Research Engineers & Junior Research Engineers Recruitment 2026

📋 Job Description

Recruitment drive for Research Engineers and Junior Research Engineers under the Government of India, Ministry of Heavy Industries.
ISO 9001:2015 certified premier research institute specializing in fluid flow measurement and control.
Positions include specialized roles in multiphase flow, CFD/Thermal & Fluid Engineering, valves/thermal & fluid engineering, and fluid flow research.
Opportunities for candidates with graduate and postgraduate qualifications in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, and Instrumentation Engineering.
Research-focused roles with emphasis on experimental testing, calibration, validation studies, and computational analysis.
Positions offer competitive pay scales as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Level 8 & Level 10).
Benefits include Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, National Pension System (NPS), gratuity, medical reimbursement, and leave benefits.
Selected candidates may be posted at FCRI or any location in India based on organizational requirements.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Indian Nationals only are eligible to apply.
For Research Engineer (Level 10):
- Graduate in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of relevant experience OR
- Postgraduate in Mechanical Engineering with 3 years of relevant experience.
- Minimum 65% marks in qualifying degree (60% for SC/ST candidates).
For Junior Research Engineer (Level 8):
- Graduate in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Instrumentation, Applied Electronics & Instrumentation, Instrumentation & Control, or Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering.
- Freshers are eligible for Junior Research Engineer positions.
- Minimum 65% marks in qualifying degree (60% for SC/ST candidates).
Qualifying degrees must be full-time regular courses from UGC-recognized Indian universities or AICTE-approved institutions.
Candidates awaiting final results may apply for Junior Research Engineer positions with conditions (upload final marksheets and degree certificate by 31.08.2026).
Experience certificates must be submitted in the prescribed format for Research Engineer positions.
Publications in peer-reviewed journals are required for specific Research Engineer posts (RE-ME-MPF-001 and RE-ME-FFR-004).
Age limit as on 24.08.2026: 35 years for UR, 38 years for OBC, 40 years for SC, 35 years for ST, and 30 years for EWS (relaxation applicable for government employees).

🏆 Selection Process

Selection process consists of three stages: Screening of Applications, Written Test (for Junior Research Engineers), and Personal Interview.
Screening of Applications: Based on educational qualifications, experience criteria, age, and submission of application fee.
Written Test (for Junior Research Engineers only):
- Online examination with 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQ) in bilingual mode (Hindi/English).
- Duration: 120 minutes; Maximum marks: 400 (4 marks for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer).
- Syllabus covers Reasoning & Numerical Ability, Probability & Statistics, Data Science & Programming, Measurement Principles, and discipline-specific topics.
Personal Interview: Conducted for shortlisted candidates after document verification.
Final selection for Junior Research Engineers is based on a weightage ratio of 80:20 (Written Test: Interview).
Final selection for Research Engineers is based solely on the Interview (additional assessment stages may be included if required).
Document verification is mandatory for all shortlisted candidates (original documents required).
Medical examination and verification of character & antecedents are required for selected candidates.
No TA/DA is payable for attending the written test or interview.

📊 Key Information

Organization	Fluid Control Research Institute
Location / State	Kerala
Job Location	Kanjikode West, Palakkad, Kerala - 678623 (Posting may be anywhere in India)
Category Eligibility	General, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC, ST, EWS
Experience Required	Research Engineer: 5 years of relevant experience for graduates OR 3 years for postgraduates. Junior Research Engineer: Freshers are eligible (no experience required). Relevant experience includes roles in industrial design, research institutes, or science & technology organizations in fluid flow measurement/engineering, experimental testing, characterization, validation studies, CFD/FEA/Multi-physics analysis, hydraulic machinery design/testing, and hydro-power/pneumatic systems.
Application Start	24 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	24 August 2026

📊 FCRI Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Research Engineer (Mechanical - Multiphase Flow)	2
Research Engineer (Mechanical - CFD/Thermal & Fluid Engineering)	2
Research Engineer (Mechanical - Valves/Thermal & Fluid Engineering)	2
Research Engineer (Mechanical - Fluid Flow Research)	2
Junior Research Engineer (Mechanical Engineering)	4
Junior Research Engineer (Civil Engineering)	1
Junior Research Engineer (Electrical Engineering/Electrical & Electronics Engineering)	1
Junior Research Engineer (Instrumentation Engineering/Applied Electronics & Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Control Engineering/Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering)	2
Total	16

📁 Required Documents

Passport-sized photograph (JPG format).
Scanned copy of signature (JPG format).
Certificate from competent authority for reservation category (if applicable) in prescribed format (PDF).
Educational qualification certificates (Class X, Class XII, Bachelor’s Degree, Postgraduate Degree if applicable).
Mark sheets for B.E/B.Tech., M.E/M.Tech. (if applicable).
Experience certificates in prescribed format (Annexure-B) for Research Engineer positions.
Proof of age (Class X/SSLC Certificate).
Valid Photo-ID Card (Aadhaar Card, Indian Passport, or Election Commission ID Card).
For government employees: No Objection Certificate (NOC), list of penalties, vigilance clearance certificate, and certified copies of APAR for the last 5 years.
Research publications (for specific Research Engineer posts: RE-ME-MPF-001 and RE-ME-FFR-004).

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Research Engineer (Level 10):
UR: 2 | OBC: 1 | SC: 1 | Total: 4
Junior Research Engineer (Level 8):
Mechanical Engineering: UR: 4 | OBC: 2 | SC: 1 | ST: 1 | Total: 8
Civil Engineering: UR: 1 | SC: 1 | Total: 2
Electrical Engineering/Electrical & Electronics Engineering: UR: 1 | Total: 1
Instrumentation Engineering/Applied Electronics & Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Control Engineering/Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering: UR: 2 | OBC: 1 | EWS: 1 | Total: 4
Grand Total Vacancies: 20

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the educational qualifications required for the post of Research Engineer?

A. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree (B.E/B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree (M.E/M.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering with 3 years of relevant experience. For specific specializations like Multiphase Flow or CFD, additional experience in those areas is required.

Q. What is the application fee for the recruitment process?

A. The application fee is Rs. 1180 (Rs. 1000 plus 18% GST). However, there is no application fee for women, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.

Q. How will the selection process be conducted for Junior Research Engineers?

A. The selection process for Junior Research Engineers includes a written test (80% weightage) and a personal interview (20% weightage). The written test will be an online multiple-choice question exam with 100 questions, and the interview will be conducted at FCRI, Palakkad, or other approved locations.

Q. What documents are required for the application process?

A. Required documents include a passport-sized photograph, scanned signature, reservation category certificate (if applicable), educational qualification certificates, experience certificates, research publications (if applicable), age proof, and a valid photo-ID card. Candidates must also provide an undertaking for final year students.

Q. What are the age relaxation criteria for government employees applying for these posts?

A. Government employees from Central/State Autonomous bodies or Public Sector Undertakings are eligible for an age relaxation of up to 5 years. They must be regular employees at the time of joining FCRI if shortlisted.