CSIR CFTRI Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 28 Posts, Apply Online from 19 October
CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysuru, has released the CSIR CFTRI Technician Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. Rec.02/2026. A total of 28 posts of Technician (1) will be filled on a direct recruitment basis in Level 2 of the Pay Matrix. CSIR-CFTRI is a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. The online application will start on 19 October 2026 (10:00 AM) and the last date to apply online is 18 November 2026 (11:59 PM).
After applying online, candidates must also send a hard copy of the online application, which must reach CFTRI by 26 November 2026. The detailed advertisement with trade-wise vacancies, qualification, age limit, fee and selection process is now available on cftri.res.in and recruitment.cftri.res.in. Candidates interested in similar technician jobs can also check the DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 and the ARCI Recruitment 2026, which has Technician 'A' posts for ITI holders. This article covers the CSIR CFTRI Technician vacancy 2026, important dates, pay level and how to apply, based on the official short notice.
Update: CSIR-CFTRI has now published the detailed advertisement for Rec.02/2026. The 28 Technician (1) posts are spread across 13 trades, including Fitter (6), Electronics Mechanic (7), Electrician, COPA, Refrigeration & AC Technician, Welder and Turner. Candidates need 10th pass with Science and at least 55% marks, plus an ITI in the relevant trade, or 2 years as an apprentice, or 3 years of government work experience in the trade. The upper age limit is 28 years as on 18 November 2026, and the total monthly emoluments are about Rs. 37,260. Selection is through a qualifying trade test and a written exam of three papers. The application fee is Rs. 500; SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen do not have to pay. All these details are added below.
Quick summary:
➤ Recruitment: CSIR CFTRI Technician Recruitment 2026
➤ Advertisement No.: Rec.02/2026
➤ Organisation: CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru (Karnataka)
➤ Post: Technician (1)
➤ Total posts: 28
➤ Pay: Level 2 of Pay Matrix (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200)
➤ Type: Direct recruitment
➤ Apply online: 19 October to 18 November 2026
➤ Hard copy last date: 26 November 2026
➤ Official website: cftri.res.in
➤ Trades: 13 (Fitter, Electronics Mechanic, Electrician, COPA and others)
➤ Qualification: 10th (Science) with 55% + ITI / apprenticeship / experience in the trade
➤ Age limit: 28 years as on 18.11.2026
➤ Total emoluments: about Rs. 37,260 per month
➤ Fee: Rs. 500 (nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women/ESM)
➤ Selection: Trade test (qualifying) + written exam (Paper I, II, III)
Table of Contents
- Important Dates
- CSIR CFTRI Technician 2026 Overview
- Vacancy and Pay Level
- Trade-wise Vacancy
- Eligibility
- Trade-wise Qualification
- Age Limit and Relaxation
- Application Fee
- Selection Process and Exam Pattern
- How to Apply
- FAQs
- Important Links
CSIR CFTRI Technician Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The CSIR CFTRI Technician online application 2026 opens on 19 October 2026 (Monday) at 10:00 AM. Candidates must apply online by 18 November 2026 and send the hard copy so that it reaches CFTRI by 26 November 2026. The important dates are given below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 19 October 2026 (Monday), 10:00 AM |
| Last date for online application | 18 November 2026 (Wednesday), 11:59 PM |
| Last date for receipt of hard copy | 26 November 2026 |
| Trade test / written exam | To be announced on cftri.res.in |
| Crucial date for age and eligibility | 18 November 2026 |
CSIR CFTRI Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview
CSIR-CFTRI Mysuru is one of India's leading food science and technology research institutes. The key details of the CSIR CFTRI Technician notification 2026 are summarised below.
| Organisation | CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru |
| Parent body | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of S&T, Govt. of India |
| Advertisement No. | Rec.02/2026 |
| Post name | Technician (1) |
| Total posts | 28 |
| Pay level | Level 2 (7th CPC Pay Matrix) |
| Recruitment type | Direct recruitment |
| Who can apply | Eligible Indian citizens |
| Mode of application | Online + hard copy |
| Job location | CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru, Karnataka |
| Official website | cftri.res.in |
| Number of trades | 13 |
| Total emoluments | About Rs. 37,260 per month (incl. HRA at Mysuru) |
| Age limit | 28 years as on 18.11.2026 |
| Application fee | Rs. 500 (exempt for SC/ST/PwBD/Women/ESM) |
| Selection | Trade test + written exam |
| Posting | Mysuru HQ or Resource Centres at Hyderabad, Mumbai, Lucknow; transferable to any CSIR lab |
CSIR CFTRI Technician Vacancy 2026 and Pay Level
The CSIR CFTRI Technician vacancy 2026 has 28 posts of Technician (1) in Level 2 of the Pay Matrix. The vacancy and pay details are given below. The trade-wise and category-wise breakup is now given in the detailed advertisement and added below.
