Posts & vacancies
The number of vacancies is provisional. CPRI may increase or decrease vacancies, modify the branches / disciplines notified, or vary the reservation depending on actual requirements and availability of suitable candidates.
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical)
Eligibility: First Class Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university in Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Valid GATE score of 2024 / 2025 / 2026 (GATE paper: Electrical Engineering).
Age limit: 30 years as on 12.10.2026
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Civil)
Eligibility: First Class Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university in Civil Engineering. Valid GATE score of 2024 / 2025 / 2026 (GATE paper: Civil Engineering).
Age limit: 30 years as on 12.10.2026
Engineering Assistant (Electrical)
Eligibility: First Class 3 year Diploma in Engineering / Technology in Electrical
Experience: 5 years in the relevant field
Age limit: 35 years as on 12.10.2026
Engineering Assistant (Mechanical)
Eligibility: First Class 3 year Diploma in Engineering / Technology in Mechanical
Experience: 5 years in the relevant field
Age limit: 35 years as on 12.10.2026
Scientific Assistant
Eligibility: First Class B.Sc. in Chemistry from a recognized University
Experience: 5 years in the relevant subject field
Age limit: 35 years as on 12.10.2026
Technician Gr.1 (Electrical)
Eligibility: ITI Trade Certificate in Electrical
Age limit: 28 years as on 12.10.2026
Technician Gr.1 (Mechanical)
Eligibility: ITI Trade Certificate in Mechanical
Age limit: 28 years as on 12.10.2026
Technical Attendant Gr.1
Eligibility: Matriculation or equivalent pass from a recognized Board. Desirable: ITI Trade Certificate (course of two years) in Electrical / Mechanical.
Age limit: 30 years as on 12.10.2026
Assistant Gr. II
Eligibility: First Class BA / BSc / B.Com / BBA / BBM / BCA degree from a recognized university, and minimum Grade-B certificate in the Basic Computer Course (BCC) conducted by NIELIT on the closing date of the application. Only the NIELIT BCC is accepted; no other computer course is valid for this post.
Age limit: 30 years as on 12.10.2026
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties)
Eligibility: Matriculation or equivalent pass from a recognized Board
Age limit: 25 years as on 12.10.2026
Key dates
19 Sep 2026, 10:00 AM
Online registration and fee payment opens
12 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM
Last date for online registration and payment of fees
12 Oct 2026
Cut-off date for age, educational qualification and category certificates (inclusive)
Eligibility snapshot
| Nationality and minimum age | Only Indian nationals aged 18 years or above can apply |
| Cut-off date | Upper age limit, educational qualification, certificates and category (OBC-NCL / EWS / SC / ST) are reckoned as on 12.10.2026 (inclusive) |
| Age relaxation | Upper age limit is relaxable as per Government of India norms. Reservation and age relaxation apply to the reserved posts only. |
| Educational qualifications | Must be from a University / Institution / Board recognized by the Government of India and / or approved by UGC / AICTE / State Government, as applicable |
| Minimum qualification | The essential qualification is the minimum mandatory one. If eligible applications are very large, CPRI may limit the number of candidates called for Document Verification / Skill Test / Trade Test. |
| PwBD | Only persons with at least 40% of a specified disability, certified by a competent medical authority, are eligible for reservation. Conditions marked 'likely to improve' (temporary disability) are not eligible; 'progressive', 'non-progressive' and 'not likely to improve' are eligible (DEPwD OM No. 18-25/2024-Policy dated 17.12.2025). |
| OBC (NCL) | Latest valid OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate from the competent authority is required. Without it the candidature is treated as Unreserved (UR). |
| EWS | Latest valid EWS certificate in the prescribed format as per DoPT OM No. 36039/1/2019-Estt(Res) dated 31.01.2019 and later instructions |
| Dual qualifications | Candidates with dual qualifications / specialisations must prove at Document Verification, Trade / Skill Test and at recruitment that their major specialisation meets the post's eligibility |
Selection process
Selection stages differ by post. The Computer Based Test (CBT) schedule, venue and timing will be given in the Admit Card / Call Letter. CPRI's decision on eligibility, selection mode and cut-off marks is final.
1
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical / Civil)
Selection is based on the GATE score. Ties in the GATE score are resolved by placing the older candidate higher (by date of birth).
