Technician Recruitment at CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 27
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹19,900 - ₹63,200 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: SSC/10th Standard with 55% marks plus ITI certificate in relevant trade, or 2 years apprentice training, or 3 years relevant work experience.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: This recruitment is suitable for both freshers and experienced candidates, with some posts asking for relevant work experience of up to 3 years. Check the role-wise criteria in the official notification before applying.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
CSIR-CMERI recruitment for Technician roles offers a premier opportunity for skilled trade professionals to join India's leading national laboratory dedicated to mechanical engineering. The institute is seeking dynamic individuals to support multidisciplinary R&D programs ranging from underwater robotics to advanced farm machinery. This recruitment drive is ideal for candidates looking to apply technical expertise in a high-impact research environment that contributes to national skill development and industrial innovation. Applicants should review the official notification for trade-specific requirements and selection stages to ensure a competitive application.
- Selected candidates will contribute to cutting-edge research in fields like autonomous systems, energy research, and advanced manufacturing.
- The recruitment offers a stable career path within the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) framework with central government benefits.
- Candidates must possess a valid ITI certificate or relevant work experience in specified trades like Fitter, Electrician, or Machinist.
- The selection process includes a qualifying Trade Test followed by a Competitive Written Examination to ensure merit-based appointments.
- Early online registration is encouraged to avoid technical issues near the August 2026 closing date.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 2 (₹19,900-₹63,200) with total approximate monthly emoluments of ₹39,000 including DA, HRA, and TA.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening of Applications Trade Test (Qualifying) Competitive Written Examination (Paper I, II, and III)
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS: ₹500 SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen: Nil
Reservation
SC: 04 vacancies OBC(NCL): 05 vacancies EWS: 04 vacancies PwBD: 02 vacancies Ex-Servicemen: 02 vacancies (Horizontal)
How to Apply
- Visit the official CSIR-CMERI website at www.cmeri.res.in.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the online application form with accurate personal and educational details.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₹500 via SBI Collect (if applicable).
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates (SSC, ITI, Category, etc.).
- Submit the application form and download the generated e-receipt and application printout.
- Do not send hard copies of the application to the institute.
Frequently Asked Questions
The selection process consists of two stages: a Trade Test in the relevant trade which is qualifying in nature, followed by a Competitive Written Examination for those who qualify the trade test.
Yes, candidates can apply for multiple postcodes if they fulfill the eligibility criteria for each, but they must fill out separate applications and pay the application fee for each post.
Paper-I (Mental Ability Test) has no negative marking. However, in Paper-II and Paper-III, there is one negative mark for every wrong answer.
