CPRI Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 110 Engineering Officer, Assistant, Technician & Other Posts

Table of Contents

1. CPRI Recruitment 2026 – Overview
2. CPRI Vacancy Details 2026
3. Educational Qualification
4. Age Limit
5. Application Fee
6. Important Dates
7. Selection Process
8. How to Apply for CPRI Recruitment 2026
9. Important Links
10. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
11. Disclaimer
12. Other Recent Jobs

✓ Last verified on 2 October 2026 from official notification

Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), an autonomous society under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026 for the recruitment of 110 posts, including Engineering Officer Gr.1, Engineering Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician Gr.1, Technical Attendant Gr.1, Assistant Gr. II and Multi-Tasking Staff Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties). Applications must be submitted online through the CPRI online registration system. The last date to apply is 12.10.2026 (05:00 PM). Read the complete details below before applying.

CPRI Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), Ministry of Power, Government of India
Post Name	Engineering Officer Gr.1, Engineering Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician Gr.1, Technical Attendant Gr.1, Assistant Gr. II, Multi-Tasking Staff Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties)
Advertisement / Notification Number	CPRI/06/2026
Total Vacancies	110
Job Location	CPRI Head Office, Bangalore and units at Bhopal, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Nashik, Noida, Kolkata, Guwahati and Raipur (candidates may be posted in any CPRI office anywhere in India)
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	https://cpri.res.in/
Apply Start Date	19.09.2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply	12.10.2026 (05:00 PM)

CPRI Vacancy Details 2026

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale / Salary (7th CPC)
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical)	7; UR: 3, SC: –, ST: –, OBC (NCL): –, EWS: 4; (1 post reserved for PwBD – LD (OA, OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV))	Level 7: Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Civil)	1; UR: 1	Level 7: Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400
Engineering Assistant (Electrical)	10; UR: 5, SC: 2, ST: –, OBC (NCL): 2, EWS: 1; (2 posts reserved for PwBD – LD (OA, OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV))	Level 6: Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400
Engineering Assistant (Mechanical)	1; UR: 1	Level 6: Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400
Scientific Assistant	2; UR: 1, OBC (NCL): 1	Level 6: Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400
Technician Gr.1 (Electrical)	7; UR: 4, SC: –, ST: –, OBC (NCL): 2, EWS: 1	Level 2: Rs. 19,900 – 63,200
Technician Gr.1 (Mechanical)	2; UR: 1, OBC (NCL): 1	Level 2: Rs. 19,900 – 63,200
Technical Attendant Gr.1	37; UR: 19, SC: 6, ST: –, OBC (NCL): 8, EWS: 4; (1 post reserved for PwBD – HI [Deaf, HH], 1 post reserved for PwBD – LD [OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV] and 4 posts reserved for Ex-servicemen)	Level 1: Rs. 18,000 – 56,900
Assistant Gr. II	29; UR: 13, SC: 4, ST: 2, OBC (NCL): 3, EWS: 7; (2 posts reserved for PwBD – VI [B, LV], 1 post reserved for PwBD – LD [OA, OL, BA, BL, OAL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV] and 1 post reserved for Ex-servicemen)	Level 4: Rs. 25,500 – 81,100
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties)	14; UR: 7, SC: –, ST: –, OBC (NCL): 5, EWS: 2; (All posts reserved for Ex-servicemen)	Level 1: Rs. 18,000 – 56,900
Total	110	–

Educational Qualification

Post Name	Required Qualification	Additional Requirement / Experience
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical)	First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university in Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering	Valid GATE Score of the year 2024/2025/2026 (GATE paper subject: Electrical Engineering)
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Civil)	First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university in Civil Engineering	Valid GATE Score of the year 2024/2025/2026 (GATE paper subject: Civil Engineering)
Engineering Assistant (Electrical)	First Class 3 year Diploma in Engineering / Technology in Electrical	5 years of experience in relevant field
Engineering Assistant (Mechanical)	First Class 3 year Diploma in Engineering / Technology in Mechanical	5 years of experience in relevant field
Scientific Assistant	First Class B.Sc. in Chemistry from a recognized University	5 years of experience in the relevant subject field
Technician Gr.1 (Electrical)	ITI Trade Certificate in Electrical	Not Mentioned in Official Notification
Technician Gr.1 (Mechanical)	ITI Trade Certificate in Mechanical	Not Mentioned in Official Notification
Technical Attendant Gr.1	Matriculation or equivalent pass from a recognized Board	Desirable: Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Trade Certificate of two years’ duration in Electrical/Mechanical
Assistant Gr. II	First Class BA/BSc./B.Com/BBA/BBM/BCA degree from a recognized university	Minimum Grade-B certificate in Basic Computer Course (BCC) conducted by NIELIT on the closing date of application. Only the NIELIT BCC is accepted; no other computer course will be accepted.
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties)	Matriculation or equivalent pass from a recognized Board	All posts reserved for Ex-servicemen

