JOBS CORNER • RECRUITMENT 2026
CSIR-CFTRI TECHNICIAN (1) RECRUITMENT
Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru
Advertisement No. Rec.02/2026
28 Vacancies | Pay Level 2 | Direct Recruitment
๐ Job Details
Organization
CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru
Post Name
Technician (1)
Advertisement Number
Rec.02/2026
Employment Type
Direct Recruitment
Pay Scale
Level 2: ₹19,900–63,200
Approximate Monthly Emoluments
₹37,260
๐ Job Location
CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute,
Mysuru, Karnataka, India.
Selected candidates may also be posted at CFTRI resource centres
and transferred to other CSIR laboratories anywhere in India.
๐ Number of Posts
Total Vacancies: 28
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 9 |
| EWS | 5 |
| SC | 4 |
| ST | 1 |
| OBC (NCL) | 9 |
| Total | 28 |
Additionally, 2 posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and 2 posts for PwBD candidates under categories b and c, respectively. These are horizontal reservations.
๐ Educational Qualification
Minimum Essential Qualification:
SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects and minimum 55% marks, along with any ONE of the following:- ITI certificate or National/State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade.
- 2 years full-time apprenticeship experience as a trainee from a recognized institution in the relevant trade.
- 3 years work experience in the relevant trade in a Government Ministry/Department/Organization/PSU/Autonomous Body under Central or State Government.
Available Trades and Post Codes
| Post Code | Trade | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| TE01 | Fitter | 6 |
| TE02 | Electronics Mechanic | 7 |
| TE03 | Instrument Mechanic | 1 |
| TE04 | Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) | 2 |
| TE05 | Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | 2 |
| TE06 | Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance | 1 |
| TE07 | Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician | 2 |
| TE08 | Electrician | 2 |
| TE09 | Carpenter | 1 |
| TE10 | Plumber | 1 |
| TE11 | Sheet Metal Worker | 1 |
| TE12 | Turner | 1 |
| TE13 | Welder | 1 |
๐ Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 28 Years
Age will be calculated as on 18-11-2026.
๐ Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| Government Employees | Up to 5 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 Years after deduction of military service |
| Widows / Divorced Women / Judicially Separated Women | Up to 35 Years; 40 Years for SC/ST in reserved posts |
Other relaxations will be applicable as per Government of India and CSIR rules.
๐ท️ Category Relaxation
- SC/ST/OBC(NCL) reservation and age concessions apply subject to the relevant reserved post and valid Central Government certificates.
- EWS reservation is subject to eligibility and a valid Income and Asset Certificate.
- PwBD reservation is horizontal and applicable to identified suitable posts.
- ESM reservation is subject to Government of India rules.
- SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against UR posts will not receive their category-based age relaxation.
๐ฐ Application Fees
₹500/-
Non-refundable application fee for candidates wherever applicable.| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC (NCL) | ₹500 |
| SC / ST | Exempted |
| PwBD | Exempted |
| Women | Exempted |
| Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
Payment through SBI Collect. Upload the payment receipt in the online application wherever applicable.
๐ Selection Process
- Screening of online applications.
- Trade Test in the relevant trade (qualifying in nature).
- Competitive Written Examination.
- Document Verification and other prescribed formalities.
- Final Merit List.
Written Examination Pattern
OMR-based or Computer-Based Objective Multiple Choice Examination.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Mental Ability Test | 50 | 100 |
| II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 |
| II | English Language | 25 | 75 |
| III | Concerned Trade Subject | 50 | 150 |
Total: 150 Questions | 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Paper-I is qualifying in nature. Final merit is based on Paper-II and Paper-III.
Negative marking: No negative marks in Paper-I. One mark deduction for each wrong answer in Paper-II and Paper-III.
๐ Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starting Date | 19-10-2026, 10:00 AM |
| Online Application Last Date | 18-11-2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last Date for Hard Copy | 26-11-2026 |
⏳ Last Date to Apply
18 November 2026 – 11:59 PM
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๐ How to Apply
- Visit the official recruitment website.
- Open the Technician (1) Recruitment link under Advertisement No. Rec.02/2026.
- Complete online registration with your name, email ID and mobile number.
- Log in using the User ID and password received.
- Fill in personal, educational and trade details carefully.
- Upload photograph, live photo, signature and required certificates.
- Pay ₹500 through SBI Collect wherever applicable.
- Enter payment details and upload the payment receipt.
- Submit the online application before 18-11-2026 at 11:59 PM.
- Download and print the submitted application, sign it and attach the required self-attested documents and photograph.
- Send the hard copy by Speed Post / Registered Post to reach CFTRI by 26-11-2026.
Important: Both online application and physical hard-copy submission are mandatory. Online applications without receipt of the hard copy will be rejected.
Hard Copy Address:Recruitment Section (E-I Section),
CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute,
Cheluvamba Mansion (Opposite to Rail Museum),
Mysuru – 570020, Karnataka.
⚠️ General Instructions
- Only Indian citizens are eligible.
- Check the relevant trade qualification and post code before applying.
- Only one application per candidate for each post code will be entertained.
- Separate applications, fees and documents are required for different post codes.
- Government employees must upload NOC wherever applicable.
- All information and certificates must be genuine and accurate.
- Incomplete applications and applications without mandatory documents may be rejected.
- Keep your registered email ID and mobile number active throughout recruitment.
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application and payment receipt.
