CMERI Technician Recruitment 2026: Online Application Form 20 Vacancies

CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI), a leading constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has published Advertisement No. 11/2025, inviting online applications from qualified Indian citizens for the direct recruitment of 20 Technician (Group-II, Level-1) positions. Interested individuals who meet the necessary technical qualifications are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.

Candidates are strongly advised to thoroughly review the entire CMERI Technician Recruitment 2026 notification to ensure their eligibility regarding age, qualifications, trade, and reservation criteria before proceeding with the online application for these technical roles at CSIR-CMERI.

CMERI Technician Recruitment 2026

Organization	CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI)
Post Name	Technician (Group-II, Level-1)
Total Vacancies	20
Educational Qualification	10th Pass, ITI
Pay Level	Level-2 (Rs.19,900 – Rs.63,200)
Approximate Emoluments	Rs.37,000 per month
Upper Age Limit	28 years (as on 21/01/2026)
Selection Process	Written Exam + Trade Test
Last Date	21/01/2026

Vacancy & Reservation Details:

Category	No. of Posts
SC (Backlog)	07
ST (Backlog)	02
OBC-NCL (Backlog)	04
PwBD (OH) (Backlog)	03
PwBD (HH) (Backlog)	01
Unreserved (UR)	03
Total	20

How to Apply:

Applications can only be submitted via the online mode on the official CMERI recruitment portal. Please adhere to the following steps:

• Step 1: Access the apply online link starting from 22nd December 2025 (10:00 AM) and register or complete the application form.
• Step 2: Upload a recent passport-sized color photograph, your signature, and all required documents (SSC/10th certificates, ITI certificate, category certificate if applicable, Aadhaar, etc.).
• Step 3: Pay the application fee of ₹500/- (if applicable) online through State Bank Collect and ensure to upload the receipt.
• Step 4: Submit your application by 21st January 2026 (05:00 PM) and retain a printed copy for your records.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Completion of SSC / 10th Standard or an equivalent qualification from a recognized Board.
• Possession of a National Trade Certificate (NTC) / ITI in the relevant trade, issued by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT).
• Age restriction: Must not exceed 28 years as of the final date for online applications (21st January 2026). Relaxation is applicable according to Government regulations for reserved categories.

Application Fee:

Category	Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS	Rs.500/- (Non-refundable)
SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen / CSIR Employees	Exempted (Nil)
Payment Mode	Online via State Bank Collect

Selection Process:

Competitive Written Examination (Objective Type)

Trade Test (Qualifying in nature)

Document Verification

Important Links:

CMERI Technician Online Application	Click Here
CMERI Technician Detailed Notification	Click Here

Important Dates:

Start of Online Application	22nd December 2025 (10:00 AM)
Last Date for Online Submission	21st January 2026 (05:00 PM)