Level 72
Engineering Assistant (Electrical / Mechanical) and Scientific Assistant
Selection is based on the Computer Based Test (CBT) and a job-specific practical skill test.
Level 63
Assistant Gr. II
Selection is based on performance in the Computer Based Test (CBT).
Level 44
Technician Gr.1 (Electrical / Mechanical)
Selection is based on performance in the CBT. Candidates must also qualify in a Trade Test.
Level 25
Technical Attendant Gr.1
Selection is based on performance in the Computer Based Test (CBT).
Level 16
Multi-Tasking Staff Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties)
Selection is based on performance in the CBT and a Trade / Proficiency Test.
Level 17
Document Verification
Candidates must produce original documents for verification at Document Verification or any later stage as required by CPRI.
Application fee
₹1,000
Engineering Officer Gr.1, Scientific Assistant, Engineering Assistant (each post, inclusive of GST)
₹700
Technician Gr.1, Assistant Gr. II, Technical Attendant Gr.1 (each post, inclusive of GST)
Exempted
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-servicemen / Women
Applications without the prescribed fee are rejected. Bank transaction charges, if any, are borne by the candidate. Registered applications cannot be withdrawn, and the fee is non-refundable and cannot be held for any other examination. If CPRI cancels the recruitment, only the application fee is refunded.
Documents to upload
Keep ready before applying
| Contact details | Valid personal email ID and mobile number |
| Photograph | Recent colour passport-size photograph, not more than three months old |
| Signature | Scanned signature in black ink on a white background. It must match the signature on the CBT attendance sheet; a mismatch can cancel the candidature. |
| Certificates (PDF) | SSLC / SSC / Matriculation certificate, Degree / Diploma / ITI Trade certificate and marks cards |
| Other certificates (PDF, as applicable) | Experience certificate, NIELIT BCC certificate, Caste / Category certificate, NOC, Ex-servicemen ID card and Discharge certificate |
Originals for Document Verification
| Date of birth | Matriculation / Secondary School Leaving Certificate / SSC / X Standard marks card |
| Education | Qualification certificate with mark sheets of all years / semesters, and GATE score card where applicable |
| Experience | Experience / service certificate on organisation letterhead showing post held, period of service, gross emoluments and area of experience, with supporting documents such as EPF / UAN service history, bank statements showing salary credits, and Form 16 |
| Category | SC / ST caste certificate, OBC (NCL) certificate, Income and Asset certificate for EWS, and disability certificate for PwBD, in the prescribed Government of India format |
| Ex-servicemen | Discharge certificate and Ex-servicemen ID card |
| Government employees | No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer (Central / State Govt, Quasi-Govt, PSU, Public Sector Banks, Autonomous Bodies) |
Scanned documents must be clear and not hazy or blurred. Failure to upload the relevant documents makes the application invalid. Applicants for more than one post must submit separate applications with separate fees and documents for each post.
Written test centres
Computer Based Test centres. CPRI tries to allot the preferred centre but may allot any other centre or city. No request for change of centre is entertained.
BengaluruHyderabadBhopalDelhiKolkata
Good to know before you apply
Probation Probation for all posts is initially 2 years.
Posting CPRI can post appointed candidates at any of its offices in India. Units are at Bangalore (Head office), Bhopal, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Nashik, Noida, Kolkata, Guwahati and Raipur.
Service benefits All posts carry Leave, LTC, medical benefits and allowances as per Government of India norms applicable to institute employees.
One application per post Multiple applications for the same post lead to rejection of all of them. For more than one post, submit a separate application for each.
Category cannot be changed The category chosen in the form cannot be changed under any circumstances. Wrong information leads to disqualification.
Original photo ID at the CBT Carry the Admit Card and original photo ID. The name on the ID must exactly match the name in the application. Without both, you will not be allowed to take the CBT.
Government employees need an NOC Candidates in Central / State Govt, Quasi-Govt, PSU, Public Sector Bank or Autonomous Body service must produce an original NOC from their present employer at Document Verification.
Unfair means False or suppressed information, impersonation, canvassing or unfair means lead to disqualification or immediate termination of candidature. Malpractice can also attract prosecution under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
Print your application After submitting, print the application form and keep it for reference.
Travel at your own cost Candidates make their own arrangements and bear the expense of attending the CBT, skill / trade test and document verification.
