The CSIR – Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI), under its Skill and Innovation Promotion Group, has issued a notification dated 16th September 2025 announcing the requirement of apprentices for the 2025–26 session. The apprentices will be engaged through the Board of Practical Training (Eastern Region) under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS).
The recruitment includes engineering diploma holders, degree holders, and commerce graduates, offering a valuable opportunity for fresh graduates to gain hands-on training in cutting-edge research and development environments.
🔧 Total Apprentice Positions: 37
🛠️ For Diploma in Engineering (Total: 23)
| Sl. No. | Group/Department | Stream(s) | No. of Trainees |
| 1 | Advanced Machining Centre (AdMaC) | Mechanical | 4 |
| 2 | ESD | Civil (incl. 1 at Ludhiana) | 3 |
| Electrical | 2 | ||
| Mechanical | 1 | ||
| 3 | IT | CSE/IT/ECE | 4 |
| 4 | Estate Welfare Office | Civil | 1 |
| 5 | Advanced Composite Manufacturing Centre | Chemical/Ceramic/Plastic | 1 |
| 6 | CFMTTE | Mechanical/Agricultural | 3 |
| Electronics | 1 | ||
| 7 | Common Research Facility | Mechanical | 1 |
| Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation | 1 | ||
| 8 | Intelligent Systems and Engineering Group (ISEG) | Mechanical | 1 |
🟢 Discipline-wise (Diploma):
- Mechanical: 10
- Civil: 4
- Electrical: 3
- Electronics: 1
- Chemical: 1
- CSE/IT/ECE: 4
🎓 For Degree in Engineering (Total: 10)
| Sl. No. | Group | Stream | No. of Trainees |
| 9 | ESD | Civil | 1 |
| 10 | Common Research Facility | Mechanical | 1 |
| Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation | 1 | ||
| 11 | Advanced Casting Research Group (ACRG) | Mechanical | 5 |
| 12 | Coatings & Surface Engineering Group (CSEG) | Mechanical/Metallurgy & Materials | 2 |
🟢 Discipline-wise (Degree):
- Mechanical: 8
- Electrical/Electronics: 1
- Any Engg. Discipline: 1
💼 For Degree in Non-Engineering (Total: 4)
| Sl. No. | Stream | No. of Trainees |
| 13 | B.Com (Commerce Graduates) | 4 |
💰 Stipend Details:
| Category | Stipend by CSIR-CMERI | Stipend by BOPT (ER) via DBT | Total Monthly Stipend |
| Diploma Holders | ₹ 4,000 | ₹ 4,000 | ₹ 8,000 |
| Degree Holders | ₹ 4,500 | ₹ 4,500 | ₹ 9,000 |
🔔 Note:
- The BOPT (ER) share will be paid via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
- Establishments are expected to ensure smooth processing through the NATS portal.
📌 Important Takeaways:
- Candidates must be diploma, degree engineering graduates or B.Com graduates.
- The apprenticeship offers a monthly stipend jointly paid by CMERI and BOPT (ER).
- The opportunity provides real-world training in cutting-edge research groups like AdMaC, ACRG, CSEG, and more.
- Apprentices will work in disciplines such as Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, CSE, Chemical, and Commerce.