FCRI Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 19 Research Engineer & Junior Research Engineer Posts
Fluid Control Research Institute (FCRI), Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India
Fluid Control Research Institute (FCRI), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, has invited online applications for 19 Research Engineer and Junior Research Engineer posts. Eligible engineering graduates can apply online from 24 July 2026 to 24 August 2026 through the official career portal.
Vacancy Details
| Organization Name | Fluid Control Research Institute (FCRI), Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India |
| Examination Name | FCRI Research Engineer & Junior Research Engineer Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | FCRI/P&A/2026-27/Scientific Staff-001/RE-JRE |
| Post Name |
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| Total Vacancies | 19 Posts |
| Job Type | Government |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Location | Kerala |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 22 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 24 July 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 24 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Upload Final Marksheet/Degree Certificate (JRE Candidates Awaiting Results) | 31 August 2026 |
| Age Reckoning Date | 24 August 2026 |
| Written Test Date (JRE) | — |
| Interview Date | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech., M.E./M.Tech., Ph.D. (Desirable for specified Research Engineer specialization) – Post Wise
Research Engineer (RE) B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years relevant experience in the specialization applied for. OR M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering with relevant specialization and 3 years relevant experience. Minimum 65% marks in the qualifying degree. SC/ST candidates applying against reserved posts require 60% marks. Degree must be a full-time regular course from a recognized UGC/AICTE institution. Ph.D. is desirable for the Fluid Flow Research specialization. Junior Research Engineer (JRE) B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent in: Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering Instrumentation / Applied Electronics & Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering Minimum 65% marks in the qualifying degree. 60% marks for SC/ST candidates applying against reserved posts. Freshers are eligible. Candidates awaiting final results may also apply, subject to uploading the final marksheet and degree certificate on or before 31-08-2026. Degree must be a full-time regular programme from a recognized institution.
Age Limit & Relaxation
30–40 Years (Post & Category Wise)
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Research Engineer – OBC | 3 Years |
| Research Engineer – SC | 5 Years |
| Junior Research Engineer – OBC | 3 Years |
| Junior Research Engineer – SC | 5 Years |
| Junior Research Engineer – ST | 5 Years |
| Government/Central Autonomous Body/PSU Regular Employees | Up to 5 Years |
Salary Structure
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Research Engineer | Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) |
| Research Engineer Minimum Basic Pay | ₹56,100 |
| Research Engineer Approximate Minimum Gross Pay | Around ₹1,01,130 |
| Junior Research Engineer | Level 8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100) |
| Junior Research Engineer Minimum Basic Pay | ₹47,600 |
| Junior Research Engineer Approximate Minimum Gross Pay | Around ₹83,800 |
| Dearness Allowance | As per Rules |
| House Rent Allowance | As per Rules |
| Transport Allowance | As per Rules |
| National Pension System (NPS) | Applicable |
| Gratuity | As per Institute Rules |
| Medical Reimbursement | As per Institute Rules |
| Leave Benefits | As per Institute Rules |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹1,180 |
| OBC | ₹1,180 |
| EWS | ₹1,180 |
| Women | Nil |
| SC | Nil |
| ST | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
Documents Required
- Passport Size Photograph (JPG)
- Scanned Signature (JPG)
- Class X Certificate
- Class XII Certificate
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- Post Graduate Degree Certificate (if applicable)
- B.E./B.Tech. Mark Sheets
- M.E./M.Tech. Mark Sheets (if applicable)
- Experience Certificate(s)
- Research Experience Details (where applicable)
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- Class X/SSLC Certificate as Proof of Age
- Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar/Passport/Voter ID)
- No Objection Certificate (for Government/PSU/Autonomous Body Employees)
Selection Process
- 1Screening of Applications
- 2Written Test (Junior Research Engineer Only)
- 3Document Verification
- 4Personal Interview
- 5Final Merit List
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Numerical Ability | 15 | 60 | 120 Minutes |
| Probability, Statistics, Numerical Methods, Data Science & Measurement Principles | 15 | 60 | 120 Minutes |
| Core Engineering Subject | 70 | 280 | 120 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 400 | 120 Minutes |
The written examination is conducted only for Junior Research Engineer posts. It is an online bilingual (Hindi/English) objective test consisting of 100 questions carrying 400 marks with 120 minutes duration. Each correct answer carries 4 marks, each incorrect answer attracts 1 mark negative marking, and unattempted questions carry no marks. Research Engineer candidates are selected through the interview process without a written examination.
Syllabus
The written examination syllabus for Junior Research Engineer includes aptitude, numerical ability, statistics, programming fundamentals, measurement principles and discipline-specific engineering subjects. The detailed topic-wise syllabus for Part-C is provided in Annexure-A of the official notification. No written examination syllabus has been prescribed for the Research Engineer post, as selection is based on interview.
