CSIR-CEERI Recruitment 2026 – 22 Technical Officer & Technician Posts
CSIR-CEERI Recruitment 2026: 22 Technical Officer & Technician Posts
CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute, Pilani — Ministry of Science & Technology
The CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CEERI), Pilani, Rajasthan, under the Ministry of Science & Technology, has released advertisement 01/2026 for 22 posts — 8 Technical Officer (Group-III) and 14 Technician (1) (Group-II). Posts are available at Pilani, Chennai, and Jaipur. Applications are open online at ceeri.res.in from 21 May to 20 June 2026. Selection involves Trade Test + Written Exam. Salary: Rs. 44,900–1,42,400 (TO) and Rs. 19,900–63,200 (Technician).
Technical Officer requires B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc/MCA with 55% marks (age up to 30 years). Technician requires 10th with Science (55%) + ITI or experience (age up to 28 years). Application fee is Rs. 500 — SC, ST, PwBD, Women, and Ex-Servicemen are exempted. The written exam has 3 papers (Mental Ability, General Awareness + English, Concerned Subject) with negative marking in Papers II and III.
| Recruiting Authority | CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CEERI) |
| Advertisement Number | 01/2026 (dated 21.05.2026) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India |
| Total Vacancies | 22 Posts (8 Technical Officer + 14 Technician) |
| Locations | Pilani (Rajasthan), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Jaipur (Rajasthan) |
| Application Start | (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | (11:59 PM) |
| Selection Method | Screening → Trade Test → Written Exam (3 Papers) → Merit → DV |
| Application Fee | Rs. 500 | Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-SM |
| Salary (Technical Officer) | Pay Level 7: Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 (~Rs. 89,268/month) |
| Salary (Technician) | Pay Level 2: Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 (~Rs. 39,728/month) |
| Official Website | ceeri.res.in |
CSIR-CEERI Recruitment 2026 — Important Dates and Application Fee
Application: 21 May to 20 June 2026 | Fee: Rs. 500 | SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-SM Exempted
The CSIR-CEERI online application portal opens on 21 May 2026 at 10:00 AM and closes on 20 June 2026 at 11:59 PM. The application fee is Rs. 500 per post, payable via NEFT/Bank Transfer/Net Banking. SC, ST, PwBD, Women, and Ex-Servicemen are fully exempted. The closing date (20 June 2026) is also the cut-off for age, qualifications, and experience.
| Online Application Start | (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Online Application | (11:59 PM) |
| Age/Qualification Cut-off | |
| Syllabus Notification | To be notified on ceeri.res.in |
Applications must be submitted online only at ceeri.res.in. The application fee of Rs. 500 must be paid via NEFT/Bank Transfer/Net Banking to the SBI account specified in the notification. The UTR/Transaction Number and Date must be attached with the online application.
All documents must be uploaded as a single PDF file not exceeding 5 MB. No interim enquiry or correspondence will be entertained regarding the recruitment process.
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 500 per post |
| SC / ST | Nil (Exempted) |
| PwBD | Nil (Exempted) |
| Women (all categories) | Nil (Exempted) |
| Ex-Servicemen | Nil (Exempted) |
The fee is Rs. 500 per post. If applying for both Technical Officer and Technician, the fee is Rs. 1,000 (Rs. 500 × 2). SC, ST, PwBD, Women, and Ex-Servicemen are fully exempted. Fee once paid is non-refundable. Fraudulent claims of exemption will result in legal action.
CSIR-CEERI Recruitment 2026 — Vacancy Details and Eligibility
22 Posts | 8 Technical Officer (Level 7) + 14 Technician (Level 2) | Pilani, Chennai, Jaipur
CSIR-CEERI has announced 22 vacancies — 8 Technical Officer posts (Physics/Electronics and Computer Science) and 14 Technician posts (Electronics Mechanic, Electrician, Mason, Draughtsman). Category-wise distribution includes UR (12), SC (3), ST (3), EWS (4). A total of 4 posts are reserved for PwBD.
