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CPRI
Central Power Research Institute
CPRI Recruitment 2026 • Advt No: CPRI/06/2026
Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), an autonomous Society under the Ministry of Power, has notified 110 vacancies across Engineering Officer, Engineering Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician, Technical Attendant, Assistant Grade II and MTS posts. Online registration opens on 19 September 2026 and closes on 12 October 2026.
Total Vacancies
110
Age Limit
18–35 Years
As on 12 Oct 2026
Application Dates
19 Sept – 12 Oct 2026
Closes 5:00 PM IST
Job Location
Multi State
Qualification
Post-wise qualification ranges from Matriculation/10th pass to ITI, Diploma, Graduation and Engineering degree; Engineering Officer posts also require a valid relevant GATE score from 2024/2025/2026.
Salary / Stipend
7th CPC Pay Matrix levels vary by post from Level 1 (Rs. 18,000-56,900) to Level 7 (Rs. 44,900-1,42,400).
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Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Recruiting Body | Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) |
Administrative Ministry | Ministry of Power, Government of India |
Advertisement No. | CPRI/06/2026 |
Advertisement Date | 19 September 2026 |
Total Vacancies | 110 |
Posts | Engineering Officer Gr.1, Engineering Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician Gr.1, Technical Attendant Gr.1, Assistant Gr. II and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Gr.1 |
Application Mode | Online |
Posting | Various CPRI locations in India; CPRI may post selected candidates at any of its offices in India |
CPRI Locations Mentioned | Bengaluru (Head Office), Bhopal, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Nashik, Noida, Kolkata, Guwahati and Raipur |
Probation | 2 years initially |
Current Status | Notified; online registration opens 19 September 2026 at 10:00 AM |
Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
Online Registration and Fee Payment Opens | 19 September 2026 at 10:00 AM |
Online Registration and Fee Payment Closes | 12 October 2026 at 5:00 PM |
Cut-Off Date for Qualification, Upper Age Limit and Certificates | 12 October 2026 |
CBT / Skill Test / Trade Test Schedule | To be notified separately on the CPRI website |
Post Group | Application Fee (Inclusive of GST) |
|---|---|
Engineering Officer Gr.1 / Scientific Assistant / Engineering Assistant | Rs. 1,000 per post |
Technician Gr.1 / Assistant Gr. II / Technical Attendant Gr.1 | Rs. 700 per post |
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women | Exempt from application fee |
MTS Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties) | All 14 MTS posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen; Ex-Servicemen are exempt from fee under the notification. |
Bank transaction or processing charges, if any, are to be borne by the candidate. The application fee is generally non-refundable; if the recruitment itself is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, CPRI states that only the application fee will be refunded.
Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Civil) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Engineering Assistant (Electrical) | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
Engineering Assistant (Mechanical) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Scientific Assistant | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Technician Gr.1 (Electrical) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
Technician Gr.1 (Mechanical) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Technical Attendant Gr.1 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 37 |
Assistant Gr. II | 13 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 29 |
MTS Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 14 |
Total | 55 | 12 | 2 | 22 | 19 | 110 |
Vacancy figures are provisional. CPRI may increase or decrease vacancies, modify notified branches/disciplines, or vary reservation depending on requirements and availability of suitable candidates.
Post | Horizontal / Special Reservation Mentioned |
|---|---|
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical) | 1 post reserved for PwBD - Locomotor Disability: OA, OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV |
Engineering Assistant (Electrical) | 2 posts reserved for PwBD - Locomotor Disability: OA, OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV |
Technical Attendant Gr.1 | 1 post reserved for PwBD - Hearing Impairment (Deaf/Hard of Hearing); 1 post reserved for PwBD - Locomotor Disability (OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV); 4 posts reserved for Ex-Servicemen |
Assistant Gr. II | 2 posts reserved for PwBD - Visual Impairment (Blindness/Low Vision); 1 post reserved for PwBD - Locomotor Disability (OA, OL, BA, BL, OAL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV); 1 post reserved for Ex-Servicemen |
MTS Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties) | All 14 posts reserved for Ex-Servicemen |
For PwBD reservation, the notification requires benchmark disability of not less than 40% certified by the competent medical authority, subject to the identified suitability and applicable Government of India instructions.
