CPRI Various Posts Recruitment 2026: The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has released the recruitment notification for various executive and non-executive posts. The recruitment has been announced under Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026 for a total of 110 vacancies. The vacancies include posts such as Engineering Officer Grade I, Engineering Assistant, Technician Grade I, Assistant Grade II, Technical Attendant Grade I, Scientific Assistant and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS). The CPRI Recruitment 2026 notification has been published in the 19–25 September 2026 edition of Employment News. The online application process is expected to begin soon through the official CPRI website. Candidates should submit their applications within the prescribed deadline once the application window opens.
This recruitment is a good opportunity for diploma holders, engineering graduates, science graduates, ITI certificate holders and 10th-pass candidates looking for Central Government jobs under the Ministry of Power. The advertised posts carry pay levels ranging from Level 1 to Level 7. Candidates should carefully check the post-wise educational qualifications, age limit and reservation rules before applying online.
CPRI Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) |
| Advt. No. | CPRI/06/2026 |
| Post Name | Various Engineering, Technical, Assistant & Support Posts |
| Total Vacancy | 110 Posts |
| Pay Scale | Level-1 to Level-7 (7th CPC Pay Matrix) |
| Job Location | All India |
| Last Date to Apply | To be released |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Category | CPRI Various Posts Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF |
| Official Website | cpri.res.in |
Important Dates
- Starting Date: 19 September 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 12 October 2026, up to 05:00 PM
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS for Engineering Officer, Scientific Assistant and Engineering Assistant: ₹1,000/-
- General / OBC / EWS for all other posts: ₹700/-
- SC / ST / PH / ESM / All Female Candidates for all posts: ₹0/-
- Payment Mode: Online
Age Limit Details
- Technician Grade-I: 18 to 28 Years
- Scientific Assistant: 18 to 35 Years
- Engineering Assistant: 18 to 35 Years
- Engineering Officer: 18 to 30 Years
- Assistant Grade-II: 18 to 30 Years
- Technical Attendant: 18 to 30 Years
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): 18 to 25 Years
- Age Limit as on: Last Date of Application
- Age relaxation will be applicable as per the rules.
Educational Qualification
- Technical Attendant Grade-I: Candidates must have passed 10th Class.
- Assistant Grade-II: Graduation Degree and a minimum Grade-B Certificate in Basic Computer Course from NIELIT.
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): 10th Class Passed. This post is for Ex-Servicemen only.
- Engineering Officer (Electrical): B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering with a valid GATE Score of 2024, 2025 or 2026.
- Engineering Officer (Civil): B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering with a valid GATE Score of 2024, 2025 or 2026.
- Engineering Assistant (Electrical): Diploma in Electrical Engineering with 5 years of experience.
- Engineering Assistant (Mechanical): Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of experience.
- Scientific Assistant (Chemistry): B.Sc. in Chemistry with 5 years of experience.
- Technician Grade-I (Electrical): ITI Certificate in Electrical Trade.
- Technician Grade-I (Mechanical): ITI Certificate in Mechanical Trade.
Vacancy Total : 110 Posts
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Engineering Officer Grade-I (Electrical) | 07 |
| Engineering Officer Grade-I (Civil) | 01 |
| Engineering Assistant (Electrical) | 10 |
| Engineering Assistant (Mechanical) | 01 |
| Scientific Assistant (Chemistry) | 02 |
| Technician Grade-I (Electrical) | 07 |
| Technician Grade-I (Mechanical) | 02 |
| Technical Attendant Grade-I | 37 |
| Assistant Grade-II | 29 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (Watch & Ward Duties) | 14 |
| Total | 110 |
Pay Scale Details
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): Level-01 — ₹18,000 to ₹56,900
- Assistant Grade-II: Level-04 — ₹25,500 to ₹81,100
- Engineering Officer: Level-07 — ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400
- Engineering Assistant: Level-06 — ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400
- Scientific Assistant (Chemistry): Level-06 — ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400
- Technician Grade-I: Level-02 — ₹19,900 to ₹63,200
- Technical Attendant Grade-I: Level-01 — ₹18,000 to ₹56,900
Selection Process
The selection process will include the following stages:
- Merit List based on GATE Score for Engineering Officer posts
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) for all other posts
- Trade / Skill Test as applicable to the post
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
CPRI Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link  Â
| Short Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |