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OrganizationCSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research InstituteApplication modeOnlineJob locationBhopal, Madhya PradeshNotification date7 Oct 2026Notice noRECT-02/2026Official websitehttps://ampri.res.in

Recruitment of Technical Officer, Security Officer, Security Assistant, Technician (1) and Multi-Tasking Staff

CSIR-AMPRI, Bhopal invites online applications from Indian citizens for 14 Technical and Isolated posts under Advt. No. RECT-02/2026. Applicants from West Bengal can apply; the posting is at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

Online application closes 6 Nov 2026, 11:59 PM (Technical Officer, Technician); 16 Nov 2026, 11:59 PM (Security Officer, Security Assistant, MTS)
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14
Total posts
Level 1 – 7
Pay Matrix level
₹500
Fee per post code
25 – 35 yrs
Upper age limit (by post)

Posts & vacancies

12 post codes across 5 posts. Applicants must apply separately for each post code.

POST CODE TO-01

Technical Officer

Eligibility: M.Sc. in Material Science / Physics or equivalent with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA). Unreserved (UR).
Pay scale: Level 7, Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 (approx. total emoluments Rs. 86,580/-)
Age limit: 30 years (as on 06.11.2026)
POST CODE TO-02

Technical Officer

Eligibility: MCA (Master of Computer Applications) or equivalent with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA). Unreserved (UR).
Pay scale: Level 7, Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 (approx. total emoluments Rs. 86,580/-)
Age limit: 30 years (as on 06.11.2026)
POST CODE TO-03

Technical Officer

Eligibility: M.Sc. in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Chemical Sciences or equivalent with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA).
Pay scale: Level 7, Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 (approx. total emoluments Rs. 86,580/-)
Age limit: 30 years (as on 06.11.2026)
POST CODE TO-04

Technical Officer

Eligibility: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering / Metallurgy / Metallurgical Engineering or equivalent with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA). Unreserved (UR).
Pay scale: Level 7, Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 (approx. total emoluments Rs. 86,580/-)
Age limit: 30 years (as on 06.11.2026)
POST CODE TO-05

Technical Officer

Eligibility: B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA). Unreserved (UR).
Pay scale: Level 7, Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 (approx. total emoluments Rs. 86,580/-)
Age limit: 30 years (as on 06.11.2026)
POST CODE SO-01

Security Officer

Eligibility: Ex-Servicemen JCO (Subedar or higher rank) or equivalent rank in other Para-military forces. Unreserved (UR).
Experience: Minimum 10 years in security. 5 years for Short Service Commissioned Officers and Assistant Commandants in CRPF/BSF/ITBP etc. in the pay scale of Rs. 8,000-13,500 (pre-revised). 10 years for Inspectors from Para-Military Forces.
Pay scale: Level 7, Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 (approx. total emoluments Rs. 86,580/-)
Age limit: 35 years (as on 16.11.2026)
POST CODE SA-01

Security Assistant

Eligibility: Ex-servicemen JCO in the Army or equivalent in other Para-Military Forces. Unreserved (UR). The role requires basic computer proficiency.
Experience: 5 years in the work of security
Pay scale: Level 6, Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 (approx. total emoluments Rs. 66,500/-)
Age limit: 28 years (as on 16.11.2026)
POST CODE TC-01

Technician (1)

Eligibility: SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, minimum 55% marks, AND any ONE of: (a) ITI certificate or National/State Trade Certificate in Instrument Mechanic; (b) 2 years' full-time experience as an apprentice trainee in Instrument Mechanic trade from a recognised institution; (c) 3 years' work experience as Instrument Mechanic in a Ministry / Department / Organization / PSU / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT. Unreserved (UR).
Pay scale: Level 2, Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 (approx. total emoluments Rs. 37,000/-)
Age limit: 28 years (as on 06.11.2026)
POST CODE TC-02

Technician (1)

Eligibility: SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, minimum 55% marks in aggregate, AND any ONE of: (a) ITI certificate or NTC/STC in Fitter trade; (b) 2 years' full-time experience as an apprentice trainee in Fitter trade from a recognised institution; (c) 3 years' work experience in Fitter trade in a Ministry / Department / Organization / PSU / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT. Reserved for ST.
Pay scale: Level 2, Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 (approx. total emoluments Rs. 37,000/-)
Age limit: 28 years (as on 06.11.2026)
POST CODE TC-03

Technician (1)

Eligibility: SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, minimum 55% marks in aggregate, AND any ONE of: (a) ITI certificate or NTC/STC in Machinist trade; (b) 2 years' full-time experience as an apprentice trainee in Machinist trade from a recognised institution; (c) 3 years' work experience in Machinist trade in a Ministry / Department / Organization / PSU / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT. Unreserved (UR), anticipated vacancy (superannuation on 31.03.2027).
Pay scale: Level 2, Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 (approx. total emoluments Rs. 37,000/-)
Age limit: 28 years (as on 06.11.2026)
POST CODE TC-04

Technician (1)

Eligibility: SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, minimum 55% marks in aggregate, AND any ONE of: (a) ITI certificate or NTC/STC in Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) trade; (b) 2 years' full-time experience as an apprentice trainee in that trade from a recognised institution; (c) 3 years' work experience in that trade in a Ministry / Department / Organization / PSU / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT. Unreserved (UR), anticipated vacancy (superannuation on 31.05.2027).
Pay scale: Level 2, Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 (approx. total emoluments Rs. 37,000/-)
Age limit: 28 years (as on 06.11.2026)
POST CODE MTS-01

Multi-Tasking Staff

Eligibility: Matriculation / 10th Standard or equivalent pass. Unreserved (UR).
Pay scale: Level 1, Rs. 18,000 – 56,900 (approx. total emoluments Rs. 33,650/-)
Age limit: 25 years (as on 16.11.2026)

Key dates

07 Oct 2026
Advertisement issued; online application opens for Technical Officer and Technician (1)
15 Oct 2026
Online application opens for Security Officer, Security Assistant and Multi-Tasking Staff
06 Nov 2026
Last date (till 23:59 hrs) for Technical Officer (TO-01 to TO-05) and Technician (TC-01 to TC-04). This is also the cut-off date for age, qualification and experience.
16 Nov 2026
Last date (till 23:59 hrs) for Security Officer (SO-01), Security Assistant (SA-01) and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS-01). This is also the cut-off date for age, qualification and experience.

Eligibility snapshot

Nationality Must be a citizen of India
Minimum age Not below 18 years on the last date of online application
Upper age limit Technical Officer 30 years; Security Officer 35 years; Security Assistant 28 years; Technician (1) 28 years; Multi-Tasking Staff 25 years
Age relaxation Reserved-category candidates get relaxation as per Government rules. SC/ST/OBC(NCL) candidates applying against Unreserved posts get no age relaxation (fee exemption still applies to SC/ST). PwBD: 10 years (15 for SC/ST, 13 for OBC) for Technical Officer, Technician (1) and MTS. Not available for Security Officer and Security Assistant, which are not identified as suitable for PwBD. Ex-Servicemen: admissible for all five posts. Actual military service is deducted from actual age; the resultant age must not exceed the upper limit by more than 3 years. Departmental candidates (CSIR / Government / Autonomous Body / PSU employees, with 3 years' continuous service in the same or allied line): 5 years for Technical Officer and Technician (1) only. Max 10 years for SC/ST and 8 years for OBC(NCL) including category relaxation. Widows / divorced / judicially separated women who have not remarried: upper limit 35 years (40 for SC/ST, 38 for OBC on posts reserved for them). Admissible for Technician (1) and MTS only.
Essential qualification date Qualification, experience and age are counted as on 06.11.2026 for TO-01 to TO-05 and TC-01 to TC-04, and as on 16.11.2026 for SO-01, SA-01 and MTS-01
Experience counting Experience is counted only after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualification
Grades Candidates with CGPA/SGPA/OGPA/DGPA/CPI grades must upload the conversion formula to percentage issued by their Board/University

Selection process

Selection differs by post. The Screening Committee shortlists candidates first. Meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee a call for any test.

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Screening of applications

A duly constituted Screening Committee shortlists candidates on essential qualifications and age limits, and may adopt its own shortlisting criteria. Mention all qualifications and experience above the minimum in your application, supported by documents from 10th onwards.

2

Trade Test (Technical Officer and Technician (1))

Qualifying in nature only. The mode (practical/demonstration or otherwise) and qualifying standard are set by the Selection Committee. Marks are not counted in the final merit list.

Qualifying
3

Physical Test (Security Officer)

Physical standards and physical events (1600 m run, long jump, chin-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, 800 m run for women). Candidates who pass are called for the written examination.

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Physical and Personality Assessment Test (Security Assistant)

Physical standards and events as for Security Officer, plus a 100-question MCQ Personality Assessment Test (1 hour 30 minutes, class 12 level, no negative marking).

