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Vacancy Details
- Technician (1) – Various Trades: 28 vacancies
Qualification: Class 10 (Science) with 55% and prescribed ITI/Trade Certificate or apprenticeship or specified experience in the concerned trade- 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 to shortlist candidates who meet the advertised eligibility and document requirements.
- Trade Test: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a qualifying Trade Test in the relevant trade; only those who qualify will move forward.
- Written Examination: Candidates who qualify the Trade Test will take a competitive written exam consisting of Papers I (qualifying), II and III; Papers II and III (marks) determine final merit subject to conditions.
How to Apply
- Visit the official recruitment portal at https://recruitment.cftri.res.in.
- Open the recruitment link for Technician (1), Advertisement No. Rec.02/2026.
- Complete registration and enter personal and contact details.
- Select the appropriate trade and post code.
- Fill educational qualification, experience and category information.
- Upload 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, attach required self-attested documents and photograph.
- Send the hard copy by Speed Post or Registered Post so it reaches the institute by 26-11-2026 to the specified address.
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 passed Class 10 (Science) with at least 55% marks. They must also have the prescribed ITI/National/State Trade Certificate or equivalent apprenticeship or specified trade experience as listed in the notification.
How do I apply for the CSIR-CFTRI Technician recruitment?
Apply online via the CSIR-CFTRI recruitment portal at recruitment.cftri.res.in, complete the form, upload documents and pay the fee via SBI Collect if applicable. After submitting online, download, sign and send the hard copy with supporting documents to the institute by 26-11-2026.
What is the last date to apply online?
The last date to apply online is 18-11-2026. The signed hard copy of the application and documents must reach the institute by 26-11-2026.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection involves application screening, a qualifying Trade Test in the relevant trade, and a competitive written examination. Only candidates who qualify the Trade Test proceed to the written exam; Paper I is qualifying while Papers II and III determine final merit.
What is the pay scale and approximate salary for the Technician (1) post?
The post carries Pay Level 2 with a basic pay range of Rs. 19,900 – 63,200. The notification states approximate monthly emoluments of Rs. 37,260 at the Mysuru headquarters.