Technical Officer [Group-III (3)] — Vacancy Details
| Post Code | Discipline | SC | EWS | UR | Total | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TO-1 | Physics/Electronics | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 1 (HH backlog) |
| TO-2 | Computer Science | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 (VH/HH backlog) |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 2 | |
Technician (1) [Group-II (1)] — Vacancy Details
| Post Code | Trade | SC | ST | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TECH-1 | Electronics Mechanic | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| TECH-2,3 | Electrician/Wiremen/Electrical Fitter | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| TECH-3 | Mason (Building Constructor) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| TECH-4 | Draughtsman (Civil) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 14 | |
Eligibility Criteria
Technical Officer — Qualification & Age
| Post Code | Qualification |
|---|---|
| TO-1 | B.E./B.Tech in Electronics/Instrumentation/Communication/EEE with 55% OR M.Sc in Physics/Electronics/Applied Electronics with 55% |
| TO-2 | B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc in Computer Science with 55% OR MCA (including Integrated MCA) with 55% |
| Maximum Age | 30 years (as on 20 June 2026) |
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
Technician — Qualification & Age
| Post Code | Qualification |
|---|---|
| TECH-1 | 10th with Science (55%) + ITI in Electronics Mechanic OR + 2 yrs apprenticeship OR + 3 yrs Govt. experience |
| TECH-2,3 | 10th with Science (55%) + ITI in Electrician/Wiremen OR + 3 yrs Govt. experience |
| TECH-3 | 10th with Science (55%) + ITI in Mason OR + 2 yrs apprenticeship OR + 3 yrs Govt. experience |
| TECH-4 | 10th with Science (55%) + ITI in Draughtsman (Civil) OR + 2 yrs apprenticeship OR + 3 yrs Govt. experience |
| Maximum Age | 28 years (as on 20 June 2026) |
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years | Only for posts reserved for respective categories |
| Regular CSIR/Govt./PSU employees | 5 years | 3 years continuous service + NOC mandatory |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Govt. orders | Discharge book/PPO required |
| Widows/Divorced/Separated Women | Up to 35 years | Not remarried. SC/ST: up to 40 years for reserved posts |
| PwBD | 10 years | SC/ST-PwBD: 15 years, OBC-PwBD: 13 years. Disability 40%+ |
CSIR-CEERI Recruitment 2026 — Exam Pattern
Trade Test (Qualifying) → Written Exam (3 Papers, 325 Marks) → Merit on Paper-II & III
The selection involves a qualifying Trade Test followed by a competitive written examination with 3 papers. Paper-I (Mental Ability) is qualifying — candidates must secure minimum threshold marks. Final merit is based only on Paper-II and Paper-III (300 marks). Negative marking of 1 mark per wrong answer applies in Paper-II and Paper-III. The exam is bilingual (English & Hindi).
Written Examination Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Marks/Q | Negative Marking | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Mental Ability Test* | 50 | 100 | 2 each | No | 1 hour |
| Paper-II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 3 each | -1 per wrong | 30 min |
| English Language | 25 | 75 | 3 each | -1 per wrong | 30 min | |
| Paper-III | Concerned Subject | 50 | 150 | 3 each | -1 per wrong | 1 hour |
| Total | 150 | 325* | 3 hours | |||
Concerned Subject: Based on advertised qualification (Graduation/PG level).
*Merit: Final merit based ONLY on Paper-II + Paper-III = 300 marks. Paper-I is qualifying only.
