CSIR-CMERI Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery (CoEFM), Ludhiana has issued Advertisement No. CMERI/CoEFM/2026/03 for engagement of project personnel in 07 posts of Senior Project Associate, Project Associate-II, Project Associate-I and Project Assistant-II under various R&D projects. There is no online application for this recruitment – eligible engineering graduates, post-graduates and diploma holders must attend the Walk-in-Interview on 02.09.2026 at the CoEFM campus on Gill Road, Ludhiana, reporting between 09:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Senior Project Associate, Project Associate-II, Project Associate-I, Project Assistant-II |
| Organization | CSIR-CMERI Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery (CoEFM), Ludhiana – a constituent establishment of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | CMERI/CoEFM/2026/03 (File No. CoEFM/03/HRM-PRct., dated 21.08.2026) |
| Location | Ludhiana, Punjab |
| Total Vacancies | 07 Posts (Post Codes P-601 to P-606; 02 posts under P-605, 01 post each under the rest) |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical / Agricultural / Mechatronics / Computer Science / Electronics / ECE / Electrical / IT; 3-year Diploma in Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering for Project Assistant-II |
| Age Limit | Upper age 40 years for Senior Project Associate; 35 years for all other posts (as on the date of interview) |
| Selection Process | Reporting & Registration → Document Verification → Walk-in-Interview before Selection Committee → Offer of Engagement |
| Pay Scale | Consolidated Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 42,000 per month plus HRA as applicable |
| How to Apply | No online application – attend the Walk-in-Interview on 02.09.2026 with the filled-in application form and all original documents |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website | cmeri.res.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 21.08.2026 |
| Date of Walk-in-Interview | 02.09.2026 (Wednesday) |
| Reporting Time at Venue | 09:00 AM to 10:30 AM |
| Cut-off date for age, qualification and experience | Date of interview of the respective Post Code (02.09.2026) |
| Tenure of engagement (Post Codes P-601 to P-605) | Up to 31.03.2028 (extendable) |
| Tenure of engagement (Post Code P-606) | Up to 31.03.2027 (extendable) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | No application fee is mentioned in the notification |
| TA / DA for attending the interview | Not payable – candidates must bear their own travel cost |
Vacancy Details
| Post Code | Position | No. of Posts | Project No. | Tenure | Upper Age | Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P-601 | Senior Project Associate | 01 | MMP025303 | 31.03.2028 (Extendable) | 40 Years | Rs. 42,000/- + HRA |
| P-602 | Project Associate-II | 01 | MMP025303 | 31.03.2028 (Extendable) | 35 Years | Rs. 35,000/- + HRA (NET/GATE qualified) or Rs. 28,000/- + HRA (others) |
| P-603 | Project Associate-II | 01 | MMP002503 | 31.03.2028 (Extendable) | 35 Years | Rs. 28,000/- + HRA |
| P-604 | Project Associate-I | 01 | MMP025303 | 31.03.2028 (Extendable) | 35 Years | Rs. 25,000/- + HRA |
| P-605 | Project Assistant-II | 02 | MMP025303 | 31.03.2028 (Extendable) | 35 Years | Rs. 20,000/- + HRA |
| P-606 | Project Associate-I | 01 | MMP015202/2/2 | 31.03.2027 (Extendable) | 35 Years | Rs. 25,000/- |
| Total | 07 | |||||
Note: As per the notification, the actual number of positions may vary on the date of the Walk-in-Interview, and the tenure mentioned above may be curtailed or extended – it is co-terminus with the project or with the period the requirement exists, whichever is earlier.
