CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CEERI), Pilani, has invited online applications for engagement of Project Staff under Advertisement No. PF-07/2026 dated 17 August 2026. The recruitment is for purely temporary project engagements for ongoing projects at the Institute. The advertisement covers Project Associate-I, Senior PAT and JRF positions with a total of 9 positions across four project/post groups. Projects include multilevel capacity building and skilling in industry-aligned emerging technologies, hardware authentication, development of an integrated flight controller for a loitering munition unmanned aerial vehicle project, and development of wide-bandgap semiconductor based power electronics systems for electric vehicles. Engagement is initially for six months or co-terminus with the present project or until the project work exists, whichever is earlier, and may be extended in six-month periods based on satisfactory performance. The total tenure as specified project staff categories in CSIR-CEERI/CSIR laboratories cannot exceed six years. Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email/Institute website and may be interviewed online through Microsoft Teams. Selected candidates are expected to join immediately.
9 Posts
| Vacancies | 9 |
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31 August 2026, 5:00 PM
| Date | 2026-08-31 |
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| Time | 05:00 PM |
Online Application
| Mode | Online |
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Pilani, Rajasthan
| City | Pilani |
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| State | Rajasthan |
40 Years
| Maximum Age | 40 |
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Six months initially or co-terminus with the present project or until the project work for the Project Staff exists, whichever is earlier.
| Initial Period | 6 months |
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The tenure may be extended in steps of six months for the duration of the project based on satisfactory performance.
| Extension Period | 6 months |
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The total tenure as Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Senior PAT, JRF, SRF, Project Assistant-I and Project Assistant-II or equivalent designation cannot exceed six years in any case.
| Maximum Years | 6 |
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These are purely temporary project engagements and are not CSIR-CEERI or CSIR regular posts. The engagement does not confer any right to claim, implicitly or explicitly, any regular post in CSIR-CEERI or CSIR.
| Regular Post | 0 |
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Valid proof of date of birth such as 10th Standard certificate or other valid DOB certificate must be uploaded.
| Required | 1 |
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Sh. Sanjay Khangar, Section Officer, CSIR-CEERI, Pilani. Email: temp.recruitment.ceeri@csir.res.in. Phone: 01596-252275.
| Name | Sh. Sanjay Khangar |
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| temp.recruitment.ceeri@csir.res.in | |
| Phone | 01596-252275 |
| Designation | Section Officer |
Sh. Jagmohan Pathak, Advanced Information Technologies Group, CSIR-CEERI, Pilani. Email: pathakjt.ceeri@csir.res.in. Phone: 01596-252282.
| Name | Sh. Jagmohan Pathak |
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| pathakjt.ceeri@csir.res.in | |
| Phone | 01596-252282 |
Candidates who have already served CSIR-CEERI or any other CSIR laboratory/institute as project staff for a total period of six years or more are not eligible. Candidates with less than six years of such service may be engaged only up to the remaining period.
| Maximum Service Years | 6 |
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SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/EWS candidates must upload the applicable category certificate.
| Required If Applicable | 1 |
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Four years B.Tech./B.E. in Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electrical, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics or M.Sc. in Electronics/Physics or equivalent from a recognized university or equivalent. Preferable experience includes digital or analog integrated circuit design flow, hardware accelerator design, HDL modelling and EDA tools such as Xilinx, Synopsys and Cadence.
| Post Code | 3402 |
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Four years B.Tech./B.E. in Electrical, Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Computer Science, Computer and Electronics or M.Sc. in Electronics or equivalent from a recognized university or equivalent. Desirable qualification includes a Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology and experience in analog IC design, mixed-signal circuit design and silicon validation.
| Post Code | 3403 |
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M.Tech./Ph.D. in Computer Science, IT, ECE, Robotics, EEE, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Instrumentation or equivalent; alternatively, B.Tech. in the prescribed disciplines with hardware compatibility with PX4 and 3 years relevant experience. Desirable proficiency includes embedded C, PCB design, software development, PX4, ROS and Linux integration.
| Post Code | 3404 |
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B.Tech. in Computer Science, IT, ECE, Robotics, EEE, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Instrumentation or equivalent qualification.
| Post Code | 3404 |
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Graduate degree/B.E./B.Tech./Post Graduate degree/M.E./M.Tech. in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation, Computer Science or equivalent discipline, with selection through CSIR-UGC NET, GATE or specified national-level examinations conducted by Central Government departments/agencies/institutions.
| Post Code | 3405 |
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Candidates must upload scanned copies of applicable academic certificates including 10th, 12th, Diploma, Graduation and Post-Graduation certificates/mark sheets. The relevant qualification certificate and percentage/CGPA/DGPA/grade must be clearly available.
| Required | 1 |
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NET, GATE or other equivalent examination qualification certificate must be uploaded where applicable, particularly for positions where such qualification is part of the eligibility.
| Required If Applicable | 1 |
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Experience certificate must be uploaded for posts where experience is an essential qualification.
