Chemical Engineering Internship at CSIR–CMERI | Apply for Summer Internship 2026
Are you looking for a Chemical Engineering Internship this summer with a top government opportunity? The CSIR–CMERI Summer Internship 2026 invites applications from B.E./B.Tech. students completing their sixth semester by May/June 2026. This program allows students to gain hands-on research experience, explore emerging technologies, and participate in the prestigious CMERI vacancy intake across multiple engineering disciplines.
About CSIR-CMERI
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR–CMERI), Durgapur, West Bengal, is a premier government research institute specializing in mechanical, chemical, electronics, aerospace, and computer engineering. As part of the CSIR network, the institute focuses on innovative R&D and industrial solutions. CSIR–CMERI offers hands-on opportunities such as the Chemical Engineering Internship and the Summer Internship 2026, providing students with exposure to real-world projects. Known for bridging academia and industry, the institute gives students a unique government research opportunity, helping them gain technical skills, practical knowledge, and experience working on cutting-edge engineering technologies.
CSIR–CMERI Summer Internship 2026 Call for Applications
Applications are invited for the Summer Internship 2026 at CSIR–CMERI Durgapur from students who will be completing the sixth (06) semester of their B.E./B.Tech. programmes by
May/June 2026 at IITs, NITs, and other reputed universities and engineering colleges in the country. The Institute aims to provide eligible and interested students with an opportunity to engage in its ongoing research activities and acquire practical, hands-on experience in emerging areas of research.Duration: Four (04) to eight (08) weeks during Summer Vacation (May to July of 2026)
Intake of Students
A total of 141 students (approx.) will be inducted as Summer Interns to meet the requirements of various ongoing projects within the Institute’s R&D Groups, as summarized below.
- Aerospace Engineering: 08
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering: 04
- Mechatronics Engineering: 03
- Agricultural Engineering: 06
- Electrical Engineering: 07
- Metallurgy & Materials Engineering: 07
- Biotechnology/Biochemical Engineering: 03
- Electronics & Communications Engineering: 07
- Chemical Engineering: 08
- Electronics & Instrumentation: 11
- Civil Engineering: 02
- Information Technology: 02
- Computer Science & Engineering: 24
- Mechanical Engineering: 49
Selection Process
The selection of interns will be done on the basis of fulfillment of eligibility criteria and thereafter, merit-based overall assessment of the candidates.
Eligibility Criteria
- B.E./B.Tech. Students studying in a recognized College/Institute/University who will be completing the sixth (06) Semester of their B.E./B.Tech. programmes by May/June 2026 in any of the disciplines mentioned above.
- The students must have passed the Class X and Class XII Board examinations with satisfactory marks, preferably securing First Division/Class. Additionally, they must have obtained a minimum of 60% aggregate marks up to the most recent semester completed in their B.E./B.Tech. programme.
Accommodation
The selected interns will have to make their own arrangements for their stay during the internship. No accommodation will be provided by CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur.
When to Apply?
Applications must reach the Head, Human Resource Management Group at CSIR–CMERI, Durgapur by March 31, 2026. The list of selected candidates (including waitlisted ones, if any) will be notified on the CSIR–CMERI website tentatively by the last week of April 2026.
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted by post or by hand delivery to the address below. The envelope containing the application along with the other documents has to be superscribed as “Summer Internship Programme 2026 in …………………………… Engineering at CSIR–CMERI, Durgapur”.
Address:
The Head,
Human Resource Management Group
CSIR – Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI)
Mahatma Gandhi Avenue; P.O. Durgapur-713209
Dist. Paschim Bardhaman; West Bengal
Required Documents
- Filled in Application Form – Summer Internship 2026 (As per enclosed format ANNEXURE–I)
- Original Recommendation Letter/No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued on the official letterhead by the Head of the Institution/Department/Training and Placement Officer (TPO), clearly stating the applicant’s aspirations, as well as the proposed start date and duration of the Summer Internship at CSIR–CMERI.
- Self-certified copies of mark sheets/grade cards/certificates of all examinations passed (starting from Class-X board exam)
Important Instructions
- Filled-in application forms duly recommended by the college/university authorities (such as Head of college/university, Head of Department, or Training & Placement Officer) submitted by the student will only be considered.
- No phone call/email/personal query will be entertained in this regard. Students and their Guardians are requested not to contact over the phone or visit personally regarding their applications and selections.
- NB: Director, CSIR–CMERI reserves the right to accept or reject any application for Summer Internship in any specific discipline, or increase/decrease the number of vacancies in any year due to internal reasons and ongoing programme/activities of the Institute. No further correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
