CSIR-CFTRI Recruitment 2026: 28 Technician Positions Open for Applications
CSIR-CFTRI invites applications for 28 technician positions, starting October 19. Eligibility criteria and application details included.
Bengaluru, October 17 (Udaipur Kiran) : The Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) in Mysuru, operating under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has announced the recruitment of 28 technician positions through direct hiring. This notification comes from the Ministry of Science and Technology of the Government of India.
The available positions include six for Technician (Fitter), seven for Technician (Electronics Mechanic), one for Technician (Instrument Mechanic), two for Technician (Laboratory Assistant – Chemical Plant), two for Technician (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant), one for Technician (Information and Communication Technology System Maintenance), two for Technician (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning), two for Technician (Electrician), one for Technician (Carpenter), one for Technician (Plumber), one for Technician (Sheet Metal Worker), one for Technician (Turner), and one for Technician (Welder). The vacancies are categorized as nine unreserved, five EWS, four SC, one ST, and nine OBC (NCL).
The online application process will commence at 10 AM on October 19 and will remain open until November 18. Interested candidates can complete their registration on the CFTRI official website during this period.
After successfully submitting their applications online, candidates must send a hard copy of their registration form along with all necessary documents to the recruitment section at CSIR-CFTRI, Cheluvamba Mansion, opposite the Railway Museum, Mysuru – 570020, Karnataka, via speed or registered post by November 26.
Applicants should have completed their 10th grade with science subjects from a recognized board or institution, along with a minimum of 55% marks and the required ITI/trade certificate or relevant apprenticeship training or work experience.
The age limit for applicants is set between 18 and 28 years, calculated as of the application deadline of November 18, 2026. Relaxation in the upper age limit will be provided for candidates from reserved categories.
Selection will be based on the verification of applications and eligibility documents, followed by a qualifying trade test, and a competitive written examination consisting of three papers. The selected candidates will receive a salary ranging from ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 per month.
Candidates must also pay the prescribed application fee online, which is set at ₹500 for general/unreserved, EWS, and OBC (NCL) categories. However, there is a fee waiver for SC/ST, disabled individuals, women, and ex-servicemen.
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