Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Technician (1), Group II (1) Recruitment - 2026 (43 Vacancies)

Trade Name

Total

Trade Name

Total

Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA)

21

Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance (CH&NM)

Desktop Publishing Operator (DTPO)

07

Medical Lab Technician (MLT)

Draughtsman (Architecture)

02

Laboratory Assistant in Chemical Plant (LACP)

Draughtsman (Mechanical)

01

Draughtsman (Civil)

Instrument Mechanic

02

General

EWS

OBC

SC

ST

Total

19

04

11

06

03

43

Post Codes, Trades, Vacancies, Essential Qualifications, and Functional Requirements

1. Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA)

• Post Code : 260101

• Total Vacancies : 21 posts (UR-08, OBC-06, SC-03, ST-02, EWS-02; includes 2 PwBD and 2 ESM reserves)

• Essential Qualification :

  • SSC/ 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or National / State Trade Certificate in COPA.

  • OR SSC/ 10th standard with Science subjects (min. 55% marks) and 2 years full-time experience as an apprentice trainee in COPA.

  • OR SSC/ 10th standard with Science subjects (min. 55% marks) and 3 years of work experience in COPA in a Government/Autonomous/PSU body.

• Functional Requirements: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending, Reading and Writing, Seeing, Hearing, Communication, and Manipulation by fingers.

2. Desktop Publishing Operator (DTPO)

• Post Code : 260102

• Total Vacancies : 07 posts (UR-02, OBC-02, SC-01, EWS-02; includes 1 ESM reserve)

• Essential Qualification :

  • SSC/ 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI / National / State Trade Certificate in DTPO.

  • OR SSC/ 10th standard with Science subjects (min. 55% marks) and 2 years full-time apprenticeship experience in DTPO.

  • OR SSC/ 10th standard with Science subjects (min. 55% marks) and 3 years of work experience in DTPO in a Government/Autonomous/PSU body.

• Functional Requirements : Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending, Reading and Writing, Seeing, Hearing, and Communication.

3. Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance (CH&NM)

• Post Code : 260103

• Total Vacancies : 05 posts (includes 1 post for CSIR-URDIP, Pune) (UR-02, OBC-02, ST-01; includes 1 ESM reserve)

• Essential Qualification :

  • SSC/ 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI / National / State Trade Certificate in CH&NM.

  • OR SSC/ 10th standard with Science subjects (min. 55% marks) and 2 years full-time apprenticeship experience in CH&NM.

  • OR SSC/ 10th standard with Science subjects (min. 55% marks) and 3 years of work experience in CH&NM in a Government/Autonomous/PSU body.

• Functional Requirements : Standing, Sitting, Bending, Pulling & Pushing, Reading & Writing, Seeing, and Hearing.

4. Medical Lab Technician (MLT)

• Post Code : 260104 (For CSIR-Innovation Complex - Mumbai)

• Total Vacancies : 02 posts (UR-01, OBC-01)

• Essential Qualification :

  • SSC/ 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI / National / State Trade Certificate in MLT.

  • OR SSC/ 10th standard with Science subjects (min. 55% marks) and 2 years full-time apprenticeship experience in MLT.

  • OR SSC/ 10th standard with Science subjects (min. 55% marks) and 3 years of work experience in MLT in a Government/Autonomous/PSU body.

• Functional Requirements : Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending, Manipulation by Fingers, Reading and Writing, Seeing, Hearing, and Communication.

5. Draughtsman (Architecture)

• Post Code : 260105

• Total Vacancies : 02 posts (UR-01, SC-01)

• Essential Qualification :

  • SSC/ 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI / National / State Trade Certificate in Draughtsman (Architecture).

  • OR SSC/ 10th standard with Science subjects (min. 55% marks) and 2 years full-time apprenticeship experience in Draughtsman (Architecture).

  • OR SSC/ 10th standard with Science subjects (min. 55% marks) and 3 years of work experience in Draughtsman (Architecture) in a Government/Autonomous/PSU body.

• Functional Requirements : Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending, Lifting, Kneeling & Crouching, Pulling & Pushing, Manipulation by Fingers, Reading and Writing, Seeing, and Hearing.

6. Instrument Mechanic

• Post Code : 260106 (For CSIR-Innovation Complex - Mumbai)

• Total Vacancies : 02 posts (UR-01, SC-01)

• Essential Qualification :

  • SSC/ 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI / National / State Trade Certificate in Instrument Mechanic.

  • OR SSC/ 10th standard with Science subjects (min. 55% marks) and 2 years full-time apprenticeship experience in Instrument Mechanic.

  • OR SSC/ 10th standard with Science subjects (min. 55% marks) and 3 years of work experience in Instrument Mechanic in a Government/Autonomous/PSU body.

