CPRI Recruitment 2026: Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for various technical and non-technical posts. Under Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026, a total of 110 vacancies have been announced for posts including Engineering Officer Gr. 1, Engineering Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician Gr. 1, Technical Attendant Gr. 1, Assistant Gr. II, and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Gr. 1. The CPRI Recruitment 2026 Notification has been published on September 19, 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online starting from September 19, 2026 (10:00 AM) until the last date, October 12, 2026 (05:00 PM).
Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) is an autonomous society under the Ministry of Power, Govt. of India, headquartered in Bengaluru with units across India. Selected candidates will receive central government pay matrix benefits and can be posted at any of the CPRI units across the country. Candidates are advised to carefully review the detailed eligibility rules, required qualifications, and category-wise reservation details before filling out the online application form.
CPRI Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) |
| Post Name | Various Technical & Non-Technical Posts |
| Advt. No. | CPRI/06/2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 110 |
| Notification Date | 19.09.2026 |
| Category | CPRI Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | cpri.res.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 19.09.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 19.09.2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 12.10.2026 (05:00 PM) |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| Engineering Officer Gr. 1, Scientific Assistant, Engineering Assistant (UR / OBC / EWS) | Rs. 1000/- |
| Technician Gr. 1, Assistant Gr. II, Technical Attendant Gr. 1 (UR / OBC / EWS) | Rs. 700/- |
| SC / ST / PWD / ESM / Female | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for CPRI Recruitment 2026 is 18-35 Years (varies post-wise: 25 to 35 years maximum). The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 12.10.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| Engineering Officer Gr. 1 (Electrical) | 7 | First Class B.E./ B.Tech in Electrical/ EEE + Valid GATE Score (2024/ 2025/ 2026) |
| Engineering Officer Gr. 1 (Civil) | 1 | First Class B.E./ B.Tech in Civil + Valid GATE Score (2024/2025/2026) |
| Engineering Assistant (Electrical) | 10 | First Class 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engg. with 5 years experience |
| Engineering Assistant (Mechanical) | 1 | First Class 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engg. with 5 years experience |
| Scientific Assistant | 2 | First Class B.Sc. in Chemistry with 5 years experience |
| Technician Gr. 1 (Electrical) | 7 | ITI Trade Certificate in Electrical |
| Technician Gr. 1 (Mechanical) | 2 | ITI Trade Certificate in Mechanical |
| Technical Attendant Gr. 1 | 37 | 10th Pass (IT Certificate in Electrical/ Mechanical desirable) |
| Assistant Gr. II | 29 | First Class Graduate (BA/ B.Sc./ B.Com/ BBA/ BBM/ BCA) + NIELIT BCC Certificate |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Gr. 1 (Watch & Ward) | 14 | 10th Pass (Ex-Servicemen only) |
CPRI Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for CPRI Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Engineering Officer Gr. 1: GATE Score Merit
- Engineering Assistant & Scientific Assistant: Computer Based Test (CBT) and Job-Specific Practical Skill Test
- Technician Gr. 1: Computer Based Test (CBT) and Trade Test
- Technical Attendant Gr. 1 & Assistant Gr. II: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Gr. 1: Computer Based Test (CBT) and Trade/Proficiency Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply for CPRI Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for CPRI Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official portal at
cpri.res.inand navigate to the Careers page. - Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, educational certificates, GATE score card (if applicable), and category/experience certificates in PDF format.
- Pay the prescribed application fee via online payment gateway (if applicable).
- Submit the application form and keep a printed copy for future reference.
Important Links
| CPRI Recruitment 2026 Short Notice | Short Notice |
| CPRI Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| CPRI Recruitment 2026 Syllabus PDF | Syllabus PDF |
| CPRI Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link | Apply Online |
| Central Power Research Institute Official Website | CPRI |
