CSIR-CEERI Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 22 Technical Officer & Technician Posts

The CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CEERI) has officially opened online applications for Technical Officer (Group-III) and Technician (1) (Group-II) positions. This presents an outstanding opportunity for tech-driven professionals and ITI practitioners to secure regular, high-paying jobs in a premier national research and development ecosystem under the Ministry of Science & Technology.

CSIR-CEERI Recruitment 2026: Official Highlights

The online registration dashboard has been activated. Candidates must note the timelines and complete their submissions early to clear server traffic limits.

Recruitment Milestone	Official Deadlines
Official Notification Release Date	May 21, 2026
Online Registration Starts	May 21, 2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply Online	June 20, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date for Application Fee Submission	June 20, 2026
Trade Test & Written Exam Schedule	To be updated on ceeri.res.in

1. Post-Wise Vacancy & Grade Pay Matrix

Name of the Post	Pay Scale & Level (7th CPC)	Max Emoluments (Approx)	Total Posts
Technical Officer (Group-III)	Pay Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400)	₹89,268 / Month	08
Technician (1) (Group-II)	Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200)	₹39,728 / Month	14
Total Vacancies			22

A. Technical Officer Specialization Break-Up

• TO-1 (Physics / Electronics): 07 Posts (UR-5, EWS-1, SC-1 — 1 post reserved for PwBD-HH)
• TO-2 (Computer Science): 01 Post (UR-1 — reserved for PwBD-VH/HH)

B. Technician (1) Trade-Wise Break-Up

• TECH-1 (Electronics Mechanic): 06 Posts
• TECH-2 (Electrician / Wireman / Electrical Fitter): 06 Posts
• TECH-3 (Mason – Building Constructor): 01 Post
• TECH-4 (Draughtsman – Civil): 01 Post

2. Complete Eligibility Matrix (As of June 20, 2026)

A. Age Limits & Category Relaxations

• Technical Officer: Maximum 30 Years as on the closing date.
• Technician (1): Maximum 28 Years as on the closing date.
• Age Relaxations: SC/ST candidates get 5 years; OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) gets 3 years; PwBD candidates receive 10 years of upper age relaxation.

B. Academic and Technical Qualifications

• For Technical Officer (Physics/Electronics): B.E. / B.Tech or equivalent in Electronics / Electronics & Communication (ECE) / Electronics & Instrumentation / Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) with a minimum of 55% marks. OR M.Sc. in Physics / Electronics / Applied Electronics with at least 55% marks.
• For Technical Officer (Computer Science): B.E. / B.Tech / M.Sc. in Computer Science / IT with minimum 55% marks OR a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) degree.
• For Technician (1) Posts: Matriculation / 10th Class Standard pass with Science subjects from a recognized board with a minimum of 55% marks, plus a valid ITI Certificate (National/State Trade Certificate) in the respective trade (Electronics Mechanic, Electrician, Wireman, or Draughtsman).

3. Selection Mechanism & Exam Architecture

Stage 1: Trade Test / Practical Screening (Qualifying)

Candidates applying for both posts are subjected to an initial practical Trade/Skill evaluation. This stage is strictly of qualifying nature; scores are not added to the final selection index.

Stage 2: Competitive Written Examination

Shortlisted candidates from the Trade Test must attempt an OMR-based or Computer-Based Objective Examination consisting of three distinct papers conducted on the same day.

• Paper-I (Mental Ability Test): 50 Questions (100 Marks). No Negative Marking. Only qualifying in nature.
• Paper-II (General Awareness & English Language): 50 Questions (150 Marks). Negative marking applies (-1 mark per wrong answer).
• Paper-III (Concerned Subject/Trade Specific): 50 Questions (150 Marks for TO) / 100 Questions (300 Marks for Tech). Negative marking applies (-1 mark per wrong answer).

Crucial Rule: The final selection list and merit ranking are compiled based solely on the marks obtained combined in Paper-II and Paper-III.

4. Step-by-Step Online Registration Process

1.Access the Carrier Desk:Navigating URL.

Go to the official institute domain at www.ceeri.res.in and enter the “Careers/Vacancies” portal link.

2.One-Time Candidate Registration:Profile Setup.

Select Advertisement No. 01/2026. Input your email ID, active mobile number, and generate your login credentials via the verification system.

3.Fill Academic & Branch Preferences:Form Entry.

Log back in using your credentials. Carefully select your exact Post Code, fill out your engineering or ITI marks breakdowns, and specify your trade details.

4.Upload Scanned Documents Portfolio:Formatting Rule.

Upload your scanned photograph, signature, and academic certificates. Important: Combine your 10th marksheet, ITI/Degree certificate, and category certificate into a single consolidated PDF file (maximum 5 MB) and upload it as requested by the portal.

5.Application Fee Payment & Submission:Fee Integration.

Execute your payment via direct online bank transfer or gateway channels. Review your application summary dashboard for mistakes, hit final submit, and take a clean printout of your acknowledgment slip.

• Application Processing Fee: ₹500 per post code for General, OBC, and EWS candidates.
• Exempted Status: SC, ST, PwBD, Women, and Ex-Servicemen applicants are fully exempted from paying any fee.

5. Crucial Direct Application Links for aapkajobalert Readers

Resource Destination	Direct URL Routing
Apply Online Application Direct Form	Click Here
Download Official Advt 01/2026 PDF	CSIR-CEERI Official Notification Download
Official Central Portal Home	www.ceeri.res.in

6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Can I submit separate applications for multiple post codes under CSIR-CEERI?

Ans: Yes. Candidates holding relevant qualifications can apply for multiple post codes. However, you must submit separate online forms and pay an individual fee of ₹500 for each post code applied.

Q2: Are there additional perks alongside the basic pay level structure?

Ans: Yes. Since this is a permanent central government establishment, employees receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, medical reimbursement under CSIR rules, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), and full coverage under the National Pension System (NPS).

Q3: What are the primary working duties assigned to a Technician at CEERI?

Ans: Technicians generally manage electronics troubleshooting, circuit assemblies, micro-soldering, laboratory infrastructure monitoring, electrical plant maintenance, or civil layout drawings depending on their allocated trade channels.