If you have been waiting for a government job opportunity in the security printing sector, then the Currency Note Press Nashik recruitment 2026 is something you absolutely cannot miss. The Currency Note Press, Nashik (CNPN), which operates under the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) – a Mini-Ratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise wholly owned by the Government of India – has officially released a recruitment notification for a total of 534 vacancies across four of its prestigious units.
These four units are the Currency Note Press Nashik (CNPN), India Security Press Nashik (ISPN), Bank Note Press Dewas (BNPD), and Security Printing Press Hyderabad (SPPH). The online registration opened on April 20, 2026 and will remain open until May 19, 2026. The tentative exam date falls in June or July 2026.
Before you apply, you need to understand the exam pattern thoroughly because this recruitment covers multiple posts across different levels and each post has a different paper structure. Let us walk through everything in a clear, human-friendly way so you know exactly what to prepare for.
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Cut-off)
There is no negative marking in any of the papers, which is genuinely good news for candidates. However, you need to cross the minimum cut-off threshold to be considered for selection. The cut-off marks are as follows:
For UR and EWS category candidates, the minimum qualifying marks are 55 percent. For OBC candidates, it is 50 percent. For SC and ST candidates, the cut-off is 45 percent.
The final merit list will be prepared strictly based on marks obtained in the online examination. In case of a tie, the candidate with higher marks in the professional knowledge section gets preference. If there is still a tie, the older candidate gets priority. And if that too is a tie, the candidate with higher marks in essential qualification wins.
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Now Let Us Talk About the Exam Pattern Post by Post
This is the most important section of this article. The exam pattern differs based on the level and nature of the post. Let us go through each post category carefully.
1. Welfare Officer (Level A-2) and Safety Officer (Level P-2)
Both these posts have the same exam structure. The total number of questions is 150 and the total marks are also 150. The duration of the examination is 120 minutes.
The paper is divided into three sections. The first section covers Professional Knowledge in the respective stream and carries 90 questions for 90 marks. The second section is Basic Computer Knowledge and English Language with 30 questions for 30 marks. The third section is Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude, again 30 questions for 30 marks.
If you are applying for Welfare Officer, your professional knowledge paper will test you on social science, labour welfare, HR policies, Maharashtra Factories Rules and related subjects. For the Safety Officer post, the professional knowledge section will be based on industrial safety, Factories Act provisions, accident prevention, and related engineering fundamentals.
Both posts are available at CNPN Nashik, while the Welfare Officer post is also available at BNPD Dewas.
2. All Supervisor Posts at Level S-1
There are quite a few Supervisor posts under Level S-1 across all four units. These include Supervisor Technical Control, Supervisor Technical Operation Printing, Supervisor IT, Supervisor Mechanical, Supervisor AC, Supervisor Electrical, Supervisor Electronics, Supervisor Ink Factory, Supervisor Mechanical/Air Conditioning (BNPD), Supervisor Electrical/Electronics (BNPD), Supervisor Civil, and Supervisor Instrumentation.
All these S-1 level Supervisor posts share the same exam structure. Total questions: 150, Total marks: 150, Duration: 120 minutes.
The paper breakdown is: Professional Knowledge in the respective stream carries 105 questions for 105 marks. Quantitative Aptitude carries 25 questions for 25 marks. Logical Reasoning carries 20 questions for 20 marks.
What changes from post to post is the professional knowledge syllabus. For example, if you are applying for Supervisor Printing, your professional knowledge will cover offset printing, pre-press, post-press, printing materials and quality control. If you are applying for Supervisor IT, you will be tested on programming, data structures, operating systems, DBMS, computer networks and cyber security. For Supervisor Electrical, the syllabus covers electrical machines, power systems, control systems, power electronics and measurements.
So the structure of the paper remains constant for all S-1 Supervisor posts, but the subject matter changes based on your specialization.
3. Supervisor Official Language (Level A-1)
This is a unique post with a different paper design. The total is again 150 questions for 150 marks in 120 minutes, but the subjects are broken down differently.
The paper consists of five sections of 30 questions each. The first is Professional Knowledge which includes translation skills between Hindi and English and comprehension in both languages. The second section is General Awareness with special emphasis on Computer Knowledge. The third section is General Hindi. The fourth section is General English. The fifth section is General Knowledge and Current Affairs.
This post is only available at CNPN Nashik and is meant for candidates who have a Master's degree in Hindi or English with the other language at graduate level, along with one year of translation experience.
4. Artist Graphic Design (Level B-4)
This is another post with a slightly different paper structure. Total questions: 120, Total marks: 120, Duration: 120 minutes.
The paper includes Professional Knowledge in Graphic Design carrying 85 questions for 85 marks. Quantitative Aptitude carries 20 questions for 20 marks. Logical Reasoning carries 15 questions for 15 marks.
