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CSIR-CMERI CoEFM Ludhiana Project Staff 2026 (Advt CMERI/CoEFM/2026/03)

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research

Domain: Science & Technology
Employment Type: Contract
Stage: Announcement - Detailed Notification

Posted: 7 days ago

Posts: 7

Location: CENTRAL (Punjab)

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Job Details

CSIR–CMERI Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery, Ludhiana invites candidates for temporary project engagement through a walk‑in‑interview. Roles include Senior Project Associate, Project Associate‑I/II and Project Assistant‑II to work on R&D projects in areas such as mechanical/agricultural/mechatronics engineering, computer science/electronics, CAD/CAE and prototyping, validation of agricultural machinery, and image processing/AI applications in agriculture. Engagement is project‑based, subject to availability of funds and approval of the Competent Authority, and may be curtailed/extended as per project requirements, up to a maximum cumulative engagement of six years in CSIR projects.

Level:
central
State:
Punjab
Cities:
Ludhiana

Job Summary

Project personnel will be recruited via walk‑in at CSIR–CMERI CoEFM, Ludhiana for multiple engineering and diploma disciplines. Selected candidates will gain hands‑on exposure in state‑of‑the‑art R&D laboratories working on farm machinery and related technologies.

Important Dates

  1. Advertisement date

  2. Interview · Walk-in-Interview dateNext

Dates not announced

  • Reporting time
  • Venue

Eligibility Criteria

1. Experience Requirements

CriteriaDetails
Experience RangeN/A - N/A years

2. Age Limit

CriteriaDetails
Age RangeN/A - N/A years
Upper age limit (per post)Senior Project Associate: 40 Years; Project Associate‑I/II and Project Assistant‑II: 35 Years.

3. Language Requirements

CriteriaDetails
Interview languageHindi/English language can be used in the Walk‑in‑Interview.

4. Other Eligibility

CriteriaDetails
Engagement cap in CSIRCandidates already engaged in CSIR‑CMERI or any other CSIR Lab/Institute as Trainee/Project Assistant/Project Fellow/JRF/SRF/Project Associate/Research Associate etc. for a period of 6 years or more are not eligible; prior CSIR project service will count towards the six‑year maximum.
Age/qualification reckoningThe date for determining age limit, qualifications and/or experience is the date of interview.
RelaxationsRelaxation in age limit for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD and Women candidates as per Govt. of India/CSIR rules.

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Post Details

Total Posts: 7

1. Senior Project Associate

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical/Agricultural/Mechatronics/Computer Science/Electronics from a recognized University or equivalent and 3 years’ experience in R&D in Industrial/Academic Institutions or S&T Organizations and Scientific activities and services; OR Masters/Integrated Masters in Mechanical/Agricultural/Mechatronics/Computer Science/Electronics and 2 years’ R&D experience.
  • Desirable (either): Proficiency in mechanical design, CAD/CAE tools, experience in prototype development and engineering, and validation of agricultural machinery; OR programming knowledge in C/C++/Python for Image processing and AI applications in agriculture.

Age Limitations:

  • Upper age limit: 40 Years

2. Project Associate – II (Computer Science/ECE/Electrical/IT)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Essential: B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering / Electronics & Communication Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Information Technology from a recognized University or equivalent and 2 years’ experience in R&D in Industrial/Academic Institutions or S&T Organizations and Scientific activities and services; OR Masters/Integrated Masters in Engineering/Technology in the above disciplines from a recognized University.
  • Desirable: 1) Programming knowledge in C/C++/Python for Image processing and AI applications in agriculture, 2) Working knowledge of Mechatronics/Robotics system design.

Age Limitations:

  • Upper age limit: 35 Years

3. Project Associate – II (Mechanical/Agricultural/Mechatronics)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Essential: B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering / Agricultural Engineering / Mechatronics from a recognized University or equivalent and 2 years’ experience in R&D in Industrial/Academic Institutions or S&T Organizations and Scientific activities and services; OR Masters/Integrated Masters in Engineering/Technology in the above disciplines from a recognized University.
  • Desirable: Knowledge of CAD software, mechanical fabrication techniques and design and development of agricultural machinery.

