CSIR-CFTRI Technician (1) Recruitment 2026

CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, has issued Advertisement No. Rec.02/2026 for direct recruitment to Technician (1) posts. The opportunity is intended for candidates who have passed the 10th standard and hold an ITI qualification in a relevant trade.

The recruitment is for 28 posts at the institute in Mysuru, Karnataka. Online applications are scheduled to be accepted from 19 October 2026 at 10:00 AM until 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM, followed by a hardcopy submission deadline of 26 November 2026. Applications are to be made through the CSIR-CFTRI website, and the selection process comprises a written examination, trade or skill test, document verification and medical examination.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

There are 28 vacancies for Technician (1). The notification describes the posts as spread across various trades but does not provide a trade-wise or category-wise count in the information supplied. The number of vacancies is provisional and may change according to the institute’s requirements.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants are required to have passed the 10th standard or matriculation and possess an ITI certificate in a relevant trade. Candidates should keep their matriculation marksheet and passing certificate, along with the relevant ITI certificate, available for the application and verification process.

Age Limit

The age limit and any applicable age relaxations are not specified in the notification details provided here. Candidates should check Advertisement No. Rec.02/2026 on the CSIR-CFTRI website for the applicable age conditions before applying.

Application Fee

The examination fee is payable online if applicable. The category-wise amounts have not yet been provided and are stated as awaiting an update. The notification information says that a fee, once paid, will not be refunded, so candidates should verify their eligibility before making a payment.

How to Apply

Online applications are scheduled to open on 19 October 2026. Candidates should complete the online form and arrange to send its hardcopy by the separate deadline.

1. Visit the official CSIR-CFTRI website at https://cftri.res.in/.
2. Open the Recruitment or Careers section and locate Advertisement No. Rec.02/2026 for Technician (1).
3. Use the recruitment’s Apply Online link when it is available and register with a valid email address and mobile number.
4. Sign in using the registration details, then enter the requested personal, educational and category information.
5. Upload a recent photograph and signature in the format specified in the application instructions.
6. Pay the applicable fee online, if required, and review the information carefully before submitting the form.
7. Download and print the completed application for your records.
8. Send the hardcopy to the address specified in the notification so that it reaches the institute by 26 November 2026.

Keep the documents needed for the form and subsequent verification ready. These include the 10th-standard marksheet and passing certificate, ITI certificate in the relevant trade, proof of date of birth, and—where applicable—caste or EWS certificate in the prescribed format and PwBD certificate. The notification also asks candidates to keep a recent photograph, signature and any other required supporting documents available.

Salary & Pay Scale

The Technician (1) post is placed in Pay Matrix Level 2. The notification details provided do not state the corresponding rupee pay amount or any additional allowances, so candidates should consult the full advertisement for further pay information.

Selection Process

Selection is scheduled to include a written examination followed by a trade test or skill test. Candidates progressing through the process will also undergo document verification and a medical examination. The provided details do not specify examination dates or the format and qualifying rules for each stage; these should be checked in the recruitment advertisement and subsequent institute updates.

Eligible 10th-pass candidates with an ITI qualification in a relevant trade should review the full advertisement and submit the online form by 18 November 2026. Remember to send the printed application to the specified address by 26 November 2026.