Qualifying: min 30%
5

Written Examination

Technical Officer: three papers (Paper I Mental Ability Test, Paper II General Awareness + English, Paper III Concerned Subject). Technician (1): three papers (150 questions, 2 hours 30 minutes). Security Officer: Paper I objective, Paper II subjective. Security Assistant: competitive written exam, subjective, 100 marks, 2 hours. MTS: one paper, 150 questions, 2 hours.

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Final merit list

Technical Officer and Technician (1): based only on marks in Paper II and Paper III (Paper II and III are evaluated only if the Paper I threshold is met). Security Officer: Paper II marks. Security Assistant: Competitive Written Exam marks. MTS: written test marks. A reserve panel valid for one year may be prepared.

Merit

Application fee

₹500
Application fee per post code (non-refundable)
Exempt
SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen (upload relevant certificate)

Pay online only through SBI Collect / the online payment gateway as per the 'Fee Payment Procedure' on the website. Cash, demand draft and postal order are not accepted. Enter the transaction number correctly and upload the e-receipt. Applications without the prescribed fee are summarily rejected. Ex-Servicemen who already hold a regular civil post under the Central Government obtained with Ex-Servicemen concessions are not eligible for fee concession.

Documents to upload

Photograph

TypeRecent passport-size scanned colour photograph
Max size1 MB

Signature

TypeCandidate's signature, scanned
Max size1 MB

Supporting certificates

TypeMarksheets, qualification and experience certificates, category/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen certificates, NOC (if applicable)
Max size1 MB each

Documents must be legible. Applications without the required documents are treated as incomplete and may be rejected. Originals and self-attested photocopies are asked for at the appropriate stage.

Written test centres

The Written Examination, Physical Test and Personality Assessment Test are ordinarily held at CSIR-AMPRI or another centre in Bhopal. The Trade Test for Technical Officer and Technician (1) may be held at CSIR-AMPRI Bhopal and/or any other CSIR laboratory/institute or suitable centre in India. No TA/DA is paid (except to eligible SC/ST candidates as per Government rules).

