CSIR-AMPRI Recruitment 2026: 15 Technical and Support Posts

CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Bhopal, has opened recruitment for Technical Officer, Security Officer, Security Assistant, Technician (1) and Multi-Tasking Staff posts under Advertisement No. RECT-02/2026. The opportunities are for candidates with qualifications ranging from matriculation and ITI certificates to postgraduate degrees and engineering qualifications, as well as eligible ex-servicemen for security roles.

The notification announces 15 vacancies across the listed posts. Applications must be submitted online, with one application window closing on 6 November 2026 for Technical Officer and Technician posts and another closing on 16 November 2026 for Security Officer, Security Assistant and MTS posts. Depending on the role, selection may include a trade test, written examination, physical test and personality assessment.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The notification states that there are 15 vacancies. The post-code-wise table below reproduces the distribution provided in the notice; the listed entries add up to 14, so candidates should consult the official advertisement for clarification of the overall total.

The institute is based in Bhopal, and the notification states that the posts carry liability for transfer anywhere in India.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Qualifications differ by post code. For Technical Officer roles, applicants need the specified relevant postgraduate or engineering degree, with at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA. The security posts require the stated ex-servicemen or equivalent paramilitary background and security experience. Technician applicants need the relevant matriculation, science and trade qualification or work experience; MTS applicants need to have passed matriculation or an equivalent examination.

Age Limit

The notification gives a general age range of 18 to 35 years, while the applicable upper limit depends on the post: 30 years for Technical Officer, 35 for Security Officer, 28 for Security Assistant and Technician, and 25 for MTS. The closing date for the relevant online application is the reference date for assessing age, qualifications and experience.

Application Fee

Applicants in the General, OBC and EWS categories must pay the fee for each post code applied for. The listed exempt categories do not have to pay an application fee.

The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online through SBI Collect or the online payment gateway. Cash, demand drafts, postal orders and other payment methods are not accepted.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official CSIR-AMPRI website at https://ampri.res.in/.
2. Open the recruitment section and select the online application for Advertisement No. RECT-02/2026.
3. Register with your name, email address and mobile number, then use the credentials provided to log in.
4. Complete the form with your personal details and the education and experience information relevant to the post.
5. Upload the required documents, photograph and signature. The notification specifies a maximum file size of 1 MB for each uploaded item.
6. Pay the fee online if it applies to your category and post code.
7. Review and submit the application before the deadline for your chosen post.
8. Download and retain the submitted application for future reference.

Keep a valid mobile number and active email address available, along with your matriculation certificate, relevant qualification certificates, recent passport-size colour photograph, signature, identity proof, and payment details if required. Applicants should also prepare applicable category certificates, experience certificates and a No Objection Certificate where relevant.

Salary & Pay Scale

The advertised basic pay scales range from 18000 to 142400 per month, depending on the role and pay level. The notification also gives approximate total emoluments for each post, as shown below; these figures are indicative estimates in the vacancy table.

Selection Process

The selection stages depend on the post. A trade test is specified for Technical Officer and Technician applicants; the notification identifies it as qualifying in nature. Security Officer and Security Assistant applicants may be required to take a physical test. The recruitment also lists a written examination and a personality assessment test. The examination date has not yet been announced, and candidates should check the detailed advertisement and official updates for the stage applicable to their post, qualifying marks and other instructions.

Eligible applicants should select the correct post code, confirm the relevant qualification and age conditions in the official notice, and submit the online form by the deadline that applies to their post.