CSIR-CMERI Recruitment 2026: CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI) released an official notification for the recruitment of Technician (1) [Group-II] posts. There are 27 vacancies.
Candidates who have completed their SSC/10th Standard with an ITI certificate or a national/state trade certificate in the relevant trade are eligible to apply for these posts. Candidates can apply online through the official website www.cmeri.res.in from July 4, 2026, to August 3, 2026.
CSIR-CMERI Recruitment 2026 Full Details:
| Organization Name: | CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI) |
| Job Category: | Government Jobs |
| Post Name : | Technician (1) [Group-II] |
| Vacancy: | 27 |
| Job Location: | Durgapur (West Bengal) / Ludhiana (Punjab) |
| Apply Mode: | Online |
| Start Date: | 04.07.2026 |
| Last Date: | 03.08.2026 |
| Official Website: | www.cmeri.res.in |
Vacancy Details:
- Fitter – 14
- Electrician / Mechanic (Electrical Power Drives) – 04
- Electronics Mechanic / Instrument Mechanic – 04
- Machinist – 02
- Foundryman – 01
- Mechanic (Motor Vehicle/Diesel) – 01
- Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning – 01
Eligibility Criteria:
- Fitter
Educational Qualification: SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks, and an ITI certificate or national/state trade certificate in Fitter from a recognized institution. OR SSC/10th Standard with minimum 55% marks and 2 years’ full-time experience as an apprentice trainee in Fitter. OR SSC/10th Standard with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience as a Fitter in a Ministry/Department/Organization/PSU/Autonomous Body under Government of India/State/UT.
Age Limit: 18 to 28 years (as on 03.08.2026)
- Electrician / Mechanic (Electrical Power Drives)
Educational Qualification: SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks, and ITI certificate or national/state trade certificate in Electrician / Mechanic (Electrical Power Drives) from a recognized institution. OR SSC/10th Standard with minimum 55% marks and 2 years’ full-time experience as an apprentice trainee in Electrician / Mechanic (Electrical Power Drives). OR SSC/10th Standard with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in Electrician / Mechanic (Electrical Power Drives) in a Ministry/Department/Organization/PSU/Autonomous Body under Government of India/State/UT.
Age Limit: 18 to 28 years (as on 03.08.2026)
- Electronics Mechanic / Instrument Mechanic –
Educational Qualification: SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks, and an ITI certificate or national/state trade certificate in Electronics Mechanic / Instrument Mechanic from a recognized institution. OR SSC/10th Standard with minimum 55% marks and 2 years’ full-time experience as an apprentice trainee in Electronics Mechanic / Instrument Mechanic. OR SSC/10th Standard with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in Electronics Mechanic / Instrument Mechanic in a Ministry/Department/Organization/PSU/Autonomous Body under Government of India/State/UT.
Age Limit: 18 to 28 years (as on 03.08.2026)
- Machinist
Educational Qualification: SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks, and an ITI certificate or national/state trade certificate in Machinist from a recognized institution. OR SSC/10th Standard with minimum 55% marks and 2 years’ full-time experience as an apprentice trainee in a Machinist. OR SSC/10th Standard with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience as a Machinist in a Ministry/Department/Organization/PSU/Autonomous Body under Government of India/State/UT.
Age Limit: 18 to 28 years (as on 03.08.2026)
- Foundryman
Educational Qualification: SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks, and an ITI certificate or national/state trade certificate in Foundryman from a recognized institution. OR SSC/10th Standard with minimum 55% marks and 2 years’ full-time experience as an apprentice trainee in Foundryman. OR SSC/10th Standard with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience as a Foundryman in a Ministry/Department/Organization/PSU/Autonomous Body under Government of India/State/UT.
Age Limit: 18 to 28 years (as on 03.08.2026)
- Mechanic (Motor Vehicle/Diesel)
Educational Qualification: SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or national/state trade certificate in Mechanic (Motor Vehicle/Diesel) from a recognized institution. OR SSC/10th Standard with minimum 55% marks and 2 years’ full-time experience as an apprentice trainee in Mechanic (Motor Vehicle/Diesel). OR SSC/10th Standard with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in Mechanic (Motor Vehicle/Diesel) in a Ministry/Department/Organization/PSU/Autonomous Body under Government of India/State/UT.
Age Limit: 18 to 28 years (as on 03.08.2026)
- Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning
Educational Qualification: SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or national/state trade certificate in Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning from a recognized institution. OR SSC/10th Standard with minimum 55% marks and 2 years’ full-time experience as an apprentice trainee in Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning. OR SSC/10th Standard with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning in a Ministry/Department/Organization/PSU/Autonomous Body under Government of India/State/UT.
Age Limit: 18 to 28 years (as on 03.08.2026)
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): +3 years
- PwBD (Unreserved): +10 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): +15 years
- PwBD (OBC): +13 years
- Departmental Candidate (CSIR/Govt. Departments/Autonomous Bodies/PSU employees): +5 years
- Widows/Divorced Women/Judicially Separated Women (not remarried): Up to 35 years
- Widows/Divorced Women/Judicially Separated Women (SC/ST, not remarried): Up to 40 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of actual military service rendered, as per Govt. Policy
- No age relaxation is allowed to SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against Unreserved posts.
Salary Details:
- Fitter – Level-2 (Rs 19,900 – Rs 63,200), Total Emoluments approx. Rs 39,000/- per month
- Electrician / Mechanic (Electrical Power Drives) – Level-2 (Rs 19,900 – Rs 63,200), Total Emoluments approx. Rs 39,000/- per month
- Electronics Mechanic / Instrument Mechanic – Level-2 (Rs 19,900 – Rs 63,200), Total Emoluments approx. Rs 39,000/- per month
- Machinist – Level-2 (Rs 19,900 – Rs 63,200), Total Emoluments approx. Rs 39,000/- per month
- Foundryman – Level-2 (Rs 19,900 – Rs 63,200), Total Emoluments approx. Rs 39,000/- per month
- Mechanic (Motor Vehicle/Diesel) – Level-2 (Rs 19,900 – Rs 63,200), Total Emoluments approx. Rs 39,000/- per month
- Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning – Level-2 (Rs 19,900 – Rs 63,200), Total Emoluments approx. Rs 39,000/- per month
Selection Process
- Screening of online applications by the Screening Committee
- Trade Test in the relevant/respective trade (Qualifying in nature)
- Competitive Written Examination (Paper-I: Mental Ability Test, Paper-II: General Awareness & English Language, Paper-III: Concerned Subject)
- Final merit list prepared on the basis of marks obtained in Paper-II and Paper-III only
Application Fee:
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen – Exempted (No fee)
- Others – Rs. 500/- (to be paid online through SBI Collect)
Apply Procedure:
- Candidates will be required to apply online through the CSIR-CMERI website: www.cmeri.res.in. No other means / mode of application shall be accepted. Applications will be accepted from 04.07.2026 (10:00 AM) to 03.08.2026 (5:00 PM).
Dates to remember
- Start date to send the application form: 04.07.2026
- Last date to send the application form: 03.08.2026
Important Links
CSIR-CMERI Official Website: https://www.cmeri.res.in
CSIR-CMERI Official Notification PDF: Link
CSIR-CMERI Application Form PDF: Link
