Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR HQ, New Delhi) has released the official recruitment notification (Advt No. R&A/01/2026) for 43 Technician (1), Group-II vacancies across various technical trades including COPA, Desktop Publishing, Hardware & Networking, MLT, Instrument Mechanic, Draughtsman, Chemical Plant Assistant, and Interior Design. Eligible 10th pass candidates with Science (min. 55% marks) and ITI trade certificates can apply online through recruitment.csir.res.in from 18 August 2026 (10:00 AM) to 17 September 2026 (5:00 PM).
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 18 August 2026 |
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| Online Application Start Date | 18 August 2026 (10:00 AM) |
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| Last Date to Apply Online | 17 September 2026 (5:00 PM) |
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| Last Date for Fee Payment | 17 September 2026 |
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| Trade Test / Written Exam Date | To Be Announced |
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Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500/- |
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| SC / ST / Women / PwBD / ESM | Nil (₹0/- Exempted) |
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| Payment Mode | Online via SBI Collect Gateway |
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Pay Scale
| Pay Scale | Pay Matrix Level-2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200/-) |
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Age Limit (as on 17-09-2026)
| Maximum Age Limit | 28 Years |
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| Age Relaxation | 5 Years for SC/ST, 3 Years for OBC (NCL), 10 Years for PwBD as per Central Govt. rules. |
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Eligibility / Qualification
- SSC / 10th Standard Pass with Science subjects (minimum 55% marks).
- AND ITI / National Trade Certificate (NTC) / State Trade Certificate (STC) in the relevant trade; OR 2 years apprentice training; OR 3 years relevant experience in Govt/PSU/Autonomous body.
CSIR Technician 2026: Trade & Post Code-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Code | Trade / Discipline | Category Breakdown | Total Vacancies |
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| 260101 | Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | UR-08, OBC-06, SC-03, ST-02, EWS-02 | 21 |
| 260102 | Desktop Publishing Operator (DTPO) | UR-02, OBC-02, SC-01, EWS-02 | 07 |
| 260103 | Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance (CH&NM) | UR-02, OBC-02, ST-01 | 05 |
| 260104 | Medical Lab Technician (MLT) | UR-01, OBC-01 | 02 |
| 260105 | Draughtsman (Architecture) | UR-01, SC-01 | 02 |
| 260106 | Instrument Mechanic | UR-01, SC-01 | 02 |
| 260107 | Draughtsman (Mechanical) | UR-01 | 01 |
| 260108 | Draughtsman (Civil) | UR-01 | 01 |
| 260109 | Laboratory Assistant in Chemical Plant (LACP) | UR-01 | 01 |
| 260110 | Interior Designer | UR-01 | 01 |
| Total Technician (1) Vacancies | 43 Posts |
How to Apply Online for CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official CSIR recruitment portal - recruitment.csir.res.in or www.csir.res.in.
- Click on “Apply Online for Technician (1) - Advt No. R&A/01/2026”.
- Complete Profile Registration with your Name, Mobile Number, and Email Address to obtain login credentials.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications (10th Science marks), and ITI trade details.
- Upload scanned photograph (JPG, under 50 KB), live webcam photo capture, signature (JPG, under 50 KB), and PDF documents (10th marksheet, ITI certificate, category certificate, NOC if applicable, each under 1 MB).
- Pay the ₹500/- application fee online via SBI Collect (exempted for Women and SC/ST/PwBD/ESM).
- Review the full application form in Preview mode and click “Final Submit”.
- Submit the online form before 17 September 2026 (5:00 PM) and print out your application confirmation page.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
