CSIR NGRI Technician Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 21 Posts

CSIR–National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI), Hyderabad has invited online applications for 21 permanent Technician-1 / Group-II (1) posts under Advertisement No. 01/2026. Eligible Indian nationals can submit their application online up to 04 October 2026, 6:00 PM.

This recruitment is a notable opportunity for 10th-pass candidates with Science subjects and relevant ITI, apprenticeship, trade certificate, or prescribed experience. The selected candidates will work at CSIR-NGRI, Hyderabad, a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.

CSIR NGRI Recruitment 2026 Overview

CSIR-NGRI has listed the recruitment as a permanent-position notification on its official openings page, with the English and Hindi advertisements and online-application facility available there.

CSIR NGRI Technician Vacancy Details

The 21 vacancies are distributed across several technical and support trades. The largest share of posts is for Computer / IT Assistant candidates.

The Computer / IT Assistant stream has 11 positions, making it especially relevant for candidates holding ITI qualifications such as COPA or other trade credentials specifically accepted in the detailed notification. Applicants should choose the trade and post code carefully because the qualification requirement may differ by discipline.

Eligibility and Salary

Educational qualification

Candidates are generally required to have passed SSC / 10th standard with Science subjects and at least 55% marks, along with the relevant ITI / National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship Certificate or qualifying work experience as prescribed for the individual trade. The detailed notification should be treated as final for trade-wise essential qualifications, accepted certificates, and experience conditions.

For example, a candidate applying for the Computer / IT Assistant post should verify that their ITI trade, certificate, apprenticeship, or experience exactly matches the requirements shown against Post Code T104. Similarly, applicants for Fitter, Electrician, Plumber, Medical Laboratory Technician, and other trades must apply only if they meet the qualification conditions for that specific code.

Age limit

The upper age limit is 28 years as on the closing date for online applications. Relaxation in the upper age limit is expected to apply for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, ex-servicemen, and other eligible categories as per Government of India and CSIR rules. Candidates should confirm the exact category-wise relaxation, including supporting-document requirements, in the official advertisement before submission.

Pay scale

The Technician-1 / Group-II (1) position carries pay under Pay Level-2 of the 7th Central Pay Commission pay matrix. The approximate gross monthly emoluments mentioned for the post are around ₹39,970, subject to applicable allowances and deductions.

How to Apply Online

Eligible applicants should use the CSIR-NGRI online application link available on the institute’s official recruitment/openings page.

1. Visit the official CSIR-NGRI website and open the Current Openings section.
2. Select “Permanent Position Recruitment of Technician-1 / Group-II (1), Advertisement No. 01/2026.”
3. Read the complete advertisement, including post-code-wise qualification, age, reservation, fee, and document instructions.
4. Open the online application portal and complete registration using a valid mobile number and email address.
5. Fill in personal details, educational qualification, ITI/apprenticeship/work-experience information, and category details accurately.
6. Choose the correct post code and trade. Do not select a trade merely because a vacancy is available; eligibility must match the trade requirement.
7. Upload scanned copies of the photograph, signature, certificates, caste/EWS/PwBD documents where applicable, and other requested records.
8. Pay the application fee, if applicable to your category.
9. Review all entries before final submission and save the submitted application form, payment receipt, and registration details for future reference.

The application window began on 05 September 2026 and will remain open until 04 October 2026 at 6:00 PM. Candidates should avoid waiting until the final day, since server delays or payment failures close to the deadline can prevent successful submission.

Important Instructions

• Apply only through the official CSIR-NGRI recruitment link; do not rely on unofficial agents or third-party payment links.
• Keep original 10th, ITI, apprenticeship, experience, category, and identity documents ready for verification.
• Ensure that your name, date of birth, marks, certificate number, and category details are identical to the information in your supporting documents.
• Candidates claiming reservation or age relaxation must hold valid certificates in the prescribed format by the relevant cut-off date.
• The selection method, examination pattern, syllabus, trade test, document-verification process, and application fee should be checked directly in Advertisement No. 01/2026 before applying.
• Since this is a Hyderabad-based CSIR-NGRI recruitment, eligible Telangana and Andhra Pradesh candidates can consider it a useful Central Government technical employment opportunity, though applications are open to eligible Indian nationals.

Applicants should download and read the official English or Hindi advertisement available through CSIR-NGRI’s Current Openings page before submitting the form.