| Required If Applicable | 1 |
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PAT-I/Project Associate-I: 35 years; Senior PAT: 40 years; JRF: 30 years.
| Jrf | 30 |
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| Pat I | 35 |
| Senior Pat | 40 |
Age relaxation of 5 years is applicable to OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwBD, Third Gender candidates and women as stated in the advertisement. OBC relaxation is separately specified as 3 years under the general conditions; candidates should follow the applicable provision for their category.
| Obc | 3 |
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| Sc St Pwbd Women Third Gender | 5 |
5 Posts
| Group | Societal Electronics Group (SEG) |
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| Age Limit | 35 Years |
| Emolument | Rs. 37,000/- or Rs. 30,000/- + HRA |
| Post Code | 3402 |
| Vacancies | 5 |
Project: GAP-3423 - Multilevel capacity building and skilling in industry-aligned emerging technologies
1 Post
| Group | Societal Electronics Group (SEG) |
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| Age Limit | 35 Years |
| Emolument | Rs. 37,000/- or Rs. 30,000/- + HRA |
| Post Code | 3403 |
| Vacancies | 1 |
Project: GAP-3422 - SARTHI: Securing Accelerators using logic obfuscated hardware authentication
1 Post
| Age Limit | 40 Years |
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| Emolument | Rs. 42,000/- |
| Post Code | 3404 |
| Vacancies | 1 |
Group: Advanced Information Technologies Group (AITG)
Project: MMP015204 - Design and Development of working Prototype of 150 kg Category loitering munition unmanned aerial vehicle (LM-UAV), WP-4 Development of an integrated LMV flight controller
1 Post
| Age Limit | 35 Years |
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| Emolument | Rs. 31,000/- or Rs. 25,000/- |
| Post Code | 3404 |
| Vacancies | 1 |
Group: Advanced Information Technologies Group (AITG)
Project: MMP015204 - Design and Development of working Prototype of 150 kg Category loitering munition unmanned aerial vehicle (LM-UAV), WP-4 Development of an integrated LMV flight controller
1 Post
| Age Limit | 30 Years |
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| Emolument | Rs. 37,000/- + HRA |
| Post Code | 3405 |
| Vacancies | 1 |
Group: High-Power Microwave Systems Group (HPMSG)
Project: GAP-3250 - Development of wide-bandgap semiconductors based highly efficient power electronics systems for Electric Vehicle
HRA will be admissible as per CSIR guidelines and subject to availability of funds in the project.
| Hra Available | 1 |
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Eligible candidates must submit their application through the CSIR-CEERI Project Staff Recruitment online portal before the deadline.
| Step | 1 |
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Applications will be screened by a duly constituted Standing Screening Committee. The Committee may prescribe different shortlisting criteria according to project requirements.
| Step | 2 |
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Shortlisted candidates may be called for interview through email. Interviews may be conducted online through Microsoft Teams, with candidates allowed to join as guests.
| Mode | Online Interview / In Person Interview |
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| Step | 3 |
Selected candidates must produce original testimonials, application form, mark sheets, certificates and passport-size photograph at the time of joining.
| Step | 4 |
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Rs. 42,000/- per month
| Post | Senior PAT |
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| Amount | 42000 |
Rs. 37,000/- or Rs. 31,000/- or Rs. 30,000/- or Rs. 25,000/- per month depending on post and applicable eligibility criteria.
Amounts:
Rs. 37,000/- per month + HRA
| Hra | 1 |
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| Amount | 37000 |
Rs. 35,000/- for eligible scholars selected through specified national eligibility/selection processes or Rs. 28,000/- for others, plus HRA as applicable.
| Hra | 1 |
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Amounts:
There are 9 positions advertised under Advertisement No. PF-07/2026.
The last date and time for submitting the online application is 31 August 2026 at 5:00 PM.
The advertisement includes Project Associate-I/PAT-I, Senior PAT and Junior Research Fellow positions across four project codes.
The maximum age is 35 years for PAT-I/Project Associate-I, 40 years for Senior PAT and 30 years for JRF.
Monthly consolidated emoluments range from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 42,000 depending on the position and applicable eligibility. HRA is admissible as per applicable guidelines for relevant positions.
No. These are purely temporary project engagements and do not confer any right to a regular CSIR-CEERI or CSIR post.
The engagement is initially for six months or co-terminus with the project or until the project work exists, whichever is earlier. It may be extended in six-month periods based on satisfactory performance.
Applications will be screened by a Standing Screening Committee. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview, which may be conducted online through Microsoft Teams.
The engagement is with CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute at Pilani, Rajasthan.
Qualification: Qualifications vary by project and post. Eligible candidates include B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D./M.Sc. and other equivalent qualifications in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, IT, Robotics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, Physics and r
Maximum age varies by position: 35 years for PAT-I/Project Associate-I, 40 years for Senior PAT and 30 years for JRF. Relaxation is 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women and 3 years for OBC, or as per applicable Government of India instructions.
17 August 2026
31 August 2026, 5:00 PM
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