CPRI Recruitment 2026 — Engineering Officer, Assistant, MTS & More, 110 Posts

Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), an autonomous society under the Ministry of Power, has opened applications for 110 provisional vacancies across 10 posts — from Multi-Tasking Staff and Technical Attendant to Engineering Officer Grade 1. Eligibility ranges from Matriculation to a Bachelor's degree with a valid GATE score depending on the post, and Indian Nationals aged 18 and above can apply online from 19 September 2026 to 12 October 2026.

Who Should Apply

• Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Grade 1, Watch & Ward Duties (14 posts, all reserved for Ex-servicemen) — Matriculation or equivalent.
• Technical Attendant Grade 1 (37 posts) — Matriculation or equivalent; an ITI Trade Certificate in Electrical/Mechanical is desirable but not mandatory.
• Technician Grade 1, Electrical or Mechanical (9 posts combined) — an ITI Trade Certificate in the relevant trade.
• Engineering Assistant, Electrical or Mechanical (11 posts combined) — a First Class 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology plus 5 years' relevant experience.
• Assistant Grade II (29 posts) — a First Class BA/B.Sc./B.Com/BBA/BBM/BCA degree plus a minimum Grade-B NIELIT Basic Computer Course certificate — no other computer course is accepted.
• Scientific Assistant (2 posts) — a First Class B.Sc. in Chemistry plus 5 years' relevant experience.
• Engineering Officer Grade 1, Electrical or Civil (8 posts combined) — a First Class Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology in the relevant branch, plus a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025, or 2026.

Eligibility & Age Limit

Minimum age is 18 years for all posts. Upper age limit varies by post: 25 years for MTS Grade 1, 28 years for Technician Grade 1, 30 years for Engineering Officer Grade 1, Technical Attendant Grade 1, and Assistant Grade II, and 35 years for Scientific Assistant and Engineering Assistant. Age, qualification, and category are all reckoned as on the closing date, 12.10.2026. Upper age limit is relaxable as per Government of India norms, though the notification doesn't state the specific relaxation figures — [Check] the exact SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/ESM relaxation years directly against current GoI norms before assuming a number.

Since qualification varies widely with no single primary level, see the current openings for 10th Pass, ITI, Diploma, and Any Graduate candidates depending on which post fits you.

Salary & Pay Scale

Pay follows the 7th CPC matrix and varies sharply by post: Level 1 (₹18,000-56,900) for Technical Attendant and MTS, Level 2 (₹19,900-63,200) for Technician, Level 4 (₹25,500-81,100) for Assistant Grade II, Level 6 (₹35,400-1,12,400) for Scientific Assistant and Engineering Assistant, and Level 7 (₹44,900-1,42,400) for Engineering Officer. All posts also carry Leave, LTC, and medical benefits per Government of India norms applicable to CPRI employees, and a 2-year probation period.

Important Dates

Application Fee

• Engineering Officer Grade 1, Scientific Assistant, Engineering Assistant: ₹1,000 per post
• Technician Grade 1, Assistant Grade II, Technical Attendant Grade 1: ₹700 per post
• SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen/women: Exempted

Fee is inclusive of GST; any bank transaction or processing charges for online payment are borne by the candidate. Applications without the prescribed fee are summarily rejected, and the fee is non-refundable except if CPRI cancels the recruitment itself (only the fee, not other expenses, is refunded in that case). Note the notification doesn't separately specify a fee for MTS Grade 1, since all 14 of those posts are reserved for Ex-servicemen, who are fee-exempt.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official CPRI website, cpri.res.in, and go to the online registration system for Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026.
2. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
3. Fill in the application form, carefully selecting the correct post and category — you must submit a separate application, fee, and full document set for each post if applying to more than one.
4. Upload your scanned recent (not more than 3 months old) colour passport-size photograph, and your signature in black ink on a white background.
5. Upload scanned copies of your Matriculation/Degree/Diploma/ITI certificates and mark cards, GATE score card (if applicable), experience certificates, category certificate, and NIELIT BCC certificate (for Assistant Grade II) — all in PDF format.
6. Pay the applicable fee online.
7. Review the application carefully, then submit before 12 October 2026, 5:00 PM.
8. Take a printout of the submitted form for your records.

How Are Candidates Selected

Engineering Officer Grade 1 (Electrical/Civil) — selected purely on a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025, or 2026; there is no separate CPRI-conducted written exam for this post.

Engineering Assistant and Scientific Assistant — a Computer Based Test (CBT), combined with a job-specific practical skill test.

Technician Grade 1 — CBT performance, plus a mandatory Trade Test that candidates must also qualify.