The professional knowledge syllabus for this post covers fundamentals of art and design, typography, digital design tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and CorelDRAW, illustration, animation basics, visual communication, branding, printing and publication design, and photography.
This post is only available at CNPN Nashik. The educational requirement is a Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Visual Arts or Bachelor of Vocational (Graphics) with at least 55 percent marks in Graphic Design or Commercial Arts.
5. Secretarial Assistant (Level B-4)
This post is available only at ISPN Nashik. The selection process has two stages. First, a Computer Based Test (CBT) is conducted, and those who qualify are then called for a Stenography Test.
The CBT has 150 questions for 150 marks in 120 minutes. The five sections of 30 questions each cover General Awareness, English Language, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Computer Knowledge.
After clearing the CBT, candidates appear for a Stenography Test of 40 minutes. The dictation portion is 10 minutes where 800 words are dictated at 80 words per minute. The remaining 30 minutes are for transcription. The skill test is qualifying in nature, meaning the final merit list is prepared based only on CBT marks, but you must clear the skill test to be considered.
The educational requirement for this post is a Graduate degree with at least 55 percent marks along with computer knowledge, stenography at 80 wpm and typing at 40 wpm in English or Hindi.
6. Junior Office Assistant (Level B-3)
This post is available at CNPN, ISPN and SPPH. Like the Secretarial Assistant post, this also has two stages. A CBT followed by a Typing Test.
The CBT paper is identical in structure to the Secretarial Assistant CBT: 150 questions, 150 marks, 120 minutes, covering General Awareness, English Language, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Computer Knowledge.
The Typing Test lasts for 10 minutes. Typing speed required is 40 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi. The typing test is qualifying in nature and the final merit is based only on CBT scores.
For error calculation: 5% error is allowed for UR category and 7% for other categories. The net speed is calculated as (Gross Strokes minus Error Hits divided by 5) divided by total test time in minutes.
7. Junior Technician Posts (Level W-1)
This is the largest category in this recruitment with most of the vacancies. Under Level W-1, the following Junior Technician posts are available: Printing, Control, Electrical, Electronics, Machinist, Fitter, Air Conditioning, Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance/Fitter, Electronics/Instrumentation, Store, Ink Factory Attendant Operator and Ink Factory Laboratory Assistant.
All Junior Technician posts at W-1 level have the same exam structure. Total questions: 120, Total marks: 120, Duration: 120 minutes.
The paper consists of Professional Knowledge in the respective trade carrying 85 questions for 85 marks. Quantitative Aptitude carries 20 questions for 20 marks. Logical Reasoning carries 15 questions for 15 marks.
The professional knowledge syllabus differs based on the trade. For example, Junior Technician Printing will be tested on printing processes, pre-press, press and post-press operations, quality control and basic electrical and electronic concepts. Junior Technician Electrician will cover electrical safety, circuit laws, wiring and installation, electrical machines, transformers, renewable energy basics and electronics. Junior Technician Fitter will be tested on fitting operations, engineering materials, measuring instruments, machine tools, welding, heat treatment and power transmission. Junior Technician Air Conditioning covers thermodynamics, refrigeration systems, AC components, psychrometry, HVAC systems and maintenance.
A Few Important Things to Keep in Mind
You can apply for more than one post as long as you meet the eligibility criteria, but you need to pay the application fee separately for each post. Once the online application is submitted, no changes are allowed under any circumstances.
There is no negative marking in any of the papers, which gives you the freedom to attempt all questions. Use this to your advantage.
Colour blindness is a disqualification for all Technical, Control and Maintenance posts. So if you are applying for any technical post, make sure you are medically fit in this regard.
The selected candidates will have to execute a bond of Rs. 2 lakh to serve the organization for a minimum period of 3 years. This applies to A-2, P-2, S-1 and A-1 level posts.
Candidates who are already working in a government organization, quasi-government body, public sector bank or autonomous body need to provide a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of document verification.
Final Thoughts
The SPMCIL CNP Nashik Recruitment 2026 is a genuinely good opportunity for engineering diploma holders, ITI certificate holders, graduates and postgraduates looking for a stable, well-paying government sector job. With 534 vacancies spread across four units and nine examination centers across India, the reach of this recruitment is quite wide.
The exam pattern is straightforward. There is no interview, no physical test – it is purely merit-based on the online examination. The key to cracking this exam is strong command over your core professional knowledge combined with a decent grasp of quantitative aptitude and logical reasoning.
Start your preparation early, focus on your trade-specific syllabus which is provided in detail in the official notification, practice mock tests, and keep checking the official website for any updates. All the very best to everyone preparing for this recruitment. This could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.
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