The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has invited online applications from eligible Indian citizens for 43 vacancies of Technician (1) / Group II (1) across 10 trades — including Computer Operator & Programming Assistant, Desktop Publishing Operator, Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance, Medical Lab Technician, Draughtsman, Instrument Mechanic, Laboratory Assistant and Interior Designer. Candidates with 10th/SSC plus an ITI or National/State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade can apply online from 18.08.2026 to 17.09.2026.
Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Technician (1) / Group II (1) — COPA, DTPO, CH&NM, MLT, Draughtsman (Architecture), Instrument Mechanic, Draughtsman (Mechanical), Draughtsman (Civil), Laboratory Assistant in Chemical Plant (LACP), Interior Designer |
| Organization | Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Anusandhan Bhawan, 2 Rafi Marg, New Delhi – 110001 |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | R&A/01/2026 |
| Location | All India / Central Govt (CSIR HQ and Units at Delhi-NCR, Pune & Mumbai — selected candidates may be posted at any of the three) |
| Total Vacancies | 43 (UR-19, OBC(NCL)-11, SC-06, ST-03, EWS-04); trade-wise breakup in table below |
| Qualification | 10th standard/SSC with Science subjects (min. 55% marks) + ITI certificate/National or State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade (or equivalent apprentice/work experience) — trade-specific, see table below |
| Age Limit | 28 years as on 17.09.2026 (closing date); full relaxation table below |
| Selection Process | Screening → Trade Test (qualifying) → Written Exam (Paper I, II & III) → Final Merit List (Paper II & III) |
| Pay Scale | Group-C, Pay Matrix Level-2, ₹19,900 – 63,200/month |
| How to Apply | Apply online only at recruitment.csir.res.in or www.csir.res.in |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | recruitment.csir.res.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Date for Online Application & Fee Submission | 18.08.2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Fee Submission Online | 17.09.2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application | 17.09.2026 (05:00 PM) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee / Intimation Charge |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS (General male candidates) | ₹500/- (Rupees Five Hundred Only) |
| Women (all categories) | Nil (Exempted) |
| SC / ST | Nil (Exempted) |
| PwBD | Nil (Exempted) |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Nil (Exempted) |
Fee is payable online only through SBI Collect. Fee once paid is not refunded or adjusted against any other examination/recruitment, under any circumstances.
Vacancy Details (Trade-wise)
| Post Code | Trade | Total | Category-wise Breakup | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 260101 | Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) | 21 | UR-08, OBC-06, SC-03, ST-02, EWS-02 | 2 posts reserved PwBD (cat. b & d/e); 2 posts reserved ESM |
| 260102 | Desktop Publishing Operator (DTPO) | 07 | UR-02, OBC-02, SC-01, EWS-02 | 1 post reserved ESM |
| 260103 | Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance (CH&NM) | 05 | UR-02, OBC-02, ST-01 | 1 post at CSIR-URDIP, Pune; 1 post reserved ESM |
| 260104 | Medical Lab Technician (MLT) | 02 | UR-01, OBC-01 | For CSIR-Innovation Complex, Mumbai |
| 260105 | Draughtsman (Architecture) | 02 | UR-01, SC-01 | — |
| 260106 | Instrument Mechanic | 02 | UR-01, SC-01 | For CSIR-Innovation Complex, Mumbai |
| 260107 | Draughtsman (Mechanical) | 01 | UR-01 | — |
| 260108 | Draughtsman (Civil) | 01 | UR-01 | — |
| 260109 | Laboratory Assistant in Chemical Plant (LACP) | 01 | UR-01 | For CSIR-Innovation Complex, Mumbai |
| 260110 | Interior Designer | 01 | UR-01 | — |
| Total | All Trades | 43 | UR-19, OBC(NCL)-11, SC-06, ST-03, EWS-04 | 2 posts reserved PwBD; 4 posts reserved ESM (horizontal reservation) |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | 10th standard/SSC or equivalent with Science subjects (min. 55% marks) + ITI certificate/National or State Trade Certificate in the specific trade; OR 10th std with Science (55%) + 2 years’ full-time apprentice-trainee experience in the trade from a recognized institution; OR 10th std with Science (55%) + 3 years’ work experience in the trade in a Ministry/Department/Organization/PSU/Autonomous Body under GoI/State/UT. Qualification is trade-specific — see Vacancy Details table above for each post code. |
| Age Limit | Upper age limit 28 years as on 17.09.2026 (the closing date for online application); full category-wise relaxation in the table below. |
| Application Restriction | A candidate may apply for multiple post codes, but must submit a separate online application and pay the requisite fee separately for each post code. Only one application per candidate is entertained per post code. |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age, as on the closing date of receipt of application |
| CSIR Departmental Candidates / Government Departments / Autonomous Bodies / PSU Employees with not less than 3 years’ regular continuous service as on closing date | 5 years |
| Widows/Divorced Women/Women Judicially Separated and not remarried | 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 CSIR Rules |
Note: SC/ST/OBC candidates who are also covered under the Ex-Servicemen or PwBD category are eligible for cumulative age relaxation under both categories. SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against Unreserved (UR) vacancies are not eligible for age relaxation.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Screening | All applications received within the stipulated period are screened by a duly constituted Screening Committee, which adopts its own criteria to shortlist candidates for the Trade Test. |
| 2. Trade Test | Shortlisted candidates are invited for a Trade Test, which is qualifying in nature (does not count toward merit). Minimum threshold marks are fixed by the Selection Committee. Only candidates who qualify the Trade Test proceed to the written examination. |
| 3. Written Exam — Paper I | Mental Ability Test: 50 questions, 100 marks (2 marks/correct answer), no negative marking, 1 hour. Only candidates who secure the minimum threshold fixed by the Selection Committee in Paper I have their Paper II and Paper III evaluated. |
| 4. Written Exam — Paper II | General Awareness (25 questions, 75 marks) + English Language (25 questions, 75 marks); 3 marks per correct answer, 1 negative mark per wrong answer; 30 minutes total. Evaluated only for candidates who clear the Paper I threshold. |
| 5. Written Exam — Paper III | Concerned Subject/Trade: 50 questions, 150 marks (3 marks per correct answer), 1 negative mark per wrong answer, 1 hour. Evaluated only for candidates who clear the Paper I threshold. |
| 6. Final Merit List | Prepared only on the basis of marks obtained in Paper II and Paper III (Trade Test and Paper I are qualifying/threshold stages only, and do not add to the merit score). |
Exam Pattern
Mode: OMR-based or Computer-based Objective Type MCQ examination. Medium: English and Hindi (except the English Language paper, which is in English only). Standard: SSC + ITI / 12th standard. Total questions: 150. Total time allotted: 2 hours 30 minutes.
| Part / Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I – Mental Ability Test | 50 | 100 (2 marks/correct; no negative marking) | 1 hour |
| Paper II – General Awareness | 25 | 75 (3 marks/correct; 1 negative mark/wrong) | 30 minutes (combined with English Language) |
| Paper II – English Language | 25 | 75 (3 marks/correct; 1 negative mark/wrong) | 30 minutes (combined with General Awareness) |
| Paper III – Concerned Subject/Trade | 50 | 150 (3 marks/correct; 1 negative mark/wrong) | 1 hour |
| Total | 150 | 400 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
Note: Mental Ability Test (Paper I) covers General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving and Situational Judgement. The Trade Test and Paper-III syllabus for each trade will be notified separately on the official CSIR website.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Group-C, Pay Matrix Level-2 |
| Pay Range | ₹19,900 – 63,200 per month |
| Allowances | HRA and Travelling Allowance at Central Government rates applicable to CSIR employees at the place of posting |
| Other Benefits | Leave Travel Concession (LTC), reimbursement of medical expenses, Children’s Education Allowance, and other benefits as per CSIR rules |
| Accommodation | Provided as per CSIR Residence Allotment Rules, subject to availability (HRA not admissible if accommodation is provided) |
| Pension / NPS | Governed by the National Pension System (NPS) on defined contributions, as applicable to Central Government employees recruited on or after 01.01.2004 |
| Career Growth | Assessment Promotion Scheme available for career advancement of Technical & Support staff |
How to Apply
- Visit recruitment.csir.res.in or www.csir.res.in and click the “Technician (1)” / “TECHNICIAN – 2026” link.
- Register with your name, email address and mobile number to receive a User ID and password.
