CSIR-CIMFR Technician Recruitment 2026 — 30 Vacancies

About This Job

CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR), Dhanbad is hiring 30 Technician-1 Group-II posts across 11 trades. If you have passed 10th class with 55% marks in Science subjects and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade, you can apply online. The last date to submit the online application is 19 June 2026 by 5:00 pm. Total emoluments are approximately Rs. 37,000 per month under Pay Level 2 (Rs. 19,900-63,200). The maximum age limit is 28 years.

CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR) Technician Recruitment 2026 - 30 Posts

CSIR-CIMFR, a constituent laboratory under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has released Advertisement No. CIMFR-02/2026 for recruitment to 30 Technician-1 Group-II posts. CSIR-CIMFR is the country's premier coal R&D laboratory, headquartered in Dhanbad with Regional Centres in Bilaspur, Nagpur, Ranchi, Roorkee, and Raniganj. The Institute encourages women candidates to apply and strives for gender balance. Selection is through Trade Test + Competitive Written Examination.

Vacancy Breakdown by Trade

• Electrician (Post Code 2026/006): 7 posts (UR: 3, EWS: 1, ST: 3) - one reserved for ESM and one for PwBD (HH)
• Fitter (Post Code 2026/003): 5 posts (UR: 2, SC: 1, ST: 2) - one reserved for PwBD (VH)
• Instrument Mechanics (Post Code 2026/001): 3 posts (UR: 1, EWS: 1, ST: 1)
• Survey/Surveyor/Surveying (Post Code 2026/002): 3 posts (UR: 1, EWS: 1, ST: 1)
• Draughtsman (Mechanical) (Post Code 2026/011): 3 posts (EWS: 1, SC: 1, ST: 1) - one reserved for ESM
• Welder (Post Code 2026/004): 2 posts (UR: 1, ST: 1)
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) (Post Code 2026/008): 2 posts (UR: 1, ST: 1)
• Automobile/Mechanic Motor Vehicle (MMV) (Post Code 2026/010): 2 posts (UR: 1, ST: 1) - one reserved for ESM
• Carpenter (Post Code 2026/005): 1 post (OBC: 1)
• Wireman (Post Code 2026/007): 1 post (OBC: 1)
• Draughtsman (Civil) (Post Code 2026/009): 1 post (EWS: 1)

Total Reservation Summary: UR: 10, EWS: 5, OBC: 2, SC: 2, ST: 11, PwBD: 2, ESM: 3

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification (All Trades)

You must satisfy any one of the following three conditions for the relevant trade:

• Option 1: SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks, AND ITI certificate or National/State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade from a recognized institution.
• Option 2: SSC/10th Standard with Science subjects (55% marks) AND 2 years' full-time experience as an apprentice trainee in the relevant trade from a recognized institution.
• Option 3: SSC/10th Standard with Science subjects (55% marks) AND 3 years of work experience in the relevant trade in a Ministry/Department/Organization/PSU/Autonomous Body under Government of India/State/UT.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 28 years as on the closing date of online application, i.e., 19 June 2026.
• Age Relaxation:
• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC-NCL: 3 years
• PwBD (UR): 10 years; PwBD (OBC): 13 years; PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
• Departmental Candidates (CSIR/Govt./Autonomous/PSU employees): 5 years
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service (UR); 6/8/8 years for OBC/SC/ST
• Widows/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women: up to 35 years (UR), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST)

Salary

• Pay Scale: Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 per month under Level-2 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
• Total Emoluments: Approximately Rs. 37,000 per month at the minimum of the pay scale (including HRA admissible in Dhanbad).
• You will get usual allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) as admissible to Central Government employees.
• Additional benefits: National Pension System (NPS), Medical reimbursement, Leave Travel Concession, Conveyance Advance, and House Building Advance as per CSIR rules.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 500/-
• SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen: No fee
• Payment mode: Online through SBI Collect
• Last date for fee payment: 17 June 2026 by 5:00 pm
• The fee is non-refundable. If you apply for multiple post codes, separate fee is payable for each post code.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in two stages:

1. Trade Test: Candidates recommended by the Screening Committee will be called for a Trade Test in their respective trade. Those who qualify the Trade Test will be invited for the Written Examination.
2. Competitive Written Examination (OMR/CBT, MCQ-based, SSC + ITI / 12th standard level, 150 questions, 2 hours 30 minutes):
   • Paper-I (Mental Ability Test, 1 hour): 50 questions, 100 marks (2 marks per correct answer). No negative marking. This paper is qualifying — minimum threshold determined by Selection Committee.
   • Paper-II (General Awareness + English Language, 30 minutes): 25 questions each section, 75 marks each (3 marks per correct answer). Negative marking: 1 mark per wrong answer.
   • Paper-III (Concerned Subject, 1 hour): 50 questions, 150 marks (3 marks per correct answer). Negative marking: 1 mark per wrong answer.

Final merit list is prepared only based on marks obtained in Paper-II and Paper-III. Medium of examination: Hindi and English (except English language section).

How to Apply

1. Visit the CSIR-CIMFR website at cimfr.res.in/applyonline.
2. Register using your valid email ID and create a password.
3. Fill in your primary details (these cannot be edited later).
4. Login and select the post code(s) you are eligible for.
5. Fill in educational and employment details. Upload your photo, signature, and all certificates.
6. Pay the application fee of Rs. 500/- through SBI Collect (if applicable). SC/ST/PwBD/Women/ESM candidates are exempted.
7. Upload the e-receipt of fee payment.
8. Verify all details and submit the online application before 19 June 2026 at 5:00 pm.
9. Save the application printout for your records. No hard copy needs to be sent.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 20 May 2026
• Commencement of Online Application: 20 May 2026 at 10:00 AM
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 17 June 2026 by 5:00 PM
• Last Date for Online Application: 19 June 2026 by 5:00 PM
• Trade Test Date: To be announced
• Written Examination Date: To be announced

• Operate and maintain technical equipment in laboratories, workshops, and field stations
• Carry out installation, servicing, and repair work in the respective trade (electrical, mechanical, automotive, etc.)
• Assist scientists and engineers in research experiments and field projects
• Maintain logs, records, and reports of work carried out
• Follow safety protocols and laboratory standards during all operations
• Handle tools, instruments, and machinery related to the respective trade
• Support project teams at CIMFR Dhanbad or any of its Regional Centres in Bilaspur, Nagpur, Ranchi, Roorkee, and Raniganj
• Carry out any other technical duties assigned by the supervising officer