CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026 Notification: Technical Officer & Technician Vacancy, Salary, Eligibility & Apply Guide
Excellent news for engineering graduates and ITI-trained candidates! CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CEERI), Pilani has released its Advt. No. 01/2026 with 22 vacancies for Technical Officer and Technician (1) posts. The pay band ranges from Pay Level 2 (Rs 19,900 – Rs 63,200) for Technician posts to Pay Level 7 (Rs 44,900 – Rs 1,42,400) for Technical Officer posts. If you hold a B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc./MCA in Electronics, Physics or Computer Science — or a 10th pass with ITI in Electronics Mechanic, Electrician, Mason or Draughtsman Civil — this is your gateway to a prestigious CSIR laboratory. Find more CSIR and PSU government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.
The online application window is 21 May 2026 to 20 June 2026 and the apply portal is the dedicated CEERI exam portal (link in Essential Links below). This article covers the full post-wise vacancy break-up, post-code-wise qualifications, age limits, fees, exam pattern across the 3-paper Mental Ability / GA & English / Subject test, and step-by-step apply instructions. Read this complete article carefully and stay connected with GovtJobsAlert.in for every fresh CSIR alert.
Key Highlights — CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026
CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CEERI), Pilani is a leading R&D laboratory under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, working on microelectronics, MEMS, semiconductor devices and embedded systems. Selected candidates will work at the CSIR-CEERI Pilani campus in Rajasthan, with additional centres at Chennai (Tamil Nadu) and Jaipur (Rajasthan). The recruitment offers a stable Central Government career under the Ministry of Science & Technology with full 7th CPC pay, NPS coverage and CSIR allowances. This is also a great chance for 10th pass candidates with ITI and engineering graduates looking for Central Government openings.
- Post Names: Technical Officer (Physics / Electronics — TO-1), Technical Officer (Computer Science — TO-2), Technician (1) in Electronic Mechanics, Electrician/Wiremen/Electrical Fitter, Mason, and Draughtsman Civil
- Total Vacancies: 22 posts (Technical Officer 8 + Technician (1) 14)
- Pay Level: Level 7 (Rs 44,900 – Rs 1,42,400) for Technical Officer; Level 2 (Rs 19,900 – Rs 63,200) for Technician
- Job Location: Pilani (Rajasthan), with possible postings at Chennai and Jaipur
- Application Start Date: 21 May 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 20 June 2026
Vacancy Breakdown — CSIR CEERI 2026 (Post-wise)
The table below lists each Post Code and the number of seats. Category-wise reservation is given in the paragraph after the table because adding a category column would push the table beyond 3 columns and break readability on mobile.
| Post Name (Post Code) | Pay Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Officer (Physics / Electronics) — TO-1 | Level 7 | 7 |
| Technical Officer (Computer Science) — TO-2 | Level 7 | 1 |
| Technician (1) Electronic Mechanics — TECH-1 | Level 2 | 6 |
| Technician (1) Electrician / Wiremen / Electrical Fitter — TECH-2 | Level 2 | 6 |
| Technician (1) Mason — TECH-3 | Level 2 | 1 |
| Technician (1) Draughtsman Civil — TECH-4 | Level 2 | 1 |
| Total | — | 22 |
Eligibility Criteria — CSIR CEERI 2026
Educational Qualification
The minimum qualification depends on the Post Code you apply for:
- Technical Officer (TO-1): B.E./B.Tech. in Electronics / Electronics & Instrumentation / Electronics & Communication / Electrical & Electronics Engineering with minimum 55% marks, OR M.Sc. in Physics / Electronics / Applied Electronics with minimum 55% marks
- Technical Officer (TO-2): B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc. in Computer Science with minimum 55% marks, OR MCA (including Integrated MCA) with minimum 55% marks
- Technician (1) — TECH-1, TECH-2, TECH-3, TECH-4: SSC / 10th pass with Science subjects (minimum 55%) AND ITI / National / State trade certificate in the relevant trade, OR 2 years’ apprentice training in the relevant trade, OR 3 years’ work experience in the relevant trade at a Govt / PSU / Autonomous body
Each Post Code requires a separate application and separate fee. If you are eligible for multiple Post Codes, you must apply to each one separately. This is a strong entry route for graduates exploring computer science government jobs and electrical / electronics careers.
Age Limit
| Post | Maximum Age (as on 20-06-2026) |
|---|---|
| Technical Officer (TO-1 & TO-2) | 30 years |
| Technician (1) — TECH-1 to TECH-4 | 28 years |
| Minimum Age (all posts) | 18 years |
Age relaxation: SC/ST — 5 years (where post reserved), OBC — as per Government of India norms (where post reserved), PwBD — 10 years (15 years for SC/ST PwBD; 13 years for OBC PwBD where post reserved), Ex-Servicemen — as per CSIR-adopted GoI rules, departmental candidates with 3+ years’ service — 5 years (NOC mandatory), Widows / Divorced Women / Judicially separated women — up to 35 years (40 for SC/ST against reserved posts).
What is the Salary for CSIR CEERI 2026?
CSIR-CEERI pays as per the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix. The two pay levels give a wide spread depending on whether you join as a Technical Officer or Technician.
