CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview

The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has announced a great opportunity for ITI-qualified candidates across India. A total of 43 Technician (1) Group II vacancies have been released under advertisement number R&A/01/2026. These posts are spread across various trades including COPA, Desktop Publishing Operator, Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance, and more. The recruitment is purely on merit basis and candidates will be selected through screening, trade test, and written examination.

The posts carry a handsome salary in the Pay Matrix Level-2 ranging from ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 per month. In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates will be entitled to HRA, Travelling Allowance, LTC, Medical facilities, and NPS contributions. The job locations will be at CSIR Headquarters and various CSIR units situated in Delhi-NCR, Pune, and Mumbai regions. This is a Group-C posts and offers excellent career growth opportunities in the premier research organization of the country.

Candidates belonging to all categories including General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS are eligible to apply. The upper age limit is 28 years as on 17 September 2026 with applicable relaxations for reserved categories. The application fee is ₹500 for General and OBC candidates while women, SC/ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are completely exempted from paying any fee. Candidates are advised to read the complete notification carefully before applying online.

Important Dates

• Notification Released: August 2026
• Online Application Start: 18 August 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 17 September 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 17 September 2026
• Trade Test (Tentative): To be announced later
• Written Examination (Tentative): To be announced later

Trade-wise Vacancy Details

• COPA (260101): 21 Posts – Computer Operator and Programming Assistant is the largest vacancy in this recruitment. Candidates with ITI in COPA trade have the maximum chance of selection.
• Desktop Publishing Operator (260102): 7 Posts – This trade is suitable for candidates who have expertise in desktop publishing and printing technology.
• Computer Hardware and Network Maintenance (260103): 5 Posts – Candidates with knowledge of computer hardware and networking can apply for this trade.
• Medical Laboratory Technician (260104): 2 Posts – ITI qualified Medical Lab Technicians are eligible for these positions.
• Draughtsman Architecture (260105): 2 Posts – This trade requires expertise in architectural drawing and drafting.
• Instrument Mechanic (260106): 2 Posts – Candidates with ITI in Instrument Mechanic trade can apply.
• Draughtsman Mechanical (260107): 1 Post – This is for candidates skilled in mechanical drafting and drawing.
• Draughtsman Civil (260108): 1 Post – Civil draughtsman candidates with relevant ITI qualification are eligible.
• LACP (260109): 1 Post – Laboratory Assistant in Chemical Processing with relevant trade qualification.
• Interior Designer (260110): 1 Post – Candidates with ITI in Interior Design can apply for this single vacancy.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess any one of the following qualifications as on the last date of application submission. The minimum educational qualification is SSC/10th pass with Science as a subject from a recognized board or institution.

• Option 1: SSC/10th with Science plus ITI certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognized institution.
• Option 2: SSC/10th with Science plus completed 2 years apprenticeship training in the relevant trade under the Apprentices Act.
• Option 3: SSC/10th with Science plus minimum 3 years work experience in the relevant trade in any recognized organization.

Candidates must have secured minimum 55% marks in the qualifying examination. The qualification should be from a recognized board or institution. Candidates who are appearing in the final examination are not eligible to apply.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The maximum age limit for CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 is 28 years as on 17 September 2026. The date of birth will be considered as mentioned in the SSC/10th certificate. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India rules.

• SC/ST Candidates: 5 years relaxation (Maximum age 33 years)
• OBC Candidates: 3 years relaxation (Maximum age 31 years)
• PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities): 10 years relaxation (Maximum age 38 years)
• Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 3 years relaxation after deduction of military service from actual age
• Departmental Candidates: 5 years relaxation for CSIR employees having 3 years of service
• Widows/Divorced Women: As per Government of India norms

Application Fee

The application fee for CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 is as follows. The payment should be made through online mode only using credit card, debit card, or net banking. No other mode of payment will be accepted.

• General/OBC Candidates: ₹500/- (Rupees Five Hundred Only)
• Women Candidates (All Categories): NIL (Exempted)
• SC/ST Candidates: NIL (Exempted)
• PwBD Candidates: NIL (Exempted)
• Ex-Servicemen (ESM): NIL (Exempted)

The application fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Candidates belonging to exempted categories should not pay the fee as it will not be refunded. The fee payment must be completed before the last date of application submission.