| Post | Posts | Pay Level | Pay Scale (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technician (1) | 28 | Level 2 | Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 + allowances |
As per the detailed advertisement, the category-wise CSIR CFTRI Technician vacancy is UR 9, OBC (NCL) 9, EWS 5, SC 4 and ST 1. Of the 28 posts, 2 are reserved for Ex-Servicemen and 2 for PwBD candidates (one each in category "b", deaf and hard of hearing, and category "c", locomotor disability). The total emoluments are about Rs. 37,260 per month at the minimum of the pay scale, including HRA at Mysuru.
| UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | Total | ESM | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 28 | 2 | 2 |
CSIR CFTRI Technician Trade-wise Vacancy 2026
The detailed advertisement gives the CSIR CFTRI Technician trade-wise vacancy with a post code for each trade. Electronics Mechanic (TE02) has the most posts (7), followed by Fitter (TE01) with 6. Candidates can apply for more than one post code, but must submit a separate application and fee for each. The trade-wise and category-wise vacancy is given below.
| Post code | Trade | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC | Total | ESM / PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE01 | Fitter | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | 2 | 6 | 1 ESM |
| TE02 | Electronics Mechanic | 4 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | 7 | 1 ESM, 1 PwBD (c) |
| TE03 | Instrument Mechanic | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | – |
| TE04 | Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | 2 | – |
| TE05 | Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | 2 | 1 PwBD (b) |
| TE06 | Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | – |
| TE07 | Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | 2 | – |
| TE08 | Electrician | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | 2 | – |
| TE09 | Carpenter | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| TE10 | Plumber | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| TE11 | Sheet Metal Worker | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | – |
| TE12 | Turner | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| TE13 | Welder | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | – |
| Total | 9 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 28 | 2 ESM, 2 PwBD | |
The number of vacancies in each category is provisional and may decrease at the time of selection.
CSIR CFTRI Technician Eligibility 2026
The short newspaper notice does not give the CSIR CFTRI Technician qualification, age limit, application fee or selection process. These details, along with terms and conditions, will be published in the detailed advertisement on the official CFTRI website. Candidates should read it carefully before applying. The detailed advertisement is now out, and the eligibility details from it are given below.
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizens |
| Educational qualification & trades | 10th (Science) with 55% + ITI / apprenticeship / experience in the trade (see below) |
| Age limit & relaxation | 28 years as on 18.11.2026; relaxation as per GoI rules (see below) |
| Application fee | Rs. 500; exempt for SC/ST/PwBD/Women/ESM |
| Selection process | Trade test (qualifying) + written exam |
CSIR CFTRI Technician Trade-wise Qualification
The CSIR CFTRI Technician qualification is the same for all 13 trades. The only difference is the trade of the ITI, apprenticeship or experience. Candidates must have passed 10th with Science subjects and at least 55% marks, plus one of the three options below in the trade of the post applied for.
| Option | Requirement (in addition to 10th with Science, 55%) |
|---|---|
| Option 1 | ITI certificate or National/State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade |
| Option 2 | 2 years of full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognised institution in the relevant trade |
| Option 3 | 3 years of work experience in the relevant trade in a Ministry, Department, PSU or Autonomous Body under the Central, State or UT Government |
Final results must be declared by 18 November 2026. Candidates with CGPA must upload the conversion formula from their board or institute. Regular government employees must upload an NOC with the application. The job of a Technician (1) is to give skilled assistance to the scientific and technical staff.
CSIR CFTRI Technician Age Limit 2026
The CSIR CFTRI Technician upper age limit is 28 years as on 18 November 2026. Age relaxation is given to reserved categories only for posts reserved for them. The category-wise age relaxation is given below.
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST (posts reserved for them) | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) (posts reserved for them) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years (15 for SC/ST, 13 for OBC) |
| Regular government / CSIR employees (3 years' continuous service) | Up to 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deducting military service |
| Widows, divorced or judicially separated women (not remarried) | Up to 35 years of age (40 for SC/ST) |
SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against UR posts get no age relaxation, but SC/ST candidates still get the fee exemption.
CSIR CFTRI Technician Application Fee 2026
The CSIR CFTRI Technician application fee is Rs. 500, paid online through SBI Collect under the category "Application Fees-Regular Appointment". The e-receipt must be uploaded in the online application. The fee details are given below.
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS (men) | Rs. 500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
| Payment mode | Online through SBI Collect |
The fee is non-refundable. A separate fee must be paid for each post code.
