CSIR CMERI Technician Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 27 Fitter, Electrician and More Posts

This section gives a quick snapshot of the CSIR CMERI Technician Bharti 2026 so candidates can check the key details at a glance before going through the full post-wise breakdown below.

The CSIR CMERI Technician Vacancy 2026 covers 27 posts across seven trades at Durgapur (West Bengal) and its extension centre at Ludhiana (Punjab), with Fitter carrying the highest number of openings at 14. The table below lists each post code, trade, vacancy count, and category-wise reservation status. Out of the total 27 posts, 02 posts are horizontally reserved for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) .

Eligibility for CSIR CMERI Technician Recruitment 2026 is based on a common educational qualification pattern applicable to all trades, with three alternative routes depending on experience level. Age limit is uniform across all posts, with relaxation available for reserved categories. Candidates applying under Route 1 need SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects and minimum 55% marks , along with an ITI certificate or National/State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade (Fitter, Electrician/Mechanic Electrical Power Drives, Electronics Mechanic/Instrument Mechanic, Machinist, Foundryman, Mechanic Motor Vehicle/Diesel, or Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning) from a recognized institution. Alternatively, under Route 2, candidates with SSC/10th Standard with Science subjects and minimum 55% marks can qualify with 2 years' full-time experience as an apprentice trainee in the re

Selected candidates under CSIR CMERI Technician Recruitment 2026 will be placed in Pay Level-2 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, applicable uniformly across all seven trades. This section explains the exact pay range and total expected monthly emoluments. Calculate your exact in-hand Salary in 10 seconds - Calculate Now

Online Application Submission – Candidates apply online between 04 July 2026 and 03 August 2026. Screening of Applications – CSIR-CMERI verifies eligibility based on qualification, experience, and category. Further Selection Process – As per the detailed terms and conditions available on the official website. Final Result & Appointment – Selected candidates are appointed as Technician-1 (Group-II) at Durgapur or the Ludhiana extension centre.

Candidates applying for CSIR CMERI Technician posts must keep their educational and trade-related documents ready before starting the online application, since these are required to prove eligibility for the applied trade. The following documents are typically needed: SSC/10th Standard Certificate & Mark Sheet with Science subjects ITI Certificate or National/State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade Apprentice training completion certificate (if applying under the 2-year experience route) Work experience certificate from Government/PSU/Autonomous Body (if applying under the 3-year experience route) Category certificate (SC/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/ESM), as applicable Age proof and valid photo identity proof