associate – 01 Post
5. Project Associate-II – 02 Posts
6. Project Associate-II – 01 Post
7. Project Associate-I – 04 Posts
8. Project Associate-I – 01 Post
9. Project Associate-I – 01 Post
10. Project Associate-I – 01 Post
11. Project Associate-I – 01 Post
12. Project Associate-I – 01 Post
13. Project Associate-I – 01 Post
14. Project Associate-I – 03 Posts
15. Project Associate-I – 02 Posts
16. Project Associate-I – 01 Post
17. Project Associate-I – 01 Post
18. Project Associate-I – 01 Post
19. Project Associate-I – 01 Post
20. Project Associate-I – 01 Post
21. Project Associate-I – 03 Posts
22. Project Associate-I – 02 Posts
23. Project Associate-I – 01 Post
24. Project Associate-I – 01 Post
25. Project Associate-I – 01 Post
26. Project Associate-I – 02 Posts
27. Project Associate-I – 02 Posts
28. Project Associate-I – 02 Posts
29. Project Associate-I – 01 Post
30. Project Associate-I – 01 Post
31. Project Assistant-II – 01 Post
32. Project Assistant-II – 01 Post
33. Project Assistant-II – 01 Post
34. Project Assistant-II – 03 Posts
35. Project Assistant-II – 01 Post

CECRI Karaikudi Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification for CECRI Karaikudi: 

