| Organization | Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) |
| Name of Post | Technician (1) |
| No of Posts | 43 posts |
| Qualification | SSC/ 10th standard with ITI |
| Age Limit | Below 28 years |
| Application Fee | Rs. 500/- |
| Start Date | 18th August 2026 |
| Last Date | 17th September 2026 |
CSIR Recruitment 2026
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has released the official recruitment notification for the recruitment of 43 Technician (1) posts on direct recruitment basis. Candidates with SSC/ 10th standard/ SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with ITI in relevant trade may apply for these posts latest by 17th September 2026.
Interested
and eligible candidates may check this article for detailed official
notification, educational qualification, age limit, salary details, and
application procedure to be followed.
- UR: 19 posts
- OBC (NCL): 11 posts
- SC: 06 posts
- ST: 03 posts
- EWS: 04 posts
Advertisement No: R&A/01/2026
Pay Matrix: Group-C, Pay Matrix Level- 2 of Rs.19900-63200/-
Citizenship: The applicant must be a citizen of India.
Pay Matrix: Group-C, Pay Matrix Level- 2 of Rs.19900-63200/-
Eligibility Criteria
Citizenship: The applicant must be a citizen of India.
Age Limit
Candidate age should not exceed 28 years as on the closing date of online application.
Age Relaxation: Category-wise age relaxation is as mentioned below.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
Educational Qualification
| Post / Trade | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) | 10th/SSC with Science and minimum 55% + ITI/National or State Trade Certificate in COPA |
| Desktop Publishing Operator (DTPO) | 10th/SSC with Science and minimum 55% + ITI/Trade Certificate in DTPO |
| Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance (CH&NM) | 10th/SSC with Science and minimum 55% + ITI/Trade Certificate in CH&NM |
| Medical Lab Technician (MLT) | 10th/SSC with Science and minimum 55% + ITI/Trade Certificate in MLT |
| Draughtsman (Architecture) | 10th/SSC with Science and minimum 55% + ITI/Trade Certificate in Draughtsman (Architecture) |
| Instrument Mechanic | 10th/SSC with Science and minimum 55% + ITI/Trade Certificate in Instrument Mechanic |
| Draughtsman (Mechanical) | 10th/SSC with Science and minimum 55% + ITI/Trade Certificate in Draughtsman (Mechanical) |
| Draughtsman (Civil) | 10th/SSC with Science and minimum 55% + ITI/Trade Certificate in Draughtsman (Civil) |
| Laboratory Assistant in Chemical Plant (LACP) | 10th/SSC with Science and minimum 55% + ITI/Trade Certificate in LACP |
| Interior Designer | 10th/SSC with Science and minimum 55% + ITI/Trade Certificate in Interior Designer |
Application Fee
The category-wise application fee for various categories are as mentioned below.
| Category | Fee |
| UR, OBC (NCL) & EWS | Rs 500/- |
| Women/SC/ST/PwBDs/Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
Selection Process
Applications received in response to the advertisement shall be screened to shortlist the candidates to be called for Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) minimum in the ratio 1:5 (i.e. 5 times of total vacancies of ASO in each category, subject to minimum five), tentatively. The shortlisting will be made on the basis of total marks (i.e. Mains plus Personality Test) obtained by the candidate in UPSC’s CSE-2024 (as mentioned in their Mark Sheet). The shortlisted candidates will be required to appear in CPT. Qualifying in the CPT is mandatory for further consideration.
Final selection will be made on the basis of total marks (i.e. Mains plus Personality Test) obtained in the UPSC’s CSE-2024 subject to qualifying/securing minimum threshold marks in the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT), to be conducted by CSIR .
How to Apply for CSIR Recruitment ?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for these vacancy through online mode by visiting official Recruitment Portal. Candidates may follow below mentioned steps to apply for CSIR Recruitment.
- Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
- Click on the "Online Application Form" and a new webpage will be opened.
- Fill your all personal and educational details and upload necessary documents.
- Next, pay the application fee and submit the form.
- At the end, take a print out of the application form .
Important Dates
- Starting date of online application submission: 18th August 2026
- Last date of online application submission: 17th September 2026, 5 PM
Important Web-Links
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Free Tools | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the starting date to apply online for CSIR Recruitment?
The starting date to apply online for CSIR Recruitment is 18th August 2026.
What is the last date to apply online for CSIR Recruitment?
The last date to apply online for CSIR Recruitment is 17th September 2026.
How many posts are vacant under CSIR Recruitment?
The number of vacant posts under CSIR Recruitment is 43.
