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CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026: The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research has officially released the recruitment advertisement for the post of Technician (1), Group II, under Advertisement No. R&A/01/2026, offering a total of 43 vacancies across various technical trades. The CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on the CSIR recruitment portal on 18/08/2026. Candidates interested in applying can start filling their online applications from 18/08/2026 (10:00 AM), and the last date to apply online is 17/09/2026 (05:00 PM).
This recruitment covers ten different trades, including Computer Operator and Programming Assistant, Desktop Publishing Operator, Draughtsman, Instrument Mechanic, and more — all falling under the support staff category that assists CSIR’s scientific and technical teams. Before applying, candidates are advised to carefully check the trade-wise eligibility criteria, as qualification requirements vary post to post.
CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) |
| Post Name | Technician (1), Group II |
| Advt. No. | R&A/01/2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 43 |
| Pay Scale | Group-C, Pay Matrix Level-2, Rs. 19,900 – 63,200/- |
| Notification Date | 18/08/2026 |
| Category | CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | csir.res.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 18/08/2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 18/08/2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 17/09/2026 (05:00 PM) |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | Rs. 500/- |
| Women / SC / ST / PWD / ESM | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online (SBI Collect) |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 is Up to 28 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 17.09.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) | 21 | 10th Pass + ITI/NTC in COPA (or equivalent experience) |
| Desktop Publishing Operator (DTPO) | 7 | 10th Pass + ITI/NTC in DTPO (or equivalent experience) |
| Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance (CH&NM) | 5 | 10th Pass + ITI/NTC in CH&NM (or equivalent experience) |
| Medical Lab Technician (MLT) | 2 | 10th Pass + ITI/NTC in MLT (or equivalent experience) |
| Draughtsman (Architecture) | 2 | 10th Pass + ITI/NTC in Draughtsman (Architecture) |
| Instrument Mechanic | 2 | 10th Pass + ITI/NTC in Instrument Mechanic |
| Draughtsman (Mechanical) | 1 | 10th Pass + ITI/NTC in Draughtsman (Mechanical) |
| Draughtsman (Civil) | 1 | 10th Pass + ITI/NTC in Draughtsman (Civil) |
| Laboratory Assistant in Chemical Plant (LACP) | 1 | 10th Pass + ITI/NTC in LACP |
| Interior Designer | 1 | 10th Pass + ITI/NTC in Interior Designer |
Note: For all trades, candidates need minimum 55% marks in 10th with Science subjects along with an ITI/National or State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade. Alternatively, 2 years of apprentice experience or 3 years of relevant work experience is also accepted — check the full notification for exact equivalent clauses.
CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Screening of Applications
- Trade Test (Qualifying in nature)
- Written Examination (Paper-I, Paper-II, Paper-III)
Exam Pattern for CSIR Technician (1)
The written exam is OMR/Computer Based Objective Type, with questions set in English and Hindi (except the English Language paper). It carries 150 questions for 2 hours 30 minutes, split into three papers:
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I (1 hr) | Mental Ability Test | 50 | 100 | No negative marking |
| Paper-II (30 min) | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| Paper-II (30 min) | English Language | 25 | 75 | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| Paper-III (1 hr) | Concerned Subject/Trade | 50 | 150 | 1 mark per wrong answer |
Paper-II and Paper-III are evaluated only for candidates clearing the minimum threshold in Paper-I, and the final merit list is prepared solely from Paper-II and Paper-III scores.
How to Apply for CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026:
- Visit csir.res.in or recruitment.csir.res.in and click on the “Technician – 2026” link
- Register with your name, email address, and mobile number to get a User ID and password
- Log in and complete your profile page (gender, DOB, category, PwBD/ESM status) and lock it carefully
- Fill in the 6 application tabs: Apply, Personal Details, Education, Experience, Additional Details, Uploads
- Upload photograph, signature, live photo, and required certificates (date of birth proof, educational certificates, caste/disability certificate, etc.)
- Pay the application fee online through SBI Collect (if applicable)
- Preview, verify, and submit the form, then save the generated Application Number for future reference
Important Links
| CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link | Apply Online |
| CSIR Official Website | CSIR |