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Vacancy Details
- Technician (1) – Various Trades: 28 vacancies
Qualification: Class 10 (Science) with minimum 55% marks plus ITI/National or State Trade Certificate OR 2 years apprenticeship OR 3 years relevant work experience as specified in notification- Unreserved (UR): 9
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 5
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 4
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 1
- Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL): 9
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
Application Fees
- UR / OBC / EWS Male Candidates: ₹500
- SC / ST Candidates: ₹0
- PwBD Candidates: ₹0
- Women Candidates: ₹0
- Ex-Servicemen: ₹0
Selection Process
- Screening: Applications will be screened and candidates shortlisted based on the eligibility and documents submitted.
- Trade Test: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a qualifying Trade Test for the selected trade; only those who qualify the Trade Test will move forward.
- Written Examination: Qualified candidates will take a written exam consisting of Paper I (qualifying) and Papers II and III (evaluated for merit). Papers II and III determine the final merit subject to prescribed conditions.
How to Apply
- Visit the official recruitment portal at https://recruitment.cftri.res.in.
- Open the link for Recruitment for the post of Technician (1), Advertisement No. Rec.02/2026.
- Complete registration and enter the required personal and contact details.
- Select the appropriate trade and post code.
- Fill in educational qualification, experience and category information.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
- Pay the application fee through SBI Collect if applicable and upload the payment receipt.
- Submit the online form and download the completed application.
- Sign the printed form and attach required self-attested documents and photograph.
- Send the hard copy through Speed Post or Registered Post to the specified address so it reaches by 26 November 2026.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Online Application Starting Date:
- Last Date to Apply Online:
- Last Date for Application Fee Payment:
- Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy:
- Trade Test Date:
- Written Examination Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum educational qualification required?
Candidates must have Class 10 (Science) with at least 55% marks. In addition, they must have either the prescribed ITI/National or State Trade Certificate, two years of apprenticeship in the trade, or three years of relevant work experience as specified in the notification.
How do I apply for the CSIR-CFTRI Technician posts?
Apply online at the institute recruitment portal https://recruitment.cftri.res.in, complete registration, upload documents and pay the fee through SBI Collect if applicable. After submitting online, download, sign and send the hard copy with supporting documents to the institute so it reaches by 26 November 2026.
What is the last date to apply online?
The last date to apply online is 18 November 2026 (11:59 PM). The signed hard copy of the application and supporting documents must reach the institute by 26 November 2026.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection involves application screening, a qualifying Trade Test and a competitive written examination. Only candidates who qualify the Trade Test will appear in the written examination, where Paper I is qualifying and Papers II and III determine merit.
What is the pay scale for the Technician (1) posts?
The posts are at Pay Level 2 with a basic pay range of Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200. Approximate monthly emoluments are Rs. 37,260 at the Mysuru headquarters.