- Log in and complete the Profile page (gender, date of birth, marital status, category, PwBD/ESM status, Govt./CSIR employee status) — once verified and locked, these details cannot be modified, so fill carefully.
- Fill all 6 tabs of the online application form (Apply, Personal Details, Education, Experience, Additional Details, Uploads) and upload your photograph, signature, live photo, and required certificates/documents.
- Preview the completed application, pay the ₹500 fee (if applicable) online via SBI Collect, upload the e-Receipt, and submit before 17.09.2026 (05:00 PM).
Note: No offline/postal application will be accepted. Candidates applying for more than one post code must submit a separate application and pay the fee separately for each post code.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG only, less than 50 KB (200 px height × 150 px width); recent passport-size colour photo against a light/white background |
| Live Photo | Captured live via webcam or by scanning the on-screen QR code on a mobile phone at the time of application (cannot be uploaded as a file); used for identity verification at the exam hall |
| Signature | JPG only, less than 50 KB (50 px height × 150 px width); signed on white paper in black ink by the applicant only |
| Proof of Date of Birth | PDF, less than 1 MB — only SSC/Matriculation/10th Standard/SSLC/HSC certificate or Birth Certificate accepted |
| Educational Qualification Certificates (10th onwards) | Separate PDF per qualification, less than 1 MB each; passing certificate and semester/year-wise mark sheets merged into a single PDF |
| Experience Certificate (if applicable) | Separate PDF, less than 1 MB; must clearly state from-and-to dates, issuing organization, and nature of job performed |
| Caste Certificate (if applicable) | PDF, less than 1 MB, in the prescribed format |
| Disability Certificate (if applicable) | PDF, less than 1 MB, Form-V (single disability) or Form-VI (multiple disabilities) |
| Discharge Book Certificate (Ex-Servicemen, if applicable) | PDF, less than 1 MB |
| No Objection Certificate (Govt./Autonomous/PSU employees) | PDF; required at the time of Trade Test, failing which candidate will not be allowed to appear |
| Any Other Supporting Document | PDF, less than 1 MB |
Important Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) |
| Apply Online / Official Website |
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Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Only one application per candidate is entertained for each post code — if you submit multiple applications for the same post code with different email IDs, only the latest completed one is considered.
- Applying for multiple post codes requires a separate application form and a separate fee payment for each post code.
- Once your profile is verified and locked, its details (gender, DOB, category, etc.) cannot be modified — fill and check carefully before locking.
- An application once submitted cannot be withdrawn, and fees once paid will not be refunded or adjusted under any circumstances — apply well before the last date.
- Ensure your name, date of birth, and father’s/mother’s name are entered exactly as they appear on your SSC/Matriculation/10th certificate.
- Government/Autonomous Body/PSU employees must carry a “No Objection Certificate” to the Trade Test, or they will not be permitted to appear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for CSIR Technician (1) Recruitment 2026?
The online application window closes on 17.09.2026 at 05:00 PM.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in this CSIR Technician (1) recruitment?
There are 43 vacancies across 10 trades, including COPA, DTPO, CH&NM, MLT, Draughtsman (Architecture/Mechanical/Civil), Instrument Mechanic, LACP and Interior Designer.
Q3. What is the eligibility for CSIR Technician (1) posts?
10th standard/SSC with Science subjects (minimum 55% marks) plus an ITI certificate or National/State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade, or equivalent apprentice/work experience.
Q4. What is the age limit for CSIR Technician (1) 2026?
The upper age limit is 28 years as on 17.09.2026, with relaxation available for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other eligible categories.
Q5. What is the application fee for CSIR Technician (1) Recruitment?
₹500/- for general candidates; Women, SC/ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from the fee.
Q6. How can I apply for CSIR Technician (1) 2026?
Apply online only at recruitment.csir.res.in or www.csir.res.in — no offline or postal applications are accepted.
Q7. What is the selection process for CSIR Technician (1) posts?
Screening, followed by a qualifying Trade Test, then a written exam (Paper I, II and III), with the final merit list based only on Paper II and Paper III marks.
Q8. What is the pay scale for CSIR Technician (1)?
Group-C, Pay Matrix Level-2, with pay ranging from ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 per month, plus HRA, TA and other Central Government benefits.
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.
