Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Technician Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 43 Posts (Advt. No. R&A/01/2026)

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has officially released the employment notification (Advt. No. R&A/01/2026) for the direct recruitment of Technician (1) positions across various specialized technical trades.

This central government recruitment campaign invites online applications from dynamic, qualified, and eligible Indian citizens holding a Matriculation certificate coupled with an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) qualification to fill a total of 43 vacancies. The online registration window commenced on 18th August 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications online until 17th September 2026 (5:00 PM).

Recruitment Overview Matrix

Feature	Details
Conducting Organization	Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Advertisement Number	Advt. No. R&A/01/2026
Post Designation	Technician (1)
Job Category / Cadre	Group-C, Pay Matrix Level-2 (Support Staff)
Total Vacancies	43 Posts
Job Locations	CSIR Headquarters (Delhi-NCR), CSIR-URDIP (Pune), and CSIR-Innovation Complex (Mumbai)
Application Mode	Online Only
Online Registration Commencement	18th August 2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee	17th September 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Official Website Portals	recruitment.csir.res.in / www.csir.res.in

Important Schedule & Key Dates Matrix

Event Description	Official Dates & Timeline
Notification Release Date	18th August 2026
Commencement of Online Application Form	18th August 2026 (10:00 AM)
Closing Date for Online Registration & Fee Payment	17th September 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Download of Trade Test & Written Exam Admit Cards	To be notified later on the portal
Date of Trade Test & Competitive Written Examination	To be announced soon

Trade-Wise & Post Code Vacancy Distribution

The 43 technical openings are distributed across various designated trades and operational units:

Post Code	Technical Trade / Designation	Vacancies
260101	Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA)	21
260102	Desktop Publishing Operator (DTPO)	07
260103	Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance (CH&NM)	05
260104	Medical Lab Technician (MLT)	02
260105	Draughtsman (Architecture)	02
260106	Instrument Mechanic	02
260107	Draughtsman (Mechanical)	01
260108	Draughtsman (Civil)	01
260109	Laboratory Assistant in Chemical Plant (LACP)	01
260110	Interior Designer	01
—	Total Comprehensive Vacancies	43 Posts

Reservation Breakdown: Unreserved (UR): 19, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 11, SC: 06, ST: 03, EWS: 04. Horizontal reservations apply for PwBD (2 posts) and Ex-Servicemen (4 posts).

Eligibility Criteria & Essential Qualifications

1. Educational & Technical Requirements

Candidates must satisfy the baseline qualification through any one of the following pathways matching their chosen trade:

• Pathway 1: 10th Standard (SSC) or equivalent with Science subjects securing a minimum of 55% marks, plus an ITI Certificate or National/State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade.
• Pathway 2: 10th Standard with Science (minimum 55% marks) plus 2 years of full-time apprentice training from a recognized institution in the specified trade.
• Pathway 3: 10th Standard with Science (minimum 55% marks) plus 3 years of work experience in the relevant trade in a Ministry, Department, PSU, or Autonomous Body under Central/State/UT Governments.

2. Age Limit Parameters (As on 17th September 2026)

• Upper Age Limit: 28 Years
• Category-Based Upper Age Relaxations:
  • Other Backward Classes (OBC – NCL): +3 Years (Total up to 31 years)
  • Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC / ST): +5 Years (Total up to 33 years)
  • Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): +10 Years
  • Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 3 years after deduction of actual military service rendered
  • Widows, Divorced, & Judicially Separated Women: Up to 35 Years (General) and 40 Years (SC/ST).

Salary Structure & Compensation Scale

• Pay Matrix Designation: Group-C, Pay Matrix Level-2
• Pay Scale Range: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200/- per month
• Additional Benefits: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), transport allowance, and medical benefits as admissible under Central Government rules applied to CSIR employees.

Selection Process & Written Exam Pattern

The selection methodology comprises a multi-tier screening and testing process:

1. Screening Committee: Scrutiny of online applications based on qualifications and academic metrics.
2. Trade Test (Qualifying Nature): Shortlisted candidates are called for a practical trade test. Qualifying the trade test is mandatory to proceed to the written examination stage.
3. Competitive Written Examination: Conducted across three papers (OMR or Computer-Based Objective Test):
   • Paper-I (1 Hour): Mental Ability Test (50 Questions / 100 Marks – No negative marking). (Note: Paper-I serves as a qualifier; evaluation of Papers II & III depends on clearing Paper-I threshold marks).
   • Paper-II (30 Minutes): General Awareness (25 Questions / 75 Marks) and English Language (25 Questions / 75 Marks). (Negative marking: -1 mark for every wrong answer).
   • Paper-III (1 Hour): Concerned Trade / Subject Knowledge (50 Questions / 150 Marks). (Negative marking: -1 mark for every wrong answer).
4. Final Merit: Prepared exclusively based on marks obtained in Paper-II and Paper-III among candidates who clear all prerequisite stages.

Application Fee Structure

• General, OBC, and EWS Candidates: ₹500/-
• Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen Candidates: Nil (Fully Exempted)
• Payment Method: Online digital gateway via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online

1. Visit Official Portal: Navigate to the official CSIR recruitment website at recruitment.csir.res.in or www.csir.res.in.
2. Access Recruitment Tab: Click on the active link reading “Technician (1) – 2026 Recruitment (Advt. No. R&A/01/2026)”.
3. New User Registration: Register using a valid email address and mobile number to obtain your provisional login credentials.
4. Fill Application Form: Log in, input personal details, educational records, ITI trade certificates, and select your precise post code/trade option.
5. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photo, signature, and educational mark sheets. Complete the live photo capture step via webcam or QR code mobile scan as prompted.
6. Fee Payment & Final Submit: Pay the required fee online (if applicable), review all details carefully via the preview screen, submit the final application form before 5:00 PM on 17th September 2026, and save/print a PDF copy for your records.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: How many total vacancies are announced under CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026?

A: A total of 43 vacancies have been notified for Technician (1) posts across various trades.

Q2: What is the last date to submit the online application form?

A: The online application window closes on 17th September 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Q3: What are the essential educational qualifications required?

A: Candidates must have passed 10th Standard (SSC) with Science subjects (minimum 55% marks) along with an ITI certificate or relevant apprenticeship/work experience in the specific trade.

Q4: What is the age limit for CSIR Technician posts?

A: The upper age limit is 28 years as on 17th September 2026, with admissible category relaxations.

Q5: What is the salary scale for selected candidates?

A: Selected candidates are appointed under Group-C in Pay Matrix Level-2, with a salary range of ₹19,900 – ₹63,200/- plus allowances.