Applications are invited from suitable bonafide Indian citizens for the position of CSIR – Junior Research Fellow (GATE) under ‘CSIR’s Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) GATE scheme’ tenable at CSIR-CECRI, Karaikudi. Selected candidates will pursue the Integrated Dual Degree PhD Programme (M.Tech – Ph.D) of AcSIR.
Job Overview
CSIR-CECRI, Karaikudi is conducting a recruitment interview for the position of CSIR – Junior Research Fellow (GATE). This role involves pursuing an Integrated Dual Degree PhD Programme (M.Tech – Ph.D).
Important Dates
- Last date for Submission of Online Application: 07.04.2026 up to 05.00 PM.
- Link for online interview will be sent to eligible candidates: by 08.04.2026.
- Date & Venue of Interview: 10th April, 2026 at CSIR- CECRI, Karaikudi.
- Reporting Time for Interview: 08.30 A.M.
Vacancy Details
There are a total of 05 posts available. The distribution is as follows: UR – 02, OBC – 02, SC – 01 (PwBD Horizontal). PwBD Candidates are welcome to apply for any of these positions.
Eligibility Criteria
- Essential Qualification: BE/B.Tech. Degree holders in Chemical / Chemical & Electrochemical / Metallurgy / Petrochemical / Nanotechnology / Biotechnology / Material Science / Industrial Biotechnology / Industrial Environmental Engineering / Surface Engineering / Polymer Engineering / Chemical Technology / Chemical Plant Engineering/ Applied Chemical & Polymer Technology/ Polymer Science & Chemical Technology/ Chemical Science & Technology with valid GATE Score. OR Candidates with B. Tech in Biotechnology with valid GATE score and subject to securing a minimum 85% (percentile) in GATE.
- Candidates with M.E. / M. Tech. degree or those eligible for direct CSIR-SRF-Direct are not eligible to apply for JRF-GATE.
Stipend & Tenure
- Stipend: Rs. 37,000/- plus HRA as admissible p.m. for the first two years. This will be increased to Rs. 42000/- plus HRA as admissible p.m. for the 3rd and subsequent year, based on assessment.
- Tenure: 5 Years (as per CSIR- HRDG Guidelines). The total duration is five years within which the candidate is expected to complete the Ph.D. degree.
Age Limit
The upper age limit is 28 years as on the date of Interview (10.04.2026). The upper age limit is relaxable upto 5 years for candidates belonging to SC/PwBD and Female, and 3 years for OBCs (Non- Creamy Layer candidates).
Selection Process
- Selection will be based on an interview.
- Mode of Interview: The interview will be conducted in Hybrid mode (offline and online).
- The link for the online interview along with the time slot will be sent to the eligible candidates through email.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the Interview.
- The decision of CSIR-CECRI in regard to the selection process will be final and binding.
How to Apply
- Eligible candidates may submit online application only at cecri.res.in/ along with necessary attachments of certificates (date of birth, caste, qualification/experience etc.).
- No other mode of application will be accepted.
- The application must be submitted on or before 07.04.2026 up to 5.00 p.m.
Official Notification & Links
- Official Notification Link: Apply here
- AcSIR Website: acsir.res.in
Important Instructions
- No Candidate will be allowed to enter into the Venue after 10.00 A.M.
- Applications received after the due date 07.04.2026 will not be considered.
- Incomplete applications or applications not accompanied by the required certificates / documents will be summarily rejected.
- The shortlisted candidates will be notified on the website and called for INTERVIEW in due course.
- Interim enquiries will not be attended to.
- Candidates selected for JRF – GATE will be eligible for fellowship subject to getting registered/ enrolled for Integrated Dual Degree Program (IDDP) at CSIR – CECRI and approval of CSIR – HRDG.
- There will be no automatic exit after M. Tech.
- If it is found at any stage that the candidates do not fulfill the eligibility criteria, their candidature shall be cancelled without assigning any reason whatsoever.
Conclusion
Eligible bonafide Indian citizens who meet the essential qualifications and valid GATE score criteria are encouraged to submit their online applications for this Junior Research Fellow (GATE) position at CSIR-CECRI by the specified deadline.