Exam Details
| Exam Mode | OMR Based or Computer Based (Objective MCQ) |
| Language | Bilingual — English & Hindi (except English Language section) |
| Standard | Graduation / Post Graduation level |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Total Marks | 325 (Merit: 300 — Paper-II + III only) |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Negative Marking | Paper-I: None | Paper-II & III: -1 per wrong answer |
| Paper-I Threshold | Minimum marks required (determined by Selection Committee) to qualify for Paper-II & III evaluation |
CSIR-CEERI Recruitment 2026 — Salary and Benefits
Technical Officer: Pay Level 7 (Rs. 44,900–1,42,400) | Technician: Pay Level 2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200)
CSIR-CEERI Technical Officers are placed in Pay Level 7 (Rs. 44,900–1,42,400) with approximate total emoluments of Rs. 89,268/month including HRA. Technicians are in Pay Level 2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200) with approximately Rs. 39,728/month. All employees receive DA, HRA, TA, medical reimbursement, LTC, and are governed by National Pension System (NPS).
Salary Structure
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Matrix | Approx. Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Officer | Level 7 | Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 | ~Rs. 89,268 |
| Technician (1) | Level 2 | Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 | ~Rs. 39,728 |
Allowances & Benefits
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Medical Expenses Reimbursement
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- Conveyance Advance
- House Building Advance
- National Pension System (NPS)
- Residential accommodation (if available — HRA not payable then)
Posting & Service Conditions
| Normal Posting | Pilani / Jaipur / Chennai |
| Transfer | May be posted anywhere in India at discretion of Competent Authority |
| Field Work | Includes extensive field work |
| Pension | National Pension System (NPS) — for recruits on/after 01.01.2004 |
CSIR-CEERI Recruitment 2026 — How to Apply
Online Application at ceeri.res.in | Single PDF Upload (Max 5 MB) | By 20 June 2026
Applications for CSIR-CEERI recruitment must be submitted online only at ceeri.res.in between 21 May and 20 June 2026. All documents must be uploaded as a single PDF file (max 5 MB). The application fee of Rs. 500 must be paid via NEFT/Bank Transfer/Net Banking, and the UTR number must be included. No hard copy needs to be sent.
How to Apply
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Visit www.ceeri.res.in and navigate to the recruitment section |
| Step 2 | Pay application fee via NEFT/Bank Transfer/Net Banking to SBI account (A/c: 61033385318, IFSC: SBIN0031398) |
| Step 3 | Fill the online application form with personal, educational, and experience details |
| Step 4 | Upload: Fee receipt, photo, signature, 10th/12th/degree certificates, ITI certificates, category certificates, experience certificates — all in single PDF (max 5 MB) |
| Step 5 | Enter UTR/Transaction Number and Date of fee payment |
| Step 6 | Submit the application before 20 June 2026, 11:59 PM |
Documents to Upload (Single PDF, Max 5 MB)
- SBI Collect e-receipt / Transaction reference for Rs. 500 fee (if applicable)
- Recent passport-size colour photograph
- Signature
- SSC/10th certificate (Date of Birth proof) & Mark Sheet
- Intermediate/10+2 certificate & Mark Sheet
- B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc/MCA Mark Sheets (all semesters) — for Technical Officer
- ITI certificate & Mark Sheets (all semesters) — for Technician
- Caste/Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) in prescribed format
- PwBD certificate (40%+ disability)
- Court judgment/decree + affidavit (for widows/divorced/separated women)
- Departmental candidates age concession certificate (Annexure-VI)
- Experience certificates (if any)
- NOC from employer (for regular employees — Annexure-VII)
- Ex-servicemen/Discharge book/PPO certificate
CSIR-CEERI Recruitment 2026 — Selection Process and Documents
Screening → Trade Test (Qualifying) → Written Exam (3 Papers) → Merit (Paper-II+III) → DV
The selection process involves screening by a committee, a qualifying Trade Test, a competitive written exam (3 papers, 325 marks), and document verification. Paper-I (Mental Ability) is qualifying — candidates must clear the threshold. Final merit is based only on Paper-II + Paper-III (300 marks). Syllabus will be notified on the official website.
