CPRI Advertisement No CPRI/06/2026 – Apply Online for 110 Officer, Assistant & Other Posts | Last Date 12-10-2026
Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), an autonomous society under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has invited online applications from eligible Indian nationals for direct recruitment to 110 posts covering Engineering Officer, Engineering Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician, Technical Attendant, ...
📅 Important Dates (महत्वपूर्ण तिथियां)
| Application Start Date | 01 Oct 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 12 Oct 2026 |
💰 Application Fee (आवेदन शुल्क)
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Mode of Payment: Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI / Online🎂 Age Limit Details (आयु सीमा)
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Age Relaxation as per Government Rules (SC / ST / OBC / PwD / Ex-Servicemen)🎓 Eligibility & Qualification (शैक्षणिक योग्यता)
Minimum Education: Graduate
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👥 Vacancy & Post Breakdown (पदों का विवरण)
Total Vacancies: 110 Posts
📄 Required Documents (आवश्यक दस्तावेज)
Aadhaar Card, Educational Marksheets, Photo, Signature
📌 How to Apply Online (आवेदन कैसे करें)
Read the official notification carefully, click on Apply Online, fill required details, pay application fee and submit before the last date.
ℹ️ Detailed Notification & Overview
Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), an autonomous society under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has invited online applications from eligible Indian nationals for direct recruitment to 110 posts covering Engineering Officer, Engineering Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician, Technical Attendant, Assistant Grade II and Multi-Tasking Staff. CPRI headquarters is in Bengaluru, with units at Bhopal, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Nashik, Noida, Kolkata, Guwahati and Raipur.
The CPRI Recruitment 2026 (Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026) online registration starts on 19th September 2026 (10:00 AM) and closes on 12th October 2026 (05:00 PM). This article gives complete details of CPRI 110 Vacancies 2026, including post-wise breakup, eligibility, pay level, selection process, application fee, official notification PDF and apply online link.
CPRI Recruitment 2026 – 110 Various Posts
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Post Name |
Engineering Officer, Engineering Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician, Technical Attendant, Assistant Gr. II & MTS |
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| Advertisement No. |
CPRI/06/2026 |
| Total Vacancies |
110 Posts |
| Age Limit |
18 to 25 / 28 / 30 / 35 years (post-wise, as on 12.10.2026) |
| Salary |
Pay Level-1 to Level-7 (₹18,000 – ₹1,42,400) |
| Minimum Qualification |
10th / ITI / Diploma / Degree / GATE (post-wise) |
| Application Fee |
₹1,000 / ₹700 | Exempted for SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen & Women |
| Selection Process |
GATE Score / CBT / Skill Test / Trade Test (post-wise) |
| Job Location |
Bengaluru and CPRI units across India |
| Last Date |
12 October 2026 (05:00 PM) |
✅ CPRI Vacancy 2026 Post Wise List:
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Post Name |
Total Vacancies |
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Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical) |
07 |
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Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Civil) |
01 |
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Engineering Assistant (Electrical) |
10 |
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Engineering Assistant (Mechanical) |
01 |
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Scientific Assistant |
02 |
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Technician Gr.1 (Electrical) |
07 |
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Technician Gr.1 (Mechanical) |
02 |
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Technical Attendant Gr.1 |
37 |
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Assistant Gr. II |
29 |
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MTS Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties) |
14 |
Horizontal reservation is also applicable: 1 PwBD-LD post in Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical), 2 PwBD-LD posts in Engineering Assistant (Electrical), 1 PwBD-HI and 1 PwBD-LD plus 4 Ex-Servicemen posts in Technical Attendant Gr.1, 2 PwBD-VI, 1 PwBD-LD and 1 Ex-Servicemen post in Assistant Gr. II. All 14 MTS (Watch & Ward) posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen. Vacancy numbers are provisional and may change as per CPRI requirement.
