CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CEERI) – Project Staff Recruitment 2026

October 20, 2026

CSIR-CEERI, Pilani, Rajasthan, has invited online applications for temporary Project Staff positions under various ongoing research projects. The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. PF-09/2026 dated 16 October 2026.

Summary

CSIR-CEERI is looking for qualified candidates for multiple project-based positions including Senior PAT, PAT-I, PAT-II, Project Assistant-I/II, JRF, Project Associate-I/II, Project Scientist-I and Project Scientist-II.

The positions are associated with research areas including High Power Microwave Devices, Intelligent Instrumentation, Societal Electronics, Embedded Systems, Electronics & Communication, Electrical Engineering, Integrated Circuit Design, Hardware Accelerators, Sensor Interface Circuits, Analog Design, and Emerging Technologies.

Total advertised positions: Multiple positions across different projects and designations.

Designation & Vacancies

Post Code	Project	Designation	Vacancies	Maximum Age	Monthly Emoluments
3413	CLP-3365 – Design development and characterization of interaction structures for W-band and G-band	PAT-II	01	35 years	₹28,000*
3413	Same project	Senior PAT	01	40 years	₹42,000
3414	HCP002502 – CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative Phase-III	Project Assistant-II	01	35 years	₹20,000
3414	Same project	PAT-I	01	35 years	₹25,000*
3415	GAP-6226 – Modelling Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI) in high-throughput organ-on-chip device	JRF / Project Associate-I/II	01	35 years / 30 years for JRF	₹37,000 for JRF / ₹30,000–₹33,000 + HRA for PA-I/II
3416	GAP-3423 – Multilevel capacity building and skilling in industry-aligned emerging technologies	Project Scientist-I	02	55 years	₹77,000
3417	GAP-3423 – Multilevel capacity building and skilling in industry-aligned emerging technologies	Project Scientist-II	02	55 years	₹92,000
3418	FTT010606 – Qualification of Piezoelectric Uniaxial Accelerometer Module	Project Associate-I (PAT-I)	01	35 years	₹31,000 or ₹25,000*

*The applicable PAT-I/PAT-II remuneration depends on NET/GATE or specified national-level selection qualifications as detailed in the advertisement.

Research Area

The recruitment covers research and project work in the following areas:

High Power Microwave Devices
W-band and G-band interaction structures
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Embedded Systems
PCB Design and Circuit Design
Intelligent Instrumentation
Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI) modelling
Organ-on-chip devices
Integrated electrochemical systems
Societal Electronics
Integrated Circuit Design
Hardware Accelerators
Sensor Interface Circuit Design
Analog Design
HDL and EDA tools
Emerging Industry-Aligned Technologies
Piezoelectric Accelerometer Modules
Electrical, Electronics and Computer Science technologies

Location

CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CEERI)
Pilani, Rajasthan – 333031, India.

One project is specifically associated with the CSIR-CEERI Jaipur Campus.

Eligibility / Qualification

Senior PAT / PAT-II – Post Code 3413

PAT-II: Candidates should have M.E./M.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering/Microwave, or B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering/Microwave with 2 years of R&D experience, or M.Sc. in Physics/Electronics/Optoelectronics/Microwave with 2 years of R&D experience.

Senior PAT: M.E./M.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering/Microwave, or B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering/Microwave with 2 years of R&D experience, or M.Sc. in Physics/Electronics/Optoelectronics/Microwave with 3 years of R&D experience.

Project Assistant-II / PAT-I – Post Code 3414

Project Assistant-II: B.Sc. or 3-year Diploma in Engineering & Technology in ECE/EE/Physics/Electronics/Material Science or equivalent.

Desirable skills include embedded systems, PCB design, Arduino programming and circuit design.

PAT-I: B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. in Electronics, ECE, EEE, Electronics & Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication, Microwave, Mechatronics, MEMS, Physics or equivalent.

JRF / Project Associate – Post Code 3415

For JRF, candidates require a Graduate degree/B.E./B.Tech/Postgraduate degree/M.E./M.Tech in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation, Computer Science or equivalent discipline.

JRF candidates must also have qualified through CSIR-UGC NET/GATE or an eligible national-level examination conducted by specified Central Government departments/agencies/institutions.

For Project Associate-II, B.E./B.Tech or Master’s/Integrated Master’s qualifications in relevant Electrical/Electronics/Computer Science disciplines are accepted, with at least 2 years of R&D experience where specified.

Project Scientist-I / II – Post Codes 3416 & 3417

Candidates require a Doctoral Degree in Science or Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology from a recognized university or equivalent.

For Project Scientist-II, 3 years of R&D experience in industrial/academic institutions or S&T organizations is additionally required.

Preference is given to candidates with experience in integrated circuit design flow, hardware accelerators, sensor interface circuits, analog design, HDLs and EDA tools such as Cadence and Synopsys.

Project Associate-I – Post Code 3418

Candidates require a four-year B.Tech/B.E. in Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering or M.Sc. in Electronics, or equivalent qualification.

Experience in integrated circuit design, hardware accelerators, sensor interface circuits, analog design, HDLs and EDA tools such as Cadence and Synopsys is preferable.

Candidates having the above qualification without experience may also apply and will be eligible for PAT-I.

Job Description

Selected candidates will work as temporary project staff on ongoing research and development projects at CSIR-CEERI.

Depending on the project and designation, responsibilities may include:

Research and development in electronics and microwave technologies.
Design, development and characterization of W-band/G-band interaction structures.
Embedded-system development and PCB/circuit design.
Microcontroller and Arduino-based programming.
Intelligent instrumentation and electronics research.
Development of organ-on-chip and integrated electrochemical systems.
Integrated circuit design and hardware accelerator development.
Sensor interface and analog circuit design.
HDL-based design and use of EDA tools.
Work related to emerging industry-aligned technologies and skill development.
Development and qualification of piezoelectric accelerometer modules.

The engagement is initially for six months or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier, and may be extended in six-month periods based on satisfactory performance and project requirements. The total tenure under the specified project-staff categories cannot exceed six years.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must apply online through the CSIR-CEERI Project Staff Recruitment Portal.

Applicants should:

Read the “Instruction to Apply” available on the CSIR-CEERI website.
Complete and submit the online application.
Upload the required certificates/documents, including academic certificates, date-of-birth proof, category certificate where applicable, NET/GATE certificate if applicable, experience certificate and other relevant documents.
After successful submission, take a printout of the application form.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email/Institute website regarding the interview date and time.
Interviews will generally be conducted online through Microsoft Teams; candidates will receive the meeting link on their registered email.

Required documents include: 10th, 12th, Diploma, Graduation, Post-Graduation certificates/marksheets, DOB proof, category certificate, NET/GATE or equivalent certificate where applicable, and experience certificate for posts where experience is mandatory.