CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysuru, is a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. The institute is recruiting Technician (1) personnel through direct recruitment under Advertisement No. Rec.02/2026.
Vacancy Details (Trade-Wise)
Post Code
Trade
Vacancies
TE01
Fitter
6
TE02
Electronics Mechanic
7
TE03
Instrument Mechanic
1
TE04
Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant)
2
TE05
Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA)
2
TE06
Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance
1
TE07
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician
2
TE08
Electrician
2
TE09
Carpenter
1
TE10
Plumber
1
TE11
Sheet Metal Worker
1
TE12
Turner
1
TE13
Welder
1
Total
28
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Category
Vacancies
Unreserved (UR)
9
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
5
Scheduled Caste (SC)
4
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
1
Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL)
9
Total
28
Of these 28 vacancies, 2 posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen and 2 posts for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) under horizontal reservation. These are included within the total vacancies, not additional posts.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must meet Class 10 with Science subjects and at least 55% marks, along with any one of the following in the relevant trade:
Qualification Route
Details
ITI Certificate
National/State Trade Certificate in the concerned trade
Apprenticeship Training
Two years of full-time apprenticeship training in the concerned trade from a recognized institution
Work Experience
Three years of work experience in the concerned trade in an eligible Central/State Government department, PSU, or autonomous organization
The ITI certificate or experience must correspond to the trade selected in the application. Candidates should check the exact trade name and supporting-document conditions in the official notification.
Age Limit (as on 18 November 2026)
Particulars
Details
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
28 Years
Age Relaxation
Category
Relaxation
SC/ST
5 Years (for applicable reserved posts)
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
3 Years (for applicable reserved posts)
PwBD
10 Years + applicable category relaxation
Eligible Government Employees
Up to 5 Years (subject to prescribed conditions)
Ex-Servicemen
As per prescribed military-service relaxation rules
Widows / Divorced Women / Judicially Separated Women (not remarried)
Additional relaxation as per rules
Candidates seeking relaxation must provide the prescribed supporting certificates.
Salary / Pay Scale
Salary Details
Amount
Pay Level
Level 2 (7th CPC)
Basic Pay Range
₹19,900 – ₹63,200
Approximate Monthly Emoluments
₹37,260 (at Mysuru HQ, including admissible HRA)
Selected employees may also receive applicable Dearness Allowance, Transport Allowance, medical benefits, Leave Travel Concession, and other benefits under CSIR rules.
Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
UR / OBC / EWS Male Candidates
₹500
SC / ST Candidates
Nil
PwBD Candidates
Nil
Women Candidates
Nil
Ex-Servicemen
Nil
Fee must be paid through SBI Collect and the payment receipt uploaded to the application portal. The fee is non-refundable. Candidates applying for more than one post code must submit separate applications and pay the applicable fee for each.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
Stage I
Application Screening
Stage II
Qualifying Trade Test
Stage III
Competitive Written Examination
Final Merit
Based on Paper II and Paper III marks (subject to prescribed conditions)
Only candidates who qualify in the Trade Test will proceed to the written examination. Paper I is qualifying in nature.
Exam Pattern
Paper
Subject
Questions
Marks
Paper I
Mental Ability Test
50
100
Paper II
General Awareness
25
75
Paper II
English Language
25
75
Paper III
Concerned Trade Subject
50
150
Total
150
400
Exam Details
Information
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Negative Marking
Paper I: No negative marking; Papers II & III: 1 mark penalty per wrong answer
Language
English and Hindi (except English Language section)
Qualifying Marks
Minimum qualifying marks for Trade Test and Paper I will be notified by the institute
Open the link for Technician (1) Recruitment – Advertisement No. Rec.02/2026
3
Complete registration and enter personal and contact details
4
Select the appropriate trade and post code
5
Fill in educational qualification, experience, and category information
6
Upload photograph, signature, and supporting documents
7
Pay the application fee through SBI Collect (if applicable) and upload the payment receipt
8
Submit the online form and download the completed application
9
Sign the printed form and attach self-attested documents and photograph
10
Send the hard copy via Speed Post/Registered Post to the address below by 26 November 2026
Hard Copy Submission Address
Details
Address
Recipient
Recruitment Section (E-I Section)
Institute
CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute
Address
Cheluvamba Mansion (Opposite to Rail Museum), Mysuru – 570020, Karnataka
The envelope must mention "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF", the relevant Post Code, and Advertisement No. Rec.02/2026. Candidates applying for multiple post codes must send separate completed applications. Applications not meeting both online and hard copy requirements within deadlines will be rejected.
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