CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI), Durgapur has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for the recruitment of 27 Technician-I (Group II) posts across seven ITI trades at its Durgapur campus in West Bengal and its Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery at Ludhiana, Punjab. Candidates who have passed 10th/SSC with Science subjects and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade are eligible to apply online. The last date for submission of online applications has been extended to 13.09.2026 up to 5:00 PM IST vide Notice dated 12.08.2026 — however, the cut-off date for determining age, qualification and experience remains unchanged at 03.08.2026.
Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Technician-I (Group II) — Fitter, Electrician / Mechanic (Electrical Power Drives), Electronics Mechanic / Instrument Mechanic, Machinist, Foundryman, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle/Diesel), Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning |
| Organization | CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI), Durgapur — Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Advertisement No. 01/2026 (No. 8/2/2026(1)-Rct. dated 04.07.2026), read with Corrigendum dated 28.07.2026 and Notice dated 12.08.2026 |
| Location | Durgapur, West Bengal and Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery, Ludhiana, Punjab |
| Total Vacancies | 27 Posts (SC-04, OBC-NCL-05, EWS-04, UR-PwBD(HH)-01, UR-PwBD(OH)-01, UR-12; 02 posts reserved horizontally for Ex-Servicemen) |
| Qualification | SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects with minimum 55% marks, plus ITI / National or State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade (or 2 years apprentice training, or 3 years relevant work experience in a Government / PSU / Autonomous Body) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 28 years as on 03.08.2026 (relaxation as per GoI/CSIR rules — see table below) |
| Selection Process | Screening of online applications → Trade Test (qualifying) → Competitive Written Examination (Paper-I, II & III) → Final Merit List |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) with total emoluments of approximately ₹39,000 per month at the minimum of scale |
| How to Apply | Apply online only through the CSIR-CMERI application portal — no offline or postal application will be accepted |
| Official Notification | Download Detailed Advertisement No. 01/2026 (PDF) | Date Extension Notice dated 12.08.2026 (PDF) |
| Official Website / Apply Online | CSIR-CMERI Group-II Online Application Portal | www.cmeri.res.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Date of Advertisement No. 01/2026 | 04.07.2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 04.07.2026 at 10:00 AM IST |
| Original Last Date to Apply Online | 03.08.2026 up to 5:00 PM IST |
| First Extension (Corrigendum dated 28.07.2026) | 14.08.2026 up to 5:00 PM IST |
| Extended Last Date to Apply Online (Notice dated 12.08.2026) | 13.09.2026 up to 5:00 PM IST |
| Cut-off Date for Age, Qualification & Experience (unchanged) | 03.08.2026 |
| Trade Test & Competitive Written Examination Date | To be notified later on www.cmeri.res.in |
Important for candidates who have already applied: as per the Notice dated 12.08.2026, candidates who have already successfully submitted their online application are required to log in to the application portal again and upload their photograph and the requisite documents as specified in Para 6 of Advertisement No. 01/2026.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / EWS / OBC (NCL) and all other candidates | ₹500/- (non-refundable) |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Nil (exempted) |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | Nil (exempted) |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Nil (exempted) |
| Women candidates (all categories) | Nil (exempted) |
| Mode of Payment | Online through State Bank Collect (SBI Collect) only — fee paid through any other mode will not be accepted and the application will be rejected |
| Applying for more than one post code | Application fee must be paid separately for each post code |
Vacancy Details
| Post Code | Trade | No. of Posts | Reservation |
| 260101 | Fitter | 14 | SC-04, OBC(NCL)-04, EWS-03, UR-03 |
| 260102 | Electrician / Mechanic (Electrical Power Drives) | 04 | UR-04 |
| 260103 | Electronics Mechanic / Instrument Mechanic | 04 | UR-PwBD(HH)-01, UR-PwBD(OH)-01, UR-02 |
| 260104 | Machinist | 02 | EWS-01, UR-01 |
| 260105 | Foundryman | 01 | UR-01 |
| 260106 | Mechanic (Motor Vehicle / Diesel) | 01 | OBC(NCL)-01 |
| 260107 | Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning | 01 | UR-01 |
| Total | 27 | 02 posts reserved horizontally for Ex-Servicemen | |
The number of vacancies is provisional and may increase or decrease at the time of actual selection. Selected candidates may be posted to any division of CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur or its Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery, Ludhiana, as per suitability and requirement, and may be required to work in shifts.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
| Educational Qualification | SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects with minimum 55% marks, and ITI certificate or National / State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade from a recognised institution |
| Alternative Route 1 | SSC / 10th Standard with Science subjects and minimum 55% marks, plus 2 years full-time experience as an apprentice trainee in the relevant trade from a recognised institution |
| Alternative Route 2 | SSC / 10th Standard with Science subjects and minimum 55% marks, plus 3 years of work experience in the relevant trade in a Ministry / Department / Organisation / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years and maximum 28 years as on 03.08.2026 |
