CSIR-CFTRI Announces Technician Recruitment for 28 Positions
CSIR-CFTRI invites applications for 28 technician positions, starting October 19, with a deadline of November 18, 2026.
Bengaluru, October 18 (Udaipur Kiran) : The Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) in Mysuru, under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Ministry of Science and Technology, has announced the recruitment of 28 technician positions through direct hiring.
Among these vacancies, there are 6 positions for Technician (Fitter), 7 for Technician (Electronics Mechanic), 1 for Technician (Instrument Mechanic), 2 for Technician (Laboratory Assistant – Chemical Plant), 2 for Technician (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant – COPA), 1 for Technician (Information and Communication Technology System Maintenance), 2 for Technician (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician), 2 for Technician (Electrician), 1 for Technician (Carpenter), 1 for Technician (Plumber), 1 for Technician (Sheet Metal Worker), 1 for Technician (Turner), and 1 for Technician (Welder). The vacancies are distributed across various categories, including 9 for unreserved, 5 for EWS, 4 for SC, 1 for ST, and 9 for OBC (NCL).
The online application process will commence on October 19 at 10 AM and will remain open until November 18. Interested candidates can complete their registration on the official CFTRI website during this period. After successfully submitting the online application, candidates must send a hard copy of their registration form along with relevant documents to the recruitment section at CFTRI, Cheluvamba Mansion, Mysuru, Karnataka, via speed post or registered post by November 26.
Applicants must have completed their 10th grade with science subjects from a recognized board or institution, achieving at least 55% marks, along with the prescribed ITI/trade certificate or relevant apprenticeship training. The minimum age for candidates is set at 18 years, while the maximum age limit is 28 years as of the application deadline, with age relaxation applicable for reserved category candidates.
Selection will be based on the verification of applications and eligibility documents, followed by a qualifying trade test. Candidates will then undergo a written examination consisting of three papers, with the final selection based on the merit list. Selected candidates can expect a salary ranging from ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 per month.
Candidates are required to pay an application fee of ₹500 online, applicable to general/unreserved, EWS, and OBC (NCL) categories. However, there is no registration fee for candidates from SC/ST, persons with disabilities, women, and ex-servicemen.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
