Fluid Control Research Institute (FCRI), an institute under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, has invited applications from Indian Nationals for direct recruitment to the posts of Research Engineer and Junior Research Engineer under Notification No. FCRI/P&A/2026-27/Scientific Staff-001/RE-JRE dated 22 July 2026. There are 19 vacancies in total, comprising 4 Research Engineer posts in Mechanical Engineering specializations and 15 Junior Research Engineer posts in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical/Electrical & Electronics and Instrumentation-related disciplines. Research Engineer posts are at Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix with basic pay of Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500, while Junior Research Engineer posts are at Level 8 with basic pay of Rs. 47,600 to Rs. 1,51,100. Online applications open on 24 July 2026 and close on 24 August 2026. The selected candidates may be posted at FCRI or anywhere in India in the interest of the organization.
| Research Engineer - Multiphase Flow | B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years experience in two-phase/multiphase flow research and experimental testing OR M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering with 3 years experience in two-phase/multiphase flow research and experimental testing. |
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| Research Engineer - CFD | B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics in Thermal and Fluids Engineering OR M.E./M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Thermal & Fluid Engineering or Fluid Mechanics & Thermal Engineering and 3 years experience in CFD in Thermal and Fluid Engineering. |
| Research Engineer - Valves | B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years experience in design and testing of valves OR M.E./M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Thermal & Fluids Engineering or Fluid Mechanics & Thermal Engineering and 3 years experience in design and testing of valves. |
| Research Engineer - Fluid Flow Research | B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years relevant experience in fluid flow research OR M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering with 3 years relevant experience. Desirable qualification: Ph.D. Research experience should preferably involve fluid flow measurement/engineering, experimental testing, characterization and validation studies. Experience in CFD, FEA or multiphysics involving hydraulic turbines, pumps, valves or flowmeters is desirable. |
| Junior Research Engineer - Mechanical | B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering. Freshers may apply. |
| Junior Research Engineer - Civil | B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent in Civil Engineering. Freshers may apply. |
| Junior Research Engineer - Electrical | B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Freshers may apply. |
| Junior Research Engineer - Instrumentation | B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent in Instrumentation Engineering, Applied Electronics & Instrumentation, Instrumentation & Control Engineering or Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering. Freshers may apply. |
| Application Fee | Rs. 1,180 per post, consisting of Rs. 1,000 application fee plus applicable 18% GST. Payment is through the online payment gateway only. |
| Fee Exemption | No application fee is payable by Women, SC, ST and PwBD category candidates. |
| Research Engineer Age Limit | UR: 35 years; OBC: 38 years; SC: 40 years. |
| Junior Research Engineer Age Limit | For the Mechanical JRE posts: UR 30 years, OBC 33 years and SC/ST 35 years. For the Civil JRE post, UR/EWS is 30 years and SC is 35 years. The Electrical and Instrumentation JRE posts follow the age limits stated against their respective categories in the notification. |
| Age Relaxation for Government Employees | Up to 5 years age relaxation is available to regular employees of Government, Central Autonomous Bodies and Public Sector Undertakings, subject to the conditions prescribed in the notification. |
| Posting | Selected candidates may be posted at FCRI, Palakkad, Kerala, or anywhere in India in the interest of the organization. |
| Educational Documents | Candidates must upload certificates and marksheets supporting Class X, Class XII where applicable, B.E./B.Tech., M.E./M.Tech. where applicable and other prescribed educational qualifications. |
| Experience Certificate | Research Engineer applicants must submit the prescribed experience certificate from the employer. Applications without the prescribed experience certificate will not be entertained. |
| Research Publications | For Research Engineer post codes RE-ME-MPF-001 and RE-ME-FFR-004, research experience must be evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals of repute, particularly after the last qualifying B.E. or M.Tech. degree as applicable. |
| Final Degree Documents for JRE | Candidates awaiting final JRE results may apply, but must upload the final marksheet and degree certificate by 31 August 2026. Failure to do so, or failure to meet the minimum qualifying marks, will result in automatic cancellation of candidature. |
| One Application Only | Each candidate must submit only one application form through the application portal and should select only the post for which the candidate is eligible. Multiple application forms from one candidate will result in rejection of candidature. |
| Medical Examination | Selected candidates must undergo medical examination and verification of character and antecedents. Appointment will be offered only to candidates found medically fit and otherwise suitable. |
| No TA/DA | No travelling allowance or daily allowance is payable for attending the written test or interview. |
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Research Engineer - Mechanical (Multiphase Flow) | 1 |
| Research Engineer - Mechanical (CFD / Thermal & Fluid Engineering) | 1 |
| Research Engineer - Mechanical (Valves / Thermal & Fluid Engineering) | 1 |
| Research Engineer - Mechanical (Fluid Flow Research) | 1 |
| Junior Research Engineer - Mechanical | 8 |
| Junior Research Engineer - Civil | 2 |
| Junior Research Engineer - Electrical / Electrical & Electronics | 1 |
| Junior Research Engineer - Instrumentation | 4 |
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent in the relevant engineering discipline with minimum 65% marks. Research Engineer positions additionally require relevant post-qualification experience or M.E./M.Tech. with relevant experience. Junior Research Engineer positions are available in Mechanical, Civil, Electrica
Upper age varies by post and category. Research Engineer: 35 years UR, 38 years OBC and 40 years SC. Junior Research Engineer: 30 years UR, 33 years OBC and 35 years SC/ST; one JRE Civil post has UR/EWS age limit of 30 years. Up to 5 years relaxation
22 July 2026
24 July 2026
24 August 2026
31 August 2026
Online applications are screened on the basis of educational qualifications, experience where applicable, age and payment of the applicable application fee. Provisionally qualified candidates are published on the FCRI website.
Shortlisted JRE candidates appear for an online MCQ examination at test centres in Coimbatore and/or Kochi. The examination has 100 questions, 400 maximum marks and 120 minutes duration. Four marks are awarded for each correct answer, one mark is deducted for each incorrect answer and no marks are awarded for unattempted questions. The paper is bilingual in Hindi and English.
Shortlisted candidates must produce original documents relating to age, identity, qualification, marks, experience and reservation category. Government/Autonomous Body/Research Institute/PSU employees must produce the required NOC, vigilance clearance, penalty details and APAR documents where applicable.
Provisionally shortlisted candidates are called for personal interview after completion of document verification. Research Engineer selection is based on interview, although FCRI may include additional assessment stages if required. JRE final ranking is based on written test and interview with 80:20 weightage.
| Post / Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Research Engineer | Basic Pay: Rs. 56,100 - Rs. 1,77,500. Minimum gross pay is approximately Rs. 1,01,130 per month. |
| Junior Research Engineer | Basic Pay: Rs. 47,600 - Rs. 1,51,100. Minimum gross pay is approximately Rs. 83,800 per month. |
| Additional Benefits | Employees are entitled to NPS, gratuity, medical reimbursement, travelling allowance/daily allowance on tours, leave benefits and applicable allowances including DA, HRA and Transport Allowance. |
Research Engineer: Level 10, Rs. 56,100-1,77,500. Junior Research Engineer: Level 8, Rs. 47,600-1,51,100. Minimum gross pay is approximately Rs. 1,01,130 for RE and Rs. 83,800 for JRE. DA, HRA and Tra
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