| Nationality | The applicant must be a Citizen of India |
| Language Requirement | Selected candidates must acquire working knowledge of Hindi during the probation period, as per Official Language (Rajbhasha) rules |
| Experience Counting | Experience on part-time or daily-wage basis will not be counted; experience is counted only after acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualification |
| NOC Requirement | Employees of Government Departments, Autonomous Bodies, PSUs and Government-funded research agencies must obtain and upload a No Objection Certificate in the prescribed format (Annexure-II) at the time of online application |
| Application Restriction | Only one application per candidate per post code; a candidate may apply for multiple post codes with a separate application and separate fee for each |
| Probation | One year from the date of joining, extendable or curtailable at the discretion of the Appointing Authority |
Age Relaxation (Upper Age Limit)
| Category | Relaxation Beyond Upper Age Limit |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) | 3 years |
| PwBD (Unreserved) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Departmental candidates (CSIR Council employees) / Government Departments / Autonomous Bodies / PSU employees | 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 |
| Ex-Servicemen (Unreserved) | 3 years after deduction of actual military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date, as per GoI orders |
No age relaxation is allowed to SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against unreserved posts. PwBD age relaxation applies only to candidates with 40% or more disability holding a valid certificate from the appropriate authority.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
| Stage 1 — Screening of Applications | All online applications received within the last date are screened by a duly constituted Screening Committee, which shortlists candidates for the Trade Test. The Committee may adopt its own short-listing criteria; merely possessing the essential qualification does not entitle a candidate to be called. |
| Stage 2 — Trade Test | Conducted in the relevant trade and qualifying in nature only — marks are not carried into the final merit list. The syllabus of the trade test for each trade will be notified separately on www.cmeri.res.in. Only candidates who qualify the Trade Test are called for the written examination. |
| Stage 3 — Competitive Written Examination | OMR-based or Computer-Based objective type multiple-choice examination. Standard of examination: SSC + ITI / 12th Standard. Total 150 questions in 2 hours 30 minutes. Questions set in both English and Hindi except the English Language questions. |
| Paper-I (1 hour) | Mental Ability Test — 50 questions, 100 marks (2 marks per correct answer), no negative marking. Covers General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving and Situational Judgement. Paper-II and Paper-III are evaluated only for candidates who secure the minimum threshold marks in Paper-I. |
| Paper-II (30 minutes) | General Awareness — 25 questions, 75 marks (3 marks per correct answer), 1 negative mark per wrong answer. English Language — 25 questions, 75 marks (3 marks per correct answer), 1 negative mark per wrong answer. |
| Paper-III (1 hour) | Concerned Subject (based on the advertised qualification of the post) — 50 questions, 150 marks (3 marks per correct answer), 1 negative mark per wrong answer. |
| Stage 4 — Final Merit List | Prepared on the basis of marks obtained in Paper-II and Paper-III only. Ties are resolved as per CSIR Letter No. 5-1(211)/2014-PD dated 30.05.2023: higher marks in the concerned subject paper, then fewer negative marks in that paper, then fewer negative marks overall, then older date of birth, then earlier acquisition of the essential qualification, then alphabetical order. |
| Stage 5 — Appointment | Joining time of one month is normally allowed. Selected candidates are placed on probation for one year. No TA/DA is payable for attending the Trade Test or Written Examination. |
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
| Pay Level (7th CPC) | Level 2 — ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 |
| Total Emoluments | Approximately ₹39,000 per month at the minimum of scale, inclusive of Basic Pay, DA, HRA and Transport Allowance, as admissible at Durgapur (West Bengal) / Ludhiana (Punjab) |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | Admissible as per Central Government rates applicable to CSIR |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | Admissible as per rules; HRA will not be paid if the employee is allotted accommodation in the Institute’s colony |
| Transport Allowance (TA) | Admissible as per Central Government rules applicable to CSIR |
| Accommodation | Council employees are eligible for accommodation of their entitled type as per CSIR Allotment Rules, subject to availability |
| Other Benefits | Reimbursement of Medical Expenses, Leave Travel Concession (LTC) and House Building Advance, as per extant CSIR rules |
| Pension | Governed by the National Pension System (NPS) or the extant pension provision adopted by CSIR |
| Career Advancement | Assessment Promotion Scheme for Technical & Support Staff, subject to qualifying as per rules |
How to Apply
- Visit the CSIR-CMERI online application portal at https://devapps.ngri.res.in/cmeri_group2_2026/, also linked from the Institute website www.cmeri.res.in.
- Register with your name and a valid, active email address — each email address can be registered only once. Note down your Registration ID and login credentials and keep them safe.
