The CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI), Hyderabad, a premier R&D institute under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for the recruitment of Technician (1) / Group-II (1) posts. Online applications are invited from eligible Indian Nationals to fill up 21 permanent vacancies across various trades. Interested candidates can submit their applications online through the official portal from September 5, 2026, to October 4, 2026.
CSIR NGRI Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI) |
| Advertisement Number | 01/2026 |
| Post Name | Technician-1 / Group-II (1) |
| Total Vacancies | 21 Posts |
| Job Location | Hyderabad, Telangana (with All India Service Liability) |
| Application Mode | Online |
Important Dates
| Events | Dates / Timings |
| Date of Commencement of Online Application | September 5, 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application | October 4, 2026 (06:00 PM) |
| Date of Trade Test & Written Examination | To be notified later on the official website |
CSIR NGRI Technician 2026 Vacancy Details
CSIR-NGRI has announced a total of 21 Technician vacancies distributed across 9 different trades. Out of the 15 Unreserved (UR) seats, 1 is reserved for PwBD-OH, 1 for PwBD-HH, and 2 for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) horizontally.
| Post Code | Trade | Total Posts | Reservations |
| T101 | Technician (Fitter) | 1 | UR-1 |
| T102 | Technician (Plumber) | 1 | SC-1 |
| T103 | Technician (Electrician) | 1 | UR(ESM)-1 |
| T104 | Technician (Computer / IT Assistant) | 11 | UR-6, UR(PwBD-OH)-1, UR(PwBD-HH)-1, SC-2, ST-1 |
| T105 | Technician (Digital Photographer) | 1 | UR-1 |
| T106 | Technician (Laboratory Assistant – Chemical Plant) | 2 | UR-1, EWS-1 |
| T107 | Technician (Medical Lab Technician) | 1 | UR-1 |
| T108 | Technician (Physiotherapy Technician) | 1 | UR-1 |
| T109 | Technician (Catering & Hospitality Assistant) | 2 | UR(ESM)-1, EWS-1 |
| Total | 21 | UR-15, SC-3, ST-1, EWS-2 |
Education Details
To be eligible for the Technician posts, candidates must meet one of the following requirements as on the closing date (October 4, 2026):
- SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, securing a minimum of 55% marks, AND an ITI Certificate or National/State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade.
- SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, securing a minimum of 55% marks, AND 2 years of full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in the relevant trade.
- SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, securing a minimum of 55% marks, AND 3 years of work experience in the relevant trade in a Ministry/Department/Organization/PSU/Autonomous Body under the Government of India/State/UT.
Salary
- Pay Matrix: Level-02 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) as per the 7th CPC.
- Approximate Gross Monthly Emoluments: ₹39,970/- per month (inclusive of Basic Pay, DA, TA, and HRA for Class ‘X’ city).
Age Limit
(As on October 4, 2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 years.
- Maximum Age: 28 years for UR/EWS candidates.
- Upper Age Relaxations:
- 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: 3 years (UR/EWS), 6 years (OBC), 8 years (SC/ST) after deduction of actual military service
- CSIR/Govt/Autonomous Body Regular Employees: 5 years
- Widows/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women (not remarried): Up to 35 years (UR/EWS/OBC) or 40 years (SC/ST)
Selection Process
The selection methodology comprises two main stages:
- Stage-I: Trade Test: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a practical trade test to evaluate their skills relevant to the job requirements. This stage is qualifying in nature.
- Stage-II: Competitive Written Examination (CWE): Candidates who qualify for the trade test will proceed to the OMR/Computer-Based written exam comprising 150 questions (2 hours 30 minutes).
- Paper-I (Mental Ability Test): 50 questions, 100 marks (No negative marking).
- Paper-II (General Awareness & English Language): 50 questions, 150 marks (1 negative mark for each wrong answer).
- Paper-III (Concerned Subject): 50 questions, 150 marks (1 negative mark for each wrong answer).
- Note: Final merit is based strictly on the marks obtained in Paper-II and Paper-III, provided the candidate meets the minimum threshold in Paper-I.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹500/-.
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen: Exempted (Nil).
- Payment Mode: Online only via SBI Collect portal.
How to Apply
- Visit the official CSIR-NGRI website at www.ngri.res.in.
- Click on the “New Registration” button to create an account using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Log in using the generated credentials to access the Online Application Portal.
- Fill in all mandatory personal, educational, and experience details.
- If applying for multiple post codes, submit separate applications for each along with separate fee payments.
- Upload a recent scanned passport-size colour photograph, signature, and necessary certificates (like SSC marksheet, ITI/Apprentice certificate, Caste/EWS/PwBD proof, and NOC if currently employed) in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee of ₹500/- (if applicable) through SBI Collect under the specified category, and upload the e-receipt.
- Review your entries and click ‘Final Submit’. Once submitted, take a printout of the application form for future reference (do not send hard copies).
Important Links
| CSIR NGRI Technician Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| CSIR NGRI Technician Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link | Click Here |
