CPRI Recruitment 2026: Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) released an official notification for the recruitment of Engineering Officer, Engineering Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician, Technical Attendant, Assistant Gr. II and Multi-Tasking Staff posts. There are 110 vacancies.
Candidates who have completed their Matriculation / ITI / Diploma / Degree can apply.
CPRI Recruitment 2026 Full Details:
| Organization Name: | Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) |
| Job Category: | Government Jobs |
| Post Name : | Engineering Officer, Engineering Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician, Technical Attendant, Assistant Gr. II, MTS |
| Vacancy: | 110 |
| Job Location: | Bangalore (Head Office) and CPRI units across India |
| Apply Mode: | Online |
| Start Date: | 19.09.2026 |
| Last Date: | 12.10.2026 |
| Official Website: | https://cpri.res.in/ |
Vacancy Details:
- Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical) – 7
- Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Civil) – 1
- Engineering Assistant (Electrical) – 10
- Engineering Assistant (Mechanical) – 1
- Scientific Assistant – 2
- Technician Gr.1 (Electrical) – 7
- Technician Gr.1 (Mechanical) – 2
- Technical Attendant Gr.1 – 37
- Assistant Gr. II – 29
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties) – 14
Eligibility Criteria:
- Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical) –
Educational Qualification: First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering from a recognized university, along with a valid GATE score for 2024/2025/2026 (GATE paper subject: Electrical Engineering).
Age Limit: 30 years
- Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Civil) –
Educational Qualification: First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Civil Engineering along with a valid GATE score for 2024/2025/2026 (GATE paper subject: Civil Engineering).
Age Limit: 30 years
- Engineering Assistant (Electrical) –
Educational Qualification: First Class 3-year Diploma in Engineering / Technology in Electrical with 5 years of experience in the relevant field.
Age Limit: 35 years
- Engineering Assistant (Mechanical) –
Educational Qualification: First Class 3-year Diploma in Engineering / Technology in Mechanical with 5 years of experience in the relevant field.
Age Limit: 35 years
- Scientific Assistant –
Educational Qualification: First Class B.Sc. in Chemistry from a recognized University with 5 years of experience in the relevant subject field.
Age Limit: 35 years
- Technician Gr.1 (Electrical) –
Educational Qualification: ITI Trade Certificate in Electrical.
Age Limit: 28 years
- Technician Gr.1 (Mechanical) –
Educational Qualification: ITI Trade Certificate in Mechanical.
Age Limit: 28 years
- Assistant Gr. II –
Educational Qualification: 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 as on the closing date of application. No other computer course shall be accepted.
Age Limit: 30 years
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties) –
Educational Qualification: Matriculation
Age Limit: 25 years
Age Relaxation:
● SC/ ST: +5 years
● OBC: +3 years
● PwBD (Gen/ EWS): +10 years
● PwBD (SC/ ST): +15 years
● PwBD (OBC): +13 years
● Ex-Servicemen: As per Govt. Policy
Salary Details:
- Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical) – Level 7, Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400
- Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Civil) – Level 7, Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400
- Engineering Assistant (Electrical) – Level 6, Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400
- Engineering Assistant (Mechanical) – Level 6, Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400
- Scientific Assistant – Level 6, Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400
- Technician Gr.1 (Electrical) – Level 2, Rs. 19,900 – 63,200
- Technician Gr.1 (Mechanical) – Level 2, Rs. 19,900 – 63,200
- Technical Attendant Gr.1 – Level 1, Rs. 18,000 – 56,900
- Assistant Gr. II – Level 4, Rs. 25,500 – 81,100
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties) – Level 1, Rs. 18,000 – 56,900
Selection Process
● Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical / Civil) – Selection based on valid GATE score
● Computer-Based Test (CBT) for all other posts
● Job-specific Practical Skill Test / Trade Test / Proficiency Test, as applicable to the post
● Document Verification
Application Fee:
● SC/ST/PwBD – Exempted from payment of application fee (Ex-servicemen also exempted)
● Others – Rs. 1,000/- for each post (Engineering Officer Gr.1, Scientific Assistant, Engineering Assistant) and Rs. 700/- for each post (Technician Gr.1, Assistant Gr. II, Technical Attendant Gr.1)
Application Procedure:
● Candidates can apply online through the CPRI website: https://cpri.res.in/. No other means / mode of application shall be accepted. Applications will be accepted from 19.09.2026 to 12.10.2026.
Dates to remember
● Start date to send the application form: 19.09.2026 (10.00 AM)
● Last date to send the application form: 12.10.2026 (05.00 PM)
● Cut-off date for academic qualification and upper age limit: 12.10.2026
Important Links
| CPRI Official Website | Click Here |
| CPRI Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| CPRI Online Application | Click Here |
