Project Fellow (PF) - e-Waste Resource Engineering

📋 Job Description

- Temporary project-based position under MeitY-sponsored initiative for e-waste recycling and resource recovery.
- Focus on informal sector capacity building, recycling cluster formation, and circular economy promotion.
- Role involves laboratory experiments, pilot plant operations, and fieldwork in recycling industries.
- Requires adherence to safety protocols and potential travel across India for project deployment.
- Position is co-terminus with project duration (19.12.2026).

✅ Eligibility Criteria

- Indian nationals only.
- Maximum age: 28 years as on walk-in interview date (04/08/2026).
- Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India rules (except for UR category).
- Educational qualification: M.Sc. (First Class) in Chemistry/Materials Science OR B.Tech./B.E. (First Class) in Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering/Instrumentation/Environmental Engineering OR M.Tech. (First Class) in e-Waste Resource Engineering Management.
- Desirable: Experience in e-waste recycling, materials processing, extractive metallurgy, process automation, pollution control, assaying, or characterization.

🏆 Selection Process

- Walk-in interview on 04/08/2026 (Tuesday) between 09:00 Hrs. to 10:00 Hrs. for registration.
- Selection based on educational qualifications, experience, and interview performance.
- Candidates must bring original documents (mark sheets, caste certificate, etc.) for verification.
- Medical fitness clearance required before final selection.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

📊 Key Information

Organization	Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET)
Location / State	Telangana
Job Location	Hyderabad, Telangana
Category Eligibility	General (UR), SC, ST, OBC (NCL), PWD (as per Government of India rules).
Experience Required	Desirable experience in e-waste recycling, materials processing, extractive metallurgy, process automation, pollution control, assaying, or characterization.
Walk-in Interview Date	04 August 2026

📊 C-MET Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Project Fellow (PF)	1
Total	1

📁 Required Documents

- Duly filled application form in prescribed format.
- Original and self-attested photocopies of educational mark sheets and certificates.
- Caste certificate (if applicable) with original and self-attested copy.
- Date of birth proof (e.g., SSC certificate).
- Recent passport-size photographs (self-attested).
- Experience certificates (if applicable).
- Custodian certificate (if original certificates are not available).
- NOC from current employer (if working in Govt./PSU/Autonomous Body).
- NET/CSIR-UGC/GATE qualified certificate (if applicable).

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Total vacancies: 1 (Unreserved - UR).
Reservation categories: As per Government of India norms (SC/ST/OBC/PWD).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the educational qualifications required for the Project Fellow position?

A. Candidates must have an M.Sc. with first class in Chemistry/Materials Science, or a B.Tech./B.E. with first class in Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering/Instrumentation/Environmental Engineering, or an M.Tech. with first class in e-Waste Resource Engineering Management.

Q. Is prior work experience mandatory for the Project Fellow role?

A. Prior experience is desirable but not mandatory. Desirable experience includes work in e-waste recycling, materials processing, extractive metallurgy of non-ferrous metals, process automation, pollution control, assaying, or characterization.

Q. What is the duration of the Project Fellow position?

A. The position is temporary and co-terminus with the project duration, which ends on 19.12.2026.

Q. What is the stipend and additional benefits for the Project Fellow position?

A. The stipend is ₹31,000 per month plus 30% HRA (totaling ₹40,300 per month) and one month's basic towards medical expenditure reimbursement.

Q. Are there any age restrictions for applying to the Project Fellow position?

A. Yes, candidates must not exceed 28 years of age as of the walk-in interview date. Age relaxation is provided as per Government of India rules, except for SC/ST/OBC candidates for the Unreserved (UR) position.