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What this recruitment is about
CSIR CMERI is recruiting for Technician (Last Date Extended) with 27 advertised vacancies. The application deadline recorded for this recruitment is 14-08-26. Candidates should confirm the post-wise qualification, age, experience and category conditions before applying.
Post-wise opening
Vacancy and eligibility details
Eligibility at a glance
Can you apply?
- General/OBC/EWS (other than Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Women/PwBD): Rs. 500/-
- Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Women/PwBD: Nil (Exempted)
Only verified facts are shown.Conditions that could not be read reliably are omitted here; check the official advertisement for category relaxation, experience and cut-off-date rules.
Deadline watch
Important dates
Recruitment journey
Selection process
- 1Screening: Online applications received within the stipulated last date will be screened by a duly constituted Screening Committee to shortlist candidates for the Trade Test.
- 2Trade Test (Qualifying): Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Trade Test in the relevant/respective trade. This test is qualifying in nature. The syllabus will be notified on the official website www.cmeri.res.in.
- 3Competitive Written Examination: Candidates who qualify the Trade Test will be called for a Competitive Written Examination (OMR-based or Computer-Based Objective Type Multiple Choice). Paper-I (1 hour): Mental Ability Test – 50 Questions, 100 Marks (2 marks per correct answer, no negative marking). Covers General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgement. Paper-II (30 minutes): General Awareness (25 Qs, 75 marks) + English Language (25 Qs, 75 marks). 3 marks per correct answer, -1 for wrong answer. Evaluated only if minimum threshold marks secured in Paper-I. Paper-III (1 hour): Concerned Subject/Trade – 50 Questions, 150 Marks (3 marks per correct answer, -1 for wrong answer). Evaluated only if minimum threshold marks secured in Paper-I.
- 4Paper-I (1 hour): Mental Ability Test – 50 Questions, 100 Marks (2 marks per correct answer, no negative marking). Covers General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgement.
- 5Paper-II (30 minutes): General Awareness (25 Qs, 75 marks) + English Language (25 Qs, 75 marks). 3 marks per correct answer, -1 for wrong answer. Evaluated only if minimum threshold marks secured in Paper-I.
- 6Paper-III (1 hour): Concerned Subject/Trade – 50 Questions, 150 Marks (3 marks per correct answer, -1 for wrong answer). Evaluated only if minimum threshold marks secured in Paper-I.
- 7Merit List: Final merit list prepared based on marks obtained in Paper-II and Paper-III only.
- 8Tie Resolution: As per CSIR Letter No.5-1(211)/2014-PD dated 30.05.2023 – higher marks in concerned subject, lesser negative marks, date of birth (older candidate preferred), earlier acquisition of essential degree, alphabetical order of first names.
Application guide
How to apply
- Visit the official CSIR-CMERI website: http://www.cmeri.res.in
- Register with your name and email address on the Online Application Portal.
- Log in using your credentials and fill in the online application form for the desired post code.
- Upload recent passport size scanned colour photograph, signature, and all relevant certificates/documents at the specified places.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 500/- (if applicable) online through State Bank Collect only.
- Enter the payment transaction number/receipt number in the online application form.
- Download the e-receipt from SBI Collect and upload it on the online application portal.
- Verify the application to ensure it is accurate and complete, then click the ‘Submit’ button.
- Keep a printout of the completed application form for future reference. Do NOT send a hard copy after submission.
- A candidate can apply for multiple post codes by paying the application fee separately for each post code.
Documents and additional conditions
Other Important Information: Total Vacancies: 27 posts for Technician (1) [Group-II]; out of which 02 posts are reserved horizontally for Ex-Servicemen (ESM). Posting Locations: CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur (West Bengal) and CSIR-CMERI Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery, Ludhiana (Punjab). Probation Period: Selected candidates will be placed on probation for one year from the date of joining, extendable or curtailable at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Shift Work: Selected candidates may be required to work in shifts and attend emergencies at odd hours. Pension: Governed by the National Pension System (NPS) or extant provision of Pension System as adopted by CSIR. Benefits: DA, HRA, TA, Medical Expense Reimbursement, Leave Travel Concession, House Building Advance as per CSIR rules. Accommodation subject to availability (HRA not admissible if residing in Institute’s Colony). Career Advancement: CSIR provides opportunities for career advancement under Assessment Promotion scheme for Technical & Support Staff. NOC Required: Candidates employed in Government Departments, Autonomous Bodies, PSUs, or Government Funded Research Agencies must submit NOC from their present employer (Annexure-II) at the time of online application. Hindi Proficiency: Selected candidates must acquire working knowledge of Hindi during the probationary period as per Official Language (Rajbhasha) rules. No TA/DA: Candidates will not be reimbursed Travelling Allowance/Daily Allowance for appearing in Trade Test or Written Examination. Application Fee Exemption: Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, Women, and PwBD candidates are exempted from application fee. Multiple Post Codes: A candidate can apply for multiple post codes by paying the application fee separately for each post code. Vacancy Numbers: Provisional and may increase or decrease at the time of actual selection. Canvassing: Canvassing in any form will be treated as disqualification. Advertisement No.: 01/2026 | Ref. No.: 8/2/2026(1)-Rct. dated 04.07.2026
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qualification DetailsOfficial document
Technician (1) [Group-II] - Fitter (Post Code: 260101): SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, minimum 55% marks AND ITI certificate/national/state trade certificate in FITTER from a recognized institution; OR SSC/10th with 55% marks and 2 years full-time apprentice trainee experience in FITTER; OR SSC/10th with 55% marks and 3 years work experience in FITTER in Ministry/Dept/Org/PSU/Autonomous Body u
age LimitOfficial document
Technician (1) [Group-II] - Fitter (Post Code: 260101): 18-28 years (as on 2026-08-03); SC/ST: +5 yrs; OBC-NCL: +3 yrs; PwBD (UR): +10 yrs; PwBD (OBC): +13 yrs; PwBD (SC/ST): +15 yrs; Departmental/Govt/PSU employees: +5 yrs; Widows/Divorced Women (UR): up to 35 yrs; Widows/Divorced Women (SC/ST): up to 40 yrs; Ex-Servicemen (UR): 3 yrs after deduction of military service; Technician (1) [Group-II] - Electrician / Mec
application FeeOfficial document
General/OBC/EWS (other than Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Women/PwBD): Rs. 500/-; Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Women/PwBD: Nil (Exempted)
salaryOfficial document
Technician (1) [Group-II] - Fitter (Post Code: 260101): Level-2 (₹19,900-₹63,200) as per 7th CPC; Total Emoluments approx. ₹39,000/- per month; Technician (1) [Group-II] - Electrician / Mechanic (Electrical Power Drives) (Post Code: 260102): Level-2 (₹19,900-₹63,200) as per 7th CPC; Total Emoluments approx. ₹39,000/- per month; Technician (1) [Group-II] - Electronics Mechanic / Instrument Mechanic (Post Code: 260103)
selection ProcessOfficial document
Screening: Online applications received within the stipulated last date will be screened by a duly constituted Screening Committee to shortlist candidates for the Trade Test.; Trade Test (Qualifying): Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Trade Test in the relevant/respective trade. This test is qualifying in nature. The syllabus will be notified on the official website www.cmeri.res.in.; Competitive Written E
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