CSIR Technician 2026: Recruitment for Technician posts for 10th-pass and ITI candidates—apply by this date; what will the salary be?
CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has issued a notification for the recruitment of Technician (1) posts. The notification was released on August 18, 2026. A total of 43 posts across various CSIR units will be filled through this recruitment drive. The application process also commenced on August 18. Eligible candidates can apply online until 5:00 PM on September 17, 2026.
**Key Recruitment Details**
| Details | Information |
| :--- | :--- |
| Recruiting Organization | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) |
| Post | Technician (1) |
| Advertisement Number | R&A/01/2026 |
| Total Posts | 43 |
| Notification Date | August 18, 2026 |
| Application Start Date | August 18, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | September 17, 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Post Category | Group-C, Group-II (1) |
| Maximum Age | 28 years |
| Educational Qualification | 10th/SSC with Science subjects (minimum 55% marks) and relevant ITI/Trade certificate |
| Selection Process | Application screening, Trade Test, Written Examination |
| Mode of Examination | OMR-based or Computer-based |
| Salary | ₹19,900 to ₹63,200, Pay Matrix Level-2 |
| Official Website | csir.res.in |
**Post Distribution by Trade**
CSIR has announced a total of 43 vacancies across various trades. The highest number of posts is for the 'Computer Operator and Programming Assistant' (COPA) trade.
Post/Trade Vacancies
Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) 21
Desktop Publishing Operator (DTPO) 7
Computer Hardware and Network Maintenance (CH&NM) 5
Medical Lab Technician (MLT) 2
Draftsman (Architecture) 2
Instrument Mechanic 2
Draftsman (Mechanical) 1
Draftsman (Civil) 1
Laboratory Assistant in Chemical Plant (LACP) 1
Interior Designer 1
Total 43
How many posts are reserved for each category?
Out of the total 43 posts, 19 are Unreserved (UR), 11 are for OBC (NCL), 6 for SC, 3 for ST, and 4 for EWS candidates. Additionally, 2 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and 4 posts for Ex-Servicemen under horizontal reservation.
What are the eligibility criteria for the CSIR Technician recruitment?
Candidates must possess the educational and technical qualifications prescribed for the respective post. Generally, candidates should have secured at least 55% marks in Class 10/SSC with Science subjects and must hold an ITI or trade certificate in the relevant trade. The trade-wise qualifications are as follows:
Trade Required Qualification
COPA Minimum 55% in 10th/SSC with Science + ITI/National or State Trade Certificate in COPA
DTPO Minimum 55% in 10th/SSC with Science + ITI/Trade Certificate in DTPO
CH&NM Minimum 55% in 10th/SSC with Science + ITI/Trade Certificate in CH&NM
MLT Minimum 55% in 10th/SSC with Science + ITI/Trade Certificate in MLT
Draftsman (Architecture) Minimum 55% in 10th/SSC with Science + ITI/Trade Certificate in the relevant trade
Instrument Mechanic Minimum 55% in 10th/SSC with Science + ITI/Trade Certificate in Instrument Mechanic
Draftsman (Mechanical) Minimum 55% in 10th/SSC with Science + ITI/Trade Certificate in the relevant trade
Draftsman (Civil) Minimum 55% in 10th/SSC with Science + ITI/Trade Certificate in the relevant trade
LACP Minimum 55% in 10th/SSC with Science + ITI/Trade Certificate in LACP
Interior Designer Minimum 55% in 10th/SSC with Science + ITI/Trade Certificate in Interior Designer
What is the age requirement?
The candidate's age must not exceed 28 years as of September 17, 2026. Age relaxation for reserved and other eligible categories will be granted in accordance with CSIR and Government of India rules.
How will the selection take place?
Selection for this recruitment will not be based solely on a written examination. The selection process includes application screening, a trade test, and a written examination.
What is the salary?
Selected candidates will receive a salary under Pay Matrix Level-2. The basic pay will range from ₹19,900 to ₹63,200.
In addition to the basic pay, other allowances—such as HRA, travel allowance, etc.—will be provided in accordance with Central Government and CSIR rules.
Furthermore, employees may also be entitled to certain other benefits, such as:
Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
Reimbursement of medical expenses
Children's education allowance
The initial posting of candidates may be in Delhi-NCR, Pune, or Mumbai, depending on the requirements of CSIR and its constituent units.
What is the application fee?
The application fee is ₹500 for General and other eligible candidates; however, certain categories are exempted from the fee.
Category Application Fee
General/Other eligible candidates ₹500
Women Nil
SC/ST Nil
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) Nil
Ex-servicemen Nil
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