Post-wise Educational Qualification
| Post Code & Position | Essential Qualification & Experience | Desirable |
|---|---|---|
| P-601 – Senior Project Associate | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical / Agricultural / Mechatronics / Computer Science / Electronics from a recognized University or equivalent, with 3 years’ experience in R&D in industrial and academic institutions or S&T organizations and scientific activities and services; OR Master’s / Integrated Master’s in the same disciplines with 2 years’ experience | 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 |
| P-602 – Project Associate-II | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in Computer Science & Engineering / Electronics & Communication Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Information Technology from a recognized University or equivalent, with 2 years’ R&D experience; OR Master’s / Integrated Master’s in Engineering or Technology in the same disciplines | 1) Programming knowledge in C/C++/Python for image processing and AI applications in agriculture; 2) Working knowledge of Mechatronics / Robotics system design |
| P-603 – Project Associate-II | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical Engineering / Agricultural Engineering / Mechatronics from a recognized University or equivalent, with 2 years’ R&D experience; OR Master’s / Integrated Master’s in Engineering or Technology in the same disciplines | Knowledge of CAD software, mechanical fabrication techniques, and design and development of agricultural machinery |
| P-604 – Project Associate-I | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical Engineering / Agriculture Engineering / Mechatronics from a recognized University or equivalent | 1) Working knowledge of CAD software and mechanical fabrication techniques; 2) Knowledge of design and development of agriculture machinery |
| P-605 – Project Assistant-II | 3-year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering / Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University | Not specified in notification |
| P-606 – Project Associate-I | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical Engineering / Agriculture Engineering / Mechatronics from a recognised University or equivalent | 1) Working knowledge of CAD software and mechanical fabrication techniques; 2) Knowledge of design and development of agriculture machinery |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in the relevant engineering discipline for Post Codes P-601 to P-604 and P-606; 3-year Diploma in Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering for Post Code P-605 (see the post-wise table above) |
| Experience | 3 years’ R&D experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 2 years’ with a Master’s degree for P-601; 2 years’ R&D experience with a Bachelor’s degree for P-602 and P-603; no experience required for P-604, P-605 and P-606 |
| Age Limit | Upper age limit 40 years for Senior Project Associate (P-601) and 35 years for all other post codes, reckoned as on the date of interview of the respective Post Code |
| Age Relaxation | Relaxation for SC / ST / OBC / PwBD and Women candidates as per Government of India / CSIR rules (the notification does not state category-wise figures – refer to page 3 of the official advertisement) |
| Prior CSIR Engagement Bar | Candidates who have already been engaged in CSIR-CMERI or any other CSIR Lab/Institute as Trainee / Project Assistant / Project Fellow / JRF / SRF / Project Associate / Research Associate etc. for 6 years or more are not eligible. Those engaged for less than 6 years will have their tenure automatically end on completion of six years |
| NOC Requirement | Candidates currently engaged in any project at CSIR-CMERI or any other CSIR Lab/Institute must produce a No Objection Certificate from the Competent Authority, failing which they will not be allowed to appear in the interview |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Reporting & Registration | Candidates must report at the CoEFM campus on 02.09.2026 between 09:00 AM and 10:30 AM and submit the filled-in application form downloaded from the Institute website, along with a recent passport-size photograph and self-attested photocopies of every original certificate and mark sheet |
| 2. Document Verification | All original certificates and mark sheets are verified. Candidates currently engaged in a CSIR project must produce their NOC at this point. If at any stage of the process or thereafter it is found that a candidate does not fulfil the eligibility criteria, the candidature is cancelled without assigning any reason |
| 3. Walk-in-Interview | Eligible candidates appear before the Selection Committee. Hindi or English may be used as the medium of communication. The selection process may continue till late evening or the next day, so candidates are advised to come prepared accordingly. No written test is prescribed – selection is purely interview-based, and the decision of CSIR-CMERI is final and binding on all concerned |
| 4. Offer of Engagement | Offers to selected candidates are issued subject to availability of funds and approval of the Competent Authority. The tenure stated in the advertisement is tentative and liable to be curtailed or extended, up to a maximum of six years or completion of the project, whichever is earlier |
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Senior Project Associate (P-601) | Rs. 42,000/- per month + HRA |
| Project Associate-II (P-602) | Rs. 35,000/- + HRA for candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET (including lectureship / assistant professorship) or GATE, or a national level examination conducted by Central Government departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their agencies/institutions; Rs. 28,000/- + HRA for all others |
| Project Associate-II (P-603) | Rs. 28,000/- per month + HRA |
| Project Associate-I (P-604) | Rs. 25,000/- per month + HRA |
| Project Assistant-II (P-605) | Rs. 20,000/- per month + HRA |
| Project Associate-I (P-606) | Rs. 25,000/- per month |
| House Rent Allowance | Hostel accommodation may be provided wherever available; those residing in hostels are not entitled to HRA. Where hostel accommodation is not possible, HRA is allowed as per Central Government norms applicable in the city/location of work, calculated as a percentage of the fellowship amount |
| Travel Allowance | No TA/DA is paid for attending the Walk-in-Interview |
How to Apply
- Download and read the official advertisement (CMERI/CoEFM/2026/03) and the prescribed Application Form from the CSIR-CMERI website.
