CSIR Technician (1) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 43 Posts

CSIR Technician (1) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 43 Group-C Posts

Short Description: CSIR has released the CSIR Technician (1) Recruitment 2026 notification for 43 Group-C Technician posts. Eligible candidates can apply online from 18 August 2026 to 17 September 2026. The selection process, eligibility, application fee, age limit, vacancy details and other important information are given below.

CSIR Technician (1) Recruitment 2026

Apply Online for 43 Technician Posts | Group-C | Govt Job

Important Information

📅 Important Dates

Application Starts From : 18 August 2026
Last Date for Submission : 17 September 2026 (5:00 PM)
Last Day to Pay Fee : 17 September 2026 (5:00 PM)
Admit Card : Before Exam
Date of Examination : Notify Soon
Result : To Be Announced Soon

💰 Application Fee

For All Candidates (except exempted) : ₹ 500/-
For Women / SC / ST / PwBD / ExSM : ₹ 00/- (Nil)

💳 Payment Mode : Online through SBI Collect.

📌 Note: Fee once paid will not be refunded.

Age Limits & Total Posts

📌 Age Limits (As on 17 September 2026)

Maximum Age : 28 Years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST – 5 Years
- OBC-NCL – 3 Years
- PwBD – 10 Years
- Ex-Servicemen – 3 years after deduction of service
- CSIR/Govt. Employees (3+ years service) – 5 Years

✔ Note: Cumulative age relaxation available for SC/ST/OBC + ExSM/PwBD.

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📊 Total Seats / Posts

(UR-19, OBC-11, SC-06, ST-03, EWS-04)

Post Name & Eligibility

📖 Post / Trade	Vacancies	✅ Eligibility Criteria
Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA)	21	10th/SSC with Science subjects (55% marks) + ITI (COPA) OR 10th/SSC with Science (55%) + 2 years Apprentice Trainee in COPA OR 10th/SSC with Science (55%) + 3 years work experience in COPA
Desktop Publishing Operator (DTPO)	07	10th/SSC with Science subjects (55% marks) + ITI (DTPO) OR 10th/SSC with Science (55%) + 2 years Apprentice Trainee in DTPO OR 10th/SSC with Science (55%) + 3 years work experience in DTPO
Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance (CH&NM)	05	10th/SSC with Science subjects (55% marks) + ITI (CH&NM) OR 10th/SSC with Science (55%) + 2 years Apprentice Trainee in CH&NM OR 10th/SSC with Science (55%) + 3 years work experience in CH&NM
Medical Lab Technician (MLT)	02	10th/SSC with Science subjects (55% marks) + ITI (MLT) OR 10th/SSC with Science (55%) + 2 years Apprentice Trainee in MLT OR 10th/SSC with Science (55%) + 3 years work experience in MLT
Draughtsman (Architecture / Mechanical / Civil)	04	10th/SSC with Science subjects (55% marks) + ITI (Draughtsman) in relevant trade OR 10th/SSC with Science (55%) + 2 years Apprentice Trainee in relevant Draughtsman trade OR 10th/SSC with Science (55%) + 3 years work experience in relevant Draughtsman trade
Instrument Mechanic / Lab Assistant (Chemical Plant) / Interior Designer	04	10th/SSC with Science subjects (55% marks) + ITI in relevant trade OR 10th/SSC with Science (55%) + 2 years Apprentice Trainee in relevant trade OR 10th/SSC with Science (55%) + 3 years work experience in relevant trade

Trade Wise Vacancy Details

Trade / Post Code	UR	OBC-NCL	SC	ST	EWS	PwBD	ESM	Total
COPA (260101)	08	06	03	02	02	02	02	21
DTPO (260102)	02	02	01	–	02	–	01	07
CH&NM (260103)	02	02	–	01	–	–	01	05
MLT (260104)	01	01	–	–	–	–	–	02
Draughtsman (Architecture) (260105)	01	–	01	–	–	–	–	02
Instrument Mechanic (260106)	01	–	01	–	–	–	–	02
Draughtsman (Mechanical) (260107)	01	–	–	–	–	–	–	01
Draughtsman (Civil) (260108)	01	–	–	–	–	–	–	01
Lab Assistant (Chemical Plant) (260109)	01	–	–	–	–	–	–	01
Interior Designer (260110)	01	–	–	–	–	–	–	01
Grand Total	19	11	06	03	04	02	04	43

Selection Process : CSIR Technician (1) Recruitment 2026

Screening of Applications by Screening Committee
Trade Test (Qualifying in Nature)
Competitive Written Examination (Paper-I, II & III)
Final Merit List based on Paper-II & Paper-III marks
Document Verification
Medical Examination

Exam Pattern : CSIR Technician (1) Recruitment 2026

Paper	Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Time	Negative Marking
Paper-I	Mental Ability Test (General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgment)	50	100	1 Hour	No
Paper-II	Subject Knowledge / Technical Trade	Details to be notified		2 Hours 30 Minutes (Total)	As per rules
Paper-III	Subject Knowledge / Technical Trade	Details to be notified		2 Hours 30 Minutes (Total)	As per rules

Total Questions: 150. Standard: SSC+ITI / 12th level. Medium: English & Hindi (except English Language).

