The CSIR – Central Electrochemical Research Institute has officially announced a massive 2026 recruitment Notification (Advt. No. 04/2026 Dated 08.05.2026) to fill 05 CSIR – Junior Research Fellow (GATE) 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/. The online application portal will be opened on 09.05.2026 for filling online applications and the date for closing the online application interface is 25.05.2026.
Eligible candidates with qualifications BE/B.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 [Key Highlights]
| Organization Name: CSIR CECRI – Central Electrochemical Research Institute |
| Notification No: 04/2026 Dated 08.05.2026 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Contract Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 05 CSIR – Junior Research Fellow (GATE) Posts |
| Place of Posting: Karaikudi |
| Starting Date: 09.05.2026 |
| Last Date: 25.05.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://www.cecri/ |
Current CECRI Karaikudi Job Openings:
- CSIR – Junior Research Fellow (GATE) – 05 Posts
CECRI Karaikudi Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for CECRI Karaikudi:
- BE/B.Tech. Degree holders in Chemical/ Chemical & Electrochemical/ Metallurgy/ Petrochemical/ Nanotechnology/ Material Science/Industrial Biotechnology/ Industrial Environmental Engineering/ Surface Engineering/ Polymer Engineering/ Chemical Technology/ Chemical Plant Engineering/ Applied Chemical & Polymer Technology/ Polymer Science & Chemical Technology/ Chemical Science & Technology with valid GATE Score. (or)
- Candidates with B. Tech in Biotechnology with valid GATE score and subject to securing a minimum 85% (percentile) in GATE.
- Candidates with M.E. / M. Tech. Graduate or those eligible for direct CSIR-SRF-Direct are not eligible to apply for JRF-GATE.
Age Limit for CECRI Karaikudi: (As on 25.05.2026)
- CSIR – Junior Research Fellow (GATE) – 28 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 for CECRI Karaikudi:
- CSIR – Junior Research Fellow (GATE) – Rs. 37,000/- plus HRA
Method of Selection for CECRI Karaikudi:
How to Submit an Application:
Eligible candidates shall apply online between 09.05.2026 and 25.05.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the CSIR – Central Electrochemical Research Institute website https://www.cecri/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification.
Crucial Dates:
- Opening Date of online application portal: 09.05.2026
- Closing Date of online application portal: 25.05.2026
