CSIR-CEERI Pilani Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, JRF & Other Posts 2026: Eligibility, Pay and Interview Details
CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CEERI), Pilani has released Advertisement No. PF-08/2026 for 16 project staff positions. The openings are Project Associate-I (5), Project Associate-II (5), Junior Research Fellow (3), Project Assistant-II (2) and Project Assistant-I (1). Monthly pay runs from ₹18,000 to ₹37,000, fixed. If you follow central research and other government jobs, this is a real chance to work on live electronics, sensor and agritech projects at one of India’s top labs.
Online applications close on 14 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. The posts suit a wide range of people, from 10th + ITI holders to B.E. / B.Tech, M.Sc. and M.Tech graduates. Shortlisted candidates face an online interview. This guide covers every post, its qualification, pay, age limit and the conditions that can end your candidature. Read it fully, and keep checking GovtJobsAlert.in for updates.
CSIR CEERI Project Staff & JRF Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights
CSIR-CEERI is a premier electronics research institute under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology. These are purely temporary engagements on ongoing projects, not regular posts.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | CSIR-CEERI, Pilani (Rajasthan) |
| Advertisement | PF-08/2026 dated 28.09.2026 |
| Total Positions | 16 |
| Posts | Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, JRF, Project Assistant-II, Project Assistant-I |
| Pay | ₹18,000 to ₹37,000 per month (consolidated, fixed) |
| Job Location | CSIR-CEERI Pilani; posts 3406, 3411 and 3412 at the Jaipur Campus |
| Mode | Online application |
| Last Date | 14 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
How Many Vacancies are in CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026? Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post Type | Positions |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 5 |
| Project Associate-II (PAT-II) | 5 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 3 |
| Project Assistant-II | 2 |
| Project Assistant-I | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
Each position belongs to a specific project, so pick the post code that matches your qualification.
| Post Code & Project | Post | Positions |
|---|---|---|
| 3406 – IoT based transformer health monitoring (Jaipur Campus) | PAT-I | 1 |
| 3407 – Jigyasa (Project Monitoring and Evaluation) | PAT-I | 2 |
| 3407 – Jigyasa (Project Monitoring and Evaluation) | PAT-II | 1 |
| 3407 – Jigyasa (Project Monitoring and Evaluation) | Project Assistant-II | 1 |
| 3408 – Region-Specific smart agrotech (Diamond Research Group) | PAT-I | 2 |
| 3408 – Region-Specific smart agrotech (Diamond Research Group) | Project Assistant-I | 1 |
| 3408 – Region-Specific smart agrotech (Diamond Research Group) | Project Assistant-II | 1 |
| 3409 – Portable 3D endoscope (Applied Electronics Group) | PAT-II | 1 |
| 3410 – CSIR Aroma 4.0 (Diamond Research Group) | PAT-II | 3 |
| 3411 – In situ sensors health and intrusion detection (Jaipur Campus) | JRF | 2 |
| 3412 – mmWave River Level and Velocity Monitoring (Jaipur Campus) | JRF | 1 |
The institute says the number of positions may be increased or decreased as per requirements.
A simple tip before you go further: read the project title, not just the post name. A PAT-I seat on the agrotech project asks for a very different background from a PAT-I seat on the Jigyasa outreach project. Match your degree and your interests to the project, because the Screening Committee shortlists separately for each project.
What is the Eligibility for CSIR CEERI Project Associate, JRF & Other Posts 2026?
Educational Qualification
Qualification is counted as on 14 October 2026. Most posts suit engineering graduates, but three posts are open to Diploma and ITI holders.
| Post Code & Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| 3406 – PAT-I | B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics, Instrumentation or Computer Science Engineering, or equivalent. Desirable: IoT platforms and coding (Python, JavaScript, SQL); valid NET/GATE score preferred |
| 3407 – PAT-I | Masters / Integrated Masters in Natural, Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Science, MVSc or Animal Science, or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology or Medicine from a recognised university; or any equivalent qualification recognised as per the project’s functional requirement, recorded in writing by the PI and Director |
| 3407 – PAT-II | The same degrees as PAT-I (the “equivalent qualification” route does not apply) plus 2 years’ experience in R&D in industrial and academic institutions or S&T organisations; or Masters / Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology |
| 3407 – Project Assistant-II | B.Sc. or 3-year Diploma in Engineering / Technology. Desirable: student science projects, AR-VR apps, magazine creation with imaging software, database handling, GitHub |
| 3408 – PAT-I | B.E. / B.Tech. / M.Sc. (Physics, Applied Physics, E&C, Electronics or Agriculture) or equivalent |
| 3408 – Project Assistant-II | Diploma in Electrical or Electronics Engineering |
| 3408 – Project Assistant-I | 10th with ITI in Electronics or Agriculture |
| 3409 – PAT-II | Master’s in Electronics, Computer Science or equivalent; or B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics, Computer Science or equivalent with 2 years’ experience |
| 3410 – PAT-II | B.E. / B.Tech / M.Sc (Physics, Applied Physics, E&C, Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation or Computer Science) or equivalent and 2 years’ R&D experience; or ME / M.Tech (Electronics, Electronics and Instrumentation or Computer Science) or equivalent |
| 3411 & 3412 – JRF | B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics and Communication, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Computer Science, Information & Technology or equivalent; or M.Sc. in Electronics or equivalent |
Don’t worry if you have the PAT-II degree but not the experience. The advertisement says such candidates can still apply and shall be eligible for PAT-I. For posts 3407 and 3409, if no suitable PAT-II candidate is found, PAT-I will be considered.