✅ CPRI Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
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Post Name |
Age Limit (as on 12.10.2026) |
Qualification & Experience |
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Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical) |
Maximum 30 years |
First Class B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering + valid GATE score of 2024 / 2025 / 2026 (Electrical Engineering paper) |
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Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Civil) |
Maximum 30 years |
First Class B.E./B.Tech. in Civil Engineering + valid GATE score of 2024 / 2025 / 2026 (Civil Engineering paper) |
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Scientific Assistant |
Maximum 35 years |
First Class B.Sc. in Chemistry + 5 years’ experience in the relevant field |
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Engineering Assistant (Electrical) |
Maximum 35 years |
First Class 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering / Technology + 5 years’ relevant experience |
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Engineering Assistant (Mechanical) |
Maximum 35 years |
First Class 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Technology + 5 years’ relevant experience |
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Technician Gr.1 (Electrical) |
Maximum 28 years |
ITI Trade Certificate in Electrical |
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Technician Gr.1 (Mechanical) |
Maximum 28 years |
ITI Trade Certificate in Mechanical |
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Technical Attendant Gr.1 |
Maximum 30 years |
Matriculation or equivalent. Desirable: 2-year ITI in Electrical / Mechanical |
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Assistant Gr. II |
Maximum 30 years |
First Class BA / B.Sc. / B.Com / BBA / BBM / BCA + minimum Grade-B BCC certificate from NIELIT only (other computer courses not accepted) |
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MTS Gr.1 (Watch & Ward) |
Maximum 25 years |
Matriculation or equivalent (all posts reserved for Ex-Servicemen) |
Minimum age is 18 years. Upper-age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules. The cut-off date for age, qualification, experience and category certificates is 12th October 2026.
✅ CPRI Recruitment 2026 Pay Scale:
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Post Name |
Pay Level (7th CPC) |
|---|---|
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Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical / Civil) |
Level-7 : ₹44,900 – 1,42,400 |
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Engineering Assistant / Scientific Assistant |
Level-6 : ₹35,400 – 1,12,400 |
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Assistant Gr. II |
Level-4 : ₹25,500 – 81,100 |
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Technician Gr.1 (Electrical / Mechanical) |
Level-2 : ₹19,900 – 63,200 |
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Technical Attendant Gr.1 / MTS Gr.1 |
Level-1 : ₹18,000 – 56,900 |
✅ CPRI Recruitment 2026 Selection Process:
Selection is post-wise as given below:
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Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical / Civil): GATE Score (2024 / 2025 / 2026)
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Engineering Assistant and Scientific Assistant: Computer Based Test (CBT) + job-specific practical skill test
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Technician Gr.1: CBT + qualifying Trade Test
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Technical Attendant Gr.1: CBT
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Assistant Gr. II: CBT
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MTS Gr.1 (Watch & Ward): CBT + Trade / Proficiency Test
The schedule of CBT, skill test and trade test will be published later on the CPRI website.
✅ CPRI Recruitment 2026 Application Fee:
- Engineering Officer Gr.1, Scientific Assistant and Engineering Assistant: ₹1,000 per post (inclusive of GST)
- Technician Gr.1, Assistant Gr. II and Technical Attendant Gr.1: ₹700 per post (inclusive of GST)
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women candidates: Fee exempted
- Payment Mode: Online only. Bank charges, if any, will be borne by the candidate.
✅ CPRI Recruitment 2026 Important Dates:
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Opening Date for Online Registration & Fee Payment |
19 September 2026 (10:00 AM) |
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Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment |
12 October 2026 (05:00 PM) |
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Cut-off Date for Age, Qualification & Category |
12 October 2026 |
✅ CPRI Recruitment 2026 Important Links:
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CPRI Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026 Notification PDF |
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CPRI Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link |
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CPRI Official Website |
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Join Ind Govt Jobs Alert Channel |
✅ How to Apply CPRI Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates must apply online only through the CPRI application portal. Offline forms will not be accepted. The steps are as follows:
- Step 1: Keep a valid email ID, mobile number, recent colour photograph, signature in black ink and scanned certificates ready in the prescribed format.
- Step 2: Open the official online application link and complete registration.
- Step 3: Fill personal, educational, experience and category details carefully as per the post applied for.
- Step 4: Upload photograph, signature and required documents such as SSLC/Matriculation, degree/diploma/ITI certificates, GATE scorecard, NIELIT BCC certificate, caste/EWS/PwBD/ESM documents and NOC, wherever applicable.
- Step 5: Pay the application fee online (if applicable), submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
✅ FAQs:
What is the total number of vacancies in CPRI Recruitment 2026?
110 posts under Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026.
What is the age limit for CPRI Recruitment 2026?
Post-wise upper age is 25, 28, 30 or 35 years as on 12.10.2026, with relaxation as per Government rules. Minimum age is 18 years.
What is the pay scale in CPRI Recruitment 2026?
Pay Level-1 to Level-7, ranging from ₹18,000–56,900 to ₹44,900–1,42,400.
What is the selection process for CPRI Recruitment 2026?
GATE score for Engineering Officer Gr.1; CBT plus skill/trade test for other posts, as applicable.
What is the application fee for CPRI Recruitment 2026?
₹1,000 for Engineering Officer, Scientific Assistant and Engineering Assistant; ₹700 for Technician, Assistant Gr. II and Technical Attendant. SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and women are exempted.
What are the important dates for CPRI Recruitment 2026?
Online registration: 19 September 2026 (10:00 AM) to 12 October 2026 (05:00 PM).