CSIR CFTRI Technician Recruitment 2026 (28 Posts)

Name of PostCSIR CFTRI Technician Recruitment 2026 (28 Posts)
Post Date / Update27/10/2026
Advt No.Rec.02/2026  ·  CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI)
Short InformationCSIR-CFTRI has opened online applications for 28 Technician (1) posts across 13 trades, with a 10th Science plus ITI or trade-route requirement, closing 18 November 2026.
CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI)CSIR CFTRI Technician Recruitment 2026 (28 Posts)Advt No: Rec.02/2026  |  Short Details of Notification

Important Dates

  • Online application start : 19 Oct 2026
  • Online application and fee last date : 18 Nov 2026
  • Hard copy receipt last date : 26 Nov 2026
  • Trade test / written exam : To be announced

Application Fee

  • UR/OBC/EWS male : Rs. 500
  • SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen : Nil

Age Limit

  • Minimum age : 18 years
  • Maximum age : 28 years (as on 18 Nov 2026)
  • SC/ST relaxation : 5 years
  • OBC-NCL relaxation : 3 years
  • PwBD relaxation : 10 years

Total Post

28

Vacancy Details  ·  Total: 28 Post
Post NameTotal PostEligibility
Electronics Mechanic710th with Science (55%) + ITI or equivalent trade route
Fitter6Same eligibility
Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant)2Same eligibility
COPA2Same eligibility
Refrigeration & AC Technician2Same eligibility
Electrician2Same eligibility
Instrument Mechanic1Same eligibility
ICT System Maintenance1Same eligibility
Carpenter1Same eligibility
Plumber, Sheet Metal Worker, Turner, Welder (1 each)4Same eligibility

Salary / Stipend

Level 2: Rs. 19,900-63,200 (approx. Rs. 37,260 monthly at Mysuru HQ).

Exam Structure

The written test has 150 objective questions worth 400 marks, to be finished in 150 minutes. The mental ability paper has no negative marking, while the general awareness, English and trade papers deduct a mark for each wrong answer. Questions appear in English and Hindi, except the English language section.

Hard Copy Dispatch

A signed printed form with self-attested documents and a photograph must be sent by Speed or Registered Post to the Recruitment Section (E-I) in Mysuru, arriving by 26 November 2026. The envelope should show the post code and Advertisement No. Rec.02/2026. Candidates applying for several post codes need separate packets.

Mode of Selection

  1. Application screening
  2. Trade test (qualifying)
  3. Written examination (Paper I qualifying; Papers II and III decide merit)

How to Fill the Form

  1. Register on the recruitment portal and enter personal and contact details.
  2. Select the trade and post code, then fill in qualification, experience and category details.
  3. Upload photograph, signature and supporting documents.
  4. Pay the fee via SBI Collect where applicable and upload the receipt.
  5. Submit the online form and download the completed application.
  6. Sign the printed form, attach self-attested documents and photo, and post it by 26 Nov 2026.

नोट: फॉर्म भरने से पहले Official Notification ज़रूर पढ़ें और Last Date, Age Limit व Education Qualification मिला लें।

CSIR CFTRI Technician Recruitment 2026 (28 Posts) : Important Questions

Question: What is the last date to apply for CSIR CFTRI Technician?

Answer: The last date to apply online is 26 Nov 2026. Apply a day or two early, these portals slow down near the deadline.

Question: How many vacancies are there?

Answer: Total posts: 28.

Question: What is the age limit?

Answer: Minimum age: 18 years; Maximum age: 28 years (as on 18 Nov 2026); SC/ST relaxation: 5 years; OBC-NCL relaxation: 3 years; PwBD relaxation: 10 years.

Question: What is the advertisement number of CSIR CFTRI Technician?

Answer: The advertisement number is Rec.02/2026, issued by CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI).

Question: What is the official website?

Answer: https://cftri.res.in

CSIR CFTRI Technician Recruitment 2026 (28 Posts)

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