The CSIR-CMERI walk-in interview will be held on 11 November 2026 in Ludhiana, Punjab. The Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery (CoEFM) will select candidates for 4 project posts under its Research and Development (R&D) projects. Advertisement No. CMERI/CoEFM/2026/04 on cmeri.res.in lists the posts.
CoEFM is an extension centre of the Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI), Durgapur. Both work under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). Each of the four post codes has 1 vacancy, and the pay ranges from ₹20,000 to ₹42,000 a month. Candidates must report at 10:00 AM. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official CSIR-CMERI CoEFM notice No. CoEFM/04/HRM-PRct. dated 28 October 2026. Last verified: 28 October 2026.
The CSIR-CMERI walk-in interview is for 4 project posts on 11 November 2026 at Gill Road, Ludhiana. Reporting time is 10:00 AM. The posts are fixed-term, with pay from ₹20,000 to ₹42,000 a month.
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Quick Summary of CSIR-CMERI Walk-in Interview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | CSIR-CMERI Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery (CoEFM), Ludhiana |
| Posts | Project Associate-II, Senior Project Associate or Project Associate-II, Project Assistant-II |
| Vacancies | 4 (1 in each post code) |
| Pay | ₹20,000 to ₹42,000 a month, by post |
| Engagement | Fixed-term, project-based |
| Walk-in Date | 11 November 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Reporting Time | 10:00 AM |
| Venue | CoEFM, Opp. GNE College, Gill Road, Ludhiana-141006, Punjab |
| Application | No online application. Candidates appear at the venue. |
| Official Notice | Notice No. CoEFM/04/HRM-PRct. dated 28 October 2026 |
Walk-in date, time and venue
All four post codes in the CSIR-CMERI walk-in interview share one date, one reporting time and one venue.
| Post Codes | Date | Reporting | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| P701, P702, P703, P704 | 11 November 2026 | 10:00 AM | CoEFM, Ludhiana |
The full address is CSIR-CMERI Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery, Opp. GNE College, Gill Road, Ludhiana-141006, Punjab.
Vacancies and pay
Each post code has 1 vacancy, so the CSIR-CMERI walk-in interview fills 4 posts in total. SPA means Senior Project Associate. PA-II means Project Associate-II.
| Post | Vacancies | Pay per month | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| P701 Project Associate-II | 1 | ₹35,000 or ₹28,000 + HRA | Till 31 March 2028 |
| P702 Senior Project Associate or Project Associate-II | 1 | SPA ₹42,000 + HRA; PA-II ₹35,000 or ₹28,000 + HRA | Till 31 March 2028 |
| P703 Project Associate-II | 1 | ₹28,000 + HRA | Till 31 March 2028 |
| P704 Project Assistant-II | 1 | ₹20,000 | Till 31 March 2027 |
| Total | 4 |
The ₹35,000 pay applies to candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC, ICAR or ICMR NET (including lectureship or assistant professorship) or GATE. It also applies to candidates who have qualified a national-level examination conducted by a Central Government department like DBT or DST. Equivalent examinations, and those of their agencies or institutions, count too. All other candidates get ₹28,000. P703 has a single pay level of ₹28,000 + HRA.
The notice for the CSIR-CMERI walk-in interview carries a general HRA note. Hostel accommodation may be given where available, and hostel residents get no HRA. Where a hostel is not possible, HRA follows Central Government norms for the city.
The term for P701 to P703 is extendable. Every term runs with the project, or until the requirement ends, whichever comes first. The notice says the number of vacancies is tentative and may rise or fall with the Centre’s needs. Candidates can follow new notices from other centres under latest jobs in India.
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Eligibility for each post
Eligibility for the CSIR-CMERI walk-in interview is checked on the interview date, 11 November 2026. That date fixes age, qualification and experience for every post code. SC, ST, OBC, PWBD and women candidates get age relaxation as per Government of India and CSIR rules. The Age Calculator shows age on any chosen date.
P701 Project Associate-II
- The age limit is 35 years.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or Mechatronics from a recognised university or equivalent, with 2 years’ experience in R&D in industrial and academic institutions, science and technology organisations, and scientific activities and services.
- Or a Master’s or Integrated Master’s degree in Engineering or Technology in Computer Science, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or Mechatronics from a recognised university.
- Desirable skills are programming knowledge in C, C++ or Python for image processing and AI applications in agriculture, and working knowledge of Mechatronics or robotics system design.
P702 Senior-Project Associate or Project Associate-II
- Age limit is 40 years for SPA and 35 years for PA-II.
- For SPA, a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical, Agricultural, Mechatronics, Computer Science or Electronics from a recognised university or equivalent, with 3 years’ experience in R&D in industrial and academic institutions, science and technology organisations, and scientific activities and services.
