COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC & INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH (CSIR)
CSIR Technician (1) Support Staff Recruitment 2026
Advertisement No. R&A/01/2026: Notification Summary |
IMPORTANT DATES
- Online Application Start Date: 18/08/2026
- Last Date for Online Application: 17/09/2026
- Trade Qualifying Test Date: To be Announced
- Written Exam Date: To be Announced
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APPLICATION FEE
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates: Rs. 500/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: Rs. 0/-
- Women Candidates (All Categories): Rs. 0/-
- Application fee to be paid online via SBI Collect link in the application portal.
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Age Limit (As of 17/09/2026)
- Maximum Age Limit: 28 Years
- Age Relaxations: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), 10 years for PwBD.
- Special Category Relaxation: Up to 35 years for regular employees in Government/Autonomous bodies/PSUs (with 3 years of service) and up to 40 years for widows/divorced women/judicially separated women who are not remarried (relaxable up to 45 years for SC/ST women).
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CSIR Technician Post Details, Classification & Pay Scale
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| Designation |
Total Vacancies |
Classification & Pay Matrix Level |
| Technician (1) |
43 Posts
[UR-19, OBC-11, SC-06, ST-03, EWS-04]
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- Classification: General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted
- Pay Matrix Level: Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200/-) plus usual HRA, TA, and allowances.
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Trade-Wise Vacancy & Essential Eligibility Criteria
| Post Code |
Trade Name |
Vacancy |
Qualifications |
| 260101 |
COPA
(Computer Operator & Programming Assistant) |
21 Posts
[UR-8, OBC-6, SC-3, ST-2, EWS-2] |
Candidates must fulfill ANY ONE of the following streams:
1. SSC / Class 10th pass or equivalent with Science subjects, with a minimum of 55% marks, AND a valid ITI Certificate / National or State Trade Certificate in the relevant notified trade.
2. SSC / Class 10th pass or equivalent with Science subjects, with a minimum of 55% marks, AND 02 years full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in the relevant trade.
3. SSC / Class 10th pass or equivalent with Science subjects, with a minimum of 55% marks, AND 03 years full-time work experience in the relevant trade within a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) / Autonomous Body under the Government of India, State, or Union Territory. |
| 260102 |
DTPO
(Desktop Publishing Operator) |
07 Posts
[UR-2, OBC-2, SC-1, EWS-2] |
| 260103 |
CH&NM
(Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance) |
05 Posts
[UR-2, OBC-2, ST-1]
(1 post for CSIR-URDIP Pune) |
| 260104 |
MLT
(Medical Lab Technician) |
02 Posts
[UR-1, OBC-1]
(For Innovation Complex Mumbai) |
| 260105 |
Draughtsman (Architecture) |
02 Posts
[UR-1, SC-1] |
| 260106 |
Instrument Mechanic |
02 Posts
[UR-1, SC-1]
(For Innovation Complex Mumbai) |
| 260107 |
Draughtsman (Mechanical) |
01 Post
[UR-1] |
| 260108 |
Draughtsman (Civil) |
01 Post
[UR-1] |
| 260109 |
LACP
(Laboratory Assistant in Chemical Plant) |
01 Post
[UR-1]
(For Innovation Complex Mumbai) |
| 260110 |
Interior Designer |
01 Post
[UR-1] |
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CSIR Technician Selection Process & Exam Scheme
- Stage 1: Screening & Shortlisting: Applications will be reviewed by a Screening Committee to shortlist candidates.
- Stage 2: Trade Test (Qualifying Nature): Shortlisted candidates will undergo a Trade Test. Only those who pass will be eligible for the written exam.
- Stage 3: Competitive Written Examination (Total 150 Questions | 2 Hours 30 Minutes): Conducted as an OMR-Based or Computer-Based (CBT) multiple-choice test in Hindi & English (except for the English language section).• Paper-I (Time: 1 Hour): Mental Ability Test (General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgment) — 50 Questions (100 Marks). NO NEGATIVE MARKS. Evaluated first; threshold marks required to unlock evaluation of Paper-II & Paper-III.
• Paper-II (Time: 30 Minutes): General Awareness (25 Qs | 75 Marks) & English Language (25 Qs | 75 Marks). Negative marking: -1 mark for each incorrect answer.
• Paper-III (Time: 1 Hour): Questions from the Concerned Trade/Subject Domain — 50 Questions (150 Marks). Negative marking: -1 mark for each incorrect answer.
- Final Merit List: The final list will be based solely on the cumulative scores from Paper-II and Paper-III.
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How to Apply for CSIR Technician Online Application 2026
- Visit the official CSIR recruitment portal at recruitment.csir.res.in or csir.res.in.
- Click on the active registration link for “TECHNICIAN-2026” in the menu.
- Step 1 (Profile Registration): Register with your name, email ID, and mobile number to create a User ID and password. Log in and complete your profile. Once submitted, profile data cannot be edited.
- Step 2 (Data Entry & Document Upload): Fill in personal, educational (from Class 10th onwards), and experience details. Upload scanned copies of documents including a passport photo (JPG, <50 KB), signature (Black ink JPG, <50 KB), and essential certificates (PDF up to 1 MB per document).
- Step 3 (Live Photo Capture): Capture your live photo using your desktop webcam or by scanning the QR Code with your mobile. Ensure your face is within the green frame and blink naturally to trigger the capture. Unclear photos will be rejected.
- Step 4 (Online Fee Payment): Non-exempt candidates must click on the SBI Collect link, enter their credentials/Application number, pay Rs. 500/-, download the e-Receipt, and enter the transaction reference code in the portal to complete submission.
- Submit the online application by 17 September 2026 (05:00 PM) and print the final confirmation form for future reference.
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FAQ
Q1. What is the last date for online registration for CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026?
The last date for submitting online applications along with processing fees is 17 September 2026 at 05:00 PM.
Q2. Is there negative marking in Paper-I of the written exam?
No, there is no negative marking in Paper-I (Mental Ability Test).
Q3. What is the minimum percentage required in Class 10th to be eligible?
Candidates must have at least 55% marks in Class 10th or equivalent exams along with the required ITI trades or relevant experience.
Q4. How will the final merit list be prepared?
The selection list will be based solely on the cumulative marks obtained in Paper-II and Paper-III, provided candidates meet the minimum threshold score.
Q5. What is the procedure for 'Live Photo Capture' during application submission?
Candidates must blink naturally in front of a webcam or an authenticated mobile scan browser on a plain light background to enable automatic photo capture.
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