CSIR-CMERI Technician Recruitment 2026

CSIR-CMERI is hiring 27 Technicians across seven trades at its Durgapur (West Bengal) and Ludhiana (Punjab) campuses. If you have passed 10th/SSC with Science subjects (55% marks) plus an ITI or trade certificate, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 3 August 2026. You should be between 18 and 28 years old, and the salary works out to approximately Rs. 39,000 per month under Pay Level-2 of the 7th CPC.

CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI) Technician Recruitment 2026 - 27 Posts

CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for 27 Technician (Group-II) posts spread across seven trades — Fitter, Electrician/Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic/Instrument Mechanic, Machinist, Foundryman, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle/Diesel), and Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning. Postings are at CSIR-CMERI Durgapur and its extension centre, the Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery at Ludhiana. Two posts out of the 27 are reserved horizontally for Ex-Servicemen, and the institute has encouraged women candidates to apply. This is a good opportunity for 10th-pass ITI holders and experienced trade workers looking for a stable central government research institute job.

Vacancy Breakdown by Trade

• Fitter: 14 posts [SC-04, OBC(NCL)-04, EWS-03, UR-03]
• Electrician/Mechanic (Electrical Power Drives): 4 posts [UR-04]
• Electronics Mechanic/Instrument Mechanic: 4 posts [UR-PwBD(HH)-01, UR-PwBD(OH)-01, UR-02]
• Machinist: 2 posts [EWS-01, UR-01]
• Foundryman: 1 post [UR-01]
• Mechanic (Motor Vehicle/Diesel): 1 post [OBC(NCL)-01]
• Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning: 1 post [UR-01]

Total: 27 posts — Category-wise: SC-04, OBC(NCL)-05, EWS-04, UR-12, UR-PwBD(HH)-01, UR-PwBD(OH)-01. Two posts are reserved horizontally for Ex-Servicemen.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need 10th/SSC pass with Science subjects (minimum 55% marks) and an ITI certificate or National/State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade (Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Machinist, Foundryman, Motor Vehicle Mechanic, or Refrigeration & AC) from a recognized institution.
• Alternative route 1: 10th/SSC pass with Science subjects (55% marks) plus 2 years' full-time experience as an apprentice trainee in the relevant trade.
• Alternative route 2: 10th/SSC pass with Science subjects (55% marks) plus 3 years of work experience in the relevant trade in a Ministry, Department, PSU, or Autonomous Body under the Government of India or a State/UT.
• Citizenship: You must be an Indian citizen.

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 28 years old as on the closing date of online application, i.e. 3 August 2026.
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates get 3 years, PwBD (Unreserved) get 10 years, PwBD (OBC) get 13 years, and PwBD (SC/ST) get 15 years relaxation.
• Departmental candidates (CSIR Council employee / Government Department / Autonomous Body / PSU employee) get 5 years relaxation for Group C posts.
• Widows/Divorced Women/Judicially Separated Women (not remarried) can apply up to 35 years (40 years if SC/ST).
• Ex-Servicemen (Unreserved): 3 years relaxation after deducting actual military service rendered, as per Government of India rules.
• No age relaxation is allowed to SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against unreserved posts.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get Pay Level-2 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200), with total emoluments of approximately Rs. 39,000 per month on the minimum of the scale.
• Total emoluments include Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA) as admissible to Council employees stationed at Durgapur, West Bengal or Ludhiana, Punjab.
• You also get benefits like reimbursement of medical expenses, Leave Travel Concession, House Building Advance, and coverage under the National Pension System.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS (Male candidates): Rs. 500 (non-refundable)
• Ex-Servicemen / SC / ST / Women / PwBD candidates: No fee
• Payment mode: Online only through SBI Collect. You must download the e-receipt from SBI Collect and upload it with your application.
• Fees paid through any other mode will not be accepted and the application will be treated as without fee.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in these stages:

1. Screening: A Screening Committee will review online applications received within the deadline and shortlist candidates for the Trade Test.
2. Trade Test: Shortlisted candidates take a qualifying Trade Test in their relevant trade. Only those who qualify move to the written exam.
3. Competitive Written Examination: An OMR-based or Computer-Based Objective MCQ exam with 150 questions across 3 papers in 2 hours 30 minutes total. Questions are set in English and Hindi (except the English language paper).
   • Paper-I — Mental Ability Test: 50 questions, 100 marks (2 marks each), 1 hour, no negative marking.
   • Paper-II — General Awareness & English Language: 25+25 questions, 75+75 marks (3 marks each), 30 minutes, 1 negative mark per wrong answer.
   • Paper-III — Concerned Subject (trade-based): 50 questions, 150 marks (3 marks each), 1 hour, 1 negative mark per wrong answer.
4. Merit List: Paper-II and Paper-III are evaluated only for candidates who cross the minimum threshold in Paper-I. The final merit list is based on marks in Paper-II and Paper-III only.

How to Apply

1. Go to the CSIR-CMERI website at www.cmeri.res.in.
2. Create a valid e-mail ID if you do not already have one, and register with your details.
3. Fill in the online application form carefully, following the instructions.
4. Upload your passport-size photo, signature, and required certificates.
5. Pay the Rs. 500 application fee (if applicable) online through SBI Collect and download the e-receipt.
6. Submit the form and keep a printout of your application and payment details for your records.

You do not need to send a hard copy of the application after online submission.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 4 July 2026
• Online Application Start: 4 July 2026, 10:00 AM
• Last Date to Apply Online: 3 August 2026, 5:00 PM

• Fit, assemble, and maintain mechanical parts, tools, and equipment as per your assigned trade
• Install, repair, and maintain electrical, electronic, or refrigeration/AC systems and machinery
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and service manuals
• Operate machine tools such as lathes, milling and grinding machines, or diagnose vehicle and engine faults, depending on trade
• Assist in R&D project work including proposal preparation, estimation, tender processing, and execution
• Follow safety practices and handle tools and instruments used in your trade correctly
• Work in shifts and attend to emergencies at odd hours when required
• Coordinate with colleagues and other departments during fabrication, testing, and field trials