CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has released much awaited fresh recruitment notification for post of Technician (1), Group II, under Advertisement No. R&A/01/2026. According to a notification released by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), a total number of 43 vacancies to be filled in multiple trades. The online application process will commence from 18th August 2026, and the last date will be on 17th September 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from official website before last date. This is welcome news for ITI-qualified candidates looking for a stable, pensionable career in one of India’s leading network of scientific research laboratories. In this article, we will cover all important details like eligibility criteria, application process, selection process and other key details.

CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026

CSIR Technician Eligibility Criteria

Before application process, candidates need to check eligibility criteria before proceed to a next stage:

Educational Qualification

• Matriculation (10th pass) with Science as a subject from a recognized board, and A Certificate in the relevant trade from a recognized Industrial Training Institute (ITI) or an equivalent qualification recognized by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT)/State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT)

Age Limit

CSIR Technician posts typically have an upper age limit of around 28 years, calculated as of the closing date of the application. Standard government relaxations apply:

• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years relaxation
• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
• PwBD: Additional relaxation as per government norms
• Ex-Servicemen: As per applicable rules

Selection Process

The selection process consists following stages:

• Written Examination
• Skill Test

Pay Scale and Benefits

Technician (1) Group II posts under CSIR fall under Level-2 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, which in recent CSIR institute recruitments has translated to a starting basic pay in the range of approximately ₹19,900 – ₹63,200, with total monthly emoluments (inclusive of Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Transport Allowance) working out to roughly ₹35,000–₹40,000, depending on the posting location.

Application Fee

CSIR recruitment notifications typically prescribe a nominal, non-refundable application fee, generally around ₹100, to be paid online through the application portal.

How to Apply Online For CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026

Follow below steps to complete application process:

1. Go to the official website at https://recruitment.csir.res.in.
2. On the homepage, find active link under “Notifications” or “Latest News” section.
3. Register yourself with active email and mobile number.
4. Click on active link titled Advertisement No. R&A/01/2026 for Technician (1), Group II.
5. Fill application form with your personal, educational and contact details.
6. Upload scanned documents such as photo, signature and educational certificates.
7. Pay application fee of Rs. 100.
8. Submit and take printout for future reference.

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FAQs

Q1. What is the advertisement number for CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026?

The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. R&A/01/2026 for the post of Technician (1), Group II.

Q2. How many vacancies are available in this recruitment?

A total of 43 vacancies have been announced across ten technical trades.

Q3. When can candidates start applying?

The online application process begins on 18 August 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Q4. What is the last date to apply?

The last date to submit the online application is 17 September 2026, up to 05:00 PM.