CSIR CMERI Technician I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 20 Posts

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• Updated December 22, 2025 04:18 PM
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• CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR CMERI) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 20 Technician I Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official CSIR CMERI website. The last date to submit the application form is 21-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the CSIR CMERI Technician I Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
• CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI), a premier national laboratory under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has released an official advertisement (No. 11/2025) inviting online applications from dynamic Indian citizens for 20 positions of Technician-I (Group – II (1)). These regular posts are available in various trades, including Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, and Digital Photography, for deployment at their Durgapur headquarters in West Bengal or the Extension Centre in Ludhiana, Punjab. The online application portal opened on December 22, 2025, and the deadline for submission is January 21, 2026.
• Eligible candidates must have passed the 10th standard with science subjects (min. 55% marks) along with an ITI certificate or relevant experience, and their age must be between 18 and 28 years (with applicable relaxations). The successful candidates will receive total emoluments of approximately ₹ 37,000/- per month at the minimum scale. The selection process involves a qualifying Trade Test followed by a Competitive Written Examination, the syllabus for which will be published on the official website www.cmeri.res.in.

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CSIR-CMERI Technician-I 2025 – Important Details

CSIR-CMERI Technician-I 2025 Vacancy Details

• The total number of vacancies for CSIR-CMERI Technician-I Recruitment 2025 is 20 posts. The reservation breakdown is as follows:
• SC: 07 (backlog)
• ST: 02 (backlog)
• OBC (NCL): 04 (backlog)
• PwBD(OH): 03 (backlog)
• PwBD(HH): 01 (backlog)
• UR (Unreserved): 03
• Vacancy details by Post Code/Trade are:
• 251101 Fitter: 08 Posts
• 251102 Electrician / Mechanic: 05 Posts
• 251103 Electronics Mechanic / Instrument Mechanic: 06 Posts
• 2501104 Digital Photography: 01 Post

1. Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with a minimum of 55% marks. Additionally, one of the following must be met:
• ITI certificate or national/state trade certificate in the relevant trade from a recognized institution, OR
• 2 years’ full-time experience as an apprentice trainee in the relevant trade from a recognized institution, OR
• 3 years of work experience in the relevant trade in a government organization/PSU/Autonomous Body.

2. Age Limit

• The age limit for CSIR-CMERI Recruitment 2025 is:
• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 28 years (as on the last date of online application: 21.01.2026)
• Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, 10-15 years for PwBD, 5 years for Departmental/Govt. employees, and for Ex-Servicemen and Widows/Divorced Women as per government norms.

Application Fee for CSIR-CMERI Technician-I 2025

• A non-refundable fee of Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred Only) is mandatory for applicants other than Ex-servicemen, SC/ST, Women, and PwBD candidates. The fee must be deposited online through the State Bank Collect system; payment through any other mode will result in application rejection.

Salary/ Stipend

• The post is in the Pay Level – 2 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix (₹19,900-₹63,200). The total emoluments (Basic Pay + DA + HRA + TA etc.) are approximately ₹ 37,000/- per month at the minimum of the scale when stationed at Durgapur/Ludhiana.

Selection Process for CSIR-CMERI Technician-I 2025

• The selection process consists of two stages:
• Trade Test: Online applications will be screened, and shortlisted candidates will be called for a trade test, which is qualifying in nature.
• Competitive Written Examination: Candidates who qualify in the trade test will be called for a written examination (OMR or Computer Based Objective Type Multiple Choice Examination). The final merit list will be prepared solely on the marks obtained in Paper-II and Paper-III of this examination.

How to Apply for CSIR-CMERI Technician-I Recruitment 2025?

• Eligible candidates are required to apply ONLINE only through the CSIR-CMERI website.
• Visit the official website: www.cmeri.res.in.
• Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
• Log in and fill in the application form, ensuring all details are accurate.
• Pay the application fee online through State Bank Collect and upload the e-receipt.
• Upload scanned copies of a recent photograph, signature, and all relevant certificates (education, ITI, experience, category, Aadhaar Card, NOC if applicable).
• Submit the application online before the deadline. Candidates should not send a hard copy after online submission.

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Important Dates for CSIR-CMERI Technician-I 2025

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• The post carries usual allowances (DA, HRA, TA) as admissible to Central Government employees.
• Selected candidates will be governed by the National Pension System (NPS).
• The selected candidates may be posted at Durgapur (West Bengal) or the Extension Centre in Ludhiana (Punjab).
• The number of vacancies is provisional and may change.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
• Candidates must acquire working knowledge of Hindi during the probationary period.

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