Contact Send genuine queries only to recruitment@cpri.in. Queries by phone, mobile or SMS are not entertained. If the English and Hindi versions of the advertisement differ, the English version is final.
Reserved rights CPRI can fill or cancel the posts in whole or in part without giving reasons.
Pay Scale (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical / Civil): Level 7, Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400
Engineering Assistant (Electrical / Mechanical): Level 6, Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400
Scientific Assistant: Level 6, Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400
Assistant Gr. II: Level 4, Rs. 25,500 – 81,100
Technician Gr.1 (Electrical / Mechanical): Level 2, Rs. 19,900 – 63,200
Technical Attendant Gr.1: Level 1, Rs. 18,000 – 56,900
Multi-Tasking Staff Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties): Level 1, Rs. 18,000 – 56,900
How to Apply
1. Apply only through the online registration system of CPRI at https://cpri.res.in/
2. Keep ready a valid personal email ID and mobile number, your photograph, signature and scanned PDF certificates.
3. Fill in the application carefully with correct and complete information.
4. Pay the application fee online if it applies to you.
5. Submit the form, then print it and keep it.
6. Registration and fee payment close on 12.10.2026 at 05:00 PM. Apply early to avoid network congestion; CPRI is not responsible for last-minute technical problems.
7. Watch the CPRI website regularly for updates, the CBT schedule and the Admit Card. CPRI is not responsible if intimations do not reach you because of a changed mobile number or email address.
Scribe and Compensatory Time for PwBD / PwD
Eligible candidates can use a scribe and compensatory time as per Government of India instructions.
Scribe is available to PwBD candidates with limitation in writing (such as Blindness, Both Arms affected, Cerebral Palsy), to other PwBD candidates on a certificate in Annexure-I from the CMO / Civil Surgeon / Medical Superintendent of a Government health care institution, and to PwD candidates with less than 40% disability and difficulty in writing on a certificate in Annexure-II (OM No. 29-6/2019-DD-III dated 10.08.2022).
Tick the scribe / compensatory time option in the online application form. It cannot be added or changed after final submission.
Arrange your own scribe at your own cost. The scribe must not be a candidate for the same examination, and the scribe's qualification must be one step below yours.
Submit the declaration (Annexure-III) at the Examination Centre. The scribe must bring an original photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, Driving Licence or Voter ID) with a self-attested photocopy signed by both.
Candidates eligible for a scribe who choose not to use one are still entitled to compensatory time.
One-eyed and low vision candidates who can read the screen may use their own magnifying glass.
CPRI can verify disability certificates and scribe details at any stage. False information leads to cancellation, action under rules (including criminal action) and termination of service if already appointed.
Disabilities Identified as Suitable (PwBD)
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical): D, HH; OA, OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV; ASD(M), SLD, MI; MD involving these
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Civil): D, HH; OA, OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV; SLD, MI; MD involving these
Engineering Assistant (Electrical): D, HH; OA, OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV; ASD(M), SLD, MI; MD involving these
Engineering Assistant (Mechanical): D, HH; OA, OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV; SLD, MI; MD involving these
Scientific Assistant: B, LV; HH; OA, OL, Dw, AAV; ASD(M), SLD, MI; MD involving these
Technician Gr.1 (Electrical): D, HH; OL, LC, Dw, AAV; ASD(M), SLD, MI; MD involving these
Technician Gr.1 (Mechanical): D, HH; ASD(M), SLD, MI; MD involving these
Technical Attendant Gr.1: B, LV; D, HH; OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV; ASD(M), ID, SLD, MI; MD involving these
Assistant Grade II: B, LV; D, HH; OA, OL, BA, BL, OAL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV; ASD(M), SLD, MI; MD involving these
MTS Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties): LV; D, HH; OA, OL, BL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV; ASD(M), SLD, MI; MD involving these
Abbreviations: B Blindness, LV Low Vision, D Deaf, HH Hard of Hearing, OA One Arm, OL One Leg, BA Both Arms, BL Both Legs, OAL One Arm and One Leg, CP Cerebral Palsy, LC Leprosy Cured, Dw Dwarfism, AAV Acid Attack Victims, ASD(M) Autism Spectrum Disorder (Mild), ID Intellectual Disability, SLD Specific Learning Disability, MI Mental Illness, MD Multiple Disabilities