Selection Process

The selection process for CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 consists of multiple stages. Candidates will be shortlisted for each stage based on their performance in the previous stage. The final selection will be based on the combined marks of Paper II and Paper III of the written examination.

• Stage 1 – Screening of Applications: All received applications will be scrutinized and eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on their eligibility and qualifications.
• Stage 2 – Trade Test (Qualifying Nature): Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for a practical trade test. This test is only qualifying in nature and marks will not be added to the final merit. Candidates who fail in the trade test will not be considered for the written examination.
• Stage 3 – Written Examination: Candidates who qualify the trade test will appear for the written examination consisting of three papers – Paper I (Mental Ability), Paper II (General Awareness and English Language), and Paper III (Concerned Subject). The examination will be conducted through OMR-based or Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
• Stage 4 – Final Merit List: The final merit list will be prepared based on the combined marks obtained in Paper II and Paper III only. Paper I is qualifying in nature and its marks will not be considered for the final ranking.

Exam Pattern

The written examination will consist of three papers with multiple choice questions (MCQs). The total duration of the examination is 2.5 hours. All the papers will be conducted on the same day. The examination will be OMR-based or Computer Based Test (CBT) as decided by CSIR.

Paper I – Mental Ability (Qualifying Nature)

• Total Questions: 50
• Total Marks: 100 (2 marks per question)
• Duration: Part of the 2.5 hours total time
• Negative Marking: No negative marking
• Topics: General Mental Ability, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability

Paper II – General Awareness and English Language

• Total Questions: 50
• Total Marks: 150 (3 marks per question)
• Negative Marking: 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer
• Topics: General Awareness, Current Affairs, English Language, Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary

Paper III – Concerned Subject

• Total Questions: 50
• Total Marks: 150 (3 marks per question)
• Negative Marking: 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer
• Topics: Questions related to the specific trade for which the candidate has applied

How to Apply Online

Candidates need to follow the steps given below to apply online for CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026. The application process is completely online and no offline applications will be accepted.

• Step 1: Visit the official website recruitment.csir.res.in and click on the link for CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026.
• Step 2: Complete the registration process by entering your valid email ID, mobile number, and basic personal details. You will receive login credentials on your registered email and mobile.
• Step 3: Log in using the credentials received and fill the application form with accurate personal, educational, and trade-related information.
• Step 4: Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format and size.
• Step 5: Pay the application fee of ₹500 (if applicable) through online payment gateway using credit card, debit card, or net banking.
• Step 6: Review all the details entered in the application form carefully and submit the application. Take a printout of the confirmation page and keep it safely for future reference.

Salary and Benefits

The selected candidates for CSIR Technician posts will receive an attractive salary package along with various benefits and allowances. The pay structure is as follows:

• Pay Level: Pay Matrix Level-2 (Group-C)
• Pay Range: ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 per month
• Initial Pay: ₹19,900 per month
• Grade Pay: As per 7th CPC recommendations

In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates will be entitled to the following allowances and benefits:

• HRA (House Rent Allowance): As per city classification – X, Y, or Z category
• TA (Travelling Allowance): For official travel purposes
• LTC (Leave Travel Concession): For travel to hometown and leave travel
• Medical Benefits: CGHS/CSIR medical scheme for self and family
• NPS (National Pension System): Government contribution towards pension
• Career Advancement: MACP and promotion opportunities as per CSIR rules
• Paid Leaves: Earned leave, casual leave, medical leave as per rules

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Contact and Helpdesk

In case of any queries or issues related to CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026, candidates can contact the helpdesk through the following modes:

• Email: helpdesk@csir.res.in
• Official Website: recruitment.csir.res.in
• CSIR Headquarters: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, Anusandhan Bhawan, Rafi Marg, New Delhi – 110001

Candidates are advised to first check the FAQ section on the official website before contacting the helpdesk. For application-related issues, candidates should mention their registration number and email ID in the communication.