Essential Educational Qualifications:
• SSC / 10th Standard (or equivalent) with Science subjects and a minimum of 55% marks; AND
• ITI Certificate or National/State Trade Certificate (NTC/STC) in the respective trade (Fitter, Plumber, Electrician, COPA/Computer Hardware, Digital Photography, Lab Assistant Chemical Plant, Medical Lab Technician, Physiotherapy Technician, or Catering & Hospitality); OR
• 2 years full-time Apprenticeship Training in the trade; OR
• 3 years relevant work experience in a Government / PSU / Autonomous body.
PermanentSep. 5, 2026
CSIR-NGRI Technician Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 21 Technician-1 Posts
Sourced from Official Government PDFVerified Government Notification • Sourced from Official PDF Notification
Sep. 5, 2026Technician (Fitter)Technician (Plumber)Technician (Electrician)Technician (Computer / IT Assistant)Technician (Digital Photographer)Technician (Laboratory Assistant-Chemical Plant)
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 5, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 5, 2026
3
Deadline
Oct 4, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window5 Sep – 4 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.
Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Age limit is 18 to 28 years as on the closing date of application (04.10.2026). Upper age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC(NCL), 10 to 15 years for PwBD, Ex-Servicemen as per GoI rules, and up to 35/40 years for Widows/Divorced Women.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Trade Test (Qualifying in nature to assess practical skills)
OfflineQualifying Only
Competitive Written Examination (Paper-I, Paper-II, and Paper-III)
OfflineMerit Scored
Candidates are screened and called for Stage-I: Trade Test in the relevant subject/trade, which is qualifying in nature. Candidates qualifying the trade test will appear in Stage-II: Competitive Written Examination (OMR or Computer-based, 150 questions, 2.5 hours duration) comprising 3 papers: Paper-I (Mental Ability Test - qualifying), Paper-II (General Awareness & English Language), and Paper-III (Concerned Trade Subject). The Final Merit List is prepared solely on the basis of marks obtained in Paper-II and Paper-III (out of 300 marks).
Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview
Verified Official SourceWhat is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.
Exam Tier / Mode
Paper-I (Mental Ability Test)
Total Duration
60 Minutes
Negative Marking
No negative marking
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability Test (General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgement) | 50 | 100 |
Exam Tier / Mode
Paper-II (General Awareness & English)
Total Duration
30 Minutes
Negative Marking
1 mark deducted for every wrong answer
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 |
| English Language | 25 | 75 |
| Total | 50 | 150 |
Exam Tier / Mode
Paper-III (Concerned Trade Subject)
Total Duration
60 Minutes
Negative Marking
1 mark deducted for every wrong answer
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Concerned Trade Theory (Fitter / Electrician / IT / Lab Asst / Plumber, etc.) | 50 | 150 |
Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks
Verified Official SourceHistorical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.
| Year / Cycle | Stage / Tier | UR (Gen) | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Final Merit Cutoff (Paper-II + Paper-III out of 300 Marks) | 218 | 204 | 196 | 188 | 175 |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Stable central government scientific research laboratory environment at CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI) campus in Uppal Road, Hyderabad. Technicians provide essential technical support across high-precision earth sciences laboratories, seismic observatories, computer networks, workshops, and electrical substations.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Primary posting at CSIR-NGRI, Uppal Road, Hyderabad, Telangana (PIN 500007). Permanent pensionable central government service under New Pension System (NPS). Carries All India Service Liability (AISL) with transferability across any CSIR national laboratory.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Governed by CSIR Service Rules, 1994 (MANAS Assessment System). Technicians (Group-II(1) Level-2) are eligible for merit-based fast-track promotions to Senior Technician (Group-II(2) Level-4) and Technical Assistant levels after 5 to 7 years of residency.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.
- Online-only mode: Applications must be submitted through the portal https://www.ngri.res.in/ between 05.09.2026 and 04.10.2026 (06:00 PM). Do not send physical hard copies.
- Crucial 55% aggregate requirement: 10th standard/SSC must have Science subjects with at least 55% marks; rounding off marks is not permitted.
- Separate application for multiple posts: Candidates applying for more than one trade post-code must register and submit separate online application forms with separate fee payment receipts.
- Negative marking alert: In the written exam, Paper-II and Paper-III have a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer, while Paper-I has no negative marking.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- UR15
- SC3
- EWS2
- ST1
- PWD2
- ESM2
Total Vacancies21 Posts
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Central 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-2 (₹19,900 to ₹63,200/-) with basic pay starting at ₹19,900/- plus central DA, HRA (27% in Class X city), Transport Allowance, and other central government perks.
Pay Matrix Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200/-). Approximate gross monthly emoluments on minimum basic pay including HRA, DA, and TA in Class 'X' city (Hyderabad) is approx. ₹39,970/- per month. Includes medical reimbursement, LTC, Children's Education Allowance, and New Pension System (NPS) benefits.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
• General, OBC, and EWS Candidates: ₹500/-
• SC, ST, PwBD, Women, and Ex-Servicemen: Nil (Exempted)
Payable online through SBI Collect in favor of 'Director, CSIR-NGRI'. Non-refundable.
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Sep 5, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 5, 2026
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Deadline
Oct 4, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window5 Sep – 4 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
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Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - National Geophysical Research Institute
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Trade Test (Qualifying in nature to assess practical skills)
OfflineQualifying Only
Competitive Written Examination (Paper-I, Paper-II, and Paper-III)
OfflineMerit Scored
Candidates are screened and called for Stage-I: Trade Test in the relevant subject/trade, which is qualifying in nature. Candidates qualifying the trade test will appear in Stage-II: Competitive Written Examination (OMR or Computer-based, 150 questions, 2.5 hours duration) comprising 3 papers: Paper-I (Mental Ability Test - qualifying), Paper-II (General Awareness & English Language), and Paper-III (Concerned Trade Subject). The Final Merit List is prepared solely on the basis of marks obtained in Paper-II and Paper-III (out of 300 marks).
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The selection process consists of two stages: Stage-I Trade Test (qualifying in nature) and Stage-II Competitive Written Examination (150 questions across Paper-I, Paper-II, and Paper-III). Final merit is determined strictly on the combined marks of Paper-II and Paper-III.
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