CSIR-CFTRI in Mysuru has opened 28 Technician posts across 13 ITI trades, from Fitter and Electrician to COPA (computer operator) and Welder. You need a 10th pass with Science plus a trade qualification such as an ITI certificate (a skills course run by an Industrial Training Institute). Online applications run from 19.10.2026 to 18.11.2026, but your form counts only if the signed print-out reaches Mysuru by 26.11.2026.
Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA)
2
1
0
0
0
1
TE06
Information and Communication Technology System Maintenance
1
0
0
0
0
1
TE07
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
2
0
0
1
0
1
TE08
Electrician
2
0
1
0
1
0
TE09
Carpenter
1
1
0
0
0
0
TE10
Plumber
1
0
1
0
0
0
TE11
Sheet Metal Worker
1
0
0
0
0
1
TE12
Turner
1
0
1
0
0
0
TE13
Welder
1
0
0
0
0
1
Total
28
9
5
4
1
9
UR = Unreserved (open to everyone). EWS = Economically Weaker Sections. SC and ST = Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe. OBC-NCL = Other Backward Classes, Non-Creamy Layer. The numbers are provisional and may come down at the time of selection.
Seats Kept for Ex-Servicemen and PwBD
Code
Trade
Reserved For
TE01
Fitter
1 post for Ex-Servicemen (ESM)
TE02
Electronics Mechanic
1 post for ESM and 1 post for PwBD with locomotor disability (category c)
TE05
COPA
1 post for PwBD who are deaf or hard of hearing (category b)
PwBD means persons with benchmark disability. All 13 post codes are marked suitable for some PwBD categories, so the PwBD age relaxation applies even where no post is reserved.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Nationality
Indian citizen
Educational Qualification
10th pass with Science subjects, minimum 55% marks, plus one trade route (next row)
Trade Route (any one)
ITI or trade certificate in the trade; or 2 years full-time apprenticeship; or 3 years work experience in it
Trade Must Match
Your ITI, apprenticeship or experience must be in the trade of the post code you apply for
Experience Rule
Experience counts only after your 10th pass. Part-time, daily-wage and guest work is not counted
Final results must be declared on or before 18.11.2026
Application Restriction
One application per post code. Each extra trade needs its own form, fee and hard copy
Age Relaxation
Category
Relaxation
SC and ST
5 years, only on posts reserved for them (upper age 33)
OBC (NCL)
3 years, only on posts reserved for OBC (upper age 31)
PwBD
10 years (15 for SC/ST and 13 for OBC-NCL on their reserved posts)
Regular government employees
Up to 5 years, with 3 years of continuous service in the same or a similar line
Ex-Servicemen
3 years, after subtracting your military service from your age on 18.11.2026
Widows and divorced or separated women, not remarried
Up to age 35 (up to 40 for SC/ST on posts reserved for them)
So a 30-year-old OBC (NCL) candidate can apply for a post reserved for OBC, because the 3 extra years take the limit to 31. The same candidate gets no relaxation on an unreserved post, where the limit stays 28.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth, the cut-off date 18.11.2026 and your category relaxation to see instantly whether you fall inside the 18 to 28 year band.
This is a direct-recruitment government job with a probation period, followed by confirmation. It is not a contract or apprenticeship post.
Pick your trade first. You can apply only for the trade your ITI, apprenticeship or experience is in, and each post code needs its own form, fee and posted envelope.
You may be posted at Mysuru or at the Hyderabad, Mumbai or Lucknow centres, and CSIR can transfer you to any of its labs in India. Skip this job if you cannot move.
Apply only if you can post the signed print-out by 26.11.2026. An online form without the hard copy is rejected.
The notification lists a trade test and written papers but no interview. Women pay no fee and are specially encouraged to apply.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
1. Screening
A committee checks every form and shortlists candidates for the Trade Test using its own criteria.
2. Trade Test
A test in your own trade. Qualifying only, so no marks are added to your rank. The cut-off will be posted on cftri.res.in.
Written Exam Format
Multiple-choice, on an OMR sheet (bubble answer sheet) or on computer. English and Hindi. 150 questions in 2 hours 30 minutes.
3. Paper-I: Mental Ability
50 questions, 100 marks, 1 hour, no negative marking. Qualifying only. Covers reasoning, maths aptitude and problem solving.
4. Paper-II: General Awareness and English
25 + 25 questions, 150 marks, 30 minutes. 3 marks for a right answer, minus 1 for a wrong one. Counts for merit.
5. Paper-III: Your Trade Subject
50 questions, 150 marks, 1 hour. 3 marks for a right answer, minus 1 for a wrong one. Counts for merit.
