CSIR Technical Department Recruitment 2026: Notification for various Posts
CSIR Technical Department Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the CSIR for the post of Technician for a total of 43 vacancies across various trades.
CSIR Technical Department Recruitment 2026: The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, an autonomous body under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. R&A/01/2026 for this recruitment. As part of the CSIR Technical Department Recruitment 2026 drive, online applications can be submitted through the official CSIR recruitment portal.
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Vacancy Details
The CSIR Technical Department Recruitment 2026 covers 10 trades under the post of Technician (1), Group II (1), with a total of 43 vacancies.
| Post Code | Trade | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 260101 | Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | 21 |
| 260102 | Desktop Publishing Operator (DTPO) | 07 |
| 260103 | Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance (CH&NM) | 05 |
| 260104 | Medical Lab Technician (MLT) | 02 |
| 260105 | Draughtsman (Architecture) | 02 |
| 260106 | Instrument Mechanic | 02 |
| 260107 | Draughtsman (Mechanical) | 01 |
| 260108 | Draughtsman (Civil) | 01 |
| 260109 | Laboratory Assistant in Chemical Plant (LACP) | 01 |
| 260110 | Interior Designer | 01 |
| Total | 43 |
Pay Scale
Technician posts under CSIR Technical Department Recruitment 2026 fall under Group-C, Pay Matrix Level-2, with a pay range of Rs.19,900-63,200/-.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Candidates applying under CSIR Technical Department Recruitment 2026 must be Indian citizens.
Educational Qualification
The essential qualification is broadly the same in structure across all trades. Candidates applying under CSIR Technical Department Recruitment 2026 must have passed SSC/10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, securing a minimum of 55% marks, along with any one of the following in the concerned trade:
- An ITI certificate or National/State Trade Certificate in the concerned trade, OR
- 02 years of full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognised institution in the concerned trade, OR
- 03 years of work experience in the concerned trade in a Ministry/Department/Organisation/Public Sector Undertaking/Autonomous Body under the Government of India/State/UT.
The concerned trade refers to the specific post applied for, such as COPA, DTPO, CH&NM, MLT, Draughtsman (Architecture/Mechanical/Civil), Instrument Mechanic, LACP or Interior Designer, as listed in the Vacancy Details section above.
Age Limit
The upper age limit for all Technician posts under CSIR Technical Department Recruitment 2026 is 28 years as on 17th September 2026, the closing date for submission of online applications. Candidates from SC/ST, OBC(NCL), PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other eligible categories are entitled to age relaxation as per extant Government of India/CSIR rules; the complete category-wise relaxation details are available in the official notification (linked in the Important Links section)
Selection Process
The selection process for CSIR Technical Department Recruitment 2026 comprises the following stages:
- Screening of applications by a duly constituted Screening Committee.
- A qualifying Trade Test for shortlisted candidates.
- A competitive Written Examination consisting of Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III for candidates who qualify the Trade Test.
Paper-II and Paper-III are evaluated only for candidates who secure the minimum threshold marks in Paper-I. The final merit list is prepared solely on the basis of marks obtained in Paper-II and Paper-III.
Exam Pattern
The Written Examination is OMR-based or Computer-Based, consisting of 150 objective-type multiple-choice questions to be attempted in 2 hours 30 minutes.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I (1 hour) | Mental Ability Test | 50 | 100 |
| Paper-II (30 minutes) | General Awareness | 25 | 75 |
| Paper-II (30 minutes) | English Language | 25 | 75 |
| Paper-III (1 hour) | Concerned Subject | 50 | 150 |
Paper-I carries no negative marking, while Paper-II and Paper-III each carry one negative mark for every wrong answer. Questions are set in both English and Hindi, except for the English Language questions.
Documents Required
- Scanned photograph and signature as per prescribed specifications
- Live photo captured through webcam or mobile phone
- Proof of date of birth
- Educational qualification certificates (10th standard onwards)
- Experience certificate, wherever claimed
- Caste and disability certificate, if applicable
- Discharge Book, in case of Ex-Servicemen
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from present employer, if applicable
Steps to Apply
- Visit the application portal by clicking on the link given below in the “Important Links” section.
- Register with your name, email address and mobile number to generate a User ID and password.
- Log in and complete the profile page with basic details such as gender, date of birth, category and PwBD/Ex-Servicemen status, if applicable.
- Fill in the Personal Details, Education, Experience and Additional Details tabs of the application form.
- Upload the scanned photograph, signature, live photo and required certificates/documents.
- Pay the applicable application fee online and download the e-Receipt.
- Preview the completed application, submit it, and save a printout for future reference.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/EWS/OBC(NCL) | Rs. 500/- |
| Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
The fee, once paid, is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other examination or recruitment process.
Key Dates
| Important events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Start Date for Online Application | 18th August 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 17th September 2026 (05:00 PM) |
Important Links
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