# CSIR-SERC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 16 Project Associate II, Project Associate I Posts

> CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR-SERC), Chennai has released the CSIR-SERC Recruitment 2026 notification for 16 posts. Applications are open from 16 November 2026 to 25 November 2026. Apply only through the official website (serc.res.in).

- Organisation: CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR-SERC), Chennai
- Category: Latest Jobs
- Location: All India
- Total posts: 16
- Advertisement no.: NOTIFICATION No. SE-3/2026
- Page: https://officialsarkariresult.com/post/csir-serc-recruitment-2026-apply-online-for-16-project-associate-ii-project-asso-72088c
- Last updated: 2026-11-14T10:50:24Z
- Official source: https://serc.res.in/sites/default/files/Project%20Associate_SERC_SE_3_2026.pdf

## Important dates

- Date of notification: 14 November 2026
- Online application/registration starts: 16 November 2026
- Last date to apply: 25 November 2026
- Walk-in interview (Offline): 26-11-2026 (9:00 am to 10.30 am)

## Age limit

- The upper age limit is 35 years as on the date of interview. It is relaxable by five years for SC/ST/Women/PWD candidates and by 3 years for OBC candidates.

## Eligibility

- Each position needs a B.E/B.Tech in the discipline named for it from a recognized University/Institute. Most Project Associate-II positions also need 2 years of R&D experience. The SSP 479 Project Associate-II position accepts 2 years of working experience with a Civil B.E/B.Tech, or an M.E/M.Tech/M.S. in Structural Engineering or other related fields.

## Vacancies

| Post | Posts |
| --- | --- |
| Project Associate-II | 1 |
| Project Associate-II | 1 |
| Project Associate-II | 2 |
| Project Associate-II | 1 |
| Project Associate-I | 1 |
| Project Associate-II | 1 |
| Project Associate-I | 1 |
| Project Associate-II | 1 |
| Project Associate-I | 1 |
| Project Associate-I | 1 |
| Project Associate-I | 1 |
| Project Associate-I | 1 |
| Project Associate-I | 1 |
| Project Associate-I | 1 |
| Project Associate-I | 1 |

## Pay

Project Associate-II gets ₹35,000 p.m. + HRA if NET/GATE/National level exam qualified, otherwise ₹28,000 p.m. + HRA. Project Associate-I gets ₹31,000 p.m. + HRA or ₹25,000 p.m. + HRA on the same basis.

## Selection process

1. Higher educational qualifications than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement
2. Higher experience in the relevant field than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement
3. Marks obtained in the academic qualification
4. A written test
5. Any other methodology the Selection Committee deems fit
6. Selection is by walk-in interview on 26 November 2026. If the number of applicants is large, CSIR-SERC will shortlist candidates for the interview by one or more of these methods:
7. Only candidates who have the advertised qualifications will be permitted to attend the interview. Candidates found suitable will be empaneled, and empaneled candidates may be selected for future project requirements. The final screening/selection result will be posted on https://serc.res.in/csir-recruitment.

## Official links

- [CSIR-SERC Online Recruitment Portal registration](https://serc.res.in/)
- [CSIR-SERC Notification SE-3/2026 PDF](https://serc.res.in/sites/default/files/Project%20Associate_SERC_SE_3_2026.pdf)
- [CSIR-SERC official website](https://serc.res.in/)

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