Technical Attendant Grade 1 and Assistant Grade II — selection is based purely on CBT performance.

Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Grade 1 — CBT performance combined with a Trade/Proficiency Test.

In the event of a tie in CBT score or GATE score, the older candidate (by date of birth) is placed higher in the merit list. The venue, date, and time for the CBT/Trade/Skill Test will be communicated through the admit card or call letter, and exam centres are Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Delhi, and Kolkata (CPRI reserves the right to allot any centre; no centre-change requests are entertained).

Why This Job Matters

CPRI is the country's apex research and testing body for electrical power engineering, working across generation, transmission, distribution, and power-equipment certification — meaning even non-engineering support roles here sit inside a technical research institute rather than a routine administrative office. With 110 posts spanning from Matriculation-level MTS roles to GATE-based Engineering Officer positions in one notification, this is a broad entry point into PSU-adjacent technical and research-support work, with postings across CPRI's nine locations nationwide.

The FreshersLike Take

Best fit: a strong option for ITI/diploma holders and engineering graduates with a GATE score who want research-institute experience rather than a purely administrative government post, and for Ex-servicemen, since all 14 MTS posts and several others are specifically reserved for them. Who should think twice: the Engineering Assistant and Scientific Assistant posts require 5 years of prior relevant experience on top of the base qualification, so these aren't true entry-level openings — and CPRI reserves the right to increase, decrease, or modify vacancy numbers and branches after the notice, so the final post-wise count could differ from what's advertised now. Practical tip: for Assistant Grade II, only a NIELIT Basic Computer Course Grade-B certificate is accepted — no other computer course counts, however similar — so confirm you hold that exact certificate before applying rather than assuming an equivalent qualification will be accepted at document verification.

Documents Required

• Valid self email ID and mobile number
• Recent (within 3 months) scanned passport-size colour photograph
• Scanned signature in black ink on a white background
• SSLC/SSC/Matriculation certificate and marks card
• Degree/Diploma/ITI trade certificate and marks cards for all years/semesters, and GATE score card where applicable
• Experience/service certificate where required, with supporting proof such as EPF/UAN history, bank statements, or Form 16
• Caste/category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) and disability certificate for PwBD candidates, where applicable
• NIELIT Basic Computer Course (BCC) certificate, for Assistant Grade II candidates only
• No Objection Certificate, if already employed in Government/PSU/Autonomous Body service
• Discharge certificate and Ex-servicemen ID card, for Ex-servicemen candidates

What Happens After Selection

All posts carry an initial probation period of 2 years. CPRI reserves the right to post selected candidates at any of its offices located anywhere in India. [Check] further joining or training details, as the notification doesn't describe post-selection steps beyond probation and posting liability.

Contact & Helpline

Genuine queries can be emailed to recruitment@cpri.in. Telephonic, SMS, or mobile queries will not be entertained, and queries about information already in the advertisement won't be answered. This is the only official channel — CPRI will not contact candidates through any other number for payment or personal details.

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Common Questions

What is the last date to apply for CPRI Recruitment 2026?

12 October 2026, 5:00 PM. Online registration opened 19 September 2026.

How many vacancies are there, post-wise?

110 total (provisional) across 10 posts: 7 Engineering Officer (Electrical), 1 Engineering Officer (Civil), 10 Engineering Assistant (Electrical), 1 Engineering Assistant (Mechanical), 2 Scientific Assistant, 7 Technician (Electrical), 2 Technician (Mechanical), 37 Technical Attendant, 29 Assistant Grade II, and 14 MTS Grade 1.

Can a 10th-pass (Matriculation) candidate apply?

Yes, for Technical Attendant Grade 1 and MTS Grade 1 — both need only Matriculation or equivalent, though an ITI certificate is desirable (not mandatory) for Technical Attendant.

Is there an application fee?

Yes, ₹1,000 per post for Engineering Officer, Scientific Assistant, and Engineering Assistant, and ₹700 per post for Technician, Assistant Grade II, and Technical Attendant. SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen/women candidates are exempted.

Is the exam computer-based?

Yes, for all posts except Engineering Officer, which is selected purely on GATE score. Other posts use a Computer Based Test, sometimes combined with a skill, trade, or proficiency test.

Can I apply for more than one post?

Yes, but you must submit a completely separate application, fee, and document set for each post — multiple applications for the same post will result in all of them being rejected.

Is the vacancy count final?

No. CPRI explicitly states the number of vacancies is provisional and may be increased, decreased, or modified depending on actual requirements or the availability of suitable candidates.

Once selected, can I choose my posting location?

No. CPRI reserves the right to post appointed candidates at any of its offices located anywhere in India.

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