CSIR-CFTRI Announces Recruitment for 28 Technician Positions, Application Deadline Approaching
CSIR-CFTRI in Bengaluru is hiring for 28 technician roles. Apply by November 18, 2026, to secure your chance.
Bengaluru, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : The Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) in Mysuru, part of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) under India’s Ministry of Science and Technology, has issued a notification for the recruitment of 28 technician positions. The deadline for applications is set for November 18, 2026.
Among the vacancies, there are 6 positions for Technician (Fitter), 7 for Technician (Electronics Mechanic), 1 for Technician (Instrument Mechanic), 2 for Technician (Laboratory Assistant – Chemical Plant), 2 for Technician (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant – COPA), 1 for Technician (Information and Communication Technology System Maintenance), 2 for Technician (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning), 2 for Technician (Electrician), 1 for Technician (Carpenter), 1 for Technician (Plumber), 1 for Technician (Sheet Metal Worker), 1 for Technician (Turner), and 1 for Technician (Welder). The distribution of positions includes 9 unreserved, 5 for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), 4 for Scheduled Castes (SC), 1 for Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 9 for Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL).
The online application process began on October 19 at 10 AM and will remain open until November 18. Interested candidates can complete their registration through the CFTRI official website before the deadline.
After successfully submitting the online application, candidates must send a hard copy of their registration form along with all required documents to the Recruitment Section (E-I Section), CSIR-CFTRI, Cheluvamba Mansion (opposite Railway Museum), Mysuru – 570020, Karnataka, via speed post or registered post by November 26.
Applicants should have completed the 10th grade with science subjects from a recognized board or institution, scoring at least 55%. They must also possess an ITI/trade certificate or relevant apprenticeship training or work experience.
The age limit for applicants is set between 18 and 28 years, calculated as of the application deadline of November 18, 2026. Candidates from reserved categories will receive age relaxation as per government regulations.
Selection will be based on the verification of applications and eligibility documents, followed by a qualifying trade test in the relevant field, and a competitive written examination consisting of three papers. The selected candidates will receive a salary ranging from ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 per month.
Candidates must pay an application fee online, which is ₹500 for general, unreserved, EWS, and OBC (NCL) applicants. However, SC/ST, disabled individuals, women, and ex-servicemen are exempt from the registration fee.
