CSIR-CFTRI Technician (1) Recruitment 2026 – 28 Vacancies in Mysuru, Apply Online from 19 October to 18 November 2026
1. Short Description
CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru is a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India.
The institute has invited online applications for 28 posts of Technician (1) in Pay Level-2 across 13 trades. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
Candidates have to apply online and also send the signed hard copy of the application so that it reaches the institute by 26 November 2026.
2. Recruitment Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysuru |
| Advertisement No. | Rec.02/2026 |
| Post Name | Technician (1) |
| Total Vacancies | 28 (UR-9, EWS-5, SC-4, ST-1, OBC(NCL)-9) |
| Reserved Posts | 2 posts for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and 2 posts for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs) |
| Qualification | SSC / 10th Standard with Science subjects, minimum 55% marks, and ITI / trade certificate in the relevant trade (or apprentice / work experience as mentioned) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 28 years (as on 18-11-2026) |
| Pay Level | Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 - 63,200) |
| Total Emoluments | Rs. 37,260 approx. per month |
| Mode of Application | Online, plus hard copy by Speed Post / Registered Post |
| Online Application Start Date | 19-10-2026 (from 10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18-11-2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy | 26-11-2026 |
| Application Fee | Rs. 500 (wherever applicable) |
| Official Website | https://recruitment.cftri.res.in |
3. Company Name and Job Location
Organization Name: CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI)
Job Location: Headquarters in Mysuru, or its Resource Centres located at Hyderabad, Mumbai and Lucknow. Selected persons can also be transferred to any CSIR Lab / Institute anywhere in India when needed.
Official Websites: https://www.cftri.res.in and https://recruitment.cftri.res.in
4. Qualification Eligibility
For all posts, candidates need SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects and a minimum of 55% marks, along with one of the following in the relevant trade:
- ITI certificate or national / state trade certificate in the trade, OR
- 2 years full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in the trade, OR
- 3 years of work experience in the trade in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT.
Post Code and Trade-wise Vacancies
| Post Code | Trade | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| TE01 | Fitter | 6 (UR-2, EWS-1, SC-1, OBC(NCL)-2; 1 post reserved for ESM) |
| TE02 | Electronics Mechanic | 7 (UR-4, EWS-1, SC-1, OBC(NCL)-1; 1 post each reserved for ESM and PwBD Category "c") |
| TE03 | Instrument Mechanic | 1 (OBC(NCL)-1) |
| TE04 | Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) | 2 (UR-1, SC-1) |
| TE05 | Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | 2 (UR-1, OBC(NCL)-1; 1 post reserved for PwBD Category "b") |
| TE06 | Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance | 1 (OBC(NCL)-1) |
| TE07 | Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician | 2 (SC-1, OBC(NCL)-1) |
| TE08 | Electrician | 2 (EWS-1, ST-1) |
| TE09 | Carpenter | 1 (UR-1) |
| TE10 | Plumber | 1 (EWS-1) |
| TE11 | Sheet Metal Worker | 1 (OBC(NCL)-1) |
| TE12 | Turner | 1 (EWS-1) |
| TE13 | Welder | 1 (OBC(NCL)-1) |
Job Requirement: Selected candidates are expected to provide skilled assistance to the Scientific & Technical Staff or perform any other tasks specified by the Competent Authority.
5. Age Limit
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and should not exceed 28 years of age as on 18-11-2026 (the last date for receipt of online application).
Age Relaxation
- SC / ST: 5 years (only for posts reserved for them)
- OBC (NCL): 3 years (only for posts reserved for them)
- Government Employees: Up to 5 years, as per rules
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years, for posts identified as suitable
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 3 years, after deduction of military service rendered
- Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated and not re-married: Up to 35 years (up to 40 years for SC/ST candidates for posts reserved for them)
SC / ST / OBC (NCL) candidates applying against Unreserved (UR) posts are not eligible for age relaxation.
6. Salary and Facilities
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 - 63,200) |
| Total Emoluments | Rs. 37,260 approx. per month (on minimum of scale, including House Rent Allowance as admissible in Mysuru HQs) |
Facilities
- Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) etc., as admissible to central government employees and CSIR employees at the place of posting.
- Accommodation as per CSIR Residence Allotment Rules, subject to availability. HRA will not be provided if council or government accommodation is used.
- Reimbursement of medical expenses, Leave Travel Concession and Children's Education Allowance as per CSIR / Govt. of India rules.