Age Limit

Post Name	Maximum Age
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical / Civil)	30 years
Engineering Assistant (Electrical / Mechanical)	35 years
Scientific Assistant	35 years
Technician Gr.1 (Electrical / Mechanical)	28 years
Technical Attendant Gr.1	30 years
Assistant Gr. II	30 years
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Gr.1	25 years

• Minimum Age: Not Mentioned in Official Notification
• Age Calculation Date: 12.10.2026 (cut-off date for academic qualification, upper age limit, etc.)
• Age Relaxation: The upper age limit is relaxable as per Government of India norms.

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee (Inclusive of GST)	Payment Mode
Engineering Officer Gr.1, Scientific Assistant, Engineering Assistant	Rs. 1000/- for each post	Online
Technician Gr.1, Assistant Gr. II, Technical Attendant Grade 1	Rs. 700/- for each post	Online
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-servicemen / Women	Exempted	–

Note: Bank transaction charges or processing fees, if any, for online payment of the application fee must be borne by the candidate.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Registration & Fee Payment Opens	19.09.2026 (10:00 AM)
Online Registration & Fee Payment Closes	12.10.2026 (05:00 PM)
Cut-off Date (Academic Qualification, Upper Age Limit etc.)	12.10.2026
Computer Based Test / Skill Test / Trade Test	Not Mentioned in Official Notification (schedule will be notified on the CPRI website)

Selection Process

Post Name	Selection Process
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical / Civil)	Based on GATE score
Engineering Assistant (Electrical / Mechanical)	1. Computer Based Test (CBT); 2. Job-specific practical skill test
Scientific Assistant	1. Computer Based Test (CBT); 2. Job-specific practical skill test
Technician Gr.1 (Electrical / Mechanical)	1. Computer Based Test (CBT); 2. Trade Test (qualifying)
Technical Attendant Gr.1	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Assistant Gr. II	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Gr.1	1. Computer Based Test (CBT); 2. Trade / Proficiency Test

Examination Centres: Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Delhi, Kolkata.

How to Apply for CPRI Recruitment 2026

1. Read the official notification (Advt. No. CPRI/06/2026) carefully and check your eligibility for the post.
2. Visit the CPRI career page: https://cpri.res.in/en/career.
3. Complete the online registration using a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill in the application form and upload the required documents (photograph, signature, certificates and other documents as applicable).
5. Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
6. Submit a separate application for each post you wish to apply for.
7. Submit the application before 12.10.2026 (05:00 PM) and keep a printout for future reference.

Important Links

Link	URL
Official Notification PDF	Download Notification
Apply Online Link	Apply Online
Official Website	https://cpri.res.in/

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How many vacancies are announced in CPRI Recruitment 2026?

A total of 110 vacancies have been announced under Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for CPRI Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply online is 12.10.2026 (05:00 PM).

Q3. How are Engineering Officer Gr.1 candidates selected?

Selection for Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical / Civil) will be based on GATE score. A valid GATE score of 2024, 2025 or 2026 is required.

Q4. What is the application fee for CPRI Recruitment 2026?

Rs. 1000/- per post for Engineering Officer, Scientific Assistant and Engineering Assistant; Rs. 700/- per post for Technician, Assistant Gr. II and Technical Attendant. SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen/women are exempted.

Q5. Which computer certificate is required for Assistant Gr. II?

A minimum Grade-B certificate in the Basic Computer Course (BCC) conducted by NIELIT. No other computer course will be accepted.

Q6. Who can apply for Multi-Tasking Staff Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties)?

All MTS Gr.1 posts are reserved for Ex-servicemen who have passed Matriculation or equivalent.

Q7. Where are the exam centres for CPRI Recruitment 2026?

The examination centres are Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Delhi and Kolkata.

Disclaimer

Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. The information in this article is prepared for quick reference only. For complete and updated details, including eligibility conditions, reservation rules, and application instructions, please visit the official website or read the official notification.

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