CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CEERI), Pilani, Rajasthan vide Advertisement No. 01/2026 dated 21 May 2026. A total of 22 vacancies for the posts of Technical Officer (Group-III) and Technician (1) (Group-II) have been advertised for locations at Pilani, Chennai, and Jaipur. Online applications opened on 21 May 2026 (10:00 AM) and the last date for registration and submission of the online application is 20 June 2026 (11:59 PM) through the official CSIR-CEERI website ceeri.res.in. This is a premier Central Government job opportunity in a top CSIR R&D institute under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India for B.Tech, M.Sc, ITI, and diploma holders across India.
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CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026 Overview – Apply Online for Technical Officer and Technician Posts
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CEERI), Pilani |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026, Dated: 21.05.2026 |
| Under Ministry | Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India |
| Post Names | Technical Officer (Group-III) | Technician (1) (Group-II) |
| Total Vacancies | 22 (Technical Officer – 08 | Technician (1) – 14) |
| Pay Level (Technical Officer) | Pay Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | Total Emoluments ₹89,268/- (Approx.) |
| Pay Level (Technician 1) | Pay Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 | Total Emoluments ₹39,728/- (Approx.) |
| Age Limit (Technical Officer) | Maximum 30 Years (as on 20.06.2026) |
| Age Limit (Technician 1) | Maximum 28 Years (as on 20.06.2026) |
| Job Location | Pilani (Rajasthan) / Chennai (Tamil Nadu) / Jaipur (Rajasthan) |
| Application Mode | Online only (ceeri.res.in) |
| Application Fee | ₹500/- per post (SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen Exempt) |
| Application Start Date | 21 May 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Official Website | ceeri.res.in |
CSIR-CEERI Pilani was established in 1953 and is one of India’s premier R&D institutes in the field of Electronics working under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). The institute undertakes multi-disciplinary research in areas including Advanced Information Technologies, Applied Electronics, Diamond Research, High-Frequency Devices, High-Power Microwave Systems, Semiconductor Process Technology, and Vacuum Electron Devices. With centres at Chennai and Jaipur as well, this Central Government Recruitment 2026 posting opens up a stable and prestigious career path for engineering and science graduates.
CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026 – Post-wise and Category-wise Vacancy Breakup
Technical Officer [Group-III (3)] – Total 08 Posts:
| Post Code | Post Name & Subject | Category-wise Vacancies | Total Posts |
| TO-1 | Technical Officer (Physics / Electronics) | UR – 05, EWS – 01, SC – 01, PwBD-HH (Backlog) – 01 | 07 |
| TO-2 | Technical Officer (Computer Science) | UR – 01, PwBD-VH/HH (Backlog) – 01 | 01 |
| Total Technical Officer Posts | 08 | ||
Technician (1) [Group-II (1)] – Total 14 Posts:
| Post Code | Trade Name | Category-wise Vacancies | Total Posts |
| TECH-1 | Technician (1) – Electronic Mechanics | UR – 02, EWS – 01, SC – 01, ST – 02 | 06 |
| TECH-2 | Technician (1) – Electrician / Wiremen / Electrical Fitter | UR – 02, EWS – 02, SC – 01, ST – 01 | 06 |
| TECH-3 | Technician (1) – Mason (Building Constructor) | UR – 01 | 01 |
| TECH-4 | Technician (1) – Draughtsman (Civil) | UR – 01 | 01 |
| Total Technician (1) Posts | 14 | ||
Out of 14 Technician (1) posts, 02 posts are reserved for PwBD-HH & ID/MD (including 01 backlog). The post(s) reserved under EWS category may be filled as Unreserved if EWS candidates are not available, subject to meeting other eligibility criteria.
