Particulars | Details |
Organization | Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), Ministry of Power, Govt. of India |
Advertisement Number | CPRI/06/2026 (Dated 19.09.2026) |
Total Vacancies | 110 Posts (provisional; may be increased or decreased by CPRI) |
Posts | Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical/Civil), Engineering Assistant (Electrical/Mechanical), Scientific Assistant, Technician Gr.1 (Electrical/Mechanical), Technical Attendant Gr.1, Assistant Gr. II, Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Gr.1 |
Mode of Application | Online only, through the CPRI website |
Eligibility | Indian Nationals aged 18 years and above, meeting the post-specific educational qualification and age limit |
Job Location | Various CPRI locations in India (Bangalore, Bhopal, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Nashik, Noida, Kolkata, Guwahati, Raipur) |
Official Website |
CPRI Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Candidates should keep track of all important dates related to this recruitment to avoid missing any deadline. The schedule mentioned below is based on official information and may be updated from time to time.
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Advertisement Date | 19/09/2026 |
Online Registration Opening | 19/09/2026 |
Online Registration Closing | 12/10/2026 |
Cut-Off Date (Academic Qualification, Upper Age Limit etc.) | 12/10/2026 |
CPRI Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Here, you can find the position wise vacancies detail of each position open under CPRI Recruitment 2026 notification. You can find here the number of vacancies, qualification, age limit and pay scale. The complete eligibility criteria of each position open under CPRI is given below.
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical)
No. of Vacancies: 7
Qualification: First Class Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering from a recognized university. Valid GATE Score of 2024/2025/2026 (Electrical Engineering).
Age Limit: 30 years
Pay Scale: Level-7, Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 (7th CPC)
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Civil)
No. of Vacancies: 1
Qualification: First Class Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology in Civil Engineering from a recognized university. Valid GATE Score of 2024/2025/2026 (Civil Engineering).
Age Limit: 30 years
Pay Scale: Level-7, Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 (7th CPC)
Engineering Assistant (Electrical)
No. of Vacancies: 10
Qualification: First Class 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology in Electrical with 5 years of experience in relevant field.
Age Limit: 35 years
Pay Scale: Level-6, Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 (7th CPC)
Engineering Assistant (Mechanical)
No. of Vacancies: 1
Qualification: First Class 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology in Mechanical with 5 years of experience in relevant field.
Age Limit: 35 years
Pay Scale: Level-6, Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 (7th CPC)
Scientific Assistant
No. of Vacancies: 2
Qualification: First Class B.Sc. in Chemistry from a recognized University with 5 years of experience in the relevant subject field.
Age Limit: 35 years
Pay Scale: Level-6, Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 (7th CPC)
Technician Gr.1 (Electrical)
No. of Vacancies: 7
Qualification: ITI Trade Certificate in Electrical.
Age Limit: 28 years
Pay Scale: Level-2, Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 (7th CPC)
Technician Gr.1 (Mechanical)
No. of Vacancies: 2
Qualification: ITI Trade Certificate in Mechanical.
Age Limit: 28 years
Pay Scale: Level-2, Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 (7th CPC)
Technical Attendant Gr.1
No. of Vacancies: 37
Qualification: Matriculation or equivalent pass from a recognized Board. Desirable: ITI Trade Certificate of 2-year duration in Electrical/Mechanical.
Age Limit: 30 years
Pay Scale: Level-1, Rs. 18,000 – 56,900 (7th CPC)
Assistant Gr. II
No. of Vacancies: 29
Qualification: First Class BA/BSc./B.Com/BBA/BBM/BCA degree from a recognized university and minimum Grade-B certificate in Basic Computer Course (BCC) conducted by NIELIT.
Age Limit: 30 years
Pay Scale: Level-4, Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 (7th CPC)
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties)
No. of Vacancies: 14
Qualification: Matriculation or equivalent pass from a recognized Board. (All posts reserved for Ex-servicemen.)
Age Limit: 25 years
Pay Scale: Level-1, Rs. 18,000 – 56,900 (7th CPC)
CPRI Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
CPRI Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification
Post | Essential Qualification & Experience |
|---|---|
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical) | First Class Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering from a recognized university, with a valid GATE score of 2024/2025/2026 in Electrical Engineering |
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Civil) | First Class Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Civil Engineering from a recognized university, with a valid GATE score of 2024/2025/2026 in Civil Engineering |
Scientific Assistant | First Class B.Sc. in Chemistry from a recognized university with 5 years of experience in the relevant subject field |
Engineering Assistant (Electrical) | First Class 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology in Electrical with 5 years of experience in the relevant field |
Engineering Assistant (Mechanical) | First Class 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology in Mechanical with 5 years of experience in the relevant field |
Technician Gr.1 (Electrical) | ITI Trade Certificate in Electrical |
Technician Gr.1 (Mechanical) | ITI Trade Certificate in Mechanical |
Technical Attendant Gr.1 | Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board; ITI Trade Certificate (2-year duration) in Electrical/Mechanical is desirable |
Assistant Gr. II | First Class BA/B.Sc./B.Com/BBA/BBM/BCA degree from a recognized university, along with a minimum Grade-B certificate in the Basic Computer Course (BCC) conducted by NIELIT, valid as on the closing date of application. Only NIELIT BCC certificates are accepted; no other computer course is valid for this post |
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties) | Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board (all posts reserved for Ex-servicemen) |
All educational qualifications must be from a University/Institution/Board recognized by the Government of India and/or approved by UGC/AICTE/State Government, as applicable.