Selection Stages
| Stage | Description | Nature |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Online Application Submission | Mandatory |
| 2 | Screening by Screening Committee (may adopt shortlisting criteria) | Screening |
| 3 | Trade Test (qualifying in nature) | Qualifying |
| 4 | Written Exam — Paper-I: Mental Ability (50 Q, 100 marks, no neg.) | Qualifying |
| 5 | Written Exam — Paper-II: GA + English (50 Q, 150 marks, -1 neg.) | Marks-based (Merit) |
| 6 | Written Exam — Paper-III: Concerned Subject (50 Q, 150 marks, -1 neg.) | Marks-based (Merit) |
| 7 | Final Merit List — based on Paper-II + Paper-III (300 marks) | Merit |
| 8 | Document Verification & Selection | Qualifying |
Warnings and Rejection Grounds
- Incomplete applications (without photo, signature, fee, required attachments) — summarily rejected
- Fake/fabricated application or misusing another person's name/photo — legal action
- Fraudulent claim of SC/ST/EWS/PwBD/ESM status — suitable action
- Failure to produce valid certificates for claimed relaxation — candidature cancellation
- Canvassing in any form — disqualification
- Discrepancy between application and original documents — ineligible
- Withdrawal of application NOT allowed after submission
- No interim enquiry or correspondence entertained
CSIR-CEERI Recruitment 2026 — Important Links
Official Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | www.ceeri.res.in |
| Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Online Application | Available on ceeri.res.in from 21 May to 20 June 2026 |
| Syllabus | To be notified on ceeri.res.in |
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Application Fee Payment Details
Bank: State Bank of India
Account No.: 61033385318
IFSC Code: SBIN0031398
Branch: SBI, CEERI Campus, Pilani
Amount: Rs. 500 per post (SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-SM exempted)
Mode: NEFT / Bank Transfer / Net Banking
CSIR-CEERI Recruitment 2026 — FAQs
CSIR-CEERI, Pilani (Ministry of Science & Technology) has released Advt 01/2026 for 22 posts — 8 Technical Officer and 14 Technician. Locations: Pilani, Chennai, Jaipur. Online application at ceeri.res.in by 20 June 2026.
22 total: 8 Technical Officer (TO-1: 7 Physics/Electronics, TO-2: 1 Computer Science) and 14 Technician (Electronics Mechanic-6, Electrician-6, Mason-1, Draughtsman-1). Category: UR-12, SC-3, ST-3, EWS-4. PwBD: 4 posts.
B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc/MCA with 55% marks in relevant field. TO-1: Electronics/Physics. TO-2: Computer Science/MCA. Age: up to 30 years. 18 years minimum.
10th with Science (55%) + ITI in relevant trade. OR 2 years apprenticeship. OR 3 years Govt. experience. Age: up to 28 years. Trades: Electronics Mechanic, Electrician, Mason, Draughtsman.
Technical Officer: Pay Level 7 (Rs. 44,900-1,42,400), ~Rs. 89,268/month. Technician: Pay Level 2 (Rs. 19,900-63,200), ~Rs. 39,728/month. Plus DA, HRA, TA, medical, LTC, NPS.
Trade Test (qualifying) + Written Exam (3 papers). Paper-I: Mental Ability (50Q, 100 marks, no neg.). Paper-II: GA+English (50Q, 150 marks, -1 neg.). Paper-III: Subject (50Q, 150 marks, -1 neg.). Merit on Paper-II+III (300 marks).
20 June 2026 (11:59 PM). Online application at ceeri.res.in. Application started 21 May 2026. All documents in single PDF (max 5 MB). No hard copy needed.
Rs. 500 per post via NEFT/Bank Transfer to SBI account. SC, ST, PwBD, Women, Ex-Servicemen exempted. Fee non-refundable. UTR number must be attached.
SC/ST: 5 years (reserved posts only). Govt. employees: 5 years (3 yrs service + NOC). PwBD: 10 years. Widows/Divorced: up to 35 years (40 for SC/ST). Ex-SM: as per rules.
Normal posting at Pilani/Jaipur/Chennai. May be transferred anywhere in India at Competent Authority's discretion. Includes extensive field work. Women candidates encouraged to apply.
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