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.
| Project Associate-I - Post Code 3402 | 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. |
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| Project Associate-I - Post Code 3403 | 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. |
| Senior PAT - Post Code 3404 | 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. |
| Project Associate-I - Post Code 3404 | B.Tech. in Computer Science, IT, ECE, Robotics, EEE, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Instrumentation or equivalent qualification. |
| JRF - Post Code 3405 | 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. |
| Age Limit | PAT-I/Project Associate-I: 35 years; Senior PAT: 40 years; JRF: 30 years. |
| Age Relaxation | 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. |
| Initial Tenure | Six months initially or co-terminus with the present project or until the project work for the Project Staff exists, whichever is earlier. |
| Extension | The tenure may be extended in steps of six months for the duration of the project based on satisfactory performance. |
| Maximum Project Staff Tenure | 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. |
| Previous CSIR Project Staff Service | 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. |
| Nature of Appointment | 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. |
| HRA | HRA will be admissible as per CSIR guidelines and subject to availability of funds in the project. |
| Academic Certificates | 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. |
| Date of Birth Proof | Valid proof of date of birth such as 10th Standard certificate or other valid DOB certificate must be uploaded. |
| Category Certificate | SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/EWS candidates must upload the applicable category certificate. |
| NET / GATE Certificate | NET, GATE or other equivalent examination qualification certificate must be uploaded where applicable, particularly for positions where such qualification is part of the eligibility. |
| Experience Certificate | Experience certificate must be uploaded for posts where experience is an essential qualification. |
| Recruitment Queries | Sh. Sanjay Khangar, Section Officer, CSIR-CEERI, Pilani. Email: temp.recruitment.ceeri@csir.res.in. Phone: 01596-252275. |
| Technical Queries | Sh. Jagmohan Pathak, Advanced Information Technologies Group, CSIR-CEERI, Pilani. Email: pathakjt.ceeri@csir.res.in. Phone: 01596-252282. |
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 5 |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 1 |
| Senior PAT | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 1 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 1 |
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
Eligible candidates must submit their application through the CSIR-CEERI Project Staff Recruitment online portal before the deadline.
Applications will be screened by a duly constituted Standing Screening Committee. The Committee may prescribe different shortlisting criteria according to project requirements.
Shortlisted candidates may be called for interview through email. Interviews may be conducted online through Microsoft Teams, with candidates allowed to join as guests.
Selected candidates must produce original testimonials, application form, mark sheets, certificates and passport-size photograph at the time of joining.
| Post / Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Senior PAT | Rs. 42,000/- per month |
| Project Associate-I / PAT-I | Rs. 37,000/- or Rs. 31,000/- or Rs. 30,000/- or Rs. 25,000/- per month depending on post and applicable eligibility criteria. |
| JRF | Rs. 37,000/- per month + HRA |
| Project Associate-II | Rs. 35,000/- for eligible scholars selected through specified national eligibility/selection processes or Rs. 28,000/- for others, plus HRA as applicable. |
Fixed consolidated monthly emoluments vary by post and eligibility. Senior PAT: Rs. 42,000; PAT-I: Rs. 37,000/31,000/30,000/25,000 as applicable; JRF: Rs. 37,000; Project Associate-II: Rs. 33,000 or R
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