CSIR CMERI Recruitment 2026: 08 Technician Vacancies

CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI), established in 1958, is a premier Institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), involved in multidisciplinary R&D programmes of both basic and applied nature across scientific disciplines for economic, environmental and societal benefits for the people of India.

Online applications are invited from eligible candidates for the direct recruitment of Technician posts.

Advertisement no: 11/2025

Name of the Post and Number of Vacancies:

Technician: 08 Vacancies

Important Dates:
Commencement Date of Online Application: 22-12-2025
Last Date of Online Application: 21-01-2026

Eligibility Criteria: The candidate must have passed SSC/ 10th Standard/ SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with a minimum of 55% marks, and ITI certificate or national/ state trade certificate in Fitter from a recognized institution.
Or
SSC/ 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years’ full-time experience as an apprentice trainee in FITTER from a recognized institution.
Or
SSC/ 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in FITTER in a Ministry/ Department/ Organization/ Public Sector Undertaking/ Autonomous Body under Government of India/ State/ UT.

Upper Age Limit: Candidates must not have crossed the maximum age of 28 years as on 21-01-2026. However, relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable as per government directives.

Selection Process: The short-listed candidates will be invited for a trade test in the relevant trade. Those candidates who qualify the trade test will be invited for a competitive written examination, consisting of three papers.

Emoluments: Rs.37,000/-

Application Fee: Rs. 500
Candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Women/ CSIR Employees/ Ex-Servicemen are exempted from submission of application fee.
Candidates are suggested to pay the application fee online.

Application Mode: Online

How to Apply: Candidates are suggested to apply online through the official website of the CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute at https://www.cmeri.res.in/

For complete details on this recruitment, please go through the official recruitment page of the CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute at https://www.cmeri.res.in/Detail-AdvtNo.11_2025