CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI), Hyderabad has released the official Technician Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. 01/2026. The recruitment is being conducted for 21 Technician (1) / Group-II (1) posts in various trades.
Eligible Indian citizens with 10th/SSC qualification with Science subjects and relevant ITI qualification or prescribed trade experience can apply online. The online application process starts on 05 September 2026 and the last date to apply is 04 October 2026 up to 6:00 PM.
CSIR NGRI Technician Recruitment 2026 – Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI) |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Post Name | Technician (1) / Group-II (1) |
| Total Vacancies | 21 Posts |
| Job Location | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 05 September 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply | 04 October 2026, 06:00 PM |
| Age Limit | 18 to 28 Years |
| Pay Level | Level-02 |
| Pay Scale | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| Approx. Gross Emoluments | ₹39,970 per month |
| Selection Process | Screening → Trade Test → Competitive Written Examination |
| Official Website | ngri.res.in |
The posts carry Level-02 pay of ₹19,900–₹63,200 under the 7th CPC, with approximate gross monthly emoluments of ₹39,970 at the minimum of the pay level in a Class ‘X’ city. The posts also carry All India Service Liability, meaning selected candidates may be required to serve anywhere in India.
CSIR NGRI Technician Vacancy 2026
CSIR-NGRI has announced a total of 21 vacancies across nine Technician trades.
| Post Code | Technician Trade | Vacancies | Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| T101 | Technician – Fitter | 1 | UR – 1 |
| T102 | Technician – Plumber | 1 | SC – 1 |
| T103 | Technician – Electrician | 1 | UR (ESM) – 1 |
| T104 | Technician – Computer / IT Assistant | 11 | UR – 6, PwBD-OH – 1, PwBD-HH – 1, SC – 2, ST – 1 |
| T105 | Technician – Digital Photographer | 1 | UR – 1 |
| T106 | Technician – Laboratory Assistant-Chemical Plant | 2 | UR – 1, EWS – 1 |
| T107 | Technician – Medical Laboratory Technician | 1 | UR – 1 |
| T108 | Technician – Physiotherapy Technician | 1 | UR – 1 |
| T109 | Technician – Catering & Hospitality Assistant | 2 | UR (ESM) – 1, EWS – 1 |
| Total | 21 |
The official notification confirms that the 21 vacancies comprise 15 UR, 3 SC, 1 ST and 2 EWS posts. Among the UR vacancies, one is reserved for PwBD-OH, one for PwBD-HH and two for Ex-Servicemen.
Educational Qualification
The basic educational requirement for the Technician posts is:
SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects and minimum 55% marks, along with one of the following qualifications in the relevant trade:
- ITI Certificate or National/State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade; OR
- Two years of full-time experience as an Apprentice Trainee from a recognized institution in the relevant trade; OR
- Three years of work experience in the relevant trade in a Ministry/Department/Organization/Public Sector Undertaking/Autonomous Body under the Central Government, State Government or Union Territory.
The exact trade must correspond to the post applied for. For example, candidates applying for Fitter must possess the prescribed Fitter qualification/experience, while candidates applying for Computer/IT Assistant must have the specified Computer Operator & Programming Assistant or Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance qualification/experience.
Trade-wise Qualification
Technician – Fitter:
10th with Science and 55% marks + ITI/National/State Trade Certificate in Fitter, or the prescribed apprenticeship/work-experience route.
Technician – Plumber:
10th with Science and 55% marks + relevant Plumber trade qualification or prescribed experience.
Technician – Electrician:
10th with Science and 55% marks + ITI/National/State Trade Certificate in Electrician or prescribed experience.
Technician – Computer / IT Assistant:
10th with Science and 55% marks + ITI in Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) or Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance, or the prescribed apprenticeship/work-experience route.
Technician – Digital Photographer:
10th with Science and 55% marks + relevant Digital Photographer trade qualification or prescribed experience.
Technician – Laboratory Assistant-Chemical Plant:
10th with Science and 55% marks + relevant Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) qualification or prescribed experience.
Technician – Medical Laboratory Technician:
10th with Science and 55% marks + relevant Medical Lab Technician qualification or prescribed experience.
Technician – Physiotherapy Technician:
10th with Science and 55% marks + relevant Physiotherapy Technician qualification or prescribed experience.
Technician – Catering & Hospitality Assistant:
10th with Science and 55% marks + relevant Catering & Hospitality Assistant qualification or prescribed experience.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 18 years and the normal upper age limit is 28 years as on the closing date of the online application, i.e. 04 October 2026.
Age relaxation is available as per Government of India/CSIR rules. The notification provides, among others:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
- CSIR/Government/Autonomous Body/PSU employees: 5 years, subject to conditions
- Additional relaxation for Ex-Servicemen and certain other categories as prescribed in the notification.
Application Fee
The application fee for applicable candidates is ₹500.
The fee is payable online through SBI Collect in favour of the Director, CSIR-NGRI.
Fee Exemption
No application fee is payable by:
- SC candidates
- ST candidates
- PwBD candidates
- Women candidates
- Ex-Servicemen
Candidates claiming exemption must upload the relevant supporting documents.
CSIR NGRI Technician Selection Process 2026
The selection process is particularly important for candidates preparing for this recruitment.
Stage 1 – Screening / Shortlisting
Applications will first be scrutinized by a Screening Committee constituted by the Director, CSIR-NGRI.
Possessing the minimum qualification alone does not guarantee that a candidate will be called for the Trade Test or Competitive Written Examination. The Screening Committee will adopt its own criteria for shortlisting candidates.
