CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has released the Technician (1), Group II recruitment notification under Advertisement No. R&A/01/2026 for 43 vacancies. Eligible candidates can apply online from 18 August 2026 to 17 September 2026 at 5:00 PM through the prescribed online application process.
CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 overview
CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 is open to candidates up to 28 years of age who have passed SSC/10th with Science subjects and at least 55% marks, along with an ITI certificate, two years of apprentice training or three years of relevant work experience in the concerned trade. The CSIR Technician Vacancy 2026 includes trade codes covering COPA, Desktop Publishing Operator, Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance, Medical Lab Technician, Draughtsman, Instrument Mechanic, Laboratory Assistant in Chemical Plant and Interior Designer. The post carries Group-C, Pay Matrix Level-2 with a pay scale of Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200.
CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 notification details
CSIR has notified 43 Technician (1) vacancies under Advertisement No. R&A/01/2026. Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification and have their final results declared on or before the closing date. Selection consists of application screening, a qualifying Trade Test and a competitive written examination comprising Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III. The final merit list is prepared based on marks obtained in Paper-II and Paper-III. Eligible candidates must apply online, and candidates applying for multiple post codes must submit separate applications and pay the applicable fee separately.
Direct Link to Download CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF – www.csir.res.in
Steps to Apply Online for CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official CSIR website and access the Technician (1) recruitment section.
- Click on Apply Online and register using your name, email address and mobile number.
- Complete the required profile details, including date of birth, category, PwBD status, Ex-Serviceman status and employment details, wherever applicable.
- Fill in the application form with personal, educational, experience and other required information.
- Upload the prescribed photograph, live photo, signature and supporting certificates in the specified formats and file sizes.
- Pay the applicable application fee of Rs. 500 through SBI Collect and upload the transaction receipt, wherever required.
- Preview the completed application carefully and verify all details before final submission.
- Submit the application on or before 17 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.
- Note down the generated Application Number and take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Details mentioned in csir technician recruitment 2026
- Recruiting organization: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR).
- Post name: Technician (1), Group II.
- Advertisement No.: R&A/01/2026.
- Total vacancies: 43 posts.
- Notification release date: 18 August 2026.
- Application mode: Online.
- Application start date: 18 August 2026 at 10:00 AM.
- Last date to apply: 17 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.
- Maximum age limit: 28 years.
- Educational qualification: SSC/10th with Science subjects and minimum 55% marks, along with the prescribed ITI, apprentice training or relevant work experience.
- Relevant trades include COPA, Desktop Publishing Operator, Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance, Medical Lab Technician, Draughtsman-Architecture, Instrument Mechanic, Draughtsman-Mechanical, Draughtsman-Civil, Laboratory Assistant in Chemical Plant and Interior Designer.
- Pay Level: Group-C, Pay Matrix Level-2.
- Pay scale: Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200.
- Application fee: Rs. 500 for applicable candidates.
- Selection process: Application screening, Trade Test and competitive written examination.
- Trade Test: Qualifying in nature.
- Written examination: Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III.
- Final merit: Based on Paper-II and Paper-III marks.
- Reservation: Applicable to eligible SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates as per applicable rules.
- Candidates applying for multiple post codes must submit separate applications and pay the applicable fee separately.
- Candidates must retain the generated Application Number and submitted application for future reference.
