⚡ Central Power Research Institute Direct Recruitment 2026
CPRI Recruitment 2026: 110 Engineering Officer, Assistant, Technician & MTS Posts – Advt CPRI/06/2026
Central Power Research Institute • Ministry of Power, Government of India • Direct Recruitment
Current Recruitment:
Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) has invited applications for a total of 110 direct recruitments for Engineering, Scientific, Technical, Administrative and Support posts under Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026, for which online registration has started from 19th September 2026 and eligible candidates can apply online till 12th October 2026.
Verification Note:
The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) has released the official advertisement number CPRI/06/2026 on its Live Careers page, and the online application process has already begun. However, due to technical issues, the main notification PDF file (PDF Link) of this recruitment could not be fully opened. Therefore, the main details of the number of vacancies, eligibility, fees, salary (Pay Scale) and selection process have been included here based only on the information clearly given in the current records of the department and the relevant documents related to this advertisement.
CPRI/06/2026 – Quick Answers
| Organisation | Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) |
| Administrative Ministry | Ministry of Power, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | CPRI/06/2026 |
| Advertisement Date | 19 September 2026 |
| Recruitment Type | Direct recruitment |
| Total Vacancies | 110 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Eligibility Cut-off | 12 October 2026 |
| Initial Probation | 2 years |
Important Dates
Online Registration Opens
19 September 2026, 10:00 AM
Last Date to Apply / Pay Fee
12 October 2026, 5:00 PM
Age / Qualification Cut-off
12 October 2026
CBT / Test Date
To be announced by CPRI
💳 Application Fee
Engineering Officer Gr.1, Engineering Assistant, Scientific Assistant
₹1,000 per post
Technician Gr.1, Assistant Gr.II, Technical Attendant Gr.1
₹700 per post
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women
Exempt
A total of 14 positions in the MTS recruitment are reserved for ex-servicemen, and as per the rules, ex-servicemen are completely exempt from application fees. This means they will not have to pay any recruitment fees for these positions. However, if any payment gateway or bank charges apply when filling out the form, candidates will have to pay them separately as they are not part of the department's fees.
👤 Age Limit
Engineering Officer Gr.1
30 Years
Engineering / Scientific Assistant
35 Years
Technician Gr.1
28 Years
Technical Attendant / Assistant Gr.II
30 Years
MTS Gr.1
25 Years
According to government rules, you must be at least 18 years old to apply for this recruitment, while the upper age limit will be calculated based on the post as of October 12, 2026. If you belong to a reserved category (such as OBC, SC, ST, or other categories), you will be given relaxation in the upper age limit as per Government of India rules.
Post-Wise & Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Civil) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Engineering Assistant (Electrical) | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Engineering Assistant (Mechanical) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Scientific Assistant | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Technician Gr.1 (Electrical) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Technician Gr.1 (Mechanical) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Technical Attendant Gr.1 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 37 |
| Assistant Gr.II | 13 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 29 |
| MTS Gr.1 (Watch & Ward) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 14 |
| Total | 55 | 12 | 2 | 22 | 19 | 110 |
Horizontal Reservation:
The total 110 posts already include reservations for PwBD (Divyangjan) and Ex-Servicemen, meaning they will not be added separately. According to this recruitment advertisement, out of these 110 posts, 8 posts are reserved for the PwBD category and 19 posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen, and most importantly, all 14 MTS posts are reserved exclusively for Ex-Servicemen.
Where The Horizontal Seats Fall:
This government recruitment advertisement details reserved seats for Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) and Ex-Servicemen. Simply put, one seat is reserved for Persons with Disabilities (LD) in the Engineering Officer (Electrical) position. Two seats are reserved for Persons with Disabilities (LD) in the Engineering Assistant (Electrical) position. The Technical Attendant position has a total of six reserved seats, including one for Hearing Impaired (HI), one for Persons with Disabilities (LD), and four for Ex-Servicemen. In the Assistant Grade-II position, two seats are reserved for Persons with Disabilities (VI), one for Persons with Disabilities (LD), and one for Ex-Servicemen.
Important Links
How to Apply Online
- 1 Start from the CPRI Career page and open Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026 so that you enter the correct recruitment portal.