Paper-I Cut-off
Papers II and III are checked only if you clear the Paper-I cut-off, which the Selection Committee fixes.
Final Merit List
Made only from Paper-II and Paper-III marks, 300 in all.
If Marks Tie
Higher trade-paper marks first, then fewer negative marks, then older date of birth, then earlier qualification, then name order.
In short: you clear the Trade Test and Paper-I first, but neither adds marks to your rank. Your final rank comes only from Paper-II and Paper-III.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Pay Level
Level 2 of the government pay scale (₹19,900 to ₹63,200 a month)
Approx. Monthly Total
About ₹37,260 at the start in Mysuru, with house rent allowance (HRA) included
Allowances
Dearness Allowance (DA), HRA and Transport Allowance, as for central government staff at the posting place
Accommodation
CSIR quarters if available. HRA is not paid if you take them
Other Benefits
Medical reimbursement, Leave Travel Concession and Children’s Education Allowance
Pension
National Pension System (NPS)
Career Growth
Assessment Promotion scheme for technical staff, on qualifying
Probation
Applies before confirmation; the length is not stated in the notification
In plain terms, you start at about ₹37,260 a month in Mysuru, counting house rent allowance. Pay Level 2 is a government pay grade, and ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 is the range it moves within.
How to Apply
From 19.10.2026, open recruitment.cftri.res.in in Google Chrome and click Apply Online. Register with your name, email and mobile number to get a User ID and password.
Log in, fill your profile (gender, date of birth, category, PwBD and ex-servicemen status) and lock it. It cannot be changed after locking.
Complete the 7 tabs: Apply, Personal Details, Education, Experience, Additional Details, Uploads, and Preview and Submit. Upload your photo, signature and certificates, and take the live photo.
Submit the form to get your Application No. Then pay ₹500 through SBI Collect (if you are not exempt) and upload the e-receipt before 11:59 PM on 18.11.2026.
Download the form by 11:59 PM on 18.11.2026, sign it, paste your photo and attach self-attested copies (copies you sign as true). Send it by speed post or registered post so it reaches CFTRI by 26.11.2026.
Note: send each post code in a separate envelope marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ___, Post Code ___, Advertisement No. Rec.02/2026” to: Recruitment Section (E-I Section), CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Cheluvamba Mansion (Opposite to Rail Museum), Mysuru – 570020, Karnataka.
Photograph or signature rejected by the upload form?
Resize your photograph to 200 × 150 px and your signature to 50 × 150 px, each under 50 KB, in one go.
Do not skip the hard copy. An online form without a signed print-out reaching Mysuru by 26.11.2026 is rejected, and late envelopes are not accepted even if the post office was slow.
Write your name, date of birth and parents’ names exactly as on your 10th certificate. You cannot change them after you lock the profile.
Send a separate form, fee and envelope for each post code if you apply for more than one trade.
Claim age relaxation or reservation only where it applies. OBC candidates need a non-creamy layer certificate in the central government format; creamy layer candidates must apply as unreserved.
Serving government, PSU or CSIR employees must upload a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer with the online form, or the application is not considered.
Apply early. The last date will not be extended if the website fails at the last moment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for CSIR CFTRI Technician Recruitment 2026?
You must submit the online form and pay the fee by 11:59 PM on 18.11.2026, and the signed print-out must reach Mysuru by 26.11.2026.
How many Technician posts are vacant?
There are 28 posts across 13 ITI trades, with the most in Electronics Mechanic (7) and Fitter (6).
What qualification is needed for CFTRI Technician?
You need a 10th pass with Science subjects and at least 55% marks, plus an ITI or trade certificate, or 2 years of apprenticeship, or 3 years of work experience in the trade you apply for.
What is the age limit?
You must be 18 to 28 years old on 18.11.2026, with 5 years extra for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (NCL) on posts reserved for them, and 10 years extra for PwBD.
What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹500 and cannot be refunded, but SC, ST, PwBD, women and ex-servicemen candidates pay nothing if they upload their proof.
How do I apply?
Apply online at recruitment.cftri.res.in from 19.10.2026, then post the signed print-out with self-attested documents to the Recruitment Section (E-I Section), CSIR-CFTRI, Cheluvamba Mansion, Mysuru 570020.
What is the selection process?
First comes a Trade Test (qualifying only), then three written papers, and the final merit list uses only the Paper-II and Paper-III marks.
What is the salary and where will I be posted?
Pay is Level 2 (₹19,900 to ₹63,200), about ₹37,260 a month at Mysuru, and posting is at Mysuru or the Hyderabad, Mumbai and Lucknow centres.
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.
