1. Introduction
The Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET) is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, established in 1968 in collaboration with UNDP and ILO en.wikipedia.org. As a premier academic institution for higher and technical education in polymer science and technology, CIPET offers specialized programs and skill‐development training nationwide cipet.gov.in. In April 2025, CIPET has announced recruitment for 76 contractual positions, inviting experienced professionals for both teaching and technical roles across its centres.
2. Vacancy Details
A total of 76 vacancies have been sanctioned under Advertisement No. 01/2025, covering posts such as Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Technical Assistant, Lab Instructor and other specialist positions odishacareers.in. These roles are spread over multiple CIPET centres—including Chennai, Jaipur, Bhubaneswar and more—offering opportunities for both academic faculty and skilled technical personnel to contribute to cutting‐edge polymer education and research.
3. Eligibility Criteria
For faculty roles, candidates must possess a B.E./B.Tech degree (Lecturer), M.E./M.Tech degree (Assistant Professor) or a Ph.D. (Associate Professor) in relevant disciplines, along with prescribed years of teaching or research experience at the respective level cipet.gov.in. Technical positions require a Diploma or ITI qualification in plastics or allied engineering fields, coupled with hands‐on laboratory or industry experience. Age limits range from 35 to 50 years depending on the post, with standard relaxation for SC/ST/OBC and other categories as per government norms.
4. Application Process
Applicants are required to register and submit their applications online through the CBT Exam portal. The process involves uploading a scanned résumé, educational certificates, proof of professional experience, valid ID proof and a recent passport‐size photograph. A non‐refundable application fee applies to select categories, payable via the portal. It is recommended to complete the submission well before the closing date to avoid technical delays cipet.gov.in.
5. Important Dates and Link
- Application Start Date: 10 April 2025 cipet.gov.in
- Last Date to Apply: 28 April 2025 cipet.gov.in
- Job Locations: Multiple CIPET centres across India
- Official Notification & Apply Link: https://cbtexam.co.in/cipet-chennai cipet.gov.in
6. Conclusion
Joining CIPET offers a chance to be part of a distinguished government institute that shapes India’s polymer and petrochemical workforce. Eligible candidates are encouraged to seize this career‐defining opportunity and contribute to advancing technical education and research in the plastics sect
