CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 43 Posts

The CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification was released on 18 August 2026 on the official websites recruitment.csir.res.in and www.csir.res.in. A total of 43 vacancies have been announced for the post of Technician (1), Group II under Advertisement No. R&A/01/2026.

SSC/10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, minimum 55% marks, plus an ITI certificate or National/State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade; OR | SSC/10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, minimum 55% marks, plus 2 years of full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognised institution in the relevant trade; OR | SSC/10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, minimum 55% marks, plus 3 years of work experience in the relevant trade in a Ministry/Department/Organization/Public Sector Undertaking/Autonomous Body under the Government of India/State/UT.

The Technician (1) post carries Group-C, Pay Matrix Level-2 pay of Rs. 19,900-63,200/-. In addition to basic pay, selected candidates receive Pay and Allowances such as House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Travelling Allowance at Central Government rates applicable to CSIR employees at the place of posting. Other benefits include Leave Travel Concession, reimbursement of medical expenses, and Children's Education Allowance, as per CSIR rules. Accommodation may be provided as per CSIR Residence Allotment Rules, subject to availability (HRA is not admissible where accommodation is provided). New entrants are covered under the National Pension System (NPS). CSIR also offers career advancement opportunities under its Assessment Promotion Scheme for Technical & Support staff.

1. Applications received within the stipulated period are screened by a Screening Committee.
2. Candidates recommended/shortlisted by the Screening Committee are invited for a Trade Test, which is qualifying in nature.
3. Candidates who qualify the Trade Test appear for a competitive written examination comprising Paper-I, Paper-II, and Paper-III.
4. Minimum threshold marks for the Trade Test and each paper are fixed by the Selection Committee. Paper-II and Paper-III are evaluated only for candidates who clear the Paper-I threshold.
5. The final merit list is prepared solely on the basis of marks obtained in Paper-II and Paper-III.