- Fill in the Application Form completely and paste a recent passport-size photograph on it.
- Arrange all original certificates and mark sheets along with one self-attested photocopy of each.
- If you are currently engaged in a project at CSIR-CMERI or any other CSIR Lab/Institute, obtain a No Objection Certificate from the Competent Authority in advance.
- Report at CSIR-CMERI Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery, Opp. GNE College, Gill Road, Ludhiana-141006, Punjab on 02.09.2026 between 09:00 AM and 10:30 AM and appear before the Selection Committee.
Note: There is no online or postal application for this recruitment – only candidates who appear in person on the walk-in date within the reporting window are considered, and no TA/DA is payable.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Filled-in Application Form | Downloaded from the Institute website and completed before reporting |
| Recent passport-size photograph | To be carried along with the application form |
| All original certificates and mark sheets | Educational qualification certificates, degree/diploma and semester mark sheets – originals must be produced before the Selection Committee |
| Self-attested photocopies | One self-attested photocopy of each original certificate and mark sheet |
| Experience certificate | Required for post codes where experience is essential (P-601, P-602, P-603) |
| Category certificate | SC / ST / OBC / PwBD certificate, if claiming age relaxation |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) | Mandatory for candidates presently engaged in any project at CSIR-CMERI or any other CSIR Lab/Institute – without it, entry to the interview is not allowed |
| Government-issued photo ID proof | General guidance for identity verification at the venue, not specified in the notification |
Interview Venue
| Venue | CSIR-CMERI Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery, Opp. GNE College, Gill Road, Ludhiana-141006, Punjab |
| Post Codes Covered | P-601, P-602, P-603, P-604, P-605 and P-606 |
| Date | 02.09.2026 (Wednesday) |
| Reporting Time | 09:00 AM to 10:30 AM |
Important Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Download Application Form (PDF) | Click Here |
| Official Website | CSIR-CMERI Vacancies Page |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not arrive after 10:30 AM – the reporting window closes at that time and late candidates are not registered.
- Do not turn up without the filled-in Application Form from the Institute website; it is not handed out at the venue.
- Do not carry only photocopies – all original certificates and mark sheets must be produced, each with a self-attested photocopy.
- Candidates already working in a CSIR project must bring the NOC; without it they will simply not be allowed to appear.
- Do not assume a half-day affair – the selection process may run till late evening or the next day, so plan your travel and stay accordingly.
- Do not expect TA/DA reimbursement, and remember that meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee an interview if eligibility fails verification at any stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the date of the CSIR-CMERI CoEFM walk-in-interview?
The walk-in-interview will be held on 02.09.2026 (Wednesday), with reporting between 09:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
2. How many vacancies are available under Advertisement No. CMERI/CoEFM/2026/03?
A total of 07 posts are on offer across six post codes – P-605 (Project Assistant-II) has 02 posts and the remaining five post codes have 01 post each.
3. Where will the interview be held?
At CSIR-CMERI Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery, Opp. GNE College, Gill Road, Ludhiana-141006, Punjab.
4. What is the educational qualification required?
A B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical, Agricultural, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Electronics, ECE, Electrical or IT engineering for post codes P-601 to P-604 and P-606, and a 3-year Diploma in Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering for Project Assistant-II (P-605).
5. What is the upper age limit for these posts?
40 years for Senior Project Associate (P-601) and 35 years for all other post codes, calculated as on the date of the interview, with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD and Women as per Government of India and CSIR rules.
6. Is there any application fee or online application form?
No application fee is mentioned in the notification and there is no online application – candidates simply download the application form from the Institute website and bring it to the walk-in-interview.
7. How much salary will be paid?
A consolidated monthly remuneration ranging from Rs. 20,000/- for Project Assistant-II to Rs. 42,000/- for Senior Project Associate, plus HRA as per Central Government norms where hostel accommodation is not provided.
8. Can someone who has already worked in a CSIR lab apply?
Only if the total prior engagement in CSIR-CMERI or any other CSIR Lab/Institute is less than 6 years, and anyone currently engaged in a CSIR project must produce a No Objection Certificate from the Competent Authority to be allowed into the interview.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
