CSIR โ Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR-SERC), Chennai has released the official notification for Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II and Project Assistant-II Recruitment 2026.
A total of 64 vacancies are available under various research projects on temporary contract basis.
Eligible candidates can attend the walk-in interview on 21 May 2026.
Candidates need to complete online registration through the CSIR-SERC recruitment portal before appearing for the interview.
๐ Recruitment Overview
| Organization | CSIR โ Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR-SERC) |
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| Post Name | Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Project Assistant-II |
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| Advt. No. | SE-2/2026 (File No. A1(680)2026-Rct.) |
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| Total Vacancies | 64 Posts |
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| Job Type | Temporary / Contract Basis |
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| Interview Mode | Walk-in Interview |
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| Interview Location | CSIR-SERC, Taramani, Chennai |
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| Official Website | serc.res.in |
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Online Registration Start | 08 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 21 May 2026 (10:30 AM) |
| Walk-in Interview Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Interview Reporting Time | 09:00 AM |
โ No candidate allowed after 10:30 AM.
๐ Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
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| Project Associate-II | 19 |
| Project Associate-I | 27 |
| Project Assistant-II | 18 |
| Total | 64 |
๐ Educational Qualification
- B.E / B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Architecture etc.
- M.E / M.Tech / M.S in Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Earthquake Engineering etc. for some posts
- Diploma holders eligible for Project Assistant-II posts
- GATE qualified candidates preferred for several positions
๐ฏ Age Limit
- SC/ST/Women/PWD: 5 Years Relaxation
- OBC: 3 Years Relaxation
โ Age calculated on interview date.
๐ฐ Application Fees
| Category | Application Fee |
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| All Candidates | No Fee |
๐งช Selection Process
- Online Registration
- Shortlisting (if required)
- Walk-in Interview
- Document Verification
โ Written test may be conducted if applicants are large in number.
๐ต Salary & Benefits
| Post | Monthly Salary |
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| Project Associate-II | โน35,000 + HRA (GATE) / โน28,000 + HRA (Non-GATE) |
| Project Associate-I | โน31,000 + HRA (GATE) / โน25,000 + HRA (Non-GATE) |
| Project Assistant-II | โน20,000 + HRA |
๐ฅ How to Apply
- Visit official website https://serc.res.in
- Open Online Recruitment Portal
- Complete online registration
- Upload educational & experience documents
- Attend walk-in interview on 21 May 2026
Candidates must carry original certificates, Aadhaar card, signed application form and self-attested copies during interview.
๐ Walk-in Interview Venue
| Venue | CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre, CSIR Road, Taramani, Chennai โ 600113 |
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