How to Apply : CSIR Technician (1) Recruitment 2026

Visit the official CSIR website: www.csir.res.in or recruitment.csir.res.in.
Click on the “Technician (1)” recruitment link.
Step 1 – Registration: Register with your name, email ID, and mobile number. A User ID and Password will be sent to your email and mobile.
Step 2 – Profile Creation: Login and fill your profile details (Gender, DOB, Category, PwBD/ExSM status, etc.). Lock your profile once verified.
Step 3 – Fill Application: Fill Personal Details, Education, Experience, Additional Details, and Upload required documents.
Step 4 – Upload Documents: Upload photograph (JPG, ≤50 KB), live photo (captured via webcam/QR), signature (JPG, ≤50 KB), and certificates (PDF, ≤1 MB each).
Step 5 – Preview & Submit: Preview the application and click “Submit”.
Step 6 – Fee Payment: Pay ₹ 500/- (if not exempted) through SBI Collect. Upload the payment receipt/e-Receipt before the last date.
Step 7 – Download: Download the final submitted application form for future reference.

Note – सभी उम्मीदवारों से अनुरोध है कि आवेदन करने से पहले Official Notification को ध्यानपूर्वक जरूर पढ़ें। Notification में दी गई Last Date, Age Limit, Qualification एवं अन्य महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी जांचने के बाद ही आवेदन फॉर्म भरें।

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Important Instructions for Candidates

Eligibility: 10th/SSC with Science subjects (55% marks) + ITI in relevant trade OR 2 years Apprentice OR 3 years work experience.
Age Criteria: Maximum 28 years as on 17.09.2026. Age relaxation as per CSIR/GoI rules.
Application Fee: ₹ 500/- (exempted for Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM). Fee paid through SBI Collect only.
Application Mode: Only online applications are accepted. No offline applications will be entertained.
Multiple Applications: Candidates can apply for multiple post codes with separate applications and fees.
Photo & Signature: Upload clear, recent passport-size photo and signature in JPG format. Live photo capture is mandatory.
NOC: Government/PSU employees must upload No Objection Certificate (NOC).
PwBD Candidates: Scribe and compensatory time available as per GoI guidelines. Must upload disability certificate.
Ex-Servicemen: Must upload discharge book/discharge certificate.
Shortlisting: Mere possession of qualifications does not guarantee being called for Trade Test. Screening Committee will shortlist candidates.
No TA/DA: No travel allowance will be provided for appearing in Trade Test/Written Examination.
Pay Scale: Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-2 (₹ 19,900 – 63,200/-).

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FAQs

What is the total number of vacancies?

Total vacancies are 43 – UR (19), OBC-NCL (11), SC (06), ST (03), EWS (04).

What is the last date to apply?

The last date for online application submission and fee payment is 17 September 2026 (5:00 PM).

What is the application fee?

Application fee is ₹ 500/- (exempted for Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen).

What is the age limit?

Maximum age is 28 years as on 17.09.2026. Age relaxation available for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/ExSM as per rules.

What is the educational qualification required?

10th/SSC with Science subjects (55% marks) + ITI in relevant trade OR 2 years Apprentice Trainee OR 3 years work experience.

What is the selection process?

Selection includes Trade Test (qualifying), Competitive Written Examination (Paper-I, II & III), Document Verification, and Medical Examination.

What is the pay scale?

Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-2 (₹ 19,900 – 63,200/-).

What are the trades available?

Trades include COPA, DTPO, CH&NM, MLT, Draughtsman (Architecture/Mechanical/Civil), Instrument Mechanic, Lab Assistant (Chemical Plant), and Interior Designer.

Conclusion

CSIR has invited online applications for the recruitment of Technician (1) posts in various trades. With 43 vacancies, this is a great opportunity for candidates with 10th pass, Science subjects (55% marks), and ITI/Apprenticeship/Work Experience in relevant trades. The online application process starts from 18 August 2026 and the last date is 17 September 2026. The selection process includes a Trade Test and a Competitive Written Examination. Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification and ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before applying. For all updates on admit cards, exam dates, and results, keep visiting JobMitra.info – your trusted partner for government job notifications.