• Functional Requirements : Standing, Sitting, Bending, Reading & Writing, Seeing, and Hearing.

7. Draughtsman (Mechanical)

• Post Code : 260107

• Total Vacancies : 01 post (UR-01)

• Essential Qualification :

  • SSC/ 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI / National / State Trade Certificate in Draughtsman (Mechanical).

  • OR SSC/ 10th standard with Science subjects (min. 55% marks) and 2 years full-time apprenticeship experience in Draughtsman (Mechanical).

  • OR SSC/ 10th standard with Science subjects (min. 55% marks) and 3 years of work experience in Draughtsman (Mechanical) in a Government/Autonomous/PSU body.

• Functional Requirements : Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending, Lifting, Kneeling & Crouching, Pulling & Pushing, Manipulation by Fingers, Reading and Writing, Seeing, and Hearing.

8. Draughtsman (Civil)

• Post Code : 260108

• Total Vacancies : 01 post (UR-01)

• Essential Qualification :

  • SSC/ 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI / National / State Trade Certificate in Draughtsman (Civil).

  • OR SSC/ 10th standard with Science subjects (min. 55% marks) and 2 years full-time apprenticeship experience in Draughtsman (Civil).

  • OR SSC/ 10th standard with Science subjects (min. 55% marks) and 3 years of work experience in Draughtsman (Civil) in a Government/Autonomous/PSU body.

• Functional Requirements : Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending, Lifting, Kneeling & Crouching, Pulling & Pushing, Manipulation by Fingers, Reading and Writing, Seeing, and Hearing.

9. Laboratory Assistant in Chemical Plant (LACP)

• Post Code : 260109 (For CSIR-Innovation Complex - Mumbai)

• Total Vacancies : 01 post (UR-01)

• Essential Qualification :

  • SSC/ 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI / National / State Trade Certificate in LACP.

  • OR SSC/ 10th standard with Science subjects (min. 55% marks) and 2 years full-time apprenticeship experience in LACP.

  • OR SSC/ 10th standard with Science subjects (min. 55% marks) and 3 years of work experience in LACP in a Government/Autonomous/PSU body.

• Functional Requirements : Standing, Sitting, Walking, Bending, Manipulation by Fingers, Seeing, Hearing, and Communication.

10. Interior Designer

• Post Code : 260110

• Total Vacancies : 01 post (UR-01)

• Essential Qualification :

  • SSC/ 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI / National / State Trade Certificate in Interior Designer.

  • OR SSC/ 10th standard with Science subjects (min. 55% marks) and 2 years full-time apprenticeship experience in Interior Designer.

  • OR SSC/ 10th standard with Science subjects (min. 55% marks) and 3 years of work experience in Interior Designer in a Government/Autonomous/PSU body.

• Functional Requirements : Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending, Lifting, Kneeling & Crouching, Pulling & Pushing, Manipulation by Fingers, Reading and Writing, Seeing, and Hearing.

How to Apply?

• Website Access : Visit the official website at https://www.csir.res.in or https://recruitment.csir.res.in and access the link "TECHNICIAN - 2026".

• Registration : Click on "Apply Online" to proceed with your registration by providing your name, email address, and mobile number to receive your User ID and password.

• Profile Completion : Log in to the recruitment portal for the first time using your credentials to fill in and lock your basic profile details.

• Form Filling : Navigate through the application tabs to accurately fill in your personal details, educational qualifications, experience, and other required information.

• Document Uploads : Scan and upload your recent passport-size photograph, signature, live photo capture, and required academic and supporting PDF certificates.

• Fee Payment : Pay the required application fee of Rs. 500 online through SBI Collect (unless exempted) and upload the corresponding e-receipt or transaction details.

• Final Submission : Preview the complete application form carefully and click the final submit button to generate your application number and print out the final submission copy.

Selection Process

• Application Screening : Applications received within the stipulated period are reviewed and screened by a duly constituted Screening Committee.

• Trade Test : Candidates recommended or shortlisted by the Screening Committee are invited to appear for a Trade Test, which is qualifying in nature.

• Competitive Written Examination : Individuals who successfully qualify in the Trade Test are invited to take the competitive written examination, which consists of Paper-I, Paper-II, and Paper-III.

• Minimum Threshold Marks : Candidates must achieve the minimum threshold marks fixed by the Selection Committee for both the Trade Test and the respective written examination papers.

• Paper-II & Paper-III Evaluation : Paper-II and Paper-III are evaluated exclusively for candidates who secure the required minimum threshold marks in Paper-I.

• Final Merit List : The final merit list is prepared strictly based on the marks obtained by candidates in Paper-II and Paper-III.