CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026: 43 Posts, 10th + ITI Eligibility, Apply Online

Introduction to CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has released the official CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. R&A/01/2026 for direct recruitment to 43 Technician (1) Group II (1) vacancies.

The vacancies are available across technical support trades including Computer Operator & Programming Assistant, Desktop Publishing Operator, Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance, Medical Lab Technician, Draughtsman, Instrument Mechanic, Laboratory Assistant in Chemical Plant and Interior Designer.

The online application process starts on 18 August 2026 at 10:00 AM and closes on 17 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. Eligible Indian citizens must apply through the central CSIR recruitment portal.

The Technician posts are classified as General Central Service, Group-C, Non-Gazetted and carry Pay Matrix Level-2, Rs 19,900-63,200.

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About Council of Scientific & Industrial Research

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) is an autonomous organisation under the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.

The official notification states that CSIR has a network of 37 National Laboratories with a pan-India presence. The advertised Technician posts form part of the technical/support staff responsible for providing skilled assistance to scientific and technical personnel.

CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview

CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The closing date of 17 September 2026 is also the crucial date for determining age, essential qualification, experience and reservation status.

CSIR Technician Vacancy 2026

A total of 43 Technician vacancies have been announced.

Out of the total 43 posts, 2 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and 4 posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen through horizontal reservation.

The number of vacancies is provisional and may increase or decrease.

CSIR Technician Trade-wise Vacancy 2026

One CH&NM vacancy is specifically indicated for CSIR-URDIP, Pune. The notification also identifies MLT, Instrument Mechanic and LACP posts for the CSIR Innovation Complex, Mumbai.

CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

For each notified trade, candidates can qualify through any one of the following routes:

1. 10th/SSC with Science subjects and minimum 55% marks + ITI Certificate / National Trade Certificate / State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade; or
2. 10th/SSC with Science subjects and minimum 55% marks + 2 years' full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognised institution in the relevant trade; or
3. 10th/SSC with Science subjects and minimum 55% marks + 3 years' full-time work experience in the relevant trade in a Ministry, Department, Organisation, PSU or Autonomous Body under the Government of India, State Government or UT.

Where experience is used for eligibility, it must be in the relevant trade/area and will be counted only after acquiring the prescribed minimum educational qualification.

CSIR Technician Trade-wise Qualification 2026

Candidates should apply only against post codes for which their qualification and trade correspond to the official eligibility requirement.

CSIR Technician Job Profile

The official notification categorises these vacancies as support staff posts. Selected Technicians are expected to provide skilled assistance to CSIR's scientific and technical staff.

The actual duties will depend on the selected trade. For example, computer-related Technician posts may involve programming, desktop publishing, hardware/network support or associated technical work, while laboratory, drafting and instrument posts involve the corresponding technical support functions.

CSIR Technician Age Limit 2026

The upper age limit is 28 years as on the closing date, i.e. 17 September 2026.

CSIR Technician Age Relaxation

SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against Unreserved vacancies will not receive reserved-category age relaxation for those UR vacancies.

CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The application fee must be paid online through SBI Collect. The fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted against any other recruitment or examination.

CSIR Technician Salary 2026

Selected employees will also receive admissible allowances such as House Rent Allowance and Travelling Allowance at Central Government rates applicable at the place of posting.

Other benefits mentioned in the notification include Leave Travel Concession, reimbursement of medical expenses and Children's Education Allowance, subject to CSIR rules.

New entrants will be governed by the National Pension System (NPS) on defined-contribution basis as applicable to new Central Government employees.

CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The official selection process consists of three main stages:

1. Screening of Applications
2. Trade Test - Qualifying in Nature
3. Competitive Written Examination - Paper I, Paper II and Paper III

Applications received within the stipulated period will first be screened by a duly constituted Screening Committee.

Shortlisted candidates will be called for the Trade Test. Only candidates who qualify the Trade Test will be permitted to appear in the competitive written examination.

The Selection Committee will determine the minimum qualifying threshold for the Trade Test and each written paper.

CSIR Technician Written Exam Pattern 2026

Each correct answer in Paper-I carries 2 marks. Each correct answer in Paper-II and Paper-III carries 3 marks, while 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in those papers.

CSIR Technician Paper-I Syllabus 2026

The Mental Ability Test will be designed to cover areas such as:

• General Intelligence
• Quantitative Aptitude
• Reasoning
• Problem Solving
• Situational Judgement

Paper-I is especially important because Paper-II and Paper-III will be evaluated only for candidates who obtain the minimum threshold marks prescribed by the Selection Committee in Paper-I.

CSIR Technician Paper-II Syllabus 2026

Paper-II consists of:

• General Awareness - 25 questions, 75 marks
• English Language - 25 questions, 75 marks

There is a deduction of 1 mark for every incorrect answer in Paper-II.

CSIR Technician Paper-III Syllabus 2026

Paper-III contains 50 questions for 150 marks from the candidate's concerned technical trade/subject.

The detailed syllabus for the Trade Test and Paper-III will be notified separately on the official CSIR website in due course.

CSIR Technician Final Merit List 2026

Thus, although Paper-I must be cleared to have the remaining papers evaluated, its marks are not included in the final merit calculation.

CSIR Technician Tie-Breaking Rules 2026

If two or more candidates obtain equal aggregate merit marks, the tie will be resolved in the following order:

1. Candidate with higher marks in the concerned subject/trade papers will rank higher.
2. Candidate with fewer negative marks in the concerned subject/trade paper will rank higher.
3. Candidate with fewer negative marks in all papers considered for final merit will rank higher.
4. Older candidate by date of birth will rank higher.
5. Candidate who acquired the essential qualification earlier will rank higher.
6. If still tied, alphabetical order of candidates' first names will be used.

CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 Posting Locations

The notification states that CSIR Headquarters and its Units are situated at Delhi-NCR, Pune and Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Selected candidates may initially be posted at any of these three locations wherever required.

Certain vacancies are specifically linked to:

• CSIR-URDIP, Pune - one Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance post.
• CSIR Innovation Complex, Mumbai - Medical Lab Technician, Instrument Mechanic and Laboratory Assistant in Chemical Plant vacancies as indicated.

How to Apply for CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official CSIR recruitment portal at recruitment.csir.res.in.
2. Open the TECHNICIAN-2026 recruitment link.
3. Click Apply Online and complete registration using your name, valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Note the User ID and password sent to your registered contact details.
5. Log in and complete your profile details carefully.
6. Verify the profile before locking it because locked profile details cannot later be modified.
7. Choose the relevant Technician post code/trade.
8. Fill personal details, educational qualifications and experience details, wherever applicable.
9. Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting documents.
10. Complete the required Live Photo Capture.
11. Preview and verify the entire application.
12. Submit the online application.
13. If the application fee applies, pay Rs 500 through SBI Collect.
14. Download the SBI Collect e-Receipt.
15. Enter/upload the payment details and receipt in the application portal.
16. Complete final submission before 17 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.
17. Take a printout of the successfully submitted application for future use.

CSIR Technician Live Photo Requirement

In addition to uploading a normal passport-size photograph, applicants are required to capture a live photograph for identity verification.

The live photo can be captured:

• through a desktop/laptop webcam; or
• by scanning the unique QR code displayed on-screen using a mobile phone.

Candidates should position the face correctly within the frame, look directly at the camera and blink naturally when prompted. The system automatically captures the photograph.

The QR-code/mobile capture link remains valid only for a limited period, so the process should be completed promptly.

CSIR Technician Photograph and Signature Specifications

Photograph

• File Type: JPG
• File Size: Less than 50 KB
• Recommended dimensions: 200 pixels high × 150 pixels wide
• Recent passport-size colour photograph
• Preferably light/white background

Signature

• File Type: JPG
• File Size: Less than 50 KB
• Recommended dimensions: 50 pixels high × 150 pixels wide
• Signature must be in black ink
• Signature must be made by the applicant only

Documents Required for CSIR Technician Application 2026

Candidates should keep scanned copies of the following ready, wherever applicable:

• Proof of date of birth.
• SSC / Class 10 educational certificate and mark sheet.
• ITI / National Trade Certificate / State Trade Certificate.
• Apprenticeship training certificate, if claiming eligibility through the apprenticeship route.
• Relevant work experience certificates, if applicable.
• SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS certificate.
• PwBD certificate.
• Ex-Servicemen discharge book/certificate.
• No Objection Certificate from the present employer, where applicable.
• Any additional supporting document required for the selected post code.

Certificates/documents should generally be uploaded in PDF format with maximum file size of 1 MB each as specified in the notification.

CSIR Technician NOC Requirement

Candidates working in Government, Autonomous Bodies or PSUs are required to produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of the Trade Test.

Failure to produce the NOC when applicable may result in the candidate not being allowed to appear in the Trade Test.

Can Candidates Apply for More Than One CSIR Technician Trade?

Yes. Candidates can apply for multiple post codes if they satisfy the eligibility criteria for each post.

However, they must submit a separate online application for each post code, except for common profile/registration details, and pay the applicable fee separately for each application.

For each post code, only one application will be entertained. If multiple applications are submitted for the same post code using different email IDs, only the latest completed application will be considered.

CSIR Technician Reservation Rules 2026

Candidates claiming reservation or age relaxation under SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwBD or Ex-Servicemen categories must possess the requisite valid certificates in the prescribed Central Government format on the closing date.

For EWS candidates, the Income & Asset Certificate should be valid for the financial year 2026-27 and issued on the basis of income for the financial year 2025-26.

OBC-NCL candidates must belong to a community included in the Central List and must not fall within the creamy layer on the crucial date.

CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Applications are accepted through online mode only.
• Candidates must be Indian citizens.
• The essential qualification must be possessed by the closing date.
• The relevant trade must match the post code applied for.
• The number of vacancies is provisional and can increase or decrease.
• Candidates can apply for more than one post code through separate applications.
• Application details cannot be changed after final submission.
• False information, fabricated certificates or suppression of material facts can lead to disqualification.
• Canvassing or use of political influence can result in disqualification.
• CSIR's decision regarding eligibility, acceptance/rejection of application and selection will be final.
• e-Admit Cards/Roll Numbers will be issued for the Trade Test/Written Examination; separate call letters will not be sent by post.
• Candidates should regularly monitor the CSIR website for corrigenda, addenda and recruitment updates.

CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 Preparation Focus

The exam structure makes Paper-II and Paper-III the most important papers for final ranking because only their marks are counted in the final merit list.

Paper-I still cannot be ignored because candidates must clear its prescribed threshold before Paper-II and Paper-III are evaluated. Since Paper-I has no negative marking, candidates should attempt it confidently while maintaining speed.

Paper-II and Paper-III carry a penalty of 1 mark per incorrect answer, so accuracy becomes more important in these sections.

Paper-III alone carries 150 marks, making trade-specific technical preparation crucial. Candidates should also maintain regular preparation for General Awareness and English because Paper-II contributes another 150 marks to final merit.

For General Awareness preparation, candidates can follow daily current affairs, revise with Static GK and practise using the daily current affairs quiz.

CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 Important Links

Candidates should regularly check the official CSIR website for Trade Test syllabus, Paper-III syllabus, e-Admit Card, examination schedule, result and further recruitment updates.

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