CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has released the official recruitment advertisement for Technician (1), Group II posts under Advertisement No. R&A/01/2026. A total of 43 vacancies have been announced for different technical trades. The CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 notification was released on the CSIR recruitment portal on 18 August 2026.
The online application process started on 18 August 2026 at 10:00 AM, and eligible candidates can submit their applications online until 17 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.
The recruitment includes 10 different trades, such as Computer Operator and Programming Assistant, Desktop Publishing Operator, Draughtsman, Instrument Mechanic and other technical trades. These posts are part of the support staff responsible for assisting CSIR’s scientific and technical teams.
Candidates should carefully check the eligibility requirements before applying, as the required educational qualifications and other conditions may differ for each trade.
CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) |
| Advt. No. | R&A/01/2026 |
| Post Name | Technician (1), Group II |
| Total Vacancy | 43 |
| Pay Scale | Group-C, Pay Matrix Level-2, Rs. 19,900 – 63,200/- |
| Job Location | All India |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 September 2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Category | CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF |
| Official Website | csir.res.in |
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 18/08/2026
- Online Application Start Date: 18/08/2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 17/09/2026 at 05:00 PM
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500/-
- SC / ST / PH / ESM: ₹0/-
- All Category Female Candidates: ₹0/-
- Payment Mode: SBI Collect
Age Limit Details
- Maximum Age Limit: 28 Years
- Age will be calculated as on 17/09/2026
- Age relaxation will be provided as per the applicable rules.
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Technician (1) | 10th Class Passed and ITI in the Related Trade |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Technician (1) | 43 (UR-19, EWS-04, OBC-11, SC-06, ST-03) |
| Trade Wise Vacancies | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Name | Total | Trade Name | Total | ||||||||
| Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) | 21 | Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance (CH&NM) | 05 | ||||||||
| Desktop Publishing Operator (DTPO) | 07 | Medical Lab Technician (MLT) | 02 | ||||||||
| Draughtsman (Architecture) | 02 | Laboratory Assistant in Chemical Plant (LACP) | 01 | ||||||||
| Draughtsman (Mechanical) | 01 | Draughtsman (Civil) | 01 | ||||||||
| Instrument Mechanic | 02 | Interior Designer | 01 | ||||||||
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected through the following stages:
- Screening of Applications
- Trade Test (Qualifying)
- Written Examination – Paper I, II and III
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
Written Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Negative Marking |
| Paper-I (1 Hour) | Mental Ability Test | 50 | 100 | No Negative Marking |
| Paper-II (30 Mins) | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 1/3rd |
| Paper-II (30 Mins) | English Language | 25 | 75 | 1/3rd |
| Paper-III (1 Hour) | Concerned Subject | 50 | 150 | 1/3rd |
CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |