Last updated: September 11, 2026 at 12:04 AM
CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI), Hyderabad has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 dated 05.09.2026 inviting online applications from Indian nationals for 21 posts of Technician (1) / Group-II (1) across nine trades. Candidates who have passed SSC / 10th Standard with Science subjects (minimum 55% marks) along with an ITI certificate in the relevant trade are eligible to apply. The online application window is open from 05.09.2026 (10:00 AM) to 04.10.2026 (06:00 PM).
⚡ QUICK FACTS
🎓 Eligibility
10th (Science, 55%) + ITI
📌 Vacancies
21 Posts
💰 Salary
Rs. 39,970/month approx.
🗓️ Last Date
04.10.2026 (06:00 PM)
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CSIR-NGRI Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Post Name | Technician (1) / Group-II (1) — 9 trades |
| Organization | CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI), Uppal Road, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500007 |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Advt. No. 01/2026 dated 05.09.2026 |
| Location | Hyderabad, Telangana (posts carry All India Service Liability — selected candidates may be transferred to any CSIR Lab/Institute in India) |
| Total Vacancies | 21 Posts (UR-15 including PwBD-OH 1, PwBD-HH 1 and ESM 2; SC-03; ST-01; EWS-02) |
| Qualification | SSC / 10th Standard with Science subjects, minimum 55% marks, plus ITI Certificate or National / State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade (apprenticeship or work-experience routes also accepted) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 28 years as on 04.10.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Screening by Committee → Trade Test (Stage-I) → Competitive Written Examination (Stage-II, 3 papers) → Final Merit List |
| Pay Scale | Pay Matrix Level-02 (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200); approx. Rs. 39,970 per month gross in a Class ‘X’ city |
| How to Apply | Apply online only at the CSIR-NGRI Recruitment Portal — hard copies are not accepted |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF (English) | Hindi |
| Official Website / Apply Online | CSIR-NGRI Recruitment Portal | ngri.res.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification / Advertisement date | 05.09.2026 |
| Online application and fee payment starts | 05.09.2026 (Saturday) at 10:00 AM |
| Last date to submit online application and pay fee | 04.10.2026 (Sunday) at 06:00 PM |
| Cut-off date for age, qualification and experience | 04.10.2026 (closing date of online application) |
| Trade Test / Competitive Written Examination date | Not specified in notification — will be displayed on the CSIR-NGRI website |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC (NCL) — Male | Rs. 500/- |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | Nil |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Nil |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | Nil |
| Women (all categories) | Nil |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Nil |
| Mode of payment | Online only through SBI Collect in favour of “Director, CSIR-NGRI”. Fee once paid is non-refundable. |
Note: Fee exemption for SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen is subject to uploading the relevant supporting document. Applications without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected.
Vacancy Details — Trade-wise Breakup
| Post Code | Trade | Posts | UR | UR (PwBD-OH) | UR (PwBD-HH) | UR (ESM) | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T101 | Technician (Fitter) | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| T102 | Technician (Plumber) | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | – |
| T103 | Technician (Electrician) | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| T104 | Technician (Computer / IT Assistant) | 11 | 6 | 1 | 1 | – | 2 | 1 | – |
| T105 | Technician (Digital Photographer) | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| T106 | Technician (Laboratory Assistant – Chemical Plant) | 2 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| T107 | Technician (Medical Laboratory Technician) | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| T108 | Technician (Physiotherapy Technician) | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| T109 | Technician (Catering and Hospitality Assistant) | 2 | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| Total | All trades | 21 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Out of the 15 UR posts, one post is reserved for PwBD-OH (Orthopaedically Handicapped), one post for PwBD-HH (Hard of Hearing) and two posts for Ex-Servicemen (ESM).
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification (Route 1) | SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, minimum 55% marks, and ITI Certificate or National / State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade. |
| Educational Qualification (Route 2) | SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, minimum 55% marks, and 2 years full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in the relevant trade. |
| Educational Qualification (Route 3) | SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, minimum 55% marks, and 3 years of work experience in the relevant trade in a Ministry / Department / Organisation / PSU / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT. |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years and maximum 28 years as on 04.10.2026 (the closing date of the online application). Check your age eligibility → |
| Nationality | The applicant must be a citizen of India. |
| Application Restriction | Only one application per candidate per post code. Candidates applying for more than one post code must submit separate online applications, each with a separate SB Collect fee receipt. |
| Exam Medium | Candidates must opt for Hindi or English medium in the application form; the choice is final and cannot be changed later. |
Age Relaxation (Beyond the Upper Age Limit of 28 Years)
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 05 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 03 Years |
| PwBD (UR / EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR / EWS) | 03 Years, after deduction of actual military service rendered |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | 06 Years, after deduction of actual military service rendered |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC / ST) | 08 Years, after deduction of actual military service rendered |
| CSIR / Government / Autonomous Body / PSU regular employees | 05 Years, provided they possess the prescribed essential qualification |
| Widows / Divorced Women / Women judicially separated and not remarried (UR / EWS / OBC) | Up to 35 years of age |
| Widows / Divorced Women / Women judicially separated and not remarried (SC / ST) | Up to 40 years of age |
| Any other age relaxation | As per extant GoI / DoPT / CSIR Rules |
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth, the 04.10.2026 cut-off date and your category relaxation to see instantly whether you fall inside the 18 to 28 year band for these CSIR-NGRI Technician posts.
Open the Age CalculatorSelection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Screening | A Screening Committee constituted by the Director, CSIR-NGRI will shortlist candidates on the basis of the documents and information provided in the online application. The Committee adopts its own criteria for shortlisting. Merely possessing the minimum qualification does not entitle a candidate to be called for the next stage. |
| Stage-I: Trade Test | Conducted by a duly constituted Selection Committee to test the candidate’s practical knowledge as described under the Nature of Job / Job Requirement for the trade. The Committee decides the mode of the Trade Test. Qualifying in nature — only those who qualify proceed to Stage-II. |
| Stage-II: Competitive Written Examination (CWE) | OMR-based or Computer-Based objective type multiple choice examination. Standard: SSC + ITI / XII. Total 150 questions across three papers, total time 02 hours 30 minutes. Questions set in English and Hindi (except the English Language section). |
| — Paper-I | Mental Ability Test — 50 questions, 100 marks (2 marks per correct answer), 1 hour. No negative marking. Covers General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving and Situational Judgement. Acts as a threshold paper: Paper-II and Paper-III are evaluated only for candidates who secure the minimum threshold marks in Paper-I. |
| — Paper-II | General Awareness — 25 questions, 75 marks (3 marks each) and English Language — 25 questions, 75 marks (3 marks each). Time allotted 30 minutes. One negative mark for every wrong answer. |
| — Paper-III | Concerned Subject (based on the advertised qualification of the post) — 50 questions, 150 marks (3 marks each), 1 hour. One negative mark for every wrong answer. The syllabus for the Trade Test and Paper-III will be published on the CSIR-NGRI website at an appropriate time. |
| Final Merit List | Prepared only on the basis of marks obtained in Paper-II and Paper-III of the Competitive Written Examination. Paper-I marks are not counted towards merit. Tie cases are resolved as per CSIR Letter No. 5-1(211)/2014-PD dated 30.05.2023. |
| Document Verification | Candidates will be asked to produce original documents with self-attested photocopies at an appropriate time. Appointment is provisional until character and antecedents are verified. No TA/DA is paid for attending any stage. |
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Matrix Level (7th CPC) | Level-02 |
| Pay Band | Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 |
| Gross Monthly Emoluments | Approximately Rs. 39,970/- per month (on minimum pay of the level, including HRA in a Class ‘X’ city) |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | As admissible to Central Government employees and applicable to CSIR employees |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | As admissible at the place of posting. HRA is not paid if Council or Government accommodation is availed. |
| Transport Allowance (TA) | As admissible to Central Government employees |
| Accommodation | Available as per the CSIR Residence Allotment Rules, subject to availability |
| Other Benefits | Reimbursement of Medical Expenses, Leave Travel Concession (LTC) and Children’s Education Allowance as per CSIR / Government of India rules |
| Pension | New entrants are governed by the National Pension System (NPS). Those who joined a Government Department / Autonomous Body / PSU / Central University before 01.01.2004 with a GoI-pattern pension scheme continue under CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 and 2021. |
| Probation | Selected candidates are on probation for a specific period from the date of taking charge, extendable or curtailable at the discretion of the Competent Authority. |
| Service Liability | All posts carry All India Service Liability (AISL) — selected candidates are posted at CSIR-NGRI but may be transferred to any CSIR Lab / Institute / Unit in India. |
How to Apply
- Visit the CSIR-NGRI Recruitment Portal at tiru.ngri.res.in/ngri_tech (linked from www.ngri.res.in) and read the instructions and the detailed advertisement carefully.
- Click New Registration and register with your name, a valid email address and a mobile number. Keep the email ID active throughout the recruitment process, as all call letters and updates are sent through it.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 500/- (where applicable) through SBI Collect — select GOVT/PSU/COURTS → All India → National Geophysical Research Institute → Application Fee for the post of Technician (1) vide Advt. No. 01/2026 — and save the e-receipt.
- Log in with your credentials, fill in the application form for the relevant post code, and upload your latest passport-size colour photograph (not a selfie, plain background), signature, the SB Collect e-receipt and all supporting certificates.
- Verify every entry, then click Final Submit before 06:00 PM on 04.10.2026 and keep a printout of the completed form for your records.
Note: Offline or hard-copy applications are not accepted — candidates are requested not to post printed copies of the online application. Once submitted, no request for change or correction in the application form will be accepted under any circumstances.
Photograph or signature rejected by the upload form?