1. Senior Project Associate – 
   • Essential: B.Tech in Biotechnology or equivalent with 3 years R&D Experience (or) Ph.D. in Biotechnology or M.Tech or M.S.in Biotechnology or equivalent with 2 years R&D Experience 
   • Desirable: Molecular assay of bioactives, in vitro and in vivo methods. Bioformulation preparation and testing
2. Senior Project Associate – 
   • Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry with 3 years R&D Experience
   • Desirable: Experience in Electro-Organic and materials synthesis
3. Senior Project Associate – 
   • Essential: B.Tech/B.E in Chemical Engineering/ Chemical and Electrochemical Engineering/ Production Engineering /Mechanical Engineering with 3 years R&D experience (or) M.Tech /M.E in Chemical Engineering/ Chemical and Electrochemical Engineering/ Production Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering with 2 years R&D experience 
   • Desirable: (i) Knowledge and Experience in Operation and Testing of Electrolysers for Hydrogen production in Induatry (ii) Knowledge and Handson Experience in CFD software (COMSOL/ Ansys/ OpenFOAM) with Strong understanding of Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Process Flow design with mass &energy balance and thermodynamics
4. Senior Project Associate – 
   • Essential: Ph.D in Chemistry or M.Tech in Chemical Engineering with 2 years R&D Experience (or) M.Sc in Chemistry with 3 years R&D Experience 
   • Desirable: Nil
5. Project Associate-II – 
   • Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry with 2 years R&D Experience 
   • Desirable: Two years research experience with prior expertise in electrode materials preparation via thermochemical methods and super capacitor device fabrication
6. Project Associate-II – 
   • Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Physics/ liMaterial Science or equivalent with 2 years R&D Experience 
   • Desirable: Research exposure in Li-ion / Naion battery materials, Electrochemical Energy storage
7. Project Associate-I – 
   • Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry 
   • Desirable: Working Experience in Electrochemistry, Electrodeposition, Electroplating
8. Project Associate-I – 
   • Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry 
   • Desirable: Working Experience in Electrochemistry, Anodizing. Familiar with electrochemical techniques like cyclic voltammetry, Polarization, corrosion studies
9. Project Associate-I – 
   • Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry 
   • Desirable: Material Synthesis, Renewable Energy, Batteries and Catalysis
10. Project Associate-I – 
    • Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry 
    • Desirable: Nil
11. Project Associate-I – 
    • Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry or equivalent 
    • Desirable: Nil
12. Project Associate-I – 
    • Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry or equivalent 
    • Desirable: Knowledge on corrosion inhibition studies
13. Project Associate-I – 
    • Essential: Masters/Integrated Masters in Chemistry 
    • Desirable: Nil
14. Project Associate-I – 
    • Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Physics 
    • Desirable: Working Experience in electrochemistry or solar panel recycling
15. Project Associate-I – 
    • Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Physics 
    • Desirable: Nil
16. Project Associate-I – 
    • Essential: M.Sc in Chemistry/ Material Science/ Physics or equivalent 
    • Desirable: Research exposure in Li-ion / Naion battery materials, Electrochemical Energy storage
17. Project Associate-I – 
    • Essential: M.Sc. in Physics 
    • Desirable: 6 months Experience
18. Project Associate-I – 
    • Essential: M.Sc. in Physics/ Material Science/ Nanotechnology 
    • Desirable: 6 months Experience
19. Project Associate-I – 
    • Essential: M.Sc in Nanoscience or equivalent 
    • Desirable: Knowledge on Hydrogen Embrillement Studies
20. Project Associate-I – 
    • Essential: M.Sc. in Microbiology or equivalent 
    • Desirable: Marine algal biomass preparation, processing and testing
21. Project Associate-I – 
    • Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Physics (or) B.E/ B.Tech in Chemical / Mechanical Engineering 
    • Desirable: Nil
22. Project Associate-I –
    • Essential: Master of Science in Chemistry/ Physics (or) B.E/B.Tech in Chemical/ Mechanical Engineering 
    • Desirable: Experience in Lithium Battery Fabrication, Material Synthesis
23. Project Associate-I – 
    • Essential: Master of Science in Chemistry or equivalent (or) B.Tech in Chemical Engineering/ Material Science or equivalent 
    • Desirable: Nil
24. Project Associate-I – 
    • Essential: Master of Science in Chemistry (or) B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or equivalent 
    • Desirable: Nil
25. Project Associate-I – 
    • Essential: Master of Science in Chemistry (or) B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or equivalent 
    • Desirable: Nil
26. Project Associate-I – 
    • Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Physics/ Material Science (or) B.Tech in Chemical Engineering 
    • Desirable: Nil
27. Project Associate-I – 
    • Essential: M.Sc in Chemistry (or) B.Tech in Chemical Engineering / Chemical and Electrochemical Engineering 
    • Desirable: Sensor fabrication, Electrochemistry analytical techniques
28. Project Associate-I – 
    • Essential: M.Sc in Data Science / Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence (or) B.Tech in Data Science / Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence 
    • Desirable: AI/ML model development, Computational modelling, Web development, Data analytics
29. Project Associate-I – 
    • Essential: B.E/ B.Tech in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering 
    • Desirable: 1 to 2 years hands on work experience in the field of Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and batteries. Experience with Python coding and Matlab
30. Project Associate-I – 
    • Essential: B.E/B.Tech in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering 
    • Desirable: Experience in batteries testing and embedded systems
31. Project Assistant-II – 
    • Essential: B.Sc. in Chemistry/ Physics 
    • Desirable: Working Experience in electrochemistry or solar panel recycling
32. Project Assistant-II – 
    • Essential: B.Sc. in Physics (or) 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 
    • Desirable: Nil
33. Project Assistant-II – 
    • Essential: B.Sc. in Computer Science 
    • Desirable: 1 year research or hands on experience coding in Python and R
34. Project Assistant-II – 
    • Essential: 3 years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering 
    • Desirable: Nil
35. Project Assistant-II – 
    • Essential: 3 Years Diploma in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering 
    • Desirable: Hands on experience in research institutions or industry working on embedded system

Age Limit for CECRI Karaikudi: 

1. Senior Project Associate – 40 Years
2. Project Associate-II – 35 Years
3. Project Associate-I – 35 Years/ 50 Years

Relaxation of Upper age limit: 

• For SC/ ST Applicants: +5 years
• For OBC Applicants: +3 years 
• For PwBD (Gen/ EWS) Applicants: +10 years 
• For PwBD (SC/ ST) Applicants: +15 years 
• For PwBD (OBC) Applicants: +13 years 
• For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy

Pay Scale for CECRI Karaikudi:

1. Senior Project Associate – Rs.42,000/- + HRA
2. Project Associate-II – Rs.20,000/- + HRA/ Rs.28,000/- + HRA
3. Project Associate-I – Rs.30,000/- + HRA/ Rs.31,000/- p.m. + HRA

Method of Selection for CECRI Karaikudi:

• Short Listing  
• Interview 

How to Submit an Application:

Eligible candidates shall apply online between 08.05.2026 and 18.05.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute website https://www.cecri.res.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification. 

Crucial Dates:

• Starting Date for Submission of Application: 08.05.2026 
• Last date for Submission of Application: 18.05.2026 

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