Candidates should therefore mention all relevant qualifications and experience above the minimum requirement and upload supporting documents.
Stage 2 – Trade Test
Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Trade Test.
The Trade Test is designed to assess the candidate’s practical knowledge and skills related to the advertised trade and job requirements.
The Selection Committee will decide the mode and conduct of the Trade Test.
Candidates who qualify in the Trade Test will become eligible to appear in the Competitive Written Examination.
Stage 3 – Competitive Written Examination
The Competitive Written Examination consists of three papers:
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Mental Ability Test | 50 | 100 | 1 Hour |
| Paper-II | General Awareness + English Language | 50 | 150 | 30 Minutes |
| Paper-III | Concerned Subject | 50 | 150 | 1 Hour |
| Total | 150 | 400 | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
The examination may be conducted in OMR-based or Computer-Based Objective Multiple Choice format. The standard is SSC + ITI / XII level.
Paper-I – Mental Ability Test
Paper-I contains 50 questions for 100 marks.
It covers areas such as:
- General Intelligence
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning
- Problem Solving
- Situational Judgement
There is no negative marking in Paper-I.
Paper-II – General Awareness and English
Paper-II consists of:
- General Awareness: 25 questions, 75 marks
- English Language: 25 questions, 75 marks
There is one negative mark for every wrong answer in these sections.
Paper-III – Concerned Subject
Paper-III contains 50 questions for 150 marks and covers the concerned subject based on the advertised qualification/trade.
There is one negative mark for every wrong answer.
The syllabus for the concerned subject will be published by CSIR-NGRI at the appropriate time.
Important Rule for Paper-I
Paper-II and Paper-III will be evaluated only for candidates who secure the minimum threshold marks in Paper-I. The minimum threshold will be decided by the Selection Committee.
The final merit list will be prepared only on the basis of marks obtained in Paper-II and Paper-III.
Therefore, candidates should understand that the Trade Test is a qualifying stage, Paper-I acts as a qualifying/threshold stage, and the marks of Paper-II and Paper-III determine the final merit.
Written Examination Medium
Candidates can choose Hindi or English as the examination medium while submitting the online application.
The selected medium will apply to the Trade Test/Competitive Written Examination and is treated as final. If no medium is selected, English will be treated as the chosen medium.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 05 September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 05 September 2026 – 10:00 AM |
| Last Date for Application | 04 October 2026 – 06:00 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 04 October 2026 – 06:00 PM |
| Trade Test Date | To be announced |
| Written Examination Date | To be announced |
Candidates should regularly check the CSIR-NGRI website for examination dates, admit card information, syllabus updates and other recruitment notices.
How to Apply for CSIR NGRI Technician Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can submit the application online through the CSIR-NGRI recruitment portal.
Step-by-Step Process
Step 1: Visit the CSIR-NGRI recruitment portal.
Step 2: Complete the online registration using a valid email address and mobile number.
Step 3: Log in using the credentials received after registration.
Step 4: Enter personal details, educational qualifications and employment/experience details.
Step 5: Select the appropriate Technician post code/trade.
Step 6: Select the preferred examination medium – Hindi or English.
Step 7: Pay the ₹500 application fee through SBI Collect, if applicable.
Step 8: Upload the photograph, signature and required educational/category/experience certificates.
Step 9: Carefully preview all information entered in the application.
Step 10: Click Final Submit.
Step 11: Download and preserve a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Candidates applying for more than one post code must submit separate online applications for each post code, with separate fee payment where applicable.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before filling out the application:
- Recent passport-size colour photograph
- Signature
- 10th/SSC certificate and marks sheet
- ITI/National/State Trade Certificate
- Apprenticeship certificate, where applicable
- Experience certificate, where applicable
- Category certificate, if applicable
- PwBD certificate/UDID card, where applicable
- Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate, where applicable
- NOC for eligible serving government/CSIR/PSU employees, where applicable
- Other supporting certificates as required
The official application help document also advises candidates to keep scanned copies of their photograph, signature, 10th marks card, ITI/National Apprenticeship Certificate and applicable category/PwD certificates ready before starting the application.
Important Instructions
- Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions by the closing date of the application.
- Mere possession of the minimum qualification does not guarantee shortlisting.
- The Screening Committee will decide its own shortlisting criteria.
- Information provided in the application must be accurate and supported by valid documents.
- Applications without required documents or applicable fee may be rejected.
- Once the application is finally submitted, modifications/corrections will not be permitted.
- No hard copy of the application should be sent initially.
- Candidates should regularly visit the CSIR-NGRI website for recruitment updates.
- Selected candidates may be transferred to any CSIR laboratory/institute/unit anywhere in India because the posts carry All India Service Liability.
CSIR NGRI Technician Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | CSIR-NGRI Recruitment Portal |
| Official Notification | Advertisement No. 01/2026 |
| Official Website | CSIR-NGRI |
| Application Help Document | Candidate Help Guide |
Conclusion
CSIR-NGRI Technician Recruitment 2026 is a good opportunity for candidates possessing 10th/SSC with Science and relevant ITI/trade qualifications or prescribed trade experience. The recruitment offers 21 permanent Technician vacancies in trades including Fitter, Plumber, Electrician, Computer/IT Assistant, Digital Photographer, Laboratory Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technician, Physiotherapy Technician and Catering & Hospitality Assistant.
Interested candidates should complete the online application before 04 October 2026 at 6:00 PM and carefully verify their trade-wise eligibility, category documents and application details before final submission.
Candidates are advised to read the official CSIR-NGRI notification carefully before applying.
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