🚨 CPRI RECRUITMENT 2026
CPRI Recruitment 2026
Central Power Research Institute
Engineering Officer, Engineering Assistant, Technician, Assistant, MTS & Other Posts
⏰ Last Date: 12 October 2026 | 05:00 PM
110
Total Vacancies
10th–Degree
Qualification
₹18,000–₹1,42,400
Pay Scale
12 Oct 2026
Last Date
📢 CPRI Recruitment 2026:
Central Power Research Institute has announced
110 vacancies under Advertisement No.
CPRI/06/2026 for Engineering Officer,
Engineering Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician,
Technical Attendant, Assistant Gr. II and MTS Gr.1 posts.
📋 CPRI Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) |
| Advertisement No. | CPRI/06/2026 |
| Post Names | Engineering Officer, Engineering Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician, Technical Attendant, Assistant Gr. II & MTS |
| Total Vacancies | 110 Posts |
| Age Limit | 18 to 25 / 28 / 30 / 35 Years |
| Qualification | 10th / ITI / Diploma / Degree / GATE |
| Pay Scale | Level-1 to Level-7 |
| Salary Range | ₹18,000 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Application Fee | ₹700 / ₹1,000 |
| Selection | GATE / CBT / Skill Test / Trade Test |
| Job Location | Bengaluru & CPRI Units Across India |
| Last Date | 12 October 2026 – 05:00 PM |
📊 CPRI Vacancy 2026 – Post-wise Vacancies
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Engineering Officer Gr.1 – Electrical | 07 |
| Engineering Officer Gr.1 – Civil | 01 |
| Engineering Assistant – Electrical | 10 |
| Engineering Assistant – Mechanical | 01 |
| Scientific Assistant | 02 |
| Technician Gr.1 – Electrical | 07 |
| Technician Gr.1 – Mechanical | 02 |
| Technical Attendant Gr.1 | 37 |
| Assistant Gr. II | 29 |
| MTS Gr.1 – Watch & Ward | 14 |
| Total | 110 |
📌 Reservation:
Horizontal reservation is applicable for PwBD and
Ex-Servicemen categories as specified in the recruitment
notification. All 14 MTS Gr.1 (Watch & Ward) posts are
reserved for Ex-Servicemen.
Vacancy numbers are provisional and may change according to CPRI requirements.
Vacancy numbers are provisional and may change according to CPRI requirements.
🎓 CPRI Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
| Post | Age Limit | Qualification & Experience |
|---|---|---|
|
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical) |
Maximum 30 Years | First Class B.E./B.Tech in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering + valid GATE 2024 / 2025 / 2026 score |
|
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Civil) |
Maximum 30 Years | First Class B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering + valid GATE 2024 / 2025 / 2026 score |
| Scientific Assistant | Maximum 35 Years | First Class B.Sc. in Chemistry + 5 years relevant experience |
|
Engineering Assistant (Electrical) |
Maximum 35 Years | First Class 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering / Technology + 5 years relevant experience |
|
Engineering Assistant (Mechanical) |
Maximum 35 Years | First Class 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Technology + 5 years relevant experience |
|
Technician Gr.1 (Electrical) |
Maximum 28 Years | ITI Trade Certificate in Electrical |
|
Technician Gr.1 (Mechanical) |
Maximum 28 Years | ITI Trade Certificate in Mechanical |
| Technical Attendant Gr.1 | Maximum 30 Years | Matriculation or equivalent. Desirable: 2-year ITI in Electrical / Mechanical |
| Assistant Gr. II | Maximum 30 Years | First Class BA / B.Sc. / B.Com / BBA / BBM / BCA + minimum Grade-B BCC certificate from NIELIT only |
|
MTS Gr.1 (Watch & Ward) |
Maximum 25 Years | Matriculation or equivalent. All posts reserved for Ex-Servicemen. |
🎯 Important Age Note:
Minimum age is 18 years.
Upper-age relaxation is applicable as per Government
of India rules.
The cut-off date for age, qualification, experience and category certificates is 12 October 2026.
The cut-off date for age, qualification, experience and category certificates is 12 October 2026.
💰 CPRI Recruitment 2026 – Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Officer Gr.1 | Level-7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Engineering Assistant / Scientific Assistant | Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Assistant Gr. II | Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Technician Gr.1 | Level-2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| Technical Attendant / MTS Gr.1 | Level-1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
🏆 CPRI Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
- Engineering Officer Gr.1: Selection through GATE Score 2024 / 2025 / 2026.
- Engineering Assistant & Scientific Assistant: Computer Based Test (CBT) + job-specific practical skill test.
- Technician Gr.1: CBT + qualifying Trade Test.
- Technical Attendant Gr.1: Computer Based Test.
- Assistant Gr. II: Computer Based Test.
- MTS Gr.1: CBT + Trade / Proficiency Test.
📢 Note:
The schedule for CBT, skill test and trade test will be
published later on the CPRI website.
💳 CPRI Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
₹1,000 Fee
Engineering Officer Gr.1, Scientific Assistant and Engineering Assistant.
₹700 Fee
Technician Gr.1, Assistant Gr. II and Technical Attendant Gr.1.
🆓 Fee Exemption
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women candidates.
💳 Payment Mode
Online payment only. Bank charges, if any, will be borne by the candidate.
📅 CPRI Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Starts | 19 September 2026 – 10:00 AM |
| Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment | 12 October 2026 – 05:00 PM |
| Cut-off Date for Age / Qualification / Category | 12 October 2026 |
🚀 CPRI Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online
Don't wait until the last date. Check the official notification carefully and submit your application before 12 October 2026, 05:00 PM.
🔗 CPRI Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
📝 How to Apply for CPRI Recruitment 2026
- Keep a valid email ID and mobile number ready.
- Keep your recent colour photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Open the official CPRI online application portal.
- Complete the registration and fill in personal, educational, experience and category details.
- Upload the required documents such as Matriculation certificate, Degree / Diploma / ITI certificates, GATE scorecard, NIELIT BCC certificate and applicable category documents.
- Upload NOC wherever applicable.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
- Submit the application before 12 October 2026, 05:00 PM.
- Take a printout / save the submitted application for future reference.
❓ CPRI Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are available in CPRI Recruitment 2026?
A total of 110 vacancies are available
under Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026.
Q2. What is the age limit for CPRI Recruitment 2026?
The minimum age is 18 years.
The maximum age is post-wise 25, 28, 30 or 35 years
as on 12 October 2026.
Q3. What qualifications are required?
Depending on the post, candidates may require
10th, ITI, Diploma, Degree or GATE qualification.
Q4. What is the salary in CPRI Recruitment 2026?
The pay scales range from
₹18,000 – ₹56,900 at Level-1 to
₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 at Level-7.
Q5. What is the selection process?
Selection varies by post and includes
GATE Score, CBT, Skill Test, Trade Test
and Proficiency Test, wherever applicable.
Q6. What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹1,000 or ₹700 depending on
the post. SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Women candidates
are exempted from the application fee.
Q7. What is the last date to apply?
The last date for online application and fee payment is
12 October 2026 at 05:00 PM.
🚨 Don't Miss This Opportunity!
110 CPRI Vacancies
Engineering Officer | Engineering Assistant | Technician | Assistant | Technical Attendant | MTS
💰 Pay Level 1 to Level 7
📅 Last Date: 12 October 2026
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