Do you have First Class or 60% marks in Physics, Materials Science or Nanoscience, or in a 3-year Electrical or Mechanical Engineering diploma, and want a central government project job in Kerala? The Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET), Thrissur has invited candidates for 5 temporary project posts: 3 Project Associate-I and 2 Project Assistant I. There is no application form to post and no online link. You simply walk in on your interview date.
The Project Associate-I interview is on 20 November 2026 and the Project Assistant I interview is on 23 November 2026. Registration on both days is from 8:00 am to 10:30 am. Read the full article before you travel, and keep trusting GovtJobsAlert.in for the latest Kerala govt jobs.
C-MET is a scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. These posts are for a research project sponsored by MeitY, New Delhi. Both posts are purely temporary and are tied to the project.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET), Thrissur |
| Notification No. | CMET/TH/ADM/007/2026 |
| Posts | Project Associate-I, Project Assistant I |
| Total Vacancies | 5 |
| Project Code | TH/SP/087 |
| Project Duration | 30 months, up to 20.04.2029 |
| Job Location | C-MET, Thrissur, Kerala |
| Mode | Walk-in interview (offline) |
All 5 vacancies are earmarked for the Un-Reserved (UR) category.
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Project Associate-I | UR | 3 |
| Project Assistant I | UR | 2 |
| Total | UR | 5 |
SC, ST and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates who claim age relaxation may also apply to be considered for future vacancies against the reserved categories in this project. The notification says this in a note. It does not give any reserved seat count today.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I | First Class / 60% marks in Physics, Materials Science or Nanoscience |
| Project Assistant I | First Class / 60% marks in 3-year Diploma in Electrical OR Mechanical Engineering |
The notification does not ask for any work experience for either post. It also does not spell out the degree level for Project Associate-I beyond the line above, so read the notification PDF in Essential Links once before you go. If you hold a diploma, see more diploma govt jobs on our site.
This helps you decide whether the job suits you.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General | 28 years |
| SC / ST | 33 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 31 years |
| SC / ST / OBC (NCL) claiming relaxation | Considered for future reserved vacancies in the project; the present 5 posts are UR |
Age is counted as on 31.10.2026.
Not sure if you meet the age criteria? Use our free Age Calculator for Government Exams to find your exact age on the cut-off date and instantly check your eligibility — including any age relaxation you qualify for. →
If you claim age relaxation, you must show valid documents as proof. OBC (NCL) candidates must show a non-creamy layer certificate issued for “Central Govt. Employment Purpose”. A certificate meant for a state job may not be enough, so check yours before you travel.
| Post | Emoluments per month |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I | Rs 30,000 plus HRA |
| Project Assistant I | Rs 18,000 plus HRA (likely to be revised) |
The notification says the Project Assistant I amount is “likely to be revised”, so treat Rs 18,000 as the figure today and not a promise. The notification does not give the HRA rate, so ask at the interview if you want to know the exact take-home amount. Both amounts are monthly and linked to the project, so they come only as long as the project runs, which is up to 20 April 2029.
The notification does not mention any fee for attending the walk-in interview.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Written test | Only if more candidates turn up, in the relevant subject, for initial screening |
| Screening | A committee screens candidates in |
| Interview | Only screened-in candidates are considered, subject to original document verification |
The notification says a written test will be held only in case more candidates turn up. So come prepared in your subject, especially on a busy day. Only candidates screened in by the committee will be considered for the interview.
Remember that the interview is subject to verification of original documents. Bring every original; do not rely on photocopies alone.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Age cut-off date | 31 October 2026 |
| Walk-in interview: Project Associate-I | 20 November 2026 |
| Walk-in interview: Project Assistant I | 23 November 2026 |
| Registration time (both days) | 8:00 am to 10:30 am |
| Project end date | 20 April 2029 |
There is no separate online application date and no last date to apply. Your interview day is your date. Reach the venue within the registration time, because the notification gives no extra time after 10:30 am.
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Temporary job | All posts are purely temporary and end with the sponsored project |
| No regular job claim | Appointment gives no right to claim a regular appointment |
| Original documents | Appointment is subject to verification of original documents |
| Medical certificate | The selected candidate must give a fitness certificate in the prescribed form from a Government Doctor not below the rank of Civil Surgeon |
| Character certificates | Two Gazetted Officers working in Central or State Government must give character certificates at the time of joining |
| Joining time | You must report for duty as the offer says, normally within 10 days of the offer, and no extension will be given |
| Resigning | You must work till the project is complete. Resigning during the project is not normally entertained |
This is an offline walk-in. There is no online form and no posting of an application.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Check that you meet the qualification and age limit for your post |
| 2 | Collect your original documents along with copies |
| 3 | Keep one passport size photograph ready |
| 4 | Reach C-MET, Thrissur on your date: 20 November 2026 for Project Associate-I, 23 November 2026 for Project Assistant I |
| 5 | Register between 8:00 am and 10:30 am and wait for the screening and interview |
The venue is C-MET, Athani P.O., M.G. Kavu, Thrissur, Kerala, Pin 680 581. Bring originals along with copies of the documents that support your qualification, age and experience, plus a passport size photograph. If you claim age relaxation, bring the proof, and OBC (NCL) candidates should bring the central-employment NCL certificate. Do not turn up on the wrong day, because each post has its own date.
Here is a simple way to prepare. First, put your documents in one folder in the order of qualification, age and experience, with the photocopy behind each original. Second, revise the relevant subject of your post, because a written screening test in the relevant subject can happen if the crowd is large. Third, reach early: registration closes at 10:30 am.
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download C-MET Thrissur Project Associate-I and Project Assistant I Walk-in Notification PDF |
| Official Website | Visit C-MET Thrissur Official Website |
| Telegram | Join Our Telegram Channel |
| Telegram (Kerala) | Join Kerala Jobs Telegram Channel |
If you have the right marks and a clean set of original documents, this is a good chance to get project experience at a central scientific centre in Kerala. Plan your travel for 20 November if you are applying for Project Associate-I or 23 November if you are applying for Project Assistant I, reach before 10:30 am, and keep your originals in order. For more openings, see other central govt jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.
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