Post | Essential Qualification / Experience | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical) | First Class Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering, plus valid GATE score of 2024/2025/2026 in Electrical Engineering. | 30 years |
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Civil) | First Class Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Civil Engineering, plus valid GATE score of 2024/2025/2026 in Civil Engineering. | 30 years |
Scientific Assistant | First Class B.Sc. in Chemistry from a recognized University with 5 years of experience in the relevant subject field. | 35 years |
Engineering Assistant (Electrical) | First Class 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology in Electrical with 5 years of experience in the relevant field. | 35 years |
Engineering Assistant (Mechanical) | First Class 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology in Mechanical with 5 years of experience in the relevant field. | 35 years |
Technician Gr.1 (Electrical) | ITI Trade Certificate in Electrical. | 28 years |
Technician Gr.1 (Mechanical) | ITI Trade Certificate in Mechanical. | 28 years |
Technical Attendant Gr.1 | Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board. Desirable: 2-year ITI Trade Certificate in Electrical or Mechanical. | 30 years |
Assistant Gr. II | First Class BA/B.Sc./B.Com/BBA/BBM/BCA degree from a recognized university and minimum Grade-B certificate in Basic Computer Course (BCC) conducted by NIELIT. No other computer course is accepted for this post. | 30 years |
MTS Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties) | Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board. All posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen. | 25 years |
General Eligibility Rule | Details |
|---|---|
Minimum Age | 18 years |
Crucial Date | 12 October 2026 |
Nationality | Indian Nationals only |
Age Relaxation | Upper age limit is relaxable as per Government of India norms. The notification does not provide category-wise relaxation numbers in the main advertisement. |
Qualification Recognition | Qualifications must be from a University/Institution/Board recognized by Government of India and/or approved by UGC/AICTE/State Government, as applicable. |
Post | Pay Level / Scale | Selection Procedure |
|---|---|---|
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical / Civil) | Level 7 - Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 | Selection based on valid GATE score |
Engineering Assistant (Electrical / Mechanical) | Level 6 - Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 | Computer Based Test (CBT) + job-specific practical skill test |
Scientific Assistant | Level 6 - Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 | Computer Based Test (CBT) + job-specific practical skill test |
Technician Gr.1 (Electrical / Mechanical) | Level 2 - Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 | Computer Based Test (CBT) + qualifying Trade Test |
Technical Attendant Gr.1 | Level 1 - Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900 | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Assistant Gr. II | Level 4 - Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
MTS Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties) | Level 1 - Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900 | Computer Based Test (CBT) + Trade/Proficiency Test |
Selection Rule | Details |
|---|---|
Tie Break | Older candidate is placed higher in case of a tie in CBT score or valid GATE score. |
Test Pattern | The uploaded advertisement does not specify detailed CBT question count, marks, duration or negative marking. CPRI will notify the test schedule separately. |
Shortlisting | If the number of eligible applications is large, CPRI may limit the number of candidates called for Document Verification / Skill Test / Trade Test etc. |
Document Verification | Eligibility and uploaded claims are subject to verification by CPRI. |
Step | Action |
|---|---|
1 | Apply only through the online registration system of CPRI. |
2 | Keep a valid personal email ID and mobile number active. |
3 | Upload a recent color passport-size photograph and scanned signature. |
4 | Upload applicable qualification, marks, experience, category, NOC, Ex-Servicemen and other supporting certificates in PDF format. |
5 | Select the correct post and category carefully. Category once mentioned cannot be changed. |
6 | If applying for more than one post, submit a separate online application and prescribed fee for each post. |
7 | Pay the applicable fee unless exempt. |
8 | Complete registration and fee payment by 12 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. |
9 | Take a printout of the submitted application and retain it for future reference. |
Multiple applications for the same post will result in rejection of all such applications.
Document / Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
Recent Photograph | Recent color passport-size photograph, not more than 3 months old. |
Signature | Scanned signature in black ink against a white background; signature should remain consistent at all stages. |
Date of Birth Proof | SSLC/SSC/Matriculation certificate or equivalent proof. |
Qualification Documents | Degree / Diploma / ITI Trade certificate and marks cards, as applicable. |
GATE Score Card | Required for Engineering Officer Gr.1 posts. |
Experience Certificate | Required where experience is prescribed; at verification, supporting evidence may include EPF/UAN service history, salary-credit bank statements and Form 16. |
NIELIT BCC Certificate | Required for Assistant Gr. II; only the specified NIELIT Basic Computer Course Grade-B certificate is accepted. |
Category Certificate | SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS certificate in the applicable prescribed Government of India format. |
PwBD Certificate | Applicable disability certificate issued by the competent authority. |
Ex-Servicemen Documents | Ex-Servicemen ID card and Discharge Certificate, where applicable. |
NOC | Government / Quasi-Government / PSU / Public Sector Bank / Government Autonomous Body employees must produce original NOC at Document Verification. |
Item | Details |
|---|---|
Exam Cities | Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Delhi and Kolkata |
Centre Change | CPRI may allot a different exam city; requests for change of centre will not be entertained. |
Admit Card and Photo ID | Original photo identity proof along with Admit Card is mandatory for CBT. The name on the photo ID must exactly match the registration name. |
Application Withdrawal | Not allowed after registration |
Category Change | Not allowed after submission |
Communication | Genuine clarifications may be sent to [email protected]. CPRI states that telephone/mobile/SMS queries will not be entertained. |
Official Updates | Candidates should regularly check https://cpri.res.in/ for updates. |
Check | What to Verify |
|---|---|
Application Opens | 19 September 2026, 10:00 AM |
Application Closes | 12 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
Total Vacancies | 110 |
Vacancy Nature | Vacancy count and reservation are provisional and may change. |
Qualification Cut-Off | 12 October 2026 |
Age Cut-Off | 12 October 2026 |
Minimum Age | 18 years |
Maximum Upper Age among advertised posts | 35 years |
Engineering Officer GATE | Valid GATE score of 2024, 2025 or 2026 in the relevant paper is mandatory. |
Assistant Gr. II Computer Certificate | Only NIELIT BCC Grade-B certificate is accepted |
MTS Eligibility | All 14 MTS posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen |
Separate Applications | A separate application and fee are required for each different post applied for. |
Probation | 2 years initially |
CPRI has notified 110 vacancies across Engineering Officer, Engineering Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician, Technical Attendant, Assistant Grade II and MTS posts. The vacancy count is provisional.
Online registration and fee payment close on 12 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.
The general minimum age is 18 years. Post-wise upper age limits range from 25 to 35 years, subject to Government of India relaxation rules.
Selection for Engineering Officer Grade 1 (Electrical/Civil) is based on the valid GATE score specified in the advertisement.
Yes. SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and women candidates are exempt from application fee under the notification.
No. All 14 MTS Grade 1 (Watch & Ward Duties) posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen.
No detailed CBT question count, marks, duration or negative-marking scheme is provided in the uploaded advertisement. CPRI states that the CBT/Skill Test/Trade Test schedule will be notified separately on its website.
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