Many rows also say “or equivalent”, so a closely related branch may still count. Just remember that the institute judges equivalence, not you. If your branch name is unusual, keep your syllabus or a university letter handy to show why it matches.
Age Limit
| Post | Maximum Age (as on 14.10.2026) |
|---|---|
| PAT-I, PAT-II, Project Assistant-I and Project Assistant-II | 35 years |
| JRF (3411 and 3412) | 30 years |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, PwBD and Women | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| JRF posts only (as printed in the JRF row) | 5 years for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, Third Gender candidates and women |
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The general conditions give OBC 3 years “or as per Govt. of India instructions”, while the JRF rows print 5 years for OBC-NCL. If you are an OBC candidate close to the JRF limit, write to the recruitment email before you apply.
What is the Salary for CSIR CEERI Project Associate, JRF & Other Posts 2026?
All pay is consolidated and fixed per month. HRA is admissible as per CSIR guidelines, subject to availability of funds in the project.
| Post | Monthly Emoluments |
|---|---|
| JRF | ₹37,000 |
| PAT-II (NET/GATE or national-level exam route) | ₹35,000 |
| PAT-II (others) | ₹28,000 |
| PAT-I (NET/GATE or national-level exam route) | ₹31,000 |
| PAT-I (others) | ₹25,000 |
| Project Assistant-II | ₹20,000 |
| Project Assistant-I | ₹18,000 |
The higher PAT rates go to scholars selected through CSIR-UGC NET (including lectureship), GATE, or a national-level exam by bodies such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc and IISER. Note that the post-3408 row lists PAT-I at ₹25,000 only, and the post-3410 row lists PAT-II at ₹28,000 only.
If you have a valid NET or GATE result, upload that certificate with your application, since the higher PAT rates are tied to NET, GATE or a national-level exam.
What is the Selection Process for CSIR CEERI Project Staff 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Screening | A Standing Screening Committee scrutinises applications and may fix different shortlisting criteria for each project |
| Interview | Shortlisted candidates are called by email for an online interview on Microsoft Teams (the advertisement is headed “Online Interview/In Person Interview”) |
| Document check | You can join only after your original certificates and documents are verified |
The Teams link goes to your registered email, and you join as a Guest. The Selection Committee may also recommend panels for future engagement in other projects. Brush up on your core subjects with our preparation strategy guides.
Since the interview is online, test your camera, microphone and internet a day before. Keep your project knowledge fresh too. For a sensor or IoT project, revise basic electronics and coding; for the agrotech or Aroma projects, revise the physics or electronics you studied. Be honest about what you know.
Which Conditions Can Cancel Your CSIR CEERI Project Staff 2026 Application?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| 6-year cap | If you have already served CSIR-CEERI or any CSIR lab as project staff for a total of 6 years or more, you are not eligible; less than 6 years means tenure only till 6 years are complete |
| AcSIR Ph.D. students | Those with a fellowship are not eligible; those without one can apply only if their research area matches the project, with permission of Supervisor(s), PI and Director uploaded |
| Marks on certificate | If the certificate lacks proper percentage, CGPA, DGPA or grade, the application may not be considered |
| Eligibility found wrong later | Candidature shall be cancelled without assigning any reason |
| False information | Candidature cancelled and debarred from attending interviews in future |
| Original documents | Not bringing originals and a passport-size photo at joining means the engagement can be withdrawn |
| Discrepancy after empanelment | CSIR-CEERI can cancel or withdraw the offer at any stage |
| Late applications | Applications received after the last date will not be entertained |
| Nature of post | These are not CSIR-CEERI/CSIR posts and give no right to claim any post there |
The tenure is six months initially, or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier. It can be extended in six-month steps on good performance. On reservation, the advertisement says that if all things are equal, SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and EWS candidates may be given preference.
These lines look like fine print, but any one of them can end your application. Read them twice, especially the 6-year cap if you have worked on a CSIR project earlier.
How to Apply Online for CSIR CEERI Project Staff & JRF Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the CSIR-CEERI official website (link in Essential Links) and open the Project Staff Recruitment page |
| 2 | Read the “Instruction To Apply” document there before you start |
| 3 | Register or sign in on the online portal with a working email ID |
| 4 | Fill the form for your post code and upload the scanned documents the advertisement lists |
| 5 | Submit before 14 October 2026, 5:00 PM, then take a printout of the application form |
Upload your mark sheets and degree showing percentage or CGPA, your date of birth proof and, where experience is essential, your experience certificate. Missing any of these can sink an otherwise perfect application. For queries, the advertisement gives temp.recruitment.ceeri@csir.res.in (recruitment) and pathakjt.ceeri@csir.res.in (technical).
What are the Important Dates for CSIR CEERI Project Staff Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 28 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 October 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Cut-off for Age, Qualification and Experience | 14 October 2026 |
| Interview Date | To be informed by email / institute website |
Your age, degree and experience are all checked as on the last date, 14 October 2026. So if your final result is still pending, make sure you actually hold the qualification by then. Check the institute website and your email often after applying, since shortlisting news comes only through these two channels.
What is the Application Fee for CSIR CEERI Project Staff 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | Not mentioned in the advertisement |
The advertisement does not mention any application fee. Follow whatever the online portal shows when you apply.
CSIR CEERI Project Staff & JRF Recruitment 2026: Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF (Advt. No. PF-08/2026)
- Visit CSIR CEERI Project Staff & JRF Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If your degree matches one of these project codes, don’t wait. Project posts at a CSIR lab give you real research experience, and the NET/GATE rates make the pay attractive for fresh graduates. Check your age on 14 October 2026, keep your certificates ready and apply well before 5:00 PM on the last day. For more openings near you, browse Rajasthan government jobs and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.