CPRI Recruitment 2026: 110 Vacancies Across Multiple Posts

The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has released recruitment notification CPRI/06/2026 for 110 vacancies spanning various technical, scientific, administrative, and support roles.

1. Key Recruitment Details

2. Vacancy, Salary, Educational Criteria & Selection Process

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|                                        POST-WISE BREAKDOWN MATRIX                                                |
+---------------------+-------+-------------------+------------------------------------+--------+------------------+
| Post Name           | Vac.  | Salary Pay Scale  | Educational Qualification          | Max    | Selection        |
|                     |       | (Per Month)       | & Requirements                     | Age    | Mode             |
+---------------------+-------+-------------------+------------------------------------+--------+------------------+
| Engineering Officer | 08    | ₹44,900 – 1,42,400| First Class B.E/B.Tech (EE/EEE/    | 30 Yrs | Valid GATE Score |
|                     |       |                   | Civil) + Valid GATE Score          |        | (2024/2025/2026) |
+---------------------+-------+-------------------+------------------------------------+--------+------------------+
| Engineering         | 11    | ₹35,400 – 1,12,400| • Elec: B.Sc Chemistry + 5 yrs exp | 35 Yrs | CBT + Practical  |
| Assistant           |       |                   | • Mech: Diploma in EE + 5 yrs exp  |        | Skill Test       |
+---------------------+-------+-------------------+------------------------------------+--------+------------------+
| Scientific Assistant| 02    | ₹35,400 – 1,12,400| First Class 3-yr Diploma in Mech   | 35 Yrs | CBT + Practical  |
|                     |       |                   | Engineering + 5 yrs experience     |        | Skill Test       |
+---------------------+-------+-------------------+------------------------------------+--------+------------------+
| Technician Grade 1  | 09    | ₹19,900 – 63,200  | ITI Trade Certificate in Electrical| 28 Yrs | CBT + Trade Test |
|                     |       |                   | or Mechanical                      |        |                  |
+---------------------+-------+-------------------+------------------------------------+--------+------------------+
| Technical Attendant | 37    | ₹18,000 – 56,900  | Matriculation (10th pass) or       | 30 Yrs | CBT              |
| Grade 1             |       |                   | equivalent from recognized board   |        |                  |
+---------------------+-------+-------------------+------------------------------------+--------+------------------+
| Assistant Grade II  | 29    | ₹25,500 – 81,100  | First Class Any Graduate + Grade-B | 30 Yrs | CBT              |
|                     |       |                   | Certificate in BCC (NIELIT)        |        |                  |
+---------------------+-------+-------------------+------------------------------------+--------+------------------+
| MTS Grade 1         | 14    | ₹18,000 – 56,900  | University Degree + Diploma in     | 25 Yrs | CBT + Trade/     |
| (Watch & Ward)      |       |                   | Library Science                    |        | Proficiency Test |
+---------------------+-------+-------------------+------------------------------------+--------+------------------+

Age Relaxation Rules:

• SC / ST: 5 Years
• OBC: 3 Years
• PwBD (General / EWS): 10 Years
• PwBD (OBC): 13 Years
• PwBD (SC / ST): 15 Years

3. Application Fee Details

• Engineering Officer / Engineering Assistant / Scientific Assistant:
  • SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Female Candidates: NIL (Exempted)
  • General / OBC / EWS / Others: ₹1,000/-
• Technician Grade 1 / Assistant Grade II / Technical Attendant Grade 1:
  • SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Female Candidates: NIL (Exempted)
  • General / OBC / EWS / Others: ₹700/-

4. How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official CPRI website career portal (cpri.res.in).
2. Locate and open the recruitment notice CPRI/06/2026.
3. Click on the Application Registration Link and complete the new candidate registration.
4. Fill in all personal, educational, and experience information accurately.
5. Upload scanned copies of required documents (Photograph, Signature, Caste Certificate, Qualification Certificates, GATE scorecards if applicable).
6. Pay the applicable registration fee online through the integrated payment gateway.
7. Verify all entered data and submit your application before October 12, 2026.

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