Bhopal
Good to know before you apply
Apply separately for each post code A candidate can apply for multiple post codes if eligible for each, but must submit a separate application and pay a separate ₹500 fee for each post code. Only the latest completed application per post code is considered.
TC-03 and TC-04 are anticipated vacancies These arise from superannuation of current incumbents on 31.03.2027 and 31.05.2027. Offers of appointment are issued only after the vacancy actually arises, and selection gives no right before that date.
Posting and transfer Selected candidates are posted at CSIR-AMPRI but can be transferred to any CSIR lab/institute/centre/field station in India. Security Officer, Security Assistant and MTS may have to work in shifts, including nights and holidays.
NOC for serving employees Candidates working in CSIR / Government departments / Autonomous Bodies / Statutory Bodies / Universities / PSUs must upload a No Objection Certificate from their employer (Proforma-I) with the online application, or the application will not be considered.
Pension All posts are governed by the New Pension Scheme (NPS) applicable from 01.01.2004.
Vacancy numbers are provisional Vacancies may change at the time of selection. CSIR-AMPRI may cancel the advertisement or leave posts unfilled.
English version prevails If the English and Hindi versions of the advertisement differ, only the English version is valid. No call letters are mailed; all updates, admit cards and corrigenda are posted only on the official website.
How to Apply
1. Go to https://ampri.res.in and open the link 'Recruitment of Technical and Isolated Posts under Advt. No. RECT-02/2026'. 2. Register online with your name, email address and mobile number. Keep the email ID active throughout the recruitment process. 3. Log in, fill in the application and upload photograph, signature and all supporting certificates. 4. Pay the application fee online (SBI Collect / payment gateway) if applicable, and enter the transaction number. 5. Click 'Submit' on the draft application. Corrections are not allowed after submission. 6. Keep a printout of the application. Do NOT send a hard copy now; it will be requested at the appropriate time. Application window: Technical Officer and Technician (1) 07.10.2026 to 06.11.2026; Security Officer, Security Assistant and MTS 15.10.2026 to 16.11.2026 (till 23:59 hrs). The link is disabled afterwards. Technical help: recruit.ampri@csir.res.in (working days, 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM). Eligibility queries are not entertained.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Level 7 (Technical Officer, Security Officer): Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400, approx. total emoluments Rs. 86,580/- Level 6 (Security Assistant): Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400, approx. Rs. 66,500/- Level 2 (Technician (1)): Rs. 19,900 – 63,200, approx. Rs. 37,000/- Level 1 (Multi-Tasking Staff): Rs. 18,000 – 56,900, approx. Rs. 33,650/- Total emoluments are approximate, at the minimum of the pay level, including Basic Pay, DA, HRA and TA in a Class 'Y' city. Other benefits as per CSIR / Government of India rules: DA, HRA, TA, medical reimbursement, Leave Travel Concession, Children's Education Allowance, Personal Computer Advance and House Building Advance. If CSIR accommodation is allotted, HRA is not admissible.
Physical Standards (Security Officer and Security Assistant)
Height (men): General 167 cm; Hilly Area 165 cm; ST 162.5 cm Height (women): General 157 cm; Hilly Area 155 cm; ST 154 cm Chest unexpanded (men): General 80 cm; Hilly Area 80 cm; ST 77 cm Chest expanded (men): General 85 cm; Hilly Area 85 cm; ST 82 cm Hilly Area covers Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh and Ladakh, North Eastern States and Sikkim. Men: 1600 m run in 6 min 30 sec; long jump 3.65 m in 3 attempts; chin-ups minimum 6; push-ups minimum 12; sit-ups minimum 10 Women: long jump 2.70 m in 3 attempts; sit-ups minimum 10; 800 m run in 4 minutes The physical test is conducted only once. No re-test requests are entertained.
Exam Pattern
Technical Officer: OMR/Computer-based MCQ, 200 questions, 3 hours, PG Diploma / PG / B.E./B.Tech level Paper I: Mental Ability Test, 50 questions, 100 marks, 1 hour, no negative marking Paper II: General Awareness (25 questions, 75 marks) and English Language (25 questions, 75 marks), 30 minutes Paper III: Concerned Subject, 100 questions, 300 marks, 90 minutes Negative marking: 1 mark per wrong answer in Papers II and III Technician (1): OMR MCQ, 150 questions, 2 hours 30 minutes, SSC+ITI / class 12 level Paper I: Mental Ability Test, 50 questions, 100 marks, 1 hour, no negative marking Paper II: General Awareness and English Language, 25 questions each, 75 marks each, 30 minutes Paper III: Concerned Subject, 50 questions, 150 marks, 1 hour Negative marking: 1 mark per wrong answer in Papers II and III Security Officer: Paper I objective, 100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes, no negative marking, threshold 30% Paper II subjective, 2 hours, 100 marks: Comprehension 25, Report Writing 25, Security Regulations and Fire Fighting 25, General Awareness 25. Minimum threshold set by the committee, not below 35%. Security Assistant: competitive written exam, subjective, 100 marks, 2 hours, class 12 level. Same four sections of 25 marks as above. Minimum threshold not below 35%. Multi-Tasking Staff: one paper, 150 questions, 2 hours, class 10 level General Intelligence 25 questions (75 marks); Quantitative Aptitude 25 (75); General Awareness 50 (150); English Language 50 (150) Negative marking: 1 mark per wrong answer The syllabus for Trade Test and Paper III is notified on the CSIR-AMPRI website.
Documents to Upload
1. E-receipt of the Rs. 500 fee (wherever applicable) 2. Recent passport-size colour photograph and signature 3. Matriculation / 10th marksheet or certificate showing date of birth, or school leaving certificate showing date of birth 4. Gazette notification / affidavit for any change or mismatch in name of candidate or parents (if applicable) 5. Educational certificates and marksheets for essential and any higher qualifications 6. SC / ST / PwBD certificate in the prescribed Government of India format (if applicable) 7. For widows / divorced / judicially separated women: court judgment or decree plus an affidavit of non-remarriage (if applicable) 8. Experience certificate(s), clearly stating dates of joining and relieving and the nature of work 9. NOC from employer for serving employees 10. For Ex-Servicemen applying for Security Officer / Security Assistant: release certificate (Proforma-IV) or PPO, and an experience certificate stating rank and years in security. Para-military personnel need a service certificate showing rank and security experience. 11. For departmental candidates seeking age relaxation: employer's letterhead certificate issued after the advertisement date confirming regular appointment 12. CGPA-to-percentage conversion formula, if applicable
Important Conditions
Candidates must fill name, date of birth and parents' names exactly as in the SSC / Matriculation / 10th certificate. Only the SSC/Matriculation certificate or a birth certificate from the appropriate authority is accepted as age proof. Candidates must declare in the application whether they have ever been arrested, prosecuted or convicted, whether any criminal case is pending, and whether they have been debarred or dismissed. Suppression of facts or false information leads to cancellation at any stage. Appointment is subject to medical fitness and satisfactory verification of character and antecedents. Selected candidates are on probation for a period set by the competent authority. Canvassing or bringing influence is a disqualification. Appointments on reserved posts are provisional until caste certificates are verified.