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

Candidates are advised to apply well in time without waiting for the last date for submission of online applications. Date, time, and venue of the Trade Test and Written Examination, along with any addendum/corrigendum, will be intimated only through the CSIR-CMERI website.

The notification covers a single post, Technician (1) [Group-II], with 27 vacancies spread across 7 trades. The table below answers "how many posts and in which trade" at a glance. Overall, the 27 posts carry the reservation break-up of SC-04, OBC(NCL)-05, UR-PwBD(HH)-01, UR-PwBD(OH)-01, EWS-04, and UR-12. Out of these 27 posts, 2 posts are reserved horizontally for Ex-Servicemen (ESM). The post carries Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) as per the 7th CPC, with total emoluments of approximately ₹39,000 per month (inclusive of Basic Pay, DA, HRA, and TA as admissible). Note: The number of vacancies indicated is provisional and may increase or decrease at the time of actual selection. Selected candidates may be posted to work at any division as per suitability and requirement, may be required to work in shifts and attend emergencies at odd hours, and may be required to assist in interrelated

The minimum and maximum age, as on the closing date of online application (3 August 2026), must be 18 years and 28 years respectively. The cut-off date for determining age, qualifications, and claims of SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwBD status or any other benefit (fee exemption, reservation, age relaxation, etc.), where not specified otherwise, is the last date for submission of online application, i.e., 3 August 2026. Additional permissible relaxation in upper age limit for Group ‘C’ posts: Key conditions on age relaxation: No age relaxation is allowed to SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against unreserved posts. SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates must upload a copy of the certificate in the prescribed format, duly signed by the competent authority. OBC candidates must produce the Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate valid for appointment to posts under the Central Government, and must ensure they do not fall

18 years and 28 years

Additional permissible relaxation in upper age limit for Group ‘C’ posts:

For all seven trades, the essential qualification follows a common pattern based on SSC/10th Standard with Science subjects and minimum 55% marks, combined with an ITI/trade certificate or equivalent work experience. Desirable experience is trade-specific and is summarized below. Essential Qualification: SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, minimum 55% marks, and an ITI certificate or national/state trade certificate in Fitter from a recognized institution; OR the same qualification with 2 years’ full-time apprentice trainee experience in Fitter from a recognized institution; OR the same qualification with 3 years’ work experience in Fitter in a Ministry/Department/Organization/PSU/Autonomous Body under the Government of India/State/UT. Desirable Experience: Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics; proficiency in fitting, assembling, and mainta

Selection is a three-stage process: screening of applications, a qualifying Trade Test, and a Competitive Written Examination. This section explains the marking scheme and qualifying criteria for the written stage. Online applications received within the stipulated last date are screened by a duly constituted Screening Committee, which shortlists candidates for a Trade Test in the relevant trade. The Trade Test is qualifying in nature ; its syllabus will be notified separately on the official website. Candidates who qualify in the Trade Test are called for the Competitive Written Examination. Paper-II and Paper-III are evaluated only for candidates who secure the minimum threshold marks (to be determined by the Selection Committee) in Paper-I. The final merit list is prepared on the basis of marks obtained in Paper-II and Paper-III only. Resolution of Tie Cases (as per CSIR Letter No. 5-

Scheme of the Competitive Written Examination

Scheme of the Competitive Written Examination

These posts carry usual allowances – Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) (not admissible if staying in the Institute’s colony), and Transport Allowance (TA), as admissible to Central Government/CSIR Council employees. Employees are also eligible for accommodation of their entitled type as per CSIR Allotment Rules, subject to availability. In addition to emoluments, benefits such as reimbursement of Medical Expenses, Leave Travel Concession, and House Building Advance are available as per extant CSIR rules. Selected candidates will be governed by the National Pension System or the extant CSIR pension provisions. CSIR provides opportunities for career advancement under the Assessment Promotion Scheme for Technical & Support Staff, subject to qualifying as per rules amended from time to time. Selected candidates will be placed on probation for one year from the date of joini

A non-refundable fee of Rs 500 is mandatory for applicants other than Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, Women, and PwBD candidates, who are exempted from the fee. The fee must be deposited online through State Bank Collect (SBI Collect) only; fees paid through any other mode will not be accepted, and the application will be treated as without fee and rejected. The transaction number/receipt number generated after successful payment must be mentioned at the appropriate place in the online application before submission. Candidates must download the e-receipt from SBI Collect and upload it in the online application, and are advised to preserve it for future reference. A candidate can apply for multiple post codes subject to fulfilling eligibility criteria for each; primary/registration details need to be submitted only once, but the application form (except registration details) must be filled and the

The following documents must be uploaded along with the online application form, wherever applicable: Recent passport-size colour photograph of the candidate Signature of the candidate Fee receipt of Rs 500 as application fee, wherever applicable SSC / 10th certificate reflecting Date of Birth SSC / 10th Marksheet reflecting marks/percentage obtained (with grade-to-percentage conversion formula copy, if applicable, issued by the concerned Board/Institute) ITI / Trade / Apprentice Training Certificate Category / Community Certificate / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen Certificate or undertaking, in the prescribed Government of India format issued by the specified authority, if applicable Experience Certificate(s), if any Certificate(s) related to higher qualification, if any Aadhaar Card NOC from present employer (as per the prescribed Annexure format), if applicable Applications with unclear/smudged