- 2 Create your registration with a working email address and mobile number, then choose only the post and discipline for which you meet the cut-off conditions.
- 3 Fill in education, GATE details where required, experience and reservation information from your own certificates rather than from memory.
- 4 Upload the photograph, signature and supporting records requested by the portal. For Assistant Gr.II, keep the specified NIELIT BCC Grade-B certificate ready.
- 5 Pay the applicable post-wise fee if you are not exempt, review the form carefully and submit it before 12 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.
- 6 Save the submitted form and payment proof. A separate application and fee are needed for each additional post for which you apply.
Post-Wise Pay & Upper Age
| Post | 7th CPC Pay | Upper Age |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Officer Gr.1 – Electrical / Civil | Level 7, ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 | 30 Years |
| Engineering Assistant – Electrical / Mechanical | Level 6, ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 | 35 Years |
| Scientific Assistant | Level 6, ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 | 35 Years |
| Technician Gr.1 – Electrical / Mechanical | Level 2, ₹19,900–₹63,200 | 28 Years |
| Technical Attendant Gr.1 | Level 1, ₹18,000–₹56,900 | 30 Years |
| Assistant Gr.II | Level 4, ₹25,500–₹81,100 | 30 Years |
| MTS Gr.1 (Watch & Ward) | Level 1, ₹18,000–₹56,900 | 25 Years |
Age Rule:
You must be at least 18 years of age to apply. The upper age limit will be calculated as of October 12, 2026, meaning you must not exceed the age limit as of this date. If you exceed this age limit, age relaxation will be granted solely as per the rules of the Government of India.
Pay Note:
Your salary will be determined as per the 7th Pay Commission (7th CPC) pay matrix, which pre-fixes a salary range (starting to maximum salary) based on your post. Furthermore, other allowances (such as dearness allowance, house rent allowance) and other benefits will be added separately as per CPRI and government regulations. Since these allowances vary depending on your duty location and government regulations, no fixed figure for your take-home salary has been provided here.
Post-Wise Qualification & Experience
| Post | Essential Requirement |
|---|---|
| Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical) | A first-class B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering is required, along with a valid Electrical Engineering GATE score from 2024, 2025 or 2026. |
| Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Civil) | A first-class B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering is required, together with a valid Civil Engineering GATE score from 2024, 2025 or 2026. |
| Engineering Assistant (Electrical) | The essential academic route is a three-year diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology with a first-class result. Five years of relevant work after the required qualification is also needed. |
| Engineering Assistant (Mechanical) | Applicants need a first-class three-year diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Technology and five years of relevant work after the required qualification. |
| Scientific Assistant | A first-class B.Sc. with Chemistry is required, plus five years of work connected with the relevant subject area. |
| Technician Gr.1 (Electrical) | The essential trade qualification is an ITI certificate in Electrical. |
| Technician Gr.1 (Mechanical) | The essential trade qualification is an ITI certificate in Mechanical. |
| Technical Attendant Gr.1 | Matriculation or an equivalent qualification is essential. A two-year ITI course in Electrical or Mechanical is listed as desirable. |
| Assistant Gr.II | Applicants may hold one of these first-class bachelor's degrees: BA, B.Com, B.Sc., BBA, BBM or BCA. They also need at least Grade-B in NIELIT's Basic Computer Course (BCC); the notice-linked eligibility specifically names this NIELIT course. |
| MTS Gr.1 (Watch & Ward) | Matriculation or an equivalent qualification is required. The full set of 14 MTS vacancies is reserved for eligible Ex-Servicemen. |
Post-Wise Selection Process
| Post | Selection Route |
|---|---|
| Engineering Officer Gr.1 | Merit is linked to the valid GATE score in the relevant paper from 2024, 2025 or 2026. |
| Engineering Assistant | The notified route uses a Computer Based Test and then the applicable job-specific practical skill test. |
| Scientific Assistant | The notified route uses a Computer Based Test and then the applicable job-specific practical skill test. |
| Technician Gr.1 | Candidates move from the Computer Based Test to a qualifying Trade Test. |
| Technical Attendant Gr.1 | Selection is through the Computer Based Test. |
| Assistant Gr.II | Selection is through the Computer Based Test. |
| MTS Gr.1 | The process uses a Computer Based Test followed by the prescribed Trade/Proficiency Test. |
Test Schedule:
The exact date for the Computer Based Test (CBT), Skill Test, or Trade Test for this CPRI (Central Power Research Institute) recruitment post has not been announced yet. You are advised not to refer to any old notice or old schedule of previous recruitment for the exact exam date, but to rely only on the latest official notice posted on the CPRI website.
