CSIR-SERC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 64 Project Assistant-II Posts

CSIR-SERC Recruitment 2026: CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre has published the official notification for CSIR-SERC Project Assistant & Project Associate Recruitment 2026 to fill up 64 posts of Project Assistant-II, Project Associate-I and Project Associate-II.

CSIR–Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR-SERC), Chennai invites Applications from eligible Candidates for the recruitment of Project Assistant-II and Project Associate-I/II on temporary contract basis for some RA positions in specific research projects. There are 64 posts on offer under projects like MMP045201, SSP 444, FCP512401 and MLP002638. Eligible candidates may apply online from 08th to 21st May, 2026 upto 10:30 AM through CSIR-SERC recruitment portal. Walk-in interview Dave will be conducted on offline basis at CSIR-SERC, Taramani, Chennai on 21 May 2026. The official advertisement document also states that selection will be based on either an interview or shortlisting/written test, as applicable.

CSIR-SERC Project Assistant & Project Associate Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Application Fee

Age Limit

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC / ST	5 years
OBC	3 years
PwBD	5 years
Women	5 years
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Educational Qualification

• Project Associate-II: B.E./B.Tech in Civil / Mechanical / Aerospace / related Engineering with 2 years’ experience, or M.E./M.Tech/M.S in relevant discipline where specified.
• Project Associate-I: B.E./B.Tech in Civil / Mechanical / Aerospace / related Engineering from a recognized university/institute.
• Project Assistant-II: 3-year Diploma in Civil / Mechanical / Architecture / Electronics / Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering and Technology, or equivalent.
• Desirable qualifications include GATE score, M.E./M.Tech/M.S, AutoCAD, STAAD Pro, ANSYS, ABAQUS, MATLAB, Python, structural analysis, finite element analysis, experimental techniques, concrete technology, AI/ML, and related project skills.
• Experience: Required for Project Associate-II under B.E./B.Tech route; desirable/role-based for other posts.
• Nationality: Not specifically mentioned in the notification.

Vacancy Details

Selection Process

• Online registration/application screening
• Walk-in interview
• Shortlisting may be done based on higher qualification, experience, academic marks, written test, or any other method decided by the selection committee

Salary Details

How to Apply CSIR-SERC Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the official website: https://serc.res.in/
2. Go to the recruitment section.
3. Click on the relevant notification for CSIR-SERC Notification No. SE-2/2026.
4. Register or login through the online recruitment portal.
5. Fill the online application/registration form.
6. Upload required documents.
7. Submit the form before 21 May 2026 up to 10:30 AM.
8. Download and print the submitted application form.

9. Interview Venue (Offline Walk-in Interview):

   • Date: 21 May 2026
   • Time: From 09:00 AM to 10:30 AM (no entry after 10:30 AM)
   • Location:
     
     CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (SERC)
     
     CSIR Road, Taramani, Chennai – 600113, Tamil Nadu, India
   • Bring the duly signed online application form along with original documents and self-attested copies for verification at the venue.

Required Documents

• Duly signed online application form
• Passport size photograph
• Signature
• Educational certificates
• Mark sheets
• Date of birth proof
• Aadhaar card
• GATE score card, if applicable
• Experience certificate, if applicable
• Category certificate, if applicable
• Identity proof
• Other relevant documents

Important Links

FAQs

Q1. What is the total number of vacancies?
Answer: The total number of vacancies is 64.

Q2. What is the last date to apply?
Answer: The last date to apply online is 21 May 2026 up to 10:30 AM.

Q3. What is the required qualification?
Answer: Candidates must have B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech/M.S, or 3-year Diploma in relevant engineering disciplines depending on the post.

Q4. What is the selection process?
Answer: Selection will be through walk-in interview. If applications are large in number, CSIR-SERC may shortlist candidates through qualification, experience, marks, written test, or other suitable criteria.

Q5. What is the salary?
Answer: The salary ranges from ₹20,000 to ₹35,000 per month + HRA, depending on the post and GATE/eligibility status.

Important Instructions

• Ensure eligibility before applying.
• Fill all details correctly.
• No hard copy of application should be sent by post, speed post, or courier.
• Bring the signed online application form and required documents to the interview.
• Original certificates must be produced for verification.
• No travelling allowance will be paid for attending the interview.
• Final year/semester students awaiting results are not eligible.
• Engagement is purely temporary and contract-based.
• Total project staff engagement in CSIR labs/institutes must not exceed 6 years.
• Candidates must reach the venue by 09:00 AM; no entry will be allowed after 10:30 AM.