CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026 — 43 Vacancies

CSIR Technician Recruitment 2026: Overview

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is recruiting Technician (1) support staff for its headquarters and units under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. The drive brings ten skilled trades into one direct-recruitment notice, ranging from computer operations and network maintenance to medical-lab, drafting and plant-support work. These are Group C technical-support posts that work alongside CSIR's scientific and technical teams.

Posts and Disciplines

• Computer Operator and Programming Assistant: routine computer operations, basic programming support, data handling and assistance with office or laboratory systems.
• Desktop Publishing Operator: page layout, document formatting, digital artwork and production support for official or technical publications.
• Computer Hardware and Network Maintenance: desktop setup, fault diagnosis, component upkeep and basic network support, including a role identified for CSIR-URDIP in Pune.
• Medical Lab Technician: specimen, equipment and record support for laboratory work at the CSIR Innovation Complex in Mumbai.
• Draughtsman streams: architecture, mechanical and civil drafting roles that prepare and update drawings for projects, facilities and technical teams.
• Instrument Mechanic: inspection, servicing and basic repair support for scientific or technical instruments at the Mumbai complex.
• Laboratory Assistant in Chemical Plant: safe handling, observation and routine assistance for chemical-plant or laboratory processes in Mumbai.
• Interior Designer: preparation of layouts, drawings and practical design support for CSIR spaces and facilities.

Post-wise Duties

Computer and Publishing Trades

You will keep digital systems, networks, records or publication files usable for the teams that depend on them, while documenting work and fixing routine issues promptly.

Laboratory and Instrument Trades

You will prepare work areas, handle approved equipment and materials, keep clear technical records and help scientific staff carry out routine laboratory or plant activities safely.

Drafting and Design Trades

You will turn technical instructions into accurate drawings and layouts, revise files when project needs change and organise the final records for engineering or facilities teams.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Posting: CSIR headquarters and the concerned units are in Delhi-NCR, Pune and Mumbai; initial placement can be at any of these locations according to need.
• Probation: selected technicians serve a probation period that CSIR may extend or shorten before confirmation under its rules.
• Pension and service rules: new entrants come under the National Pension System and the applicable CSIR and Central Civil Services conduct framework.
• Reservation: the notice includes horizontal reservation for persons with benchmark disabilities and ex-servicemen, with trade-specific disability suitability requirements.
• Vacancy position: the notified distribution is provisional, and CSIR may increase, reduce or leave positions unfilled during the process.
• Document accuracy: qualification equivalence, trade details and experience claims must be supported by the prescribed evidence; unsupported or inconsistent claims can be rejected.

Application Submission Notes

Apply through the CSIR Technician (1) recruitment portal and keep your email address active for communication. If you choose more than one post code, you must complete a separate post-code application and pay the applicable fee separately. Keep the required scans ready, including the portal's live-photo capture, photograph, signature and supporting certificates.

• Provide skilled technical support to CSIR scientific and engineering teams
• Operate trade-specific tools, software, instruments, or laboratory equipment safely
• Prepare accurate drawings, layouts, system records, test notes, or work logs
• Inspect assigned equipment and report faults, risks, or maintenance needs
• Keep work areas, digital files, materials, and technical records organised
• Follow CSIR safety, information-security, laboratory, and quality procedures
• Coordinate with scientists, engineers, and administrative staff on assigned tasks