CSIR CEERI Technical Officer Recruitment 2026 – Educational Qualification (Post-wise)
| Post Code | Post Name | Essential Educational Qualification |
| TO-1 | Technical Officer (Physics / Electronics) |
B.E. / B.Tech. or equivalent in Electronics / Electronics & Instrumentation / Electronics & Communication Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA) from a recognized institution. OR M.Sc. or equivalent in Physics / Electronics / Applied Electronics with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA) from a recognized institution. |
| TO-2 | Technical Officer (Computer Science) |
B.E. / B.Tech. / M.Sc. or equivalent in Computer Science with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA) from a recognized institution. OR MCA (including Integrated MCA Degree) with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA) from a recognized institution. |
CSIR CEERI Technician (1) Recruitment 2026 – Educational Qualification (Trade-wise)
| Post Code | Trade | Essential Qualification |
| TECH-1 | Electronic Mechanics | SSC / 10th Standard with Science subjects (min. 55% marks) + ITI / National / State Trade Certificate in Electronics Mechanic from a recognized institution. OR SSC with 55% + 2 years full-time apprenticeship in Electronics Mechanic. OR SSC with 55% + 3 years work experience in Electronics Mechanic in a Ministry / Dept. / PSU / Autonomous Body under Govt. of India / State / UT. |
| TECH-2 | Electrician / Wiremen / Electrical Fitter | SSC / 10th Standard with Science subjects (min. 55% marks) + ITI / National / State Trade Certificate in Electrician / Wiremen / Electrical Fitter from a recognized institution. OR SSC with 55% + 2 years full-time apprenticeship in Electrician / Wiremen / Electrical Fitter. OR SSC with 55% + 3 years work experience in Electrician / Wiremen / Electrical Fitter in a Ministry / Dept. / PSU / Autonomous Body under Govt. of India / State / UT. |
| TECH-3 | Mason (Building Constructor) | SSC / 10th Standard with Science subjects (min. 55% marks) + ITI / National / State Trade Certificate in Mason (Building Constructor) from a recognized institution. OR SSC with 55% + 2 years full-time apprenticeship in Mason (Building Constructor). OR SSC with 55% + 3 years work experience in Mason (Building Constructor) in a Ministry / Dept. / PSU / Autonomous Body under Govt. of India / State / UT. |
| TECH-4 | Draughtsman (Civil) | SSC / 10th Standard with Science subjects (min. 55% marks) + ITI / National / State Trade Certificate in Draughtsman (Civil) from a recognized institution. OR SSC with 55% + 2 years full-time apprenticeship in Draughtsman (Civil). OR SSC with 55% + 3 years work experience in Draughtsman (Civil) in a Ministry / Dept. / PSU / Autonomous Body under Govt. of India / State / UT. |
CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit and Age Relaxation Details
| Post | Upper Age Limit (as on 20.06.2026) |
| Technical Officer [Group-III (3)] | 30 Years |
| Technician (1) [Group-II (1)] | 28 Years |
| Minimum Age (Both Posts) | 18 Years |
Age Relaxation Available:
- SC/ST candidates: 5 years relaxation (only for posts reserved for respective categories).
- Regular CSIR/Government/PSU/Autonomous Body employees: Up to 5 years (minimum 3 years continuous service required; NOC from employer mandatory).
- Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India orders adopted by CSIR.
- Widows, Divorced Women, Women Judicially Separated (not remarried): Up to 35 years (40 years for SC/ST candidates in reserved posts).
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years relaxation (15 years for SC/ST and 13 years for OBC in reserved posts).
Important: SC/ST candidates applying against Unreserved (UR) posts are not eligible for age relaxation and will be treated at par with general candidates for selection. However, application fee exemption still applies to SC/ST candidates even for UR posts.
CSIR CEERI 2026 – Salary and Benefits Under Council Service
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale | Total Emoluments (Approx.) |
| Technical Officer (Group-III) | Pay Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | ₹89,268/- per month |
| Technician (1) (Group-II) | Pay Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 | ₹39,728/- per month |
In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates will be entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA) as applicable to Central Government employees. CSIR-CEERI may provide residential accommodation as per rules, in which case HRA will not be payable. Other benefits include reimbursement of Medical Expenses, Leave Travel Concession, Conveyance Advance, and House Building Advance as per CSIR rules. All new entrants will be covered under the National Pension System (NPS) as adopted by CSIR.
CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee Details
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / UR / OBC / EWS | ₹500/- per post (separate fee for each Post Code) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen | Exempted (No Fee) |
| Mode of Payment | Online only – NEFT / Bank Transfer / Net Banking |
| Bank Name | State Bank of India |
| Account No. | 61033385318 |
| IFSC Code | SBIN0031398 |
| Branch | SBI, CEERI Campus, Pilani |
| Beneficiary Name | Director, CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute |
Candidates must generate an acknowledgement (UTR Number / Transaction Number and Transaction Date) from the online payment system and attach it with the online application. No other mode of payment will be accepted. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances and cannot be held in reserve for any other recruitment. Candidates applying for more than one Post Code must pay ₹500/- separately for each Post Code.