CSIR CFTRI Technician Selection Process and Exam Pattern
The CSIR CFTRI Technician selection has two stages after screening. First, a trade test in the relevant trade, which is qualifying only. Candidates who pass the trade test take a competitive written exam of 150 questions in 2 hours 30 minutes, at SSC + ITI / Class 12 standard. The written exam pattern is given below.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I (qualifying) | Mental Ability Test: general intelligence, quantitative aptitude, reasoning, problem solving, situational judgement | 50 | 100 (2 per question) | 1 hour | No |
| Paper II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 (3 per question) | 30 minutes | −1 per wrong answer |
| English Language | 25 | 75 (3 per question) | −1 per wrong answer | ||
| Paper III | Concerned subject (trade of the post) | 50 | 150 (3 per question) | 1 hour | −1 per wrong answer |
| Total | 150 | 400 | 2.5 hours | ||
- The exam will be OMR or computer based, with questions in English and Hindi (except English language questions).
- Paper I is qualifying. Papers II and III will be checked only for candidates who score the minimum threshold in Paper I.
- The final merit list is based only on Papers II and III (300 marks).
- The cut-off marks for the trade test and Paper I will be published on cftri.res.in before the exam.
How to Apply for CSIR CFTRI Technician Recruitment 2026
The CSIR CFTRI Technician apply online process will start on 19 October 2026. Follow the steps below.
- Visit cftri.res.in (Recruitments section) or recruitment.cftri.res.in.
- Download and read the detailed advertisement for Rec.02/2026.
- Click the online application link for Technician (1) and register.
- Fill in your details, upload the required documents and pay the fee (if applicable).
- Submit the online application by 18 November 2026 (11:59 PM).
- Take a printout of the submitted online application.
- Send the hard copy with the required documents to CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru, so that it reaches by 26 November 2026.
Note: All updates, corrigenda and addenda will be published only on cftri.res.in.
The detailed advertisement adds the following application instructions:
- On recruitment.cftri.res.in, open the link "Recruitment for the post of Technician (1)".
- Pay the Rs. 500 fee (if applicable) through SBI Collect and upload the e-receipt before 18 November 2026.
- Upload your photograph, signature, date of birth proof and 10th/ITI certificates, and capture a live photo.
- Sign the printout of the submitted application and attach one passport-size colour photograph, self-attested certificates and the fee e-receipt.
- Send it by speed post or registered post in an envelope marked "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ____, Post Code ____, Advertisement No. Rec.02/2026" to: Recruitment Section (E-I Section), CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Cheluvamba Mansion (Opposite to Rail Museum), Mysuru – 570020, Karnataka, to reach by 26 November 2026.
- Send a separate hard copy for each post code. If either the online form or the hard copy is missing, the application will be rejected.
CSIR CFTRI Technician Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. How many posts are there in CSIR CFTRI Technician Recruitment 2026?
There are 28 posts of Technician (1).
Q2. When will the CSIR CFTRI Technician online application start?
The online application will start on 19 October 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Q3. What is the last date to apply for CSIR CFTRI Technician 2026?
The last date for online application is 18 November 2026 (11:59 PM). The hard copy must reach by 26 November 2026.
Q4. What is the pay level of CSIR CFTRI Technician (1)?
Technician (1) is in Level 2 of the Pay Matrix (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200).
Q5. Where is the job location for CSIR CFTRI Technician?
CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru, Karnataka. Selected candidates may also be posted to the Resource Centres at Hyderabad, Mumbai or Lucknow, and can be transferred to any CSIR lab in India.
Q6. What is the qualification for CSIR CFTRI Technician 2026?
10th pass with Science and at least 55% marks, plus an ITI in the trade, or 2 years as an apprentice, or 3 years of government work experience in the trade.
Q7. What is the age limit for CSIR CFTRI Technician?
28 years as on 18 November 2026, with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/ESM as per rules.
Q8. What is the salary of a CSIR CFTRI Technician (1)?
Level 2 (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200). The total emoluments are about Rs. 37,260 per month, including HRA at Mysuru.
Q9. What is the application fee?
Rs. 500. SC, ST, PwBD, women and Ex-Servicemen candidates do not have to pay.
Q10. Which trade has the most posts?
Electronics Mechanic (7 posts), followed by Fitter (6 posts).
CSIR CFTRI Technician Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| CSIR CFTRI Technician Short Notice (Rec.02/2026) | Download Short Notice |
| CSIR CFTRI Technician Detailed Advertisement (Rec.02/2026) | Download PDF |
| Pay Application Fee (SBI Collect) | Click Here |
| CSIR CFTRI Technician Apply Online (from 19.10.2026) | recruitment.cftri.res.in |
| CSIR CFTRI Official Website (Recruitments) | cftri.res.in |
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