Age Limitations:

  • Upper age limit: 35 Years

4. Project Associate – I (Mechanical/Agriculture/Mechatronics)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical Engineering / Agriculture Engineering / Mechatronics from a recognized University or equivalent.
  • Desirable: 1) Working knowledge of CAD software, Mechanical Fabrication Techniques, 2) Knowledge of design and development of agriculture machinery.

Age Limitations:

  • Upper age limit: 35 Years

5. Project Assistant – II (Agricultural/Mechanical)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Essential: 3 years Diploma in Agricultural Engineering / Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University.

Age Limitations:

  • Upper age limit: 35 Years

6. Project Associate – I (Mechanical/Agriculture/Mechatronics)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical Engineering / Agriculture Engineering / Mechatronics from a recognised University or equivalent.
  • Desirable: 1) Working knowledge of CAD software, Mechanical Fabrication Techniques, 2) Knowledge of design and development of agriculture machinery.

Age Limitations:

  • Upper age limit: 35 Years

Salary Details

> Salary Range: 20,000 - ₹42,000 Monthly

> Allowances: HRA as per Central Government norms applicable at the place of posting; hostel accommodation may be provided wherever available and HRA will not be admissible to those residing in hostels.

Other Information

  • Nature: Consolidated remuneration per month; see post-wise details.

How to Apply

1. Mode:
Appear directly for the Walk‑in‑Interview at the scheduled venue, date and reporting time.
2. Application form:
Bring the filled‑in application form available on the Institute website.
3. Documents:
Carry all original certificates and mark sheets with one set of self‑attested copies and a recent passport size photograph.
4. Language:
Hindi/English language can be used in the Walk‑in‑Interview.
5. TA/DA:
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the Walk‑in‑Interview.
6. NOC:
Candidates presently engaged in any CSIR project (CSIR‑CMERI or other CSIR Labs/Institutes) must produce a NOC to appear; otherwise they will not be allowed.

Selection Process

1. Process:
Walk‑in‑Interview before the Selection Committee; the process may continue till late evening/next day.
2. Finality:
Decision of CSIR‑CMERI in all matters related to selection will be final; no correspondence will be entertained.

Reservation Details

1. Age relaxation:
SC/ST/OBC/PwBD and Women candidates are eligible for relaxation as per Government of India/CSIR rules.
2. Determination date:
Age/qualification/experience will be determined on the date of the interview.

Document Requirements

1. Original documents:
All original certificates and mark sheets for verification.
2. Self‑attested copies:
One set of self‑attested photocopies of the above documents.
3. Photograph:
Recent passport size photograph.
4. Application form:
Filled‑in application form available on the Institute website to be brought to the venue.
5. NOC:
NOC from Competent Authority for candidates currently engaged in CSIR projects.

Important Instructions

1. Vacancy variation:
Actual number of positions may vary on the date of the Walk‑in‑Interview.
2. Tenure conditions:
Engagement is project based; tenure may be curtailed/extended up to project completion or requirement, subject to funds/approval; cumulative CSIR project engagement is limited to six years.
3. Cancellation of candidature:
If found ineligible at any stage, candidature will be cancelled without assigning reasons.
4. Language version:
In case of any dispute between Hindi and English versions of the advertisement, the English version will be treated as final.

Interview Details

1. Schedule:
02.09.2026 (Wednesday), Reporting 09:00 AM to 10:30 AM; Post Codes covered: P‑601, P‑602, P‑603, P‑604, P‑605, P‑606.
2. Venue:
CSIR–CMERI Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery, Opp. GNE College, Gill Road, Ludhiana‑141006, Punjab.

Training Details

1. Hands‑on exposure:
Selected candidates will have the opportunity of hands‑on training/exposure while working under different R&D projects at CSIR–CMERI CoEFM laboratories.

Disqualification Criteria

1. Six‑year cap:
Not eligible if already engaged in CSIR projects for six years or more in aggregate as Trainee/Project Assistant/Project Fellow/JRF/SRF/Project Associate/Research Associate etc.
2. Ineligibility during/after process:
Candidature will be cancelled if eligibility criteria are not fulfilled at any stage.
3. NOC requirement:
Candidates presently engaged in CSIR projects without NOC will not be allowed to appear in the interview.

Contact Details

Address: CSIR–CMERI, Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery, Gill Road, Ludhiana‑141006, Punjab

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