CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI), a prestigious constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has officially invited online applications for Scientist posts. This recruitment drive is aimed at filling various vacant positions at its headquarters in Durgapur and Centre of Excellence in Farm Machinery in Ludhiana.
As per the official notification of CSIR-CMERI, candidates applying for the Scientist positions must hold M.E./M.Tech. or Ph.D. qualifications in relevant disciplines. The maximum age limit is 32 years, and age relaxation is applicable as per government norms. The selection process includes a written test and an interview.
Interested and eligible candidates are required to apply online through the official website of CSIR-CMERI before the last date, i.e., 21st April 2025. The application process started on 29th March 2025. Detailed eligibility criteria, pay scale, and other important instructions are mentioned below —
Important dates:
The registration process for CSIR-CMERI Scientist recruitment began on 29th March 2025.
Notification Date: 29th March 2025
Start Date of Application: 29th March 2025
Last Date of Application: 21st April 2025
Vacancy Details:
This recruitment drive aims to fill the following Scientist posts at CSIR-CMERI Durgapur and CoEFM Ludhiana:
Post Name: Scientist
No. of Posts: 09
Eligibility Criteria of Scientist Vacancies:
Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, and other essential details below.
Educational Qualifications:
Candidates must hold M.E./M.Tech. in relevant engineering disciplines or a Ph.D. in Engineering (submitted/awarded) in the areas specified in the official notification. Relevant disciplines include Mechanical, Production, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, and Agricultural Engineering, depending on the post applied for.
Age Limit:
The upper age limit for Scientist posts is 32 years as on 21st April 2025.
Age relaxation is applicable as follows: OBC – 3 years, SC/ST – 5 years, PwBD – 10 years.
Other Requirements:
The candidates must have specialized expertise and research background as required for the respective departments. More detailed requirements are available in the advertisement.
Application Process for CSIR-CMERI Scientist Posts 2025:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply through the official CSIR-CMERI portal. They must register, fill in the application form, upload documents, and submit the form online before 5:00 PM on 21st April 2025.
Application Fee:
The application fee for the recruitment process is structured according to categories:
General/OBC Candidates: ₹500
SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Exempted from fee
Selection Process: The selection of candidates will be on the basis of the following stages:
Written Test: All eligible applicants will be required to appear in a written test to assess their domain knowledge and aptitude.
Interview: Shortlisted candidates from the written test will be called for an interview.
Final Selection: Selection will be based on the combined performance in the written test and interview followed by document verification.
CSIR-CMERI Official Notification:
Candidates who wish to apply must download the official notification PDF. The official notification of CSIR-CMERI contains all the detailed information about eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, etc.
Official Notification PDF
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