CFTRI Recruitment 2026: CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru invites online recruitment applications through CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru website (https://cftri.res.in/) (Advt. No. Rec.02/2026) for the following posts of 28 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, 19.10.2026, and interested applicants must submit their forms before the closing date on 18.11.2026.
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Eligible candidates possessing a Namakkal DCCM can apply exclusively via the online mode. The primary job locations for these coveted Technician (1) posts are spread Mysuru. Following a successful submission, registered candidates will receive a secure link to download their official exam hall tickets and interview call letters via email approximately 4 to 7 days prior to the examination date.
CFTRI Current Notification 2026 [Key Highlights]
| Organization Name: CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru |
| Notification No: Rec.02/2026 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 28 Technician (1) Posts |
| Place of Posting: Mysuru |
| Starting Date: 19.10.2026 |
| Last Date: 18.11.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://cftri.res.in/ |
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Current CFTRI Job Openings:
- Technician (1) (Post Code TE01) Fitter – 06 Posts
- Technician (1) (Post Code TE02) Electronics Mechanic – 07 Posts
- Technician (1) (Post Code TE03) Instrument Mechanic – 01 Post
- Technician (1) (Post Code TE04) Lab Assistant (Chemical Plant) – 02 Posts
- Technician (1) (Post Code TE05) COPA – 02 Posts
- Technician (1) (Post Code TE06) Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance – 01 Post
- Technician (1) (Post Code TE07) Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician – 02 Posts
- Technician (1) (Post Code TE08) Electrician – 02 Posts
- Technician (1) (Post Code TE09) Carpenter – 01 Post
- Technician (1) (Post Code TE10) Plumber – 01 Post
- Technician (1) (Post Code TE11) Sheet Metal Worker – 01 Post
- Technician (1) (Post Code TE12) Turner – 01 Post
- Technician (1) (Post Code TE13) Welder – 01 Post
CFTRI Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
- Technician (1) – Fitter –
- SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or national / state trade Certificate in Fitter. OR
- SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in Fitter. OR
- SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in Fitter in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT.
- Technician (1) – Electronics Mechanic –
- SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or national / state trade Certificate in Electronics Mechanic. OR
- SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in Electronics Mechanic. OR
- SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in Electronics Mechanic in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking
- Technician (1) – Instrument Mechanic –
- SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or national / state trade Certificate in Instrument Mechanic. OR
- SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 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 55% marks and 3 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) – Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant)Technician (1) – Instrument Mechanic –
- SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or national / state trade Certificate in Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant). OR
- SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant). OR
- SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT.
- Technician (1) – Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) –
- SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% 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 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA). OR
- SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT.
- Technician (1) – Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance –
- SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or national / state trade Certificate in Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance. OR
- SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance. OR
- SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT.
- Technician (1) – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician –
- SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or national / state trade Certificate in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician. OR
- SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician. OR
- SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT.
- Technician (1) – Electrician –
- SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or national / state trade Certificate in Electrician. OR
- SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in Electrician. OR
- SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in Electrician in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT.
- Technician (1) – Carpenter –
- SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or national / state trade Certificate in Carpenter. OR
- SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in Carpenter. OR
- SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in Carpenter in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT.
- Technician (1) – Plumber –
- SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or national / state trade Certificate in Plumber. OR
- SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in Plumber. OR
- SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in Plumber in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT.
- Technician (1) – Sheet Metal Worker –
- SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or national / state trade Certificate in Sheet Metal Worker. OR
- SSC/ 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in Sheet Metal Worker. OR
- SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in Sheet Metal Worker in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT.
- Technician (1) – Turner –
- SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or national / state trade Certificate in Turner. OR
- SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in Turner. OR
- SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in Turner in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT.
- Technician (1) – Welder –
- SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or national / state trade Certificate in Welder. OR
- SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in Welder. OR
- SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in Welder in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT.
Age Limit: (As on 18.11.2026)
- 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:
- Technician (1) – Fitter – Level-2 Rs.19,900-63,200/-
Method of Selection:
- Written Exam
- Merit List
Application Fee:
- For ST/SC/Ex-s/PWD Applicants – Nil
- For Other Applicants – Rs.600/-
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
- Eligible candidates shall apply online between 19.10.2026 and 18.11.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru website https://cftri.res.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification.
- The print out of the successfully submitted online Application must be duly signed by the candidate at designated place(s) and accompanied by One recent Passport size Coloured photograph, self-attested copies of the certificates, mark sheets, testimonials in support of age, educational qualifications, experience certificate (if applicable), copy of full discharge book (if applicable), proof for possession of Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable), caste certificate (if applicable), certificate to be produced by EWS candidates (if applicable), PwBD certificate (if applicable), copy of E-RECEIPT of the Application fee paid (if applicable) should be sent in an envelope superscribed “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF “____________”, “Post Code ___________” ‘Advertisement No. Rec.02/2026’ by speed post/registered post only so as to reach on or before 26.11.2026 to the address given below,
- Separately for each post code, in case a candidate applies for multiple post codes.
- Address to which applications should be sent: Recruitment Section (E-I Section), CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Cheluvamba Mansion (Opposite to Rail Museum), Mysuru – 570020, Karnataka.
Crucial Dates:
- Opening Date of online application portal: 19.10.2026
- Closing Date of online application portal: 18.11.2026
- Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy of Online Applications: 26.11.2026
CFTRI Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of CFTRI: Click Here to Website |
| Advertisement for CFTRI: Click Here to Download |
| Online Application Form for CFTRI: Click Here to Apply |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- Is CFTRI 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 CFTRI positions is 18.11.2026. The online application portal opened on 19.10.2026.
- Where will the selected candidates be posted?
- The official place of posting for all the 28 positions will be Mysuru.
- What is the selection process for CFTRI positions?
- The method of selection depends on the specific job profile but generally includes the following stages: Written Exam, Merit List
- What is the crucial date for reckoning age for this Technician (1)?
- The crucial date for reckoning age is 18.11.2026.