- Or, for SPA, a Master’s or Integrated Master’s degree in Mechanical, Agricultural, Mechatronics, Computer Science or Electronics Engineering or Technology from a recognised university, with 2 years’ experience in the same R&D fields.
- For PA-II, a Bachelor’s degree in the same disciplines with 2 years’ experience, or a Master’s or Integrated Master’s degree in Engineering or Technology in the same disciplines.
- Desirable skills are proficiency in mechanical design, CAD/CAE tools, prototype development and engineering, and validation of agricultural machinery. Programming knowledge in C, C++ or Python for image processing and AI applications in agriculture also counts.
P703 Project Associate-II
- Age limit is 35 years.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Information Technology from a recognised university or equivalent, with 2 years’ experience in R&D in industrial and academic institutions, science and technology organisations, and scientific activities and services.
- Or a Master’s or Integrated Master’s degree in Engineering or Technology in the same disciplines from a recognised university.
- Desirable skills are knowledge of CAD software, mechanical fabrication techniques, and design and development of agricultural machinery.
P704 Project Assistant-II
- Age limit is 35 years.
- A 3-year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university.
- Working knowledge of CAD is desirable.
Six-year limit
Candidates who have already worked for six years or more at CSIR-CMERI or any other CSIR laboratory or institute cannot apply. The listed roles are Trainee, Project Assistant, Project Fellow, JRF, SRF, Project Associate and Research Associate. Candidates with less than six years of such work will see their tenure end when it reaches six years.
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Documents to bring
At the CSIR-CMERI walk-in interview, candidates appear before the Selection Committee with the documents below.
Originals
- All original certificates and mark sheets.
- A No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Competent Authority for candidates now engaged in a project at CSIR-CMERI or any other CSIR laboratory or institute. Candidates without it cannot appear for the interview.
Self-attested copies
- One self-attested photocopy of each certificate and mark sheet.
Photograph and application form
- One recent passport-size photograph.
- The filled-in application form, available on the institute website (cmeri.res.in). Candidates should read the form well before filling it in.
The Centre pays no TA or DA for attending.
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What happens at the walk-in
At the CSIR-CMERI walk-in interview, the Selection Committee meets candidates on 11 November 2026. Candidates can choose Hindi or English for the interview. The selection process may run into the late evening or the next day, so candidates should come prepared.
CSIR-CMERI can cancel a candidature at any stage if a candidate does not meet the eligibility rules. The decision of CSIR-CMERI on selection is final and binding. The institute accepts no correspondence on it. If the Hindi and English versions of the notice differ, the English version is final.
After the CSIR-CMERI walk-in interview, offers of engagement go to selected candidates subject to availability of funds and approval of the Competent Authority. Selected candidates are engaged for the project period or six years, whichever is earlier. The tenure in the notice is tentative and may be cut short or extended.
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Should you apply?
The CSIR-CMERI walk-in interview suits engineering graduates and postgraduates who can join a project quickly and accept a fixed term. Diploma holders can apply for the Project Assistant-II post. Candidates with skills in image processing, AI, CAD or farm machinery design match the desirable skills listed. Each post code has 1 vacancy, so competition for a single post can be tight. Pay and tenure differ by post, and P704 ends earlier, on 31 March 2027. Candidates who want regular posts can look at other government jobs. Candidates travelling from other towns should carry an extra set of copies and photographs. This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the office.
Important Links
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| Official advertisement, 28 October 2026 | Download CoEFM walk-in advertisement PDF |
FAQs
What documents are needed for the CSIR-CMERI walk-in interview?
Candidates need all original certificates and mark sheets, a self-attested photocopy of each, one recent passport-size photograph and the filled-in application form. Those now engaged in a CSIR project must also bring a No Objection Certificate.
What time is reporting for the CoEFM walk-in on 11 November 2026?
Reporting time is 10:00 AM on 11 November 2026 at CoEFM, Opp. GNE College, Gill Road, Ludhiana. The CSIR-CMERI walk-in interview may run till late evening or into the next day.
What is the salary of Project Associate-II at CSIR-CMERI CoEFM?
Project Associate-II pay is ₹35,000 + HRA for candidates with NET, GATE or an equivalent qualification, and ₹28,000 + HRA for others. P703 pays ₹28,000 + HRA to all selected candidates.
Is the Project Assistant-II job permanent?
No. The Project Assistant-II post (P704) is a fixed-term project post with pay of ₹20,000 a month. Its term runs till 31 March 2027, and the notice says the tenure may be cut short or extended.
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Sandeep Khati
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