- Technical Officer (TO-1 & TO-2): Pay Level 7 (Rs 44,900 – Rs 1,42,400); gross emoluments approx Rs 89,268 per month at minimum of scale (including HRA)
- Technician (1) — TECH-1 to TECH-4: Pay Level 2 (Rs 19,900 – Rs 63,200); gross emoluments approx Rs 39,728 per month at minimum of scale (including HRA)
- Allowances: Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, medical reimbursement, Leave Travel Concession, conveyance advance, and house-building advance as per CSIR rules
A fresh Technical Officer at Pilani begins with around Rs 89,000 per month gross, while a Technician (1) begins with roughly Rs 39,700 per month — both with regular DA increments and full Central Government leave / pension benefits.
New entrants are covered under the National Pension System (NPS). Residential accommodation may be provided at the CEERI campus if available; in that case HRA will not be paid.
What is the Selection Process for CSIR CEERI 2026?
Selection has three main hurdles — screening, trade test, and the written examination. Document verification is at the very end before joining.
- Stage 1 — Screening: The duly constituted Selection Committee will screen applications and shortlist candidates for the Trade Test based on its own criteria.
- Stage 2 — Trade Test (Qualifying): Practical test in the relevant trade. Qualifying nature only — marks are not added to final merit but you must clear it.
- Stage 3 — Written Examination: An OMR-based or Computer-based Objective Type test, set in both English and Hindi (except the English Language paper).
- Stage 4 — Document Verification and final medical fitness check.
Technical Officer Exam Pattern
The Technical Officer written test has 200 questions across 3 papers in a single sitting of 3 hours. Paper 1 — Mental Ability Test has 50 questions for 100 marks in 1 hour (no negative marking, qualifying nature). Paper 2 — General Awareness (25 Q, 75 marks) + English Language (25 Q, 75 marks) is for 30 minutes with 1 negative mark per wrong answer. Paper 3 — Concerned Subject has 100 questions for 300 marks in 90 minutes with 1 negative mark per wrong answer. Final merit is prepared from Paper 2 + Paper 3 marks only.
Technician (1) Exam Pattern
The Technician (1) written test has 150 questions across 3 papers in 2 hours 30 minutes. Paper 1 — Mental Ability Test has 50 questions for 100 marks in 1 hour (no negative marking, qualifying nature). Paper 2 — General Awareness (25 Q, 75 marks) + English Language (25 Q, 75 marks) is for 30 minutes with 1 negative mark per wrong answer. Paper 3 — Concerned Subject has 50 questions for 150 marks in 1 hour with 1 negative mark per wrong answer. Standard of exam is SSC + ITI / 12th Standard. Final merit on Paper 2 + Paper 3 marks only.
You can revise the subject syllabus using exam preparation resources on GovtJobsAlert.in.
How to Apply Online for CSIR CEERI 2026?
Keep these documents ready in digital form before you start: recent passport-size colour photograph, signature image, SSC / 10th certificate (for DOB), 10th and 12th marksheets, Degree / ITI marksheets, caste / EWS / PwBD certificate (if applicable), experience certificates (if applicable), NOC from current employer (for serving Govt / CSIR / PSU staff), and the SBI Collect payment receipt.
- Visit the official CSIR-CEERI online application portal (link in Essential Links below).
- Register on the portal with a valid email ID, personal details, educational qualifications, category and the Post Code you are applying for.
- Upload a recent passport-size colour photograph and your signature at the prescribed places.
- Pay the application fee of Rs 500 per Post Code via NEFT / Net Banking / Bank Transfer to the Director, CSIR-CEERI (SBI A/c No. 61033385318, IFSC SBIN0031398, SBI CEERI Campus Pilani branch). SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted.
- Attach the UTR / Transaction reference number to your online application.
- Upload all required documents as a single PDF (maximum 5 MB) in the prescribed order — including 10th certificate, 10th marksheet, 10+2 certificate, Degree marksheets (for Technical Officer) or ITI certificate (for Technician), category certificate, NOC and experience certificate as applicable.
- Submit the application online before 11:59 PM on 20 June 2026 and keep a printout of the submitted form for your record. Note that a separate application and separate fee is needed for each Post Code applied.
Important Dates — CSIR CEERI 2026 Application Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 21 May 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Online Application Last Date | 20 June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 20 June 2026 |
| Age Cut-off Date | 20 June 2026 |
| Trade Test / Written Exam Date | To be notified on ceeri.res.in |
Application Fees — CSIR CEERI 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | Rs 500 per Post Code |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Exempted |
| Women candidates | Exempted |
| Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
Payment mode: Online via NEFT / Net Banking / Bank Transfer to the Director, CSIR-CEERI (State Bank of India, A/c 61033385318, IFSC SBIN0031398, SBI CEERI Campus Pilani branch). Fees once paid are non-refundable. A separate application + separate fee of Rs 500 must be paid for each Post Code applied.
Essential Links — CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for CSIR CEERI Technical Officer & Technician 2026
- Visit CSIR CEERI Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Rajasthan Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
For every engineering graduate and ITI-trained student in India, this CSIR-CEERI batch is a fantastic chance to begin a Central Government career at a top-tier research institute. The last date is 20 June 2026, so apply well before the final week to avoid server-rush issues and remember to file separate forms for each Post Code you qualify for. For more Rajasthan government job notifications and fresh CSIR alerts, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in every day.