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Vacancy Details
- Technician (1): 28 vacancies
Qualification: Class 10 (with Science) with minimum 55% marks plus prescribed ITI/Trade Certificate or 2 years apprenticeship or 3 years relevant work experience- 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 for the next stage.
- Trade Test: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a qualifying Trade Test in the relevant trade; only those who qualify will proceed further.
- Written Examination: Qualified candidates will take a competitive written examination comprising Papers I (qualifying), II and III; marks in Papers II and III determine final merit subject to 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 required personal and contact details.
- Select the appropriate trade and post code.
- Fill in educational qualifications, experience and category information.
- Upload photograph, signature and supporting documents.
- Pay 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 self-attested documents and photograph.
- Send the hard copy by Speed Post or Registered Post so it reaches CSIR-CFTRI 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:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum educational eligibility for these Technician posts?
Candidates must have passed Class 10 (with Science subjects) with at least 55% marks. They must also have the prescribed ITI/Trade certificate or meet one of the alternative trade experience/apprenticeship routes listed in the notification.
How do I apply for the CSIR CFTRI Technician Recruitment 2026?
Apply online at the institute’s recruitment portal https://recruitment.cftri.res.in and upload required documents and payment receipt if applicable. After submitting online, download, sign and send the hard copy with supporting documents to CSIR-CFTRI so it reaches by 26-11-2026.
What is the last date to submit the online application?
The last date to apply online is 18-11-2026 (11:59 PM). The hard copy of the signed application and documents must be received by 26-11-2026.
What is the selection process for these Technician posts?
Selection includes 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 examination, and Papers II and III determine final merit.
What pay and salary details are mentioned for the Technician post?
The post carries Pay Level 2 with a basic pay range of Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200. The notification states approximate monthly emoluments of Rs. 37,260 at the Mysuru headquarters.
