The Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET), a scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, has announced recruitment for Research Associate, Junior Research Fellow, Project Associate and Project Assistant positions, with seven openings in total. The roles are temporary project posts under a MeitY-sponsored project on optical quantum technology scale-up and manufacturing, involving research work at its Hyderabad and Pune laboratories.
C-MET Recruitment 2026 - Research Associate, Junior Research Fellow and Other Posts
Posted 29 Sept 2026Updated 29 Sept 2026HD/PN(H.Q.)/SP-102/2026
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16 Oct
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About C-MET Research Associate, JRF and Project Assistant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology
- Advertisement No.
- HD/PN(H.Q.)/SP-102/2026
- Post Name
- Research Associate (RA)/ Project Scientist, Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and 2 more
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Only Indian Nationals need apply)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 28–40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Purely temporary initially for one year, extendable till the completion of the project (up to 05.08.2030)
Vacancy Breakdown
Research Associate (RA)/ Project Scientist
1
UR 1
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
2
UR 2
Project Associate
2
UR 2
Project Assistant
2
UR 2
Total7
| Post Name | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Research Associate (RA)/ Project Scientist | 1 | 1 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 2 | 2 |
| Project Associate | 2 | 2 |
| Project Assistant | 2 | 2 |
| Grand Total | 7 | 7 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Research Associate (RA)/ Project Scientist1 post
- Qualification
- PhD in Engineering; Electronics / Electrical / Instrumentation / RF and Microwave Engineering/ Embedded Systems or related field or PhD in Sciences: Physics, Materials Science, Electronics, Photonics, Quantum Technologies, or a related discipline. Desirable: M.Tech/M.E. in Microwave/Electronics/Microelectronics/VLSI.
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience in research and development (as applicable) or advanced engineering roles in relevant domains.
- Age Limit
- 35-40 years
- Desirable
- M.Tech/M.E. in Microwave/Electronics/Microelectronics/VLSI
- Place of Recruitment
- Pune
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)2 posts
- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree: B.Tech /B.E. Electronic/ Electrical / Instrumentation / RF Microwave Engineering/ Communication or Master's degree in Physics /Electronics or equivalent. Desirable: M.Tech /M.E. in Microwave/Electronics /Microelectronics/VLSI and Microwave/Antenna/ Communication PCB Design and circuit design is preferable.
- Age Limit
- 28-30 years
- Note
- In case of non-availability of NET/GATE qualified candidates, the Junior Research Fellow position will be converted as Project Associate.
- Desirable
- M.Tech /M.E. in Microwave/Electronics /Microelectronics/VLSI and Microwave/Antenna/ Communication PCB Design and circuit design is preferable
- Preferred Experience
- RF / Microwave / Mixed-signal systems; Antennas / Detector interfaces / High-speed timing / Instrument control / Communication / Electronic Device; Programming, Interfacing, and Wireless Electromagnetics Engineer
- Place of Recruitment
- 01 each at Hyderabad and Pune
Project Associate2 posts
- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree: B.Tech /B.E. Electronic/ Electrical / Instrumentation / RF Microwave Engineering/ Communication or Master's degree in Physics /Electronics or equivalent. Desirable: M.Tech/M.E. in Microwave/Electronics/ micro-electronics/VLSI and Microwave/Antenna/ Communication/ PCB Design and circuit design is preferable.
- Age Limit
- 28-30 years
- Desirable
- M.Tech/M.E. in Microwave/Electronics/ micro-electronics/VLSI and Microwave/Antenna/ Communication/ PCB Design and circuit design is preferable
- Preferred Experience
- RF / Microwave / Mixed-signal systems; Antennas / Detector interfaces / High-speed timing / Instrument control / Communication / Electronic Device; Programming, Interfacing, and Wireless Electromagnetics Engineer
- Place of Recruitment
- 01 each at Hyderabad and Pune
Project Assistant2 posts
- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in science / 3-year Diploma in Engineering & Technology or equivalent.
- Age Limit
- 28 years
- Place of Recruitment
- Hyderabad
Age Limit
35-40 years for Research Associate (RA), 28-30 years for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Project Associate, 28 years for Project Assistant, as on the closing date of the advertisement
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation shall be provided as per Govt. of India rules. However, there is no age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates for the Unreserved (UR) position.
Application Fee
General / OBC
Nil
SC / ST
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Interview
Shortlisted candidates are called for interview at the discretion of the competent authority; no TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
Salary Structure
The emoluments of all the positions are due for revision.
Research Associate (RA)/ Project Scientist
Pay: Rs. 58,000/- + HRA + 1 month basic towards medical
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Pay: Rs. 37,000/- + HRA + 1 month basic towards medical
Project Associate
Pay: Rs. 30,000/- + HRA + 1 month basic towards medical
Project Assistant
Pay: Rs. 20,000/- + HRA + 1 month basic towards medical
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Research Associate (RA)/ Project Scientist | Rs. 58,000/- + HRA + 1 month basic towards medical |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | Rs. 37,000/- + HRA + 1 month basic towards medical |
| Project Associate | Rs. 30,000/- + HRA + 1 month basic towards medical |
| Project Assistant | Rs. 20,000/- + HRA + 1 month basic towards medical |
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form from the C-MET website www.cmet.gov.in.
- 2Fill in the application form with correct personal, educational qualification and experience details.
- 3Paste a self-attested recent passport size photograph in the space provided in the form.
- 4Attach self-attested copies of certificates for educational qualification, date of birth, research experience and caste.
- 5Write in bold letters 'APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT OF ____ (HD/PN(H.Q.)/SP-102/2026)' on top of the envelope.
- 6Send the completed application by Speed Post to The Centre Head, Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET), IDA Phase-III, HCL (PO), Cherlapally, Hyderabad 500 051.
- 7Make sure the application reaches C-MET by 16 October 2026, 17:30 hrs.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Self-attested copies of certificates for educational qualification
•Date of birth
•Research experience and caste
•Self-attested recent passport size photograph
•Original documents for proof of age
•Qualification
•Research experience and caste at the interview
•NOC for candidates working in Government/Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous Bodies
Important Details
- Applications must be sent by Speed Post only to The Centre Head, C-MET, IDA Phase-III, HCL (PO), Cherlapally, Hyderabad 500 051, and must reach C-MET by 16 October 2026, 17:30 hrs; late or incomplete applications are rejected.
- Write 'APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT OF ____ (HD/PN(H.Q.)/SP-102/2026)' in bold letters on top of the envelope.
- Candidates working in Government, Public Sector Undertakings or Autonomous Bodies must bring an NOC at the time of interview.
- Original documents must be produced at the interview, and a custodian certificate is required if certificates are still with a college or present employer.
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
- The engagement is purely temporary and carries no right to regularization or absorption against any regular post.
- Selection is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit as per C-MET requirements.
- The emoluments of all positions are due for revision.
- Shortlisted candidates and the outcome of the recruitment will be displayed on the C-MET website only.
Place of Recruitment
Research Associate (RA)/ Project Scientist
Place of Recruitment: Pune
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Place of Recruitment: Hyderabad and Pune (01 each)
Project Associate
Place of Recruitment: Hyderabad and Pune (01 each)
Project Assistant
Place of Recruitment: Hyderabad
| Post | Place of Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Research Associate (RA)/ Project Scientist | Pune |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | Hyderabad and Pune (01 each) |
| Project Associate | Hyderabad and Pune (01 each) |
| Project Assistant | Hyderabad |
Nature of Work
The project activities involve multidisciplinary research encompassing materials synthesis, multilayer PCB design, photonic and quantum device development, optical characterisation, process optimisation, prototype development and technology demonstration. Candidates are required to perform simulation studies, circuit design, Ki Cad, HFSS, ADS and CST work on RF / Microwave / Mixed-signal systems, antennas, detector interfaces, high-speed timing and instrument control, and system-level evaluation.
Screening Criteria
- PhD in Engineering; Electronics / Electrical / Instrumentation / Microwave / RF Engineering / Embedded Systems or related field, or PhD in Sciences; Physics, Materials Science, Electronics, Photonics, Quantum Technologies, or a related discipline
- M.Tech/M.E. in Microwave/Electronics/Microelectronics/VLSI with minimum 2 years of experience in research and development (as applicable) or advanced engineering roles in relevant domains
- Bachelor's degree B.Tech /B.E. Electronic/ Electrical / Instrumentation / RF Engineering/ Communication or Master's degree in Physics / Electronics or equivalent
- M.Tech/M.E. in Electronics/microelectronics/ECE/VLSI and Microwave/Antenna PCB Design and circuit design is preferable
- B.Tech /B.E. (Electronics / Electrical / Communication Engineering) candidates having microelectronics/semiconductor/analog devices, solid state physics, RF / Microwave / Electronic Communication / Mixed-signal systems, Antennas / Detector interfaces / High-speed timing / Instrument control system as one semester course should apply
Contact
Phone: +91-40-27265587, 27267006, 27261658
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