C-MET Recruitment 2026 – Walkin for 5 Project Associate, Project Assistant Posts

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

Both posts are temporary and project based. The tenure of the Project Associate-I post is co-terminus with the project; the tenure of the Project Assistant I post is co-terminus with the technical service, as printed in the notice. For both posts the age limit is not exceeding General - 28 years, SC and ST - 33 years and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) - 31 years, as on 31.10.2026. Candidates claiming age relaxation must produce valid documents as proof. The present vacancies are earmarked for the Un-Reserved Category. SC/ST and OBC (NCL) candidates claiming age relaxation may also apply for consideration for future vacancies against the reserved categories in the project. The notice does not name any other eligibility condition such as experience. Candidates should check the official notification for the full details of each post.

Preparation of various thin films by RF/DC sputtering techniques for surface plasmon resonance applications. Evaluation of electrical and optical properties. Characterisation of the films for biosensor applications. Design and fabrication of surface plasmon based portable biosensor. Validation of the device developed in the laboratory and relevant environments. Laser assisted cutting of coated films with specific dimensions for device applications. Design and fabrication of experimental setup for validation studies. Design/fabrication of final sensor. Jigs/Fixtures designing for coating machines.

Originals along with copies of documents in support of Qualification, Age, Experience etc. A passport size photograph. Valid documents as proof, for candidates claiming age relaxation. A non-creamy layer certificate issued for "Central Govt. Employment Purpose", for OBC (NCL) candidates claiming age relaxation.

Registration is between 08.00 hrs and 10.30 hrs at C-MET, Thrissur on the date for the post: 20 November 2026 for Project Associate-I and 23 November 2026 for Project Assistant I. If more candidates turn up, a written test in the relevant subject will be conducted for initial screening. Only candidates screened in by a committee will be considered for interview, subject to verification of original documents.