I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (Durgapur, West Bengal) in May 2010
Interview
Advt will be given in Times of India or The Telegraph. No online application. Advt may be checked by visiting their site also. Departmental questions are the most asked questions. Experience also matters.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why you want to join a research institute? Do you know what you will be benefited?