CPRI Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
Post | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical/Civil) | 30 years |
Scientific Assistant | 35 years |
Engineering Assistant (Electrical/Mechanical) | 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 |
The minimum age to apply is 18 years. Age, qualification and category will be reckoned as on the closing date of the online application, i.e., 12.10.2026. Upper age limit is relaxable as per Government of India norms.
CPRI Recruitment 2026 Salary
Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical/Civil) | Level 7 | Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 |
Engineering Assistant (Electrical/Mechanical) | Level 6 | Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
Scientific Assistant | Level 6 | Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
Assistant Gr. II | Level 4 | Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 |
Technician Gr.1 (Electrical/Mechanical) | Level 2 | Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 |
Technical Attendant Gr.1 | Level 1 | Rs. 18,000 – 56,900 |
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Gr.1 | Level 1 | Rs. 18,000 – 56,900 |
All posts also carry service benefits such as Leave, LTC and medical benefits as per Government of India norms applicable to CPRI employees. Probation for all posts is initially for 2 years.
CPRI Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Here is the complete information about CPRI Recruitment 2026 application fee. We advise the candidates that read the rules, methods and guidelines in the official notification before any payment of the application fee.
Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
Engineering Officer Gr.1, Scientific Assistant, Engineering Assistant (per post) | Rs. 1000/- |
Technician Gr.1, Assistant Gr. II, Technical Attendant Grade 1 (per post) | Rs. 700/- |
SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen/Women | Exempted |
CPRI Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The detailed selection procedure has been mentioned in the official notification of CPRI Recruitment 2026. But we are giving you here the short summary of the selection procedure. The candidates are advised to refer to official notification for selection procedure.
Selection Procedure:
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical/Civil): Selection will be based on GATE Score (valid GATE Score of 2024/2025/2026).
Engineering Assistant (Electrical/Mechanical): Selection will be based on Computer Based Test (CBT) and job-specific practical skill test.
Scientific Assistant: Selection will be based on Computer Based Test (CBT) and job-specific practical skill test.
Technician Gr.1 (Electrical/Mechanical): Selection will be based on performance in Computer Based Test (CBT). Candidates will also have to qualify a Trade Test.
Technical Attendant Gr.1: Selection is based on performance in Computer Based Test (CBT).
Assistant Gr. II: Selection will be based on performance in Computer Based Test (CBT).
Multi-Tasking Staff Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties): Selection will be based on performance in Computer Based Test (CBT) and Trade/Proficiency Test.
Tie-Breaking: In the event of a tie in CBT score or valid GATE score, the tie shall be resolved by placing the older candidate higher in the merit list (i.e., Date of Birth).
Examination Centres: Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Delhi, Kolkata.
Documents Required for CPRI Recruitment 2026
Valid self email ID and mobile number
Recent (not more than 3 months old) scanned passport-size colour photograph
Scanned signature in black ink against a white background
SSLC/SSC/Matriculation certificate and marks card (proof of date of birth)
Degree/Diploma/ITI trade certificate and marks cards of all years/semesters, and GATE score card where applicable
Experience/service certificate, where required, with supporting proof such as EPF/UAN history, bank statements or Form 16
Caste/category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) and disability certificate for PwBD candidates, where applicable
NIELIT Basic Computer Course (BCC) certificate, for Assistant Gr. II candidates
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer, for candidates already in Government/PSU/Autonomous Body service
Discharge certificate and Ex-servicemen ID card, for Ex-servicemen candidates
How to Apply for CPRI Recruitment 2026
Here is the complete procedure to apply for CPRI Recruitment 2026. The candidates should read the complete procedure to apply in the official notification from the links given below.
The application procedure for is not fully online. Candidates are advised to follow the detailed instructions given below.
Visit the official CPRI website at https://cpri.res.in/ and navigate to the recruitment/career section.
Before registering, ensure you have a valid self e-mail ID and mobile number, scanned passport size color photograph, scanned signature, and scanned copies of all required certificates in PDF format.
Register and fill in the online application form with accurate and complete information.
Upload scanned photograph, signature, and all required documents (SSLC/SSC/Matriculation Certificate, Degree/Diploma/ITI Trade Certificate & Marks card, experience certificate, BCC certificate from NIELIT, Caste/Category Certificate, NOC, Ex-servicemen ID card & Discharge Certificate, as applicable).
Pay the prescribed application fee online (inclusive of GST). SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen/Women are exempted from payment of fees.
Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate online application forms for each post with separate fees.
Take a printout of the submitted application form and retain it for future reference.
Online Registration Opening: 19.09.2026 (10:00 AM); Closing: 12.10.2026 (05:00 PM).
CPRI Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
Only Indian Nationals aged 18 years and above are eligible to apply.
Candidates can apply for more than one post, but must submit a separate online application, fee and documents for each post.
Multiple applications for the same post will result in rejection of all such applications.
Furnishing false, tampered or fabricated information can lead to disqualification at any stage, including after appointment.
Online applications, once registered, cannot be withdrawn, and the fee once paid is non-refundable except in case of cancellation of the recruitment itself (only the fee is refunded, not other expenses).
Examination centres are Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Delhi and Kolkata; CPRI reserves the right to allot any centre.
Candidates should regularly check the official CPRI website for updates, as CPRI is not responsible for missed communication due to technical issues.
Queries can be addressed to recruitment@cpri.in; telephonic queries will not be entertained.
CPRI Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Apply Online: Click here
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here