An exciting career opportunity is calling! The CSIR – Structural Engineering Research Centre (SERC) in Chennai has announced a major recruitment drive for 2025. They are looking to fill 30 prestigious Scientist positions under notification number SE-2/2025. This is a fantastic chance for dynamic and qualified individuals to join a leading research institution and contribute to the field of structural engineering. If you have the right qualifications and a passion for research and innovation, this central government job could be your next big step. The application process is entirely online, starting from November 21, 2025.
CSIR – Structural Engineering Research Centre (SERC)
Post Names
Scientist
Total Posts
30 Posts
Job Location
Chennai
Official Website
serc.res.in
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS Candidates: ₹500/-.
SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen: Nil.
Payment must be made online through the official application portal.
Age Limit
As of the application closing date (22-12-2025), the maximum age limit for the Scientist position is 32 years. The upper age limit is relaxable for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per the Government of India norms:
SC/ST: 5 years relaxation.
OBC: 3 years relaxation.
PwBD (Gen/EWS): 10 years relaxation.
PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years relaxation.
PwBD (OBC): 13 years relaxation.
Ex-Servicemen will be given age relaxation according to government policies.
Candidates must possess a strong academic record to be eligible for these Scientist roles. The specific qualifications vary based on the post code:
For Scientist (SCT-1 to SCT-5 & SCT-8): A Master’s degree (M.Tech / M.E) in relevant disciplines like Structural Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Computer Science, IT, AI, or an equivalent qualification.
For Scientist (SCT-6): An M.Tech / M.E in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, IT, or equivalent.
For Scientist (SCT-7): A B.Tech / M.Sc degree accompanied by a Post Graduate Degree in Intellectual Property Law with a first-class or 60% aggregate score.
Applicants are advised to review the official notification for detailed post-wise requirements.
SERC Chennai Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
Post Name (Code)
Vacancies
Scientist (SCT – 1)
08
Scientist (SCT – 2)
04
Scientist (SCT – 3)
03
Scientist (SCT – 4)
08
Scientist (SCT – 5)
03
Scientist (SCT – 6)
02
Scientist (SCT – 7)
01
Scientist (SCT – 8)
01
Total
30 Posts
SERC Chennai Recruitment 2025 Salary Details
Post Name
Salary (Approx. Per Month)
Scientist (All Post Codes)
Rs. 1,38,652/-
SERC Chennai Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The selection procedure is designed to identify the most suitable candidates through a two-stage process:
Shortlisting: Based on the academic qualifications, experience, and other criteria mentioned in the applications, candidates will be shortlisted.
Interview: The shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview to assess their technical knowledge, research aptitude, and overall suitability for the Scientist role.
The final merit list will be prepared based on the performance in the interview.
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