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CSIR CMERI Technician Recruitment 2026: CSIR – Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI), Durgapur has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice. Applications are invited for the post of Technician-I (Group II) under Advertisement Number 01/2026, offering a total of 27 vacancies. The CSIR CMERI Technician Recruitment 2026 notification was originally released on 04.07.2026, and as per the latest extension notice, candidates can submit their online applications starting from 04.07.2026 until the revised final date of 13.09.2026 (05:00 PM).
This recruitment drive presents an excellent opportunity for candidates holding an ITI certificate, National/State Trade Certificate, or relevant apprenticeship/work experience in specified mechanical and electrical trades. Positions are available at CSIR-CMERI Durgapur (West Bengal) and its extension centre, the Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery, Ludhiana (Punjab). Applicants should thoroughly check the trade-wise eligibility requirements and age limits before submitting their applications.
CSIR CMERI Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | CSIR – Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI) |
| Post Name | Technician-I (Group II) |
| Advt. No. | 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 27 |
| Pay Scale | Level – 2 (Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200/-); Total Emoluments approx. Rs. 39,000/- per month |
| Notification Date | 04.07.2026 |
| Category | CSIR CMERI Technician Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | www.cmeri.res.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 04.07.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 04.07.2026 at 10:00 AM IST |
| Last Date to Apply Online (Extended) | 13.09.2026 up to 05:00 PM IST |
| Cut-off Date for Age & Qualification | 03.08.2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| UR / Gen / OBC / EWS | Rs. 500/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / ESM | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online (via SBI Collect) |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for CSIR CMERI Technician Notification 2026 is 18-28 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 03.08.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| Technician | 27 | 10th Pass (min. 55% with Science) + ITI/ NTC/ STC in Related Trade OR 2 yrs Apprentice Trainee OR 3 yrs relevant work experience |
CSIR CMERI Technician Notification 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for CSIR CMERI Technician Notification 2026 includes the following stages:
- Screening of Online Applications
- Trade Test (Qualifying in nature)
- Competitive Written Examination (Paper-I, Paper-II & Paper-III)
- Document Verification
Written Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject / Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marking | Time Duration |
| Paper-I | Mental Ability Test | 50 | 100 (2 marks per correct answer) | No Negative Marking | 1 Hour |
| Paper-II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 (3 marks per correct answer) | 1 mark per wrong answer | 30 Minutes |
| Paper-II | English Language | 25 | 75 (3 marks per correct answer) | 1 mark per wrong answer | Shared |
| Paper-III | Concerned Subject / Trade | 50 | 150 (3 marks per correct answer) | 1 mark per wrong answer | 1 Hour |
Note: Paper-II and Paper-III will only be evaluated for candidates who achieve the minimum threshold marks in Paper-I. Final merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in Paper-II and Paper-III only.
How to Apply for CSIR CMERI Technician Notification 2026
Follow these steps to apply for CSIR CMERI Technician Notification 2026:
- Visit the official portal link at https://devapps.ngri.res.in/cmeri_group2_2026/ or access it through www.cmeri.res.in.
- Complete primary registration by providing your name and a valid email address.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 500/- via SBI Collect (if applicable) and save the payment receipt/transaction details.
- Log in with your credentials, fill out the application details, and select your postcode.
- Upload required scanned documents including recent passport photograph, signature, 10th mark sheet, ITI/Trade certificate, category certificate, and SBI Collect fee receipt.
- Candidates who submitted applications previously must re-login to re-upload their photograph and documents as per the extension notice.
- Review all entered details carefully and click ‘Submit’.
- Print out and save the completed application form for future reference (do not send hard copies by post).
Important Links
| CSIR CMERI Technician Corrigendum Notice | Notice |
| CSIR CMERI Technician Notification PDF | Notification |
| CSIR CMERI Technician Online Form Link | Apply Online |
| CSIR CMERI Official Website | CSIR-CMERI |
