CECRI Karaikudi Recruitment 2026 | Salary Rs 28000 to 42000 | Last Date – 18/05/26 | Direct Interview
| Organization Name | Central Electrochemical Research Institute |
| Job Category | Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type | Contract Basis |
| Post Name | 50 Senior Project Associate, Project Associate-I, Project Assistant-II Posts |
| Job Location | Karaikudi |
| Eligibility | Tamilnadu |
| Start Date | 08-05-26 |
| Last Date | 18-05-26 |
CECRI Karaikudi Recruitment 2026 Officially Released this Notification. Central Electrochemical Research Institute Officials are inviting applications from the eligible and interested candidate. Central Govt Jobs 2026 Educational Qualification, Age Limit, Salary, Selection Process, How to Apply…etc

Post Name
50 Senior Project Associate, Project Associate-I, Project Assistant-II Posts
Educational Qualification
- 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
- Senior Project Associate
- Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry with 3 years R&D Experience
- Desirable: Experience in Electro-Organic and materials synthesis
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Project Associate-I
- Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry
- Desirable: Working Experience in Electrochemistry, Electrodeposition, Electroplating
- Project Associate-I
- Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry
- Desirable: Working Experience in Electrochemistry, Anodizing. Familiar with electrochemical techniques like cyclic voltammetry, Polarization, corrosion studies
- Project Associate-I
- Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry
- Desirable: Material Synthesis, Renewable Energy, Batteries and Catalysis
- Project Associate-I
- Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry
- Desirable: Nil
- Project Associate-I
- Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry or equivalent
- Desirable: Nil
- Project Associate-I
- Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry or equivalent
- Desirable: Knowledge on corrosion inhibition studies
- Project Associate-I
- Essential: Masters/Integrated Masters in Chemistry
- Desirable: Nil
- Project Associate-I
- Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Physics
- Desirable: Working Experience in electrochemistry or solar panel recycling
- Project Associate-I
- Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Physics
- Desirable: Nil
- 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
- Project Associate-I
- Essential: M.Sc. in Physics
- Desirable: 6 months Experience
- Project Associate-I
- Essential: M.Sc. in Physics/ Material Science/ Nanotechnology
- Desirable: 6 months Experience
- Project Associate-I
- Essential: M.Sc in Nanoscience or equivalent
- Desirable: Knowledge on Hydrogen Embrillement Studies
- Project Associate-I
- Essential: M.Sc. in Microbiology or equivalent
- Desirable: Marine algal biomass preparation, processing and testing
- Project Associate-I –
- Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Physics (or) B.E/ B.Tech in Chemical / Mechanical Engineering
- Desirable: Nil
- 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
- Project Associate-I
- Essential: Master of Science in Chemistry or equivalent (or) B.Tech in Chemical Engineering/ Material Science or equivalent
- Desirable: Nil
- Project Associate-I
- Essential: Master of Science in Chemistry (or) B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or equivalent
- Desirable: Nil
- Project Associate-I
- Essential: Master of Science in Chemistry (or) B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or equivalent
- Desirable: Nil
- Project Associate-I
- Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Physics/ Material Science (or) B.Tech in Chemical Engineering
- Desirable: Nil
- Project Associate-I
- Essential: M.Sc in Chemistry (or) B.Tech in Chemical Engineering / Chemical and Electrochemical Engineering
- Desirable: Sensor fabrication, Electrochemistry analytical techniques
- 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
- 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
- Project Associate-I
- Essential: B.E/B.Tech in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering
- Desirable: Experience in batteries testing and embedded systems
- Project Assistant-II
- Essential: B.Sc. in Chemistry/ Physics
- Desirable: Working Experience in electrochemistry or solar panel recycling
- Project Assistant-II
- Essential: B.Sc. in Physics (or) 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Desirable: Nil
- Project Assistant-II
- Essential: B.Sc. in Computer Science
- Desirable: 1 year research or hands on experience coding in Python and R
- Project Assistant-II
- Essential: 3 years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
- Desirable: Nil
- 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
- Senior Project Associate – 40 Years
- Project Associate-II – 35 Years
- 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
Check the Age Limit Details in Official Notification
Salary Details
- Senior Project Associate – Rs.42,000/- + HRA
- Project Associate-II – Rs.20,000/- + HRA/ Rs.28,000/- + HRA
- Project Associate-I – Rs.30,000/- + HRA/ Rs.31,000/- p.m. + HRA
Check Official Notification
Selection Process
| 1. Walk-in-Interview |
Application Fees
No Fees for All
Check Official Notification
Important Date
| Start Date: 08.05.2026 |
| Last Date: 18.05.2026 |
CECRI Karaikudi Recruitment 2026 How to Apply
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3. Read the Notification Details Carefully and Make the Application Form
4. Fill all details and attached Required Attested Copies
5. GO and Attend Direct Interview (06.03.26)
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