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CSIR – National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI), Hyderabad has announced Technician-1 / Group-II (1) Recruitment 2026 for total 21 posts. Candidates who want to apply for Technician posts such as Fitter, Plumber, Electrician, Computer / IT Assistant, Digital Photographer, Laboratory Assistant-Chemical Plant, Medical Laboratory Technician, Physiotherapy Technician, and Catering & Hospitality Assistant can submit their online application form from 05/09/2026 to 04/10/2026, if you meet all the required eligibility criteria. For complete details such as eligibility, age limit, selection process, salary, and application steps, candidates must read the full notification carefully.
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CSIR – National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI), Hyderabad
CSIR-NGRI Technician-1 / Group-II (1) Recruitment 2026
Advt No.: 01/2026 dated 05.09.2026
Important Dates
- Advertisement Date: 05/09/2026
- Application Start Date: 05/09/2026 at 10:00 AM
- Last Date To Apply: 04/10/2026 at 06:00 PM
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 04/10/2026 at 06:00 PM
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- Admit Card Date: Before exam
- Exam Date: Notify soon
Application Fees
- General / EWS / OBC Candidates: Rs. 500/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen: No Fee
- Payment Method: Online through the SBI Collect system. Fee is non-refundable.
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 04/10/2026
- Min Age: 18 Years
- Max Age: 28 Years
- Age relaxation extra is applicable as per the rules of CSIR-NGRI Technician Recruitment 2026.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 / 6 / 8 Years as applicable after deducting military service |
| CSIR Regular Employees / Govt. Departments / Autonomous Bodies / PSUs | 5 Years |
| Widows / Divorced Women / Women Judicially Separated | Up to 35 years for UR/EWS/OBC; up to 40 years for SC/ST |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 21
| Category | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 15 |
| SC | 3 |
| ST | 1 |
| OBC | 0 |
| EWS | 2 |
| Grand Total | 21 |
Post & Category Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Post Code | Post (Trade) | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T101 | Technician (Fitter) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T102 | Technician (Plumber) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T103 | Technician (Electrician) | 1* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T104 | Technician (Computer / IT Assistant) | 8** | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| T105 | Technician (Digital Photographer) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T106 | Technician (Laboratory Assistant-Chemical Plant) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| T107 | Technician (Medical Laboratory Technician) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T108 | Technician (Physiotherapy Technician) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T109 | Technician (Catering & Hospitality Assistant) | 1* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
- * One UR post each in T103 and T109 is horizontally reserved for Ex-Servicemen.
- ** In T104, one UR post is horizontally reserved for PwBD-OH and one for PwBD-HH.
Eligibility Details
| Post / Trade | Required Qualification / Experience | Main Work |
|---|---|---|
| T101 Fitter | 10th with Science and 55% marks plus ITI/Trade Certificate in Fitter, or 2-year full-time apprenticeship in the trade, or 3 years relevant government/PSU/autonomous body experience. | Fitting, bench work, opto-mechanical assembly, repair and maintenance of workshop or optical machinery. |
| T102 Plumber | 10th with Science and 55% marks plus ITI/Trade Certificate in Plumber, or the allowed apprenticeship/experience route. | Plumbing, drainage, water distribution and wastewater work. |
| T103 Electrician | 10th with Science and 55% marks plus ITI/Trade Certificate in Electrician, or the allowed apprenticeship/experience route. | Substations, generators, wiring, motors, transformers and electrical equipment maintenance. |
| T104 Computer / IT Assistant | 10th with Science and 55% marks plus ITI in COPA or Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance, or the allowed apprenticeship/experience route. | Computer and peripheral maintenance, LAN, ID card printer, data entry and website/intranet uploading. |
| T105 Digital Photographer | 10th with Science and 55% marks plus ITI/Trade Certificate in Digital Photographer, or the allowed apprenticeship/experience route. | Digital photography, videography, computer work, Photoshop and editing tools. |
| T106 Laboratory Assistant-Chemical Plant | 10th with Science and 55% marks plus ITI/Trade Certificate in Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant), or the allowed apprenticeship/experience route. | Laboratory records, chemical logbooks and consumable management for R&D work. |
| T107 Medical Laboratory Technician | 10th with Science and 55% marks plus ITI/Trade Certificate in Medical Lab Technician, or the allowed apprenticeship/experience route. | Work in the pathology laboratory of the CSIR-NGRI dispensary. |
| T108 Physiotherapy Technician | 10th with Science and 55% marks plus ITI/Trade Certificate in Physiotherapy Technician, or the allowed apprenticeship/experience route. | Assist medical officers and physiotherapists and operate physiotherapy equipment. |
| T109 Catering & Hospitality Assistant | 10th with Science and 55% marks plus ITI/Trade Certificate in Catering & Hospitality Assistant, or the allowed apprenticeship/experience route. For the 3-year experience route, Catering & Hospitality, F&B, Tourism or Guest House Management experience is required. | Canteen and guest house support, catering for meetings and duties during odd hours or emergencies. |
“Experience route” means an alternative way to meet the skill requirement.
