CSIR–CMERI Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery (CoEFM), Ludhiana, has issued Advertisement No. CMERI/CoEFM/2026/04 dated 28 October 2026 for engagement of project personnel under R&D projects. A walk-in interview is scheduled for 11 November 2026.
CSIR-CMERI Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organisation | CSIR–CMERI Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery |
|---|---|
| Location | Gill Road, Ludhiana, Punjab – 141006 |
| Advertisement No. | CMERI/CoEFM/2026/04 |
| Total Vacancies | 4 (tentative) |
| Interview Date | 11 November 2026 |
| Application Mode | Walk-in Interview |
Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Position | Vacancies | Remuneration |
|---|---|---|
| Project Associate-II (Post Code P701) | 1 | ₹28,000 or ₹35,000 + HRA, depending on qualifying national examination |
| Senior Project Associate / Project Associate-II (Post Code P702) | 1 | Senior PA: ₹42,000 + HRA; PA-II: ₹28,000 or ₹35,000 + HRA, as applicable |
| Project Associate-II (Post Code P703) | 1 | ₹28,000 + HRA |
| Project Assistant-II (Post Code P704) | 1 | ₹20,000 |
Educational Qualification
- Project Associate-II (P701): Bachelor’s degree in the specified Engineering/Technology disciplines with 2 years’ relevant R&D experience, or Master’s/Integrated Master’s in the specified Engineering/Technology disciplines.
- Senior Project Associate / Project Associate-II (P702): Relevant Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years’ R&D experience for Senior Project Associate, or Master’s/Integrated Master’s plus 2 years’ R&D experience. Project Associate-II requires the specified Bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ R&D experience or a relevant Master’s degree.
- Project Associate-II (P703): Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology with 2 years’ R&D experience, or a relevant Master’s/Integrated Master’s degree.
- Project Assistant-II (P704): Three-year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university.
Age Limit
Project Associate-II: up to 35 years; Senior Project Associate: up to 40 years; Project Assistant-II: up to 35 years. Relaxations for eligible categories and women candidates are as per Government of India/CSIR rules.
How to Attend
Interested and eligible candidates should attend the walk-in interview at CSIR-CMERI Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery, Gill Road, Ludhiana, on 11 November 2026. Bring the duly filled application form available on the institute website, original certificates, mark sheets, self-attested photocopies of certificates and a recent passport-size photograph. No TA/DA will be paid. The number of positions and project tenure may vary according to institutional/project requirements.
Important Links
Download Official Notification (PDF)
Read the official notification for post-code-wise eligibility, application form, interview instructions and other conditions before attending.
