CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 for 43 Posts
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has issued a recruitment notification for Technician posts under Advt. No. R&A/01/2026. The recruitment has 43 vacancies across trades such as COPA, DTPO, CH&NM, MLT, Draughtsman, Instrument Mechanic, LACP and Interior Designer.
Eligible candidates can submit the online application form from 18 August 2026 to 17 September 2026 through the CSIR recruitment portal. The application mode is online, and the job location is listed as Pan India.
Candidates should check the official notification for complete details on pay scale, selection procedure, age relaxation, trade-wise requirements and other instructions before applying.
Application Start
Tue, 18 Aug 2026
Last Date To Apply
Thu, 17 Sept 2026
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Organization | Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) |
Exam / Post Name | CSIR Technician |
Advertisement Number | R&A/01/2026 |
Total Vacancies | 43 Posts |
Application Mode | Online |
Job Location | Pan India |
Salary / Pay Scale | Available in the official notification |
Selection Procedure | Available in the official notification |
Official Website |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
Online Application Start Date | 2026-08-18 |
Last Date to Apply Online | 2026-09-17 |
Last Date to Pay Fee | 2026-09-17 |
Admit Card Release Date | As per schedule |
Exam Date | As per schedule |
Result Declaration Date | As per schedule |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 500/- |
Women / SC / ST / PH / Ex | Rs. 0/- No fee required |
Payment Mode | Online Payment / SBI Collect |
Age Limit
| Age Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
Age Cut-off Date | 2026-09-17 |
Minimum Age | NA |
Maximum Age | 28 Years |
Age Relaxation | Read the official notification |
Trade Wise Vacancy and Eligibility
| Post / Trade Name | Total Posts | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
COPA | 21 Posts | SSC / 10th standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects and minimum 55% marks, along with ITI certificate or National / State Trade Certificate in Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA). More details are available in the notification. |
DTPO | 07 Posts | SSC / 10th standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects and minimum 55% marks, along with ITI certificate or National / State Trade Certificate in Desktop Publishing Operator (DTPO). More details are available in the notification. |
CH&NM | 05 Posts | SSC / 10th standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects and minimum 55% marks, along with ITI certificate or National / State Trade Certificate in Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance (CH&NM). More details are available in the notification. |
MLT | 02 Posts | SSC / 10th standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects and minimum 55% marks, along with ITI certificate or National / State Trade Certificate in Medical Lab Technician (MLT). More details are available in the notification. |
Draughtsman (Architecture) | 02 Posts | SSC / 10th standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects and minimum 55% marks, along with ITI certificate or National / State Trade Certificate in Draughtsman (Architecture). More details are available in the notification. |
Instrument Mechanic | 02 Posts | SSC / 10th standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects and minimum 55% marks, along with ITI certificate or National / State Trade Certificate in Instrument Mechanic. More details are available in the notification. |
Draughtsman (Mechanical) | 01 Post | SSC / 10th standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects and minimum 55% marks, along with ITI certificate or National / State Trade Certificate in Draughtsman (Mechanical). More details are available in the notification. |
Draughtsman (Civil) | 01 Post | SSC / 10th standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects and minimum 55% marks, along with ITI certificate or National / State Trade Certificate in Draughtsman (Civil). More details are available in the notification. |
LACP | 01 Post | SSC / 10th standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects and minimum 55% marks, along with ITI certificate or National / State Trade Certificate in Laboratory Assistant in Chemical Plant (LACP). More details are available in the notification. |
Interior Designer | 01 Post | SSC / 10th standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects and minimum 55% marks, along with ITI certificate or National / State Trade Certificate in Interior Designer. More details are available in the notification. |
Category Wise Vacancy
| Post Name | General | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CSIR Technician | 19 | 11 | 04 | 06 | 03 | 43 Posts |
How to Apply
- Open the official CSIR recruitment portal.
- Find the link for CSIR Technician 2026 Apply Online.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Login using the registration ID and password.
- Fill in personal, educational and category details carefully.
- Upload scanned documents such as photograph, signature and other required files.
- Pay the application fee through the available online mode, if applicable.
- Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page.
- Candidates should read the CSIR Technician Notification 2026 before submitting the application form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026?
The online application must be submitted by 17 September 2026.
How many vacancies are available for CSIR Technician 2026?
CSIR has notified 43 Technician posts in this recruitment.
When does the CSIR Technician 2026 online application start?
The online form starts from 18 August 2026.
What is the maximum age limit for CSIR Technician posts?
The maximum age limit is 28 years as on 17 September 2026. Candidates should check the notification for relaxation rules.
What is the application fee for CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026?
General / OBC / EWS candidates need to pay Rs. 500/-. Women / SC / ST / PH / Ex candidates have no fee.
What is the basic educational qualification for these Technician posts?
The notification lists SSC / 10th or equivalent with Science subjects and at least 55% marks, along with the required ITI or National / State Trade Certificate for the relevant trade.
Has the CSIR Technician 2026 exam date been announced?
No fixed exam date is given in the source. It is mentioned as as per schedule.