The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research [CSIR] invites online recruitment applications through The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research [CSIR] website (https://www.csir.res.in/) (Advt. No. R&A/01/2026) for the following posts of 43 Technician (1) vacancies on regular basis. The applicants satisfying the requisite qualification may apply through ONLINE MODE only, According to the official timeline, the online application portal opens today, 18.08.2026, and interested applicants must submit their forms before the closing date on 17.09.2026.
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Eligible candidates possessing a 10th, ITI can apply exclusively via the online mode. The primary job locations for these coveted Technician (1) posts are spread All Over India. Following a successful submission, registered candidates will receive a secure link to download their official Skill Test & Written Test hall tickets via email approximately 4 to 7 days prior to the examination date.
CSIR Current Notification 2026 [Key Highlights]
| Organization Name: The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research [CSIR] |
| Notification No: R&A/01/2026 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 43 Technician (1) Posts |
| Place of Posting: New Delhi |
| Starting Date: 18.08.2026 |
| Last Date: 17.09.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://www.csir.res.in/ |
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Current CSIR Job Openings:
- Technician (1) – Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) – 21 Posts
- Technician (1) – Desktop Publishing Operator (DTPO) – 07 Posts
- Technician (1) – Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance (CH&NM) – 05 Posts
- Technician (1) – Medical Lab Technician (MLT) – 02 Posts
- Technician (1) – Draughtsman(Architecture) – 02 Posts
- Technician (1) – Instrument Mechanic – 02 Posts
- Technician (1) – Draughtsman (Mechanical) – 01 Post
- Technician (1) – Draughtsman (Civil) – 01 Post
- Technician (1) – Laboratory Assistant in Chemical Plant – 01 Post
- Technician (1) – Interior Designer – 01 Post
CSIR Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for CSIR:
- Technician (1) – Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) –
- SSC/ 10th standard/ SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and ITI certificate or National / State Trade Certificate in Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA).
- OR SSC/ 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 02 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in Computer Operator and Programming Assistant.
- OR SSC/ 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 03 years of work experience in Computer Operator and Programming Assistant in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT.
- Technician (1) – Desktop Publishing Operator (DTPO) –
- SSC/ 10th standard/ SSC or equivalent with Science subjects with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and ITI certificate or National / State Trade Certificate in Desktop Publishing Operator (DTPO).
- OR SSC/ 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 02 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in Desktop Publishing Operator.
- OR SSC/ 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 03 years of work experience in Desktop Publishing Operator in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT.
- Technician (1) – Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance (CH&NM) –
- 10th standard/ SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and ITI certificate or National / State Trade Certificate in Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance (CH&NM). OR
- SSC/ 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 02 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance. OR SSC/ 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 03 years of work experience in Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT.
- Technician (1) – Medical Lab Technician (MLT) –
- SSC/ 10th standard/ SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and ITI certificate or National / State Trade Certificate in Medical Lab Technician (MLT). OR
- SSC/ 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 02 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in Medical Lab Technician. OR
- SSC/ 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 03 years of work experience in Medical Lab Technician in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT.
- Technician (1) – Draughtsman(Architecture) –
- SSC/ 10th standard/ SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and ITI certificate or National / State Trade Certificate in Draughtsman (Architecture). OR
- SSC/ 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 02 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in Draughtsman (Architecture). OR
- SSC/ 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 03 years of work experience in Draughtsman (Architecture) in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT.
- Technician (1) – Instrument Mechanic –
- SSC/ 10th standard/ SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and ITI certificate or National / State Trade Certificate in Instrument Mechanic. OR
- SSC/ 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 02 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in Instrument Mechanic. OR
- SSC/ 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 03 years of work experience in Instrument Mechanic in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT.
- Technician (1) – Draughtsman (Mechanical) –
- SSC/ 10th standard/ SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and ITI certificate or National / State Trade Certificate in Draughtsman (Mechanical). OR
- SSC/ 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 02 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in Draughtsman (Mechanical). OR
- SSC/ 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 03 years of work experience in Draughtsman (Mechanical) in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT.
- Technician (1) – Draughtsman (Civil) –
- SSC/ 10th standard/ SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and ITI certificate or National / State Trade Certificate in Draughtsman (Civil). OR
- SSC/ 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 02 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in Draughtsman (Civil). OR
- SSC/ 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 03 years of work experience in Draughtsman (Civil) in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT.
- Technician (1) – Laboratory Assistant in Chemical Plant –
- SSC/ 10th standard/ SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and ITI certificate or National / State Trade Certificate in Laboratory Assistant in Chemical Plant (LACP). OR
- SSC/ 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 02 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in Laboratory Assistant in Chemical Plant. OR
- SSC/ 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 03 years of work experience in Laboratory Assistant in Chemical Plant in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT.
- Technician (1) – Interior Designer – Qu
- SSC/ 10th standard/ SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and ITI certificate or National / State Trade Certificate in Interior Designer. OR
- SSC/ 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 02 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in Interior Designer. OR
- SSC/ 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 03 years of work experience in Interior Designer in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT.
Age Limit for CSIR: (As on 17.09.2026)
- Technician (1) – 28 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- +5 Years for ST/SC
- +3 Years for OBC (NCL)
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- +10 Years for UR
- +13 Years for OBC (NCL)
- +15 Years for ST/SC
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale for CSIR:
- Technician (1) – Level- 2 Rs.19,900-63,200/-
Method of Selection for CSIR:
- Trade Test
- Written Exam Paper-I
- Written Exam Paper-II
- Written Exam Paper-III
- Certificate Verification
Application Fee for CSIR:
- For ST/SC/Ex-s/PWD Applicants – Nil
- For Other Applicants – Rs.500/-
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Eligible candidates shall apply online between 18.08.2026 and 17.09.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research [CSIR] website https://www.csir.res.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification.
Crucial Dates:
- Opening Date of online application portal: 18.08.2026
- Closing Date of online application portal: 17.09.2026
CSIR Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of CSIR: Click Here to Website |
| Advertisement for CSIR: Click Here to Download |
| Online Application Form for CSIR: Click Here to Apply |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- Is CSIR positions a permanent job?
- Yes, it is a permanent Job.
- What is the last date to apply for Technician (1) recruitment 2026?
- The last date to submit your online application for the CSIR positions is 17.09.2026. The online application portal opened on 18.08.2026.
- Where will the selected candidates be posted?
- The official place of posting for all the 43 positions will be New Delhi. Eligible candidates possessing a 10th, ITI can apply exclusively via the online mode.
- What is the selection process for CSIR positions?
- The method of selection depends on the specific job profile but generally includes the following stages: Trade Test and written exam Paper-I , written exam Paper-II written exam Paper-III