CSIR-NGRI Technician-1 / Group-II (1): Salary Details
| Post | Pay Matrix | Pay Scale | Approx. Gross Monthly Emoluments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technician-1 / Group-II (1) | Level-02 | Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200 | Rs. 39,970/- including Class ‘X’ city HRA |
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CSIR-NGRI Technician-1 / Group-II (1): Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Stage-I: Trade Test
- Shortlisted candidates are called for a practical Trade Test based on the applied trade.
- The Trade Test is qualifying in nature.
- Only candidates who qualify this test can appear in the written examination.
Stage-II: Competitive Written Examination
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Mental Ability Test | 50 | 100 | 1 Hour | No |
| Paper-II | General Awareness + English Language | 50 | 150 | 30 Minutes | -1 for each wrong answer |
| Paper-III | Concerned Trade Subject | 50 | 150 | 1 Hour | -1 for each wrong answer |
- The written exam has 150 questions and a total duration of 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Questions are in English and Hindi, except the English Language section.
- The exam standard is SSC + ITI / XII level.
- Paper-I is a screening paper. Papers II and III are evaluated only for candidates who cross the required Paper-I threshold.
- Final merit is prepared from Paper-II and Paper-III marks only. Paper-I marks are not added to final merit.
- For ties, the notification gives priority to higher Paper-III marks, fewer negative marks in Paper-III and Paper-II, older age, earlier qualification date, and then alphabetical order of first name.
CSIR-NGRI Technician-1 / Group-II (1) Recruitment 2026: Important Questions
What is the last date for CSIR-NGRI Technician Recruitment 2026?
The online application can be submitted up to 04/10/2026 at 06:00 PM. The fee is also payable through SBI Collect by the stated closing time.
How many posts are available in CSIR-NGRI Technician Recruitment 2026?
There are 21 Technician posts across nine trades. The vacancies include Fitter, Plumber, Electrician, Computer / IT Assistant, Digital Photographer and other listed trades.
What is the age limit for CSIR-NGRI Technician Recruitment 2026?
The minimum age is 18 years and the upper age limit is 28 years as on 04/10/2026. Applicable category-based relaxation is allowed under the stated rules.
What is the application fee for CSIR-NGRI Technician Recruitment 2026?
General, EWS and OBC candidates have to pay Rs. 500/-. SC, ST, PwBD, Women and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt from the application fee.
What qualification is needed for CSIR-NGRI Technician Recruitment 2026?
Candidates generally need 10th qualification with Science and at least 55% marks, plus the required ITI or Trade Certificate. Accepted apprenticeship and relevant government-sector experience routes are also given.
Is a PET required for CSIR-NGRI Technician Recruitment 2026?
The supplied notification summary does not specify a physical efficiency test or fixed physical parameters for these Technician posts. General medical fitness is required for selected candidates.
What is the salary in CSIR-NGRI Technician Recruitment 2026?
The post is in Pay Matrix Level-02 with a pay scale of Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200. The approximate gross monthly emolument given is Rs. 39,970 including Class X city HRA.
What is the selection process for CSIR-NGRI Technician Recruitment 2026?
Selection has two stages. First is a qualifying Trade Test. Candidates who qualify can take the competitive written exam. Final merit is based on Paper-II and Paper-III marks.