Posting, Probation & Important Service Rules
- ✓ The initial probation period is 2 years.
- ✓ A selected candidate may be posted at a CPRI office anywhere in India, depending on organisational need.
- ✓ The recruitment material refers to CPRI locations including Bengaluru, Bhopal, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Nashik, Noida, Kolkata, Guwahati and Raipur.
- ✓ The tentative CBT-city information linked with this recruitment includes Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Delhi and Kolkata; the centre printed on the candidate's call letter is the one that applies.
- ✓ Applicants already employed by Government, PSU, quasi-government or covered autonomous bodies should be prepared to produce the employer NOC required at the verification stage.
Documents to Keep Ready
To fill out an online government job or recruitment form, you'll need to have a few essential documents ready, including your current email address and mobile number, a recent passport-sized photo, your signature, proof of date of birth (such as a Class 10th marksheet or certificate), and your degree, diploma, or ITI certificate. Additionally, if you're applying for an engineering officer position, have your GATE scorecard, work experience certificate for engineering or scientific assistants, and a NIELIT BCC Grade-B certificate for assistant grade 2. Also, if applicable, have your caste certificate (Category), disability certificate (PwBD), and a no-objection certificate (NOC) from an ex-serviceman or current employer ready. Upload all these files in the prescribed format and according to the guidelines provided on the official website.
FAQs
How many vacancies are covered by CPRI/06/2026?
The advertisement contains 110 vacancies across the listed engineering, scientific, technical, administrative and MTS positions.
What is the overall vertical category breakup?
The total is UR 55, SC 12, ST 2, OBC-NCL 22 and EWS 19. Together these figures make 110.
Are PwBD and Ex-Servicemen numbers extra vacancies?
No. They are horizontal reservations within the vertical totals and should not be added again.
Who can apply for the 14 MTS vacancies?
Those MTS Gr.1 Watch & Ward vacancies are reserved for eligible Ex-Servicemen, with Matriculation or equivalent as the stated educational requirement.
Is GATE needed for every engineering post?
No. The valid 2024, 2025 or 2026 GATE requirement applies to Engineering Officer Gr.1 in the relevant Electrical or Civil paper. Engineering Assistant follows the diploma-and-experience route.
What computer qualification is required for Assistant Gr.II?
The notice-linked eligibility specifies at least Grade-B in NIELIT's Basic Computer Course (BCC) along with the required first-class degree.
Can an eligible candidate apply for more than one post?
Yes, but each post needs its own application and the applicable fee.
Has CPRI announced the final CBT or skill-test date?
No final test date is shown in the recruitment entry checked for this article. Later CPRI notices should be used for the actual schedule.
Where should corrigenda, admit cards and results be checked?
Check CPRI's official Career and Career Results pages and make sure any later notice specifically refers to Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026.
Candidate Final Check:
Before making a payment, you should carefully verify that you meet the requirements for the post and discipline you are applying for. To do this, you'll need to verify your age as of October 12, 2026, your educational qualifications, required experience, and, if applicable, your GATE exam paper. Note that if you're filling out the form for an Assistant Grade-II post, you must have a NIELIT BCC (Basic Computer Course) certificate, and if you're applying for an MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) post, you must have ex-servicemen status. Furthermore, among the 110 vertical vacancies, horizontal reservation seats have been reserved. Therefore, fill out the form according to your category to avoid rejection after submitting the fee.
Source & Verification:
The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) has announced new government jobs under advertisement number CPRI/06/2026, as confirmed on their Live Careers page. This official update provides complete information about the categories of positions being recruited and the last date for online applications (application window). However, due to technical issues, the main PDF link of the advertisement is currently not loading properly, so only the information and tables that fully match the advertisement have been included. No outdated or conjectural data has been added without any concrete information, so you will receive only accurate and precise information.