How To Apply
Visit the official FCRI Career Portal at https://www.fcriindia.com/career. Read the detailed notification carefully and identify the correct Post Code applicable to your qualification and specialization. Register yourself on the online application portal. Fill in all personal, educational, experience and category details correctly. Upload the scanned copies of the required documents including photograph, signature, educational certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates and category certificate (if applicable). Pay the prescribed application fee through the online payment gateway, if applicable. Apply for only one eligible post. Multiple applications will result in rejection of candidature. Verify all entered details before final submission. Submit the application and save/print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Instructions
Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply. Candidates must apply only for the post code matching their qualification and specialization. Submission of multiple applications will lead to rejection of candidature. All uploaded information and documents must be genuine. False or incomplete information may result in cancellation of candidature at any stage. Candidates belonging to SC/ST applying against Unreserved vacancies will be considered under the General merit standard without relaxation in qualifying marks. Candidates having CGPA/OGPA/CPI or grading system must upload an equivalence certificate from the concerned University/Institute. Government, PSU and Autonomous Body employees must produce a valid No Objection Certificate (NOC) during document verification. Written test and interview dates will be notified through the official website only. Requests for change of examination centre, interview venue or schedule will not be entertained. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the written examination or interview. Candidates selected for appointment must undergo medical examination and character verification. Any corrigendum or further notification will be published only on the official FCRI website. Any dispute related to this recruitment shall fall under the jurisdiction of Palakkad Court only. In case of any discrepancy, the English version of the notification shall prevail.
Job Description
Introduction The Fluid Control Research Institute (FCRI) has released the FCRI Recruitment 2026 notification for the recruitment of Research Engineer (RE) and Junior Research Engineer (JRE) posts. FCRI is an ISO 9001:2015 certified premier research institute functioning under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India. Through this recruitment drive, the institute aims to fill 19 vacancies in various engineering disciplines. Eligible Indian nationals can submit their online applications from 24 July 2026 to 24 August 2026 through the official FCRI Career Portal. Vacancy Overview FCRI has announced 19 vacancies for Research Engineer and Junior Research Engineer posts. Post Name Vacancies Research Engineer (Mechanical) 4 Junior Research Engineer – Mechanical Engineering 8 Junior Research Engineer – Civil Engineering 2 Junior Research Engineer – Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering 1 Junior Research Engineer – Instrumentation / Applied Electronics & Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering 4 Total 19 Category-wise vacancies have been notified for UR, OBC, SC, ST and EWS candidates as per the official notification. Eligibility Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualifications for the respective post. Research Engineer (RE) B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience, OR M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering with relevant specialization and 3 years of relevant experience. Minimum 65% marks in the qualifying degree. 60% marks for SC/ST candidates applying against reserved posts. Degree must be obtained through a full-time regular programme from a recognized institution. Ph.D. is desirable for the Fluid Flow Research specialization. Junior Research Engineer (JRE) B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent in the relevant engineering discipline prescribed for the notified post code. Minimum 65% marks in the qualifying degree. 60% marks for SC/ST candidates applying against reserved posts. Freshers are eligible to apply. Candidates awaiting final results may also apply, provided they upload the final marksheet and degree certificate by 31 August 2026 as specified in the notification. Age Limit The age limit is calculated as on 24 August 2026. Post Category Maximum Age Research Engineer UR 35 Years Research Engineer OBC 38 Years Research Engineer SC 40 Years Junior Research Engineer UR 30 Years Junior Research Engineer OBC 33 Years Junior Research Engineer SC 35 Years Junior Research Engineer ST 35 Years Junior Research Engineer EWS 30 Years Regular employees of Government Departments, Central Autonomous Bodies and Public Sector Undertakings are eligible for up to 5 years age relaxation subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification. Salary Selected candidates will receive salary as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). Post Pay Scale Research Engineer Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) Junior Research Engineer Level-8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100) Additional benefits include: Dearness Allowance (DA) House Rent Allowance (HRA) Transport Allowance National Pension System (NPS) Gratuity Medical Reimbursement Travelling/Daily Allowance Leave Benefits All allowances are admissible as per Institute rules. Selection Process The recruitment process consists of the following stages: Screening of Online Applications. Written Test (Only for Junior Research Engineer). Document Verification. Personal Interview. Preparation of Final Merit List. For Junior Research Engineer, the final merit is based on 80% weightage of the written examination and 20% weightage of the interview. For Research Engineer, selection is based on the Personal Interview, although the Institute reserves the right to introduce additional assessment stages if required. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the written test or interview. Application Process Eligible candidates should complete the online application by following these steps: Visit the official FCRI Career Portal. Read the detailed notification carefully and identify the appropriate post code. Register on the online recruitment portal. Fill in personal, educational, experience and reservation details accurately. Upload the required documents, photograph, signature and certificates. Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway. Submit only one application for the eligible post. Review all details before final submission. Download and keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference. Candidates already employed in Government, Public Sector Undertakings or Autonomous Bodies must produce a valid No Objection Certificate (NOC) during document verification. Important Dates Event Date Notification Release Date 22 July 2026 Online Application Start Date 24 July 2026 Online Application Last Date 24 August 2026 Last Date to Upload Final Degree Certificate (Eligible JRE Candidates) 31 August 2026 Age Reckoning Date 24 August 2026 Written Test Date Not Mentioned Interview Date Not Mentioned Conclusion The FCRI Recruitment 2026 offers an excellent opportunity for engineering graduates and experienced professionals seeking a career in a premier research institute under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India. A total of 19 vacancies have been announced for Research Engineer and Junior Research Engineer posts across multiple engineering disciplines. The recruitment provides attractive 7th CPC pay scales, government service benefits and a structured selection process. Interested and eligible candidates should complete the online application between 24 July 2026 and 24 August 2026, ensuring that all eligibility conditions and document requirements mentioned in the official notification are fulfilled.