CSIR CFTRI Technician Recruitment 2026 â 28 Posts (Online + Hard Copy)
CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI)
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India
Advt. No.
Rec.02/2026
Total Vacancies
28
Job Type
Government Job
Location
Mysuru
Post-wise & Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Post | Category-wise Breakup | Vacancies | Apply Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitter | â | 6 | Apply Online |
| Electronics Mechanic | â | 7 | Apply Online |
| Instrument Mechanic | â | 1 | Apply Online |
| Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) | â | 2 | Apply Online |
| Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | â | 2 | Apply Online |
| Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance | â | 1 | Apply Online |
| Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician | â | 2 | Apply Online |
| Electrician | â | 2 | Apply Online |
| Carpenter | â | 1 | Apply Online |
| Plumber | â | 1 | Apply Online |
| Sheet Metal Worker | â | 1 | Apply Online |
| Turner | â | 1 | Apply Online |
| Welder | â | 1 | Apply Online |
Eligibility
Eligible Gender
male & female
Qualification
10th Pass, ITI
Age Limit
18â28 years
Age Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years; OBC-NCL: 3 years; PwBD: 10 years; other eligible relaxations as per the official notification
Important Dates & Fee
Application Start
19 October 2026
Last Date
18 November 2026
Exam Date
â
Application Fee
General / UR / EWS / OBC (NCL): âš500. SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen: No application fee, subject to the prescribed eligibility and supporting documents. The fee is non-refundable and must be paid through the SBI Collect payment portal, wherever applicable.
Salary / Pay Scale
Pay Level 2 â âš19,900ââš63,200. Approximate monthly emoluments: âš37,260 at CFTRI Mysuru headquarters, calculated at the minimum of the pay scale including admissible HRA. Other applicable benefits may include DA, transport allowance, medical reimbursement, Leave Travel Concession, Children's Education Allowance and pension benefits under the applicable CSIR/Government of India rules.
Selection Process
The selection process for CSIR-CFTRI Technician Recruitment 2026 consists of:
Application screening: Submitted applications and eligibility documents are checked. A screening committee may shortlist candidates.
Trade Test: Candidates shortlisted by the screening committee must qualify in the relevant trade test. This test is qualifying in nature.
Competitive Written Examination: Candidates who qualify the trade test will be called for the written examination.
Paper I â Mental Ability Test: 50 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes. This paper is qualifying in nature, with no negative marking.
Paper II â General Awareness and English: 25 questions for General Awareness and 25 for English, carrying 75 marks each. The combined duration is 30 minutes. One mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.
Paper III â Concerned Trade: 50 questions, 150 marks, 60 minutes, with one mark deducted for each incorrect answer.
Final Merit: Paper II and Paper III marks determine final merit among candidates meeting the prescribed qualifying requirements.
Document Verification: Eligibility, certificates and other appointment conditions will be verified.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must complete both the online application and mandatory hard-copy submission.
Visit the official recruitment portal at https://recruitment.cftri.res.in/.
Open the recruitment notice for Technician (1), Advertisement No. Rec.02/2026.
Read the complete notification and confirm eligibility for your chosen trade.
Complete the online registration and application form with accurate personal, educational, category and experience details.
Select the appropriate trade/post code.
Upload the prescribed photograph, signature, educational certificates and supporting documents.
If applicable, pay the âš500 application fee through the SBI Collect payment portal and upload the e-receipt/transaction details.
Review the application carefully and complete the final submission by 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Download and print the final submitted application form before the portal closes.
Sign the printed application, attach the required photograph and self-attested supporting documents.
Send the documents through Speed Post or Registered Post so that they reach CSIR-CFTRI by 26 November 2026.
Postal address:
Recruitment Section (E-I Section) CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute Cheluvamba Mansion (Opposite to Rail Museum) Mysuru â 570020, Karnataka.
Important: Online submission alone is not sufficient. The signed hard copy and required supporting documents must reach CSIR-CFTRI by the specified deadline. Candidates applying for multiple post codes must submit separate complete applications, supporting documents and applicable fees for each post code.
Required Documents & Important Instructions
Candidates should prepare the following documents, as applicable:
Signed printout of the completed online application.
Recent passport-size colour photograph.
10th/SSC certificate and marksheet showing date of birth and marks.
ITI or National/State Trade Certificate, if applying through the trade-certificate route.
Relevant apprenticeship-training certificate or qualifying work-experience certificate, if applicable.
Educational certificates and marksheets for any additional qualifications.
Category certificate for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates, in the prescribed format.
PwBD or Ex-Servicemen certificates, if applicable.
Employer's No Objection Certificate for eligible serving employees, where required.
SBI Collect payment receipt, wherever applicable.
Other documents required to establish age, qualification and eligibility.
Important instructions:
The online application closes on 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
The hard-copy deadline is 26 November 2026.
Both online application and physical submission are mandatory.
Hard copies must be sent through Speed Post or Registered Post.
Late, incomplete or inadequately documented applications may be rejected.
Candidates must check the qualification and experience conditions for their chosen post code.
The application fee is non-refundable where applicable.
Candidates applying for multiple post codes must submit separate complete applications.
Selection is through a qualifying trade test followed by a competitive written examination.
Selected candidates will be governed by applicable CSIR/Government of India service rules.