CSIR-CFTRI Recruitment 2025: Vacancies available for 35 posts, Apply now

Vacancies available for 35 posts under the CSIR-CFTRI Recruitment 2025 at CFTRI, Mysuru. Read the article to know more.

Asmita Sharma

March 5, 2025

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CSIR-CFTRI Recruitment 2025: The CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi, has announced 35 vacancies for highly qualified scientists and professionals in Food Science & Technology and related disciplines. Read the article to know more and apply before 14th March, 2025.

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Vacancies

A total of 34 Scientist positions are available across various fields at CFTRI, Mysuru. The category-wise vacancies available are as follows –

Category	Vacancies
UR	14
EWS	3
SC	6
ST	2
OBC (NCL)	9
UR-PwBD (OH) (Backlog vacancy)	1
Total	35

Note: One post is available under PwBD Hard of Hearing (HH) category

Pay Scale

The candidate selected under the CSIR-CFTRI Recruitment 2025 will receive a pay of Level-11 (₹ 67,700 – ₹ 2,08,700) with Pay Level (7th CPC).

Eligibility Criteria

For applying for the CSIR-CFTRI Recruitment 2025, the candidates must ensure their eligibility as per the criteria given below –

Age Limit (as of 14.03.2025)

The upper age limit to apply for the position is 32 years.
Age relaxations are provided for the categories given below –

Category	Age Relaxation
SC/ ST	5 years
OBC (NCL)	3 years
PwBD	10 years (General), 15 years (SC/ ST), 13 years (OBC)
Departmental Candidates (CSIR Employees)	5 years
Widows/ Divorced Women	5 years (10 years for SC/ ST)

Educational Criteria

Candidates can apply for the Scientist posts under CSIR-CFTRI Recruitment 2025, across various fields and disciplines listed below –

Engineering & Technology Disciplines

Field	Essential Qualification	Desirable Experience
Electrical Engineering	M.E./ M.Tech in Electrical Engineering	Experience in Power Infrastructure, Cabling, Power Conversion
Electronics & Instrumentation	M.E./ M.Tech in Electronics/ Instrumentation Engineering	Experience in Analytical Instruments, Control Systems
Mechanical Engineering	M.E./ M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering	CAD, AI, ML, IoT in Food Machinery
Chemical Engineering	M.E./ M.Tech in Chemical Engineering OR Ph.D. (Engg.)	Scale-up, Bioengineering, Food Science
Design Engineering	M.E./ M.Tech in Design Engineering	Packaging Design & Simulation
Biochemical Engineering	M.E./ M.Tech in Biochemical Engineering OR Ph.D. (Engg.)	Downstream Processing, Scale-up

Food Science & Technology

Field	Essential Qualification	Desirable Experience
Food Science & Nutrition	Ph.D. (Sc.) in Food Science/ Technology	Baking, Extrusion, Grain Processing
Chemistry (Food)	Ph.D. (Sc.) in Chemistry	Pesticide Formulation, Food Safety
Post-Harvest Technology	Ph.D. (Sc.) in Food Science/ Post-Harvest Tech	Fruit & Vegetable Processing
Food Process Engineering	M.E./ M.Tech in Food Engineering	Post-Harvest Drying, Storage

Specialized Areas

Field	Essential Qualification	Desirable Experience
Microbiology	Ph.D. (Sc.) in Microbiology	Food Safety & Hygiene
Fisheries Science	Ph.D. (Sc.) in Fisheries Science	Fish Processing & Preservation
Plant Science	Ph.D. (Sc.) in Botany/ Plant Molecular Biology	Plant Metabolites, Tissue Culture
Flavor Chemistry	Ph.D. (Sc.) in Chemistry	Spices, Flavor Chemistry
Statistics	Ph.D. (Sc.) in Mathematics/ Statistics	Data Analysis, Deep Learning

Note – Candidates applying with a Ph.D. (submitted) must provide proof of thesis submission first.

Selection Process

Selection will be based on an interview conducted by the organization.
Shortlisting criteria may include:
- Higher educational qualifications.
- Research publications, patents, and experience in R&D.
- Desirable qualifications and experience.
- Written tests or seminars (if required).
Candidates with experience in Product Development, Technology Innovation, and Applied Research will have an advantage.

Required Documents

Educational certificates (M.Tech/ Ph.D.).
Experience certificates (if applicable).
Caste/ Category certificate (SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS/ PwBD).
No Objection Certificate (for Govt. employees).
Synopsis/ Abstract of Ph.D. thesis (if applicable).
Research Publications List.

How to Apply for CSIR-CFTRI Recruitment 2025?

The application process to apply for CSIR-CFTRI Recruitment 2025 are as follows –

Interested candidates must visit the official website given below.
Click on the ‘Apply’ link and then, click on ‘Register’ using your mobile or email ID.
Create a strong password and log in to the portal to fill the application form.
Provide the required details as asked in the application.
Upload the supporting document in the correct format and size.
Preview the application and then, submit the document.
An Unique Application Number will be generated, take a printout for future reference.

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