- Log in and fill the online application form carefully with correct details, including information about any relative working in CSIR.
- Pay the application fee of ₹500/- online through State Bank Collect (if applicable), download the e-receipt from SBI Collect and enter the transaction/receipt number at the appropriate place in the form.
- Upload your recent passport-size colour photograph, signature and all supporting documents listed below, verify the application, then click Submit before 13.09.2026, 5:00 PM IST and keep a printout for your records.
Note: Applications are accepted online only — no other mode of application will be considered, and candidates should not send a hard copy of the application. Once finally submitted, an application cannot be withdrawn or modified, and the fee once paid is not refundable under any circumstances.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
| Recent passport-size colour photograph | Scanned and uploaded at the appropriate place; blurred or smudged photographs lead to summary rejection |
| Signature of the candidate | Scanned and uploaded at the appropriate place only — uploading it in the wrong field leads to rejection |
| Fee receipt of ₹500/- | SBI Collect e-receipt, wherever the fee is applicable |
| SSC / 10th certificate | Must reflect the date of birth |
| SSC / 10th marksheet | Must show marks / percentage obtained; in case of grading, also upload the Board’s grade-to-percentage conversion formula |
| ITI / Trade / Apprentice Training Certificate | In the trade applied for, from a recognised institution |
| Category certificate (SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen) | In the prescribed Government of India format issued by the specified authority, if applicable; OBC candidates need a valid non-creamy-layer certificate for Central Government posts as on 03.08.2026 |
| Experience certificate(s) | If claiming experience under the alternative eligibility routes |
| Higher qualification certificate(s) | If any |
| Aadhaar Card | Mandatory upload |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) | As per Annexure-II of the advertisement, from the present employer, if applicable |
| Documents in a language other than Hindi or English | A transcript duly attested by a Gazetted Officer or Notary must be submitted |
Important Links
| Link | Open |
| Date Extension Notice dated 12.08.2026 (PDF) | Download Notice |
| Corrigendum dated 28.07.2026 (PDF) | Download Corrigendum |
| Download Official Notification (Detailed Advt. No. 01/2026) | Download Notification PDF |
| Apply Online / Online Application Portal | Apply Online |
| Official Website (CSIR-CMERI Vacancies) | Visit Official Website |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not assume the extension changes your eligibility — the cut-off date for age, qualification and experience is still 03.08.2026, not 13.09.2026.
- If you have already submitted your application, log in again and upload your photograph and the Para 6 documents; skipping this step can render your application incomplete.
- Pay the fee only through State Bank Collect — a payment made through any other mode is treated as no payment at all and the application is rejected.
- Applying for more than one post code requires a separate application and a separate ₹500 fee for each post code; one payment does not cover both.
- Upload the photograph and the signature in their own designated fields — swapping them, or uploading a blurred or smudged image, leads to summary rejection.
- Government, PSU and autonomous-body employees must upload the NOC in the Annexure-II format at the time of applying; it cannot be produced later.
- Once you click Submit, the application cannot be modified or withdrawn and the fee is not refunded, so verify every entry before final submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for CSIR-CMERI Technician-I Recruitment 2026?
The last date for submission of online applications has been extended to 13.09.2026 up to 5:00 PM IST vide the Notice dated 12.08.2026.
Q2. Has the eligibility cut-off date also been extended?
No — the cut-off date for determining upper age limit, qualification and experience remains 03.08.2026 and has not changed.
Q3. How many vacancies are available in this recruitment?
There are 27 Technician-I (Group II) posts across seven trades, with 02 posts reserved horizontally for Ex-Servicemen.
Q4. What is the required educational qualification?
SSC / 10th Standard with Science subjects and minimum 55% marks, plus an ITI or National/State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade, or 2 years of apprentice training, or 3 years of relevant Government/PSU experience.
Q5. What is the age limit and how much relaxation is allowed?
The age limit is 18 to 28 years as on 03.08.2026, with 5 years relaxation for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, 10 to 15 years for PwBD and further relaxation for departmental candidates, Ex-Servicemen and widows/divorced women as listed in the age relaxation table above.
Q6. What is the application fee and who is exempted?
The fee is ₹500/- payable online through State Bank Collect only, and Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, Women and PwBD candidates are fully exempted.
Q7. What is the selection process for these Technician posts?
Applications are screened by a Screening Committee, shortlisted candidates take a qualifying Trade Test, and those who qualify appear in a Competitive Written Examination of 150 questions, with the final merit list based only on Paper-II and Paper-III marks.
Q8. Where will the selected candidates be posted?
Selected candidates may be posted at CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur in West Bengal or at the Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery, Ludhiana in Punjab, in any division as per requirement, and may be required to work in shifts.
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.
