CSIR CFTRI Technician Recruitment 2026

Nishant eAcademy; Mysuru; On-site; INR 222,000 - 705,000; Full time

Job summary

CSIR Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) in Mysuru invites applications for Technician (1) vacancies across 13 trades. Eligible candidates with 10th pass (Science) and ITI/trade certificates or equivalent experience can apply. Salary under Pay Level 2 ranges ₹19,900–₹63,200 with initial emoluments around ₹37,260 including HRA.

Online applications start 19 October 2026; last date 18 November 2026. A signed hard copy with documents must reach by 26 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have passed 10th with Science subjects and at least 55% marks.
• ITI/Trade Certificate or qualifying apprenticeship/work experience as prescribed.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled assistance to Scientific and Technical Staff and perform assigned technical functions in the Institute.
• Carry out duties in the relevant technical trades as per CFTRI requirements.

Education

10th with Science (55%+)

ITI/Trade Certificate or prescribed experience

Job description

The CSIR–Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, functioning under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, has released an official recruitment notification for 28 Technician (1) vacancies across 13 technical trades. Eligible Indian citizens who have passed Class 10 with Science subjects and a minimum of 55% marks, along with the prescribed ITI/Trade Certificate or qualifying apprenticeship/work experience, can apply.

Selected candidates will receive a salary under Pay Level 2 (₹19,900–₹63,200), with approximate initial monthly gross emoluments of ₹37,260, including admissible HRA at Mysuru. The application process begins on 19 October 2026, and the last date to apply online is 18 November 2026. Candidates must also submit a signed hard copy of the online application with supporting documents by 26 November 2026

Recruitment at a Glance

Recruitment notification name CSIR CFTRI Technician Recruitment 2026 Post / posts Technician (1) Total vacancies 28 Salary / pay scale ₹19,900–₹63,200 Hiring organisation CSIR Application fee General / OBC (NCL) / EWS : ₹500
SC / ST / Women Candidates / PwBD Candidates: Nil

Eligibility at a Glance

Qualification 10th with Science (55%) Special qualification Relevant ITI/Trade Certificate OR prescribed experience Experience prescribed experience Age limit and relaxation 18–28 Years
SC / ST: 5 years relaxation, maximum 33 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years relaxation, maximum 31 years
PwBD – General: 10 years relaxation
PwBD – OBC: Up to 13 years relaxation
PwBD – SC/ST:Up to 15 years relaxation Nationality Indian Who can apply Indian citizens from any state

Exam pattern and selection process The selection process for CSIR-CFTRI Technician (1) Recruitment 2026 will involve initial screening of applications, followed by a Trade Test in the relevant trade. The Trade Test will be qualifying in nature. Candidates who qualify in the Trade Test will be called for a competitive written examination consisting of three papers: Paper I, Paper II and Paper III. Paper I will be qualifying in nature, and only candidates securing the minimum threshold marks determined by the Selection Committee will have their Paper II and Paper III evaluated. The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in Paper II and Paper III only.
The written examination will consist of 150 objective-type questions, with a total duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes. It may be conducted through OMR or Computer Based mode. Actual duties / job description CSIR-CFTRI is recruiting Technicians across 13 notified technical trades to provide skilled assistance to Scientific and Technical Staff and perform assigned technical functions in the Institute.

Verify eligibility, fees and dates using the official notification. Nishant eAcademy is not the recruiting organisation.