CSIR CEERI Technical Officer and Technician 2026 – Selection Process and Exam Pattern
Mode of Selection (Both Posts):
- Step 1 – Application Screening: Online applications will be screened by a duly constituted Screening Committee, which may apply its own criteria for shortlisting candidates.
- Step 2 – Trade Test (Qualifying): Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Trade Test in their respective trade. This is qualifying in nature — only those passing the Trade Test will be called for the Written Examination.
- Step 3 – Competitive Written Examination: OMR Based or Computer Based Objective Type Multiple Choice Examination. The final merit list will be prepared based on marks in Paper-II and Paper-III only.
Scheme of Competitive Written Examination – Technical Officer:
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Time | Negative Marking |
| Paper-I | Mental Ability Test (General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgement) | 50 | 100 (2 marks each) | 1 Hour | No Negative Marking |
| Paper-II | General Awareness (25 Qs) + English Language (25 Qs) | 50 | 150 (3 marks each) | 30 Minutes | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| Paper-III | Concerned Subject (based on post qualification) | 100 | 300 (3 marks each) | 90 Minutes | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| Total | 200 | 550 | 3 Hours | — | |
Scheme of Competitive Written Examination – Technician (1):
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Time | Negative Marking |
| Paper-I | Mental Ability Test (General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgement) | 50 | 100 (2 marks each) | 1 Hour | No Negative Marking |
| Paper-II | General Awareness (25 Qs) + English Language (25 Qs) | 50 | 150 (3 marks each) | 30 Minutes | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| Paper-III | Concerned Subject (based on post qualification) | 50 | 150 (3 marks each) | 1 Hour | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| Total | 150 | 400 | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | — | |
Important: Paper-II and Paper-III will be evaluated only for those candidates who secure the minimum threshold marks (as determined by the Selection Committee) in Paper-I. The final merit list will be prepared purely on the basis of marks obtained in Paper-II and Paper-III. Questions will be set in both English and Hindi, except for the English Language section. The medium of examination is bilingual (English/Hindi).
CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 21 May 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 20 June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Trade Test Date | To be notified on ceeri.res.in |
| Written Exam Date | To be notified on ceeri.res.in |
| Syllabus Notification | To be published on ceeri.res.in in due course |
How to Apply for CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026 – Step by Step Online Application Guide
- Visit the official CSIR-CEERI website at ceeri.res.in
- Click on the link for Advertisement No. 01/2026 for Technical Officer and Technician (1) posts.
- Read the complete notification and all instructions carefully before proceeding.
- Create a valid email ID if you do not already have one — all correspondence will be through email.
- Register and fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and experience details.
- If applying for more than one Post Code, submit a separate application for each Post Code along with the applicable fee of ₹500/- for each.
- Pay the application fee of ₹500/- per post through NEFT / Bank Transfer / Net Banking to the SBI account given above. Generate and note down the UTR Number / Transaction Number and Transaction Date.
- Upload all required documents as a single PDF file (not more than 5 MB) as per the documents list.
- Submit the final application on or before 20 June 2026 (11:59 PM).
- Take a printout of the submitted application along with the payment acknowledgement and keep them safely — the printout will not be available after the closing date.
Important: No hard copy of the application or any document is required to be sent to the Institute. Only one application per Post Code per candidate will be considered — if multiple applications are submitted for one Post Code, only the latest completed application will be taken. Incomplete applications (missing photograph, signature, fee payment, or documents) will be summarily rejected.