The CSIR-NGRI portal requires a clear passport-size colour photograph and a clearly visible signature within its size limits, and an incomplete or unsigned upload gets the application rejected outright. Resize both to the exact pixel and KB size the form will accept before you submit.
Open the Photo and Signature ResizerDocuments Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| SBI Collect e-receipt / transaction reference | Printed copy of the Rs. 500/- fee payment receipt, wherever applicable |
| Passport-size colour photograph | Latest photograph with a plain background, not a selfie, uploaded at the appropriate place. Resize your photo and signature → |
| Signature | Must be clearly visible when uploaded |
| SSC / 10th Standard marksheet or certificate | Must indicate Date of Birth, in support of name and date of birth |
| Birth Certificate | Required only if the Date of Birth is not mentioned on the Secondary School Certificate |
| ITI Certificate or National / State Trade Certificate | Along with the mark sheet or apprentice certificate, wherever applicable |
| Educational certificates and marksheets | Supporting the essential qualification and any higher qualifications |
| CGPA / SGPA / OGPA / DGPA / CPI conversion formula | Issued by the respective Board / University / Institute, if grades are awarded instead of percentage |
| Experience certificate(s) | Must state start date, end date, duration, pay scale and nature of duties, in the format at Annexure-XI. Offer letters, pay slips and unsigned certificates are not valid proof. |
| SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / EWS / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen certificate | In the prescribed Government of India format from the specified authority. OBC (NCL) and EWS certificates must be issued on or after 01.04.2026 and before the closing date. |
| OBC (NCL) ‘Form of Declaration’ | Confirming non-creamy-layer status based on income for the preceding three financial years, in addition to the community certificate (Annexure-V) |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) | Mandatory for candidates working as regular employees in CSIR / Government / Autonomous Bodies / PSUs (Annexure-I) |
| Court judgement / decree and affidavit | For widows, divorced or judicially separated women claiming age relaxation |
| Gazette Notification and affidavit | For any change or mismatch in the name of the candidate or parents, if applicable |
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (PDF – English) | Download Notification (English) |
| Download Official Notification (PDF – Hindi) | Download Notification (Hindi) |
| Apply Online / Recruitment Portal | CSIR-NGRI Recruitment Portal |
| Pay Application Fee (SBI Collect) | Pay Fee via SBI Collect |
| Official Website | www.ngri.res.in |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not submit one application for multiple post codes — each post code needs a separate online application with its own SB Collect fee receipt.
- Do not submit multiple applications for the same post code with different email IDs; only the latest completed application is considered and the fee paid for the others is forfeited.
- Do not click Final Submit before checking every entry — no change or correction is permitted after submission, under any circumstances.
- Do not skip the CGPA-to-percentage conversion formula if your board awarded grades — without it the application is treated as incomplete.
- Serving regular employees of CSIR / Government / Autonomous Bodies / PSUs must upload the No Objection Certificate at the time of applying; there is no chance to add it later.
- Do not post a hard copy of your application to the institute — the notification explicitly asks candidates not to send one.
- SC / ST / OBC (NCL) candidates applying against Unreserved posts are not eligible for age relaxation, though SC and ST candidates still get the fee exemption.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for CSIR-NGRI Technician Recruitment 2026?
The online application window closes on 04.10.2026 (Sunday) at 06:00 PM, and the fee must also be paid by that time.
How many vacancies are there in CSIR-NGRI Advt. No. 01/2026?
There are 21 posts of Technician (1) / Group-II (1) spread across nine trades, of which 11 posts are for Technician (Computer / IT Assistant).
What is the educational qualification required for CSIR-NGRI Technician posts?
SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects and minimum 55% marks, plus an ITI or National / State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade — alternatively, 2 years of apprentice training or 3 years of relevant Government / PSU work experience in that trade.
What is the age limit for CSIR-NGRI Technician Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 18 and 28 years of age as on 04.10.2026, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), and 10 to 15 years for PwBD candidates depending on their category.
What is the application fee and who is exempted?
The fee is Rs. 500/- payable online through SBI Collect, and no fee is payable by SC, ST, PwBD, Women and Ex-Servicemen candidates subject to uploading the relevant supporting document.
Where do I apply for CSIR-NGRI Technician Recruitment 2026?
Applications are accepted only online through the CSIR-NGRI Recruitment Portal at tiru.ngri.res.in/ngri_tech, which is linked from the institute’s website www.ngri.res.in.
What is the selection process for these Technician posts?
Shortlisted candidates face a qualifying Trade Test followed by a Competitive Written Examination of three papers, and the final merit list is prepared only from the marks scored in Paper-II and Paper-III.
What salary will a CSIR-NGRI Technician receive?
The post is in Pay Matrix Level-02 (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200) with approximate gross monthly emoluments of Rs. 39,970/- including HRA in a Class ‘X’ city, along with DA, transport allowance, medical reimbursement and LTC.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
