CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 43 Posts

Age Limit

The upper age limit is 28 years as on the closing date for online applications (17/09/2026). See the note on age relaxation in the official notification for details on category-wise concessions.

Eligibility Details

For every trade code (260101 to 260110), the required qualification pattern is the same: SSC/10th standard with Science subjects, minimum 55% marks, plus an ITI certificate or a National/State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade; OR SSC/10th standard with Science subjects, minimum 55% marks, plus 2 years of full-time apprenticeship experience in the relevant trade; OR SSC/10th standard with Science subjects, minimum 55% marks, plus 3 years of work experience in the relevant trade in a Government of India/State/UT ministry, department, organization, PSUs, or autonomous body. The listed trades include COPA, DTPO, CH&NM, MLT, Draughtsman (Architecture/Mechanical/Civil), Instrument Mechanic, LACP, and Interior Designer. Educational qualifications must be from a recognized board/institution/university, with final results declared on or before the closing date.

Important Dates

• Start date for online registration/fee submission: 18/08/2026, 10:00 AM
• Last date for online fee submission: 17/09/2026, 05:00 PM
• Last date for submission of online application: 17/09/2026, 05:00 PM

Note: Apply well before the closing date as extensions are not guaranteed.

Application Fee

• General/Other candidates: Rs. 500
• Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: Exempted from fee

Fee is payable online via SBI Collect. Applications without the prescribed fee (where exemption does not apply) will be rejected. The fee is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against other recruitment processes. If applying for multiple post codes, separate fees may apply per post code.

Other Instructions

• The recruitment is for Technician (1), Group II across 10 trades.
• Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, and reserved category relaxations are as per government rules.
• Candidates must apply online only. Separate applications (and fees, where applicable) for each post code may be required.
• Refer to the official notification for full details on vacancies, postings, and the selection process.

Note: This post listing and guidelines are intended for informational purposes and do not replace the official notification.