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CSIR CEERI 2026 – Documents Required (Upload as Single PDF, max 5 MB)
- Printed copy of SBI Collect e-receipt / Transaction reference for the application fee of ₹500/- (wherever applicable)
- Recent passport-size colour photograph (uploaded at the appropriate place in the application)
- Candidate’s signature (uploaded at the appropriate place)
- SSC / 10th Certificate reflecting Date of Birth
- SSC / 10th Mark Sheet
- Intermediate / 10+2 Certificate and Mark Sheet
- B.E. / B.Tech. / M.Sc. / MCA Mark Sheets (all semesters) — for Technical Officer posts
- ITI Certificate and Mark Sheet of all semesters — for Technician (1) posts
- Caste / Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) in prescribed GoI format (Annexure I, II, or III as applicable)
- PwBD Disability Certificate in prescribed format (Annexure IV or V as applicable)
- Court judgment / decree and affidavit (for Widows / Divorced / Judicially Separated women, if claiming age relaxation)
- Departmental age concession certificate in prescribed format (Annexure VI) for government employees
- Experience certificates (if any)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer for currently employed candidates in CSIR / Government / PSU / Autonomous Bodies (Annexure VII)
- Ex-Servicemen certificates / Discharge book / Pension Payment Order (PPO) (for ESM candidates claiming age relaxation)
- Any other relevant certificates in support of claims made in the application
CSIR CEERI Technical Officer Technician Recruitment 2026 Important Links – Apply Online & Official Notification PDF
| ⭐ IMPORTANT LINKS – CSIR CEERI RECRUITMENT 2026 ⭐ | |
| Action | Link |
| Apply Online | Click Here to Apply |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Notification |
| CSIR-CEERI Official Website | ceeri.res.in |
FAQs – CSIR CEERI Technical Officer and Technician Recruitment 2026
CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026 is an official central government job notification released by CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute, Pilani vide Advertisement No. 01/2026 dated 21 May 2026. A total of 22 vacancies have been advertised — 08 posts for Technical Officer (Group-III) and 14 posts for Technician (1) (Group-II) — for posting at Pilani (Rajasthan), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), and Jaipur (Rajasthan). CSIR-CEERI is a premier R&D institute under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, established in 1953. This is a highly sought-after central government job opportunity for B.Tech, M.Sc, MCA, and ITI holders across the country.
The last date for registration and submission of the online application for CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026 is 20 June 2026 by 11:59 PM. The online application portal opened on 21 May 2026 at 10:00 AM. Candidates are advised to apply well before the last date as the print-out of the application and payment details will not be available after the closing date. No other mode of application is accepted.
The upper age limit for the post of Technical Officer (Group-III) is 30 years, and for Technician (1) (Group-II) it is 28 years, both calculated as on the last date of online application, i.e., 20 June 2026. The minimum age for both posts is 18 years. Age relaxation is available for SC/ST (5 years), government/CSIR employees with 3+ years service (5 years), PwBD candidates (10 years), Ex-Servicemen (as per GoI rules), and widows/divorced women (up to 35 years).
The Technical Officer (Group-III) post is at Pay Level 7 with a basic pay scale of ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400. The total emoluments including HRA work out to approximately ₹89,268/- per month on minimum of scale as on 01.01.2026. The Technician (1) (Group-II) post is at Pay Level 2 with a basic pay scale of ₹19,900 to ₹63,200, with total emoluments of approximately ₹39,728/- per month. Additional benefits include DA, HRA, TA, medical reimbursement, Leave Travel Concession, and House Building Advance. Residential accommodation may be provided if available, in which case HRA will not be payable.
For Post Code TO-1 (Technical Officer – Physics/Electronics), candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech. in Electronics / Electronics & Instrumentation / Electronics & Communication / Electrical & Electronics Engineering or an M.Sc. in Physics / Electronics / Applied Electronics with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognized institution. For Post Code TO-2 (Technical Officer – Computer Science), candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc. in Computer Science or an MCA (including Integrated MCA) with minimum 55% marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognized institution.
The application fee for CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026 is ₹500/- per post for General / UR / OBC / EWS candidates. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, Women, and Ex-Servicemen categories are fully exempted from paying the application fee. The fee must be paid through NEFT / Bank Transfer / Net Banking to the SBI account of the Director, CSIR-CEERI (Account No. 61033385318, IFSC: SBIN0031398, SBI CEERI Campus Pilani Branch). Candidates must note the UTR / Transaction Number and attach the payment acknowledgement with their online application. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
The selection process for CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026 involves three stages. First, online applications will be screened by a Screening Committee to shortlist candidates. Shortlisted candidates will then be called for a Trade Test in their respective trade, which is qualifying in nature. Candidates clearing the Trade Test will be called for a Competitive Written Examination comprising three papers — Paper-I (Mental Ability Test, no negative marking), Paper-II (General Awareness + English Language), and Paper-III (Concerned Subject). The final merit list will be based only on Paper-II and Paper-III marks. The exam scheme, date, and syllabus will be notified on the official CSIR-CEERI website ceeri.res.in.
Yes, candidates who are eligible for more than one Post Code in CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026 can apply for multiple posts. However, they must submit a completely separate online application for each Post Code and pay the application fee of ₹500/- separately for each Post Code applied for (wherever applicable). A single application cannot cover multiple Post Codes. Only one application per Post Code per candidate is entertained — if a candidate submits multiple applications for the same Post Code, only the latest completed application will be considered by CSIR-CEERI.