The Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET), Hyderabad, has invited candidates for a walk-in interview for project personnel. As per Advertisement No. HD/02/Rectt/4/SP-48/2026, the interview will be held on 22 September 2026. C-MET Walk-in Interview 2026 is for candidates with a Ph.D., M.E./M.Tech, diploma or graduate degree who want a project-based job at a central government scientific society.
The notice covers 5 posts in total, across three positions. Full details of each post follow below. The place of posting is C-MET, IDA Phase-III, Cherlapally, Hyderabad – 500051. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official C-MET notification No. HD/02/Rectt/4/SP-48/2026. The notice does not give a separate issue date.
Last verified: 16 September 2026.
C-MET Hyderabad is filling 5 project personnel posts through Advertisement No. HD/02/Rectt/4/SP-48/2026. Candidates can attend a walk-in interview on 22 September 2026 at the C-MET office in Cherlapally, Hyderabad. Registration is between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM on the interview date, and candidates must bring the filled application form with original documents.
Quick summary of C-MET Walk-in Interview 2026
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET), Hyderabad |
| Posts | Project Scientist, Project Staff Technical, Project Staff Admin |
| Total vacancies | 5 Posts |
| Application mode | Walk-in interview (no online application) |
| Eligibility | Ph.D./M.E./M.Tech (Scientist), Diploma (Technical), Graduate (Admin) |
| Selection process | Document screening, then interview |
| Place of posting | Cherlapally, Hyderabad – 500051 |
| Interview date | 22 September 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Who can apply | Indian Nationals meeting the post-wise qualification and age limit |
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About C-MET
C-MET is a scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. This recruitment is for a MeitY-sponsored project on setting up pilot-scale facilities to prepare neodymium (Nd) and praseodymium (Pr) metals, and NdFeB alloy magnets. The posts are temporary and tied to this one project.
Local context
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office. Project-based openings like this one are common at central government research societies such as C-MET, CSIR labs and DRDO establishments. They usually move faster than regular recruitment, since there is no long online application cycle, but the posts end when the project ends rather than continuing as permanent government jobs.
Important dates
| Event | Date / time |
|---|---|
| Walk-in interview | 22 September 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Registration window | 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM |
| Project duration (all posts co-terminus with this) | Up to 5 March 2027 |
Vacancy details and salary
| Post | Total posts | Emoluments (per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Project Scientist | 1 | ₹67,000 + 30% HRA + one month’s basic pay towards medical expenses |
| Project Staff Technical | 3 | ₹27,000 + 30% HRA + one month’s basic pay towards medical expenses |
| Project Staff Admin | 1 | ₹27,000 + 30% HRA + one month’s basic pay towards medical expenses |
Total: 5 posts.
Category-wise vacancy breakdown
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Scientist | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| Project Staff Technical | – | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Project Staff Admin | 1 | – | – | 1 |
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Eligibility
| Post | Essential qualification | Experience | Maximum age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Scientist | Ph.D. (Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or Materials Science) OR M.E./M.Tech with 3 years’ research experience and one research paper in an SCI journal. Desirable: research experience in extractive metallurgy, powder metallurgy, alloy and magnet preparation | 3 years’ research (M.E./M.Tech route only) | 40 years |
| Project Staff Technical | First class (60%) Diploma (Electrical, Civil or Instrumentation) | Not mentioned in the official notification | OBC: 31 years; SC: 33 years |
| Project Staff Admin | First class (60%) B.Com/BA/B.Sc. | 2 years’ work experience with computer knowledge, MS Office and accounts | 28 years |
Maximum age is counted as of the interview date. Age relaxation follows Government of India rules, with these exceptions from the notice:
- SC/ST/OBC candidates get no age relaxation against Unreserved (UR) posts.
- OBC candidates against OBC-reserved posts get 3 years’ relaxation over the maximum age. OBC (NCL) candidates must carry a valid certificate of employment in the Government of India to claim it.
- SC candidates against SC-reserved posts get 5 years’ relaxation over the maximum age.
- SC/ST/OBC candidates can also apply against UR posts if they meet the UR age limit.
Selection process
C-MET screens every candidate’s documents before the interview. Only candidates cleared in screening go before the interview board.
- Registration and document screening, between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM on 22 September 2026.
- Interview before the selection board for candidates cleared in screening.
Candidates whose certificates are still with their college or employer must bring a custodian certificate from that authority. Without it, the Screening Committee will not allow the candidate to attend the interview.
Terms of engagement
- All three posts are purely temporary and end when the project ends, currently extended up to 5 March 2027.
- Selected candidates get no legal right to claim regularisation, absorption, or any further contractual engagement once the project ends.
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
- Medical reimbursement is available up to one month’s basic pay, against bills from C-MET-recognised doctors or hospitals.
- Selected candidates must be ready to work on a three-shift basis, if required.
- Engagement is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit as per C-MET’s requirement.
- C-MET can revise, reschedule, postpone or cancel the recruitment process without giving a reason, and the number of posts can increase or decrease.
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How to attend the walk-in interview
- Fill the application form printed with the notice, in block letters.
- Paste one recent, self-attested passport-size photograph on the form.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all certificates, mark sheets and category proof.
- Reach the C-MET office in Cherlapally, Hyderabad, on 22 September 2026.
- Register between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM, with all original documents for verification.
- Complete document screening, then attend the interview.
No TA/DA is paid for travel to the interview.
Documents to carry:
- Filled application form with self-attested passport photo pasted
- Original certificates for educational qualification, date of birth and category, for verification
- Self-attested photocopies of all certificates
- Custodian certificate, if original certificates are still with the college or previous employer
- No-objection certificate (NOC), for candidates currently working in a government department, PSU or autonomous body
- Experience certificate and latest pay slip, where experience is claimed (Project Staff Admin post)
Important links
- Official notification and application form (PDF)
- More Government Jobs on India Job Alerts
- Latest Jobs across India
- Diploma and ITI qualification jobs
C-MET hosts any addendum or corrigendum only on its own website, cmet.gov.in. Candidates should check it before the interview date.
Should you apply?
C-MET Walk-in Interview 2026 suits candidates who want research or project experience at a central government lab, not a long-term government career. The Project Scientist post fits a Ph.D. holder or an M.E./M.Tech candidate with research papers and a genuine interest in metallurgy or materials science. The Technical and Admin posts fit diploma holders and graduates looking for short government project experience.
The honest trade-off: every post here is temporary, and the project is currently extended only up to 5 March 2027. That is under six months from the interview date. There is no right to regularisation or absorption into C-MET once the project ends. Candidates who need a stable, long-term government job should treat this as short-term experience, not as a career post.
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FAQs on C-MET Walk-in Interview 2026
When is the C-MET walk-in interview 2026?
The interview is on 22 September 2026 (Tuesday), at the C-MET office in Cherlapally, Hyderabad. Registration is between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM on the same day.
What is the salary for Project Scientist at C-MET Hyderabad?
The Project Scientist post pays ₹67,000 per month, plus 30% HRA and one month’s basic pay towards medical expenses, as per the notice.
What documents should candidates carry for the C-MET walk-in interview?
Candidates need the filled application form with a self-attested photo, original certificates for qualification, date of birth and category, and self-attested photocopies of each. Government or PSU employees must also carry an NOC.
Is the C-MET Project Personnel job permanent?
No. This is added context, not part of the official notification. The position is temporary and ends when the project ends, on 5 March 2027. Candidates who want a permanent central government job should also track regular recruitment drives, not only project-based openings like this one.
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