| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| • Notification Release Date: 18/08/2026 • Online Application Start Date: 18/08/2026 (10:00 AM) • Last Date to Apply Online: 17/09/2026 (05:00 PM) | • UR / OBC / EWS: Rs. 500/- • Women / SC / ST / PWD / ESM: Nil • Mode of Payment: Online (SBI Collect) |
| Age Limit Details |
| • Age Limit: Up to 28 Years • Age as on: 17/09/2026 • Age relaxation extra as per rules. |
| Vacancy Details – Total: 43 | ||
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) | 21 | 10th Pass + ITI/NTC in COPA (or equivalent experience) |
| Desktop Publishing Operator (DTPO) | 7 | 10th Pass + ITI/NTC in DTPO (or equivalent experience) |
| Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance (CH&NM) | 5 | 10th Pass + ITI/NTC in CH&NM (or equivalent experience) |
| Medical Lab Technician (MLT) | 2 | 10th Pass + ITI/NTC in MLT (or equivalent experience) |
| Draughtsman (Architecture) | 2 | 10th Pass + ITI/NTC in Draughtsman (Architecture) |
| Instrument Mechanic | 2 | 10th Pass + ITI/NTC in Instrument Mechanic |
| Draughtsman (Mechanical) | 1 | 10th Pass + ITI/NTC in Draughtsman (Mechanical) |
| Draughtsman (Civil) | 1 | 10th Pass + ITI/NTC in Draughtsman (Civil) |
| Laboratory Assistant in Chemical Plant (LACP) | 1 | 10th Pass + ITI/NTC in LACP |
| Interior Designer | 1 | 10th Pass + ITI/NTC in Interior Designer |
| Quick Overview |
| • Post Name: Technician (1), Group II |
| Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification |
| Note: For all trades, candidates need minimum 55% marks in 10th with Science subjects along with an ITI/National or State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade. Alternatively, 2 years of apprentice experience or 3 years of relevant work experience is also accepted — check the full notification for exact equivalent clauses. |
| CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 Selection Process |
| The selection process for CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages: • Screening of Applications • Trade Test (Qualifying in nature) • Written Examination (Paper-I, Paper-II, Paper-III) |
| Exam Pattern for CSIR Technician (1) |
| The written exam is OMR/Computer Based Objective Type, with questions set in English and Hindi (except the English Language paper). It carries 150 questions for 2 hours 30 minutes, split into three papers: |
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I (1 hr) | Mental Ability Test | 50 | 100 | No negative marking |
| Paper-II (30 min) | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| Paper-II (30 min) | English Language | 25 | 75 | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| Paper-III (1 hr) | Concerned Subject/Trade | 50 | 150 | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| Paper-II and Paper-III are evaluated only for candidates clearing the minimum threshold in Paper-I, and the final merit list is prepared solely from Paper-II and Paper-III scores. |
| How to Apply for CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 |
| • Visit csir.res.in or recruitment.csir.res.in and click on the “Technician – 2026” link • Register with your name, email address, and mobile number to get a User ID and password • Log in and complete your profile page (gender, DOB, category, PwBD/ESM status) and lock it carefully • Fill in the 6 application tabs: Apply, Personal Details, Education, Experience, Additional Details, Uploads • Upload photograph, signature, live photo, and required certificates (date of birth proof, educational certificates, caste/disability certificate, etc.) • Pay the application fee online through SBI Collect (if applicable) • Preview, verify, and submit the form, then save the generated Application Number for future reference |
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| CSIR Official Website | Click Here |