- Selected candidates will be covered by the National Pension System.
- Career advancement opportunities under the Assessment Promotion scheme for Technical Support Staff.
7. Selection Process
- Applications received in time will be screened by a Screening Committee.
- Candidates who meet all eligibility criteria will be invited for the Trade Test in the relevant trade. The Trade Test is qualifying in nature.
- Candidates who qualify in the Trade Test will be invited for a competitive written examination with three papers (Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III).
- Paper-I (Mental Ability Test) is qualifying in nature. It has 50 questions for 100 marks (2 marks per correct answer) with no negative marking, and the time allotted is 1 hour.
- Paper-II has General Awareness (25 questions, 75 marks) and English Language (25 questions, 75 marks). Time allotted is 30 minutes, with 3 marks per correct answer and 1 negative mark per wrong answer.
- Paper-III is the Concerned Subject paper based on the advertised qualification in the relevant trade. It has 50 questions for 150 marks, with 3 marks per correct answer and 1 negative mark per wrong answer. Time allotted is 1 hour.
- Paper-II and Paper-III will be evaluated only for candidates who secure the minimum threshold marks in Paper-I.
- The final merit list will be prepared only on the basis of marks obtained in Paper-II and Paper-III.
- The written exam is OMR based or Computer Based objective type multiple choice, with questions in English and Hindi (except English language questions). The standard of the exam is SSC + ITI / XIIth Standard. Total questions are 150 and total time is 2 hours 30 minutes.
- In case of a tie, the merit is decided by marks in the concerned subject paper, lesser negative marks, older date of birth, earlier acquisition of essential qualification, and alphabetical order of first names, in that order.
8. Important Documents
Candidates should keep the following documents ready for the online upload (PDF, max 1 MB each) and for the hard copy (self-attested):
- Printed hard copy of the online application form, signed by the candidate
- One recent passport size coloured photograph (same as uploaded online), pasted on the form and signed across
- 10th Marksheet / Certificate showing date of birth, or School Leaving Certificate showing date of birth
- ITI Certificate or National / State Trade Certificate and Marksheet, or Apprentice Certificate, as applicable
- Intermediate / 10+2 / Diploma, Graduation and Post-Graduation certificates and marksheets, if any
- Experience certificates, if applicable
- Caste certificate (SC / ST / OBC-NCL), EWS Income & Asset Certificate and PwBD certificate in the prescribed format, if applicable
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Form of Declaration, if applicable
- Discharge Book and Ex-Servicemen certificate, if applicable
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer, for candidates working in CSIR / Government organisations, if applicable
- Copy of Gazette Notification / Affidavit in case of name change or mismatch, if applicable
- Copy of the e-receipt of application fee paid, wherever applicable
- Scanned photograph (jpg, less than 50 KB), signature (jpg, less than 50 KB) and a live photo captured during the online application
9. Important Dates and Links
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Official Notification and Form PDF | Click Here |
| Online Apply | Click Here |
| Online Application Start Date | 19-10-2026 (from 10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18-11-2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy | 26-11-2026 |
| Hard Copy Address | Recruitment Section (E-I Section), CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Cheluvamba Mansion (Opposite to Rail Museum), Mysuru – 570020, Karnataka |
| Helpdesk Email | recruitment@cftri.res.in |
How to Apply
- Visit https://www.cftri.res.in or https://recruitment.cftri.res.in and register with your name, email address and mobile number.
- Log in with the User ID and password received, complete and lock your profile, and fill the application form (Apply, Personal Details, Education, Experience, Additional Details, Uploads, Preview & Submit).
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) and upload the e-receipt before the last date.
- Take a printout of the submitted application by 11:59 PM on 18-11-2026, sign it, attach the self-attested documents and photograph.
- Send it by Speed Post / Registered Post only, in an envelope marked "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ____, Post Code ____, Advertisement No. Rec.02/2026", so that it reaches by 26-11-2026. Send a separate application for each post code if applying for more than one.
Online applications without receipt of the hard copy will be summarily rejected.
10. Application fee
- Application Fee: Rs. 500 (non-refundable), wherever applicable, to be paid through SBI Collect under the Payment Category "Application Fees-Regular Appointment".
- Exempted Categories: SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from payment of application fee, subject to uploading the relevant document of their claim.
- Applications without the prescribed fee in the non-exempted categories will be rejected.
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