CSIR-AMPRI, Bhopal has invited online applications under advertisement RECT - 02/2026 for 14 posts: Technical Officer, Security Officer, Security Assistant, Technician (1) and Multi-Tasking Staff. Pay runs from Level-01 to Pay Level 7. Technical Officer and Technician (1) applicants must finish by 6 November 2026; the other three posts close on 16 November 2026.
Key details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | CSIR-Advanced Materials & Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Bhopal |
| Advertisement number | RECT - 02/2026 |
| Posts | Technical Officer (07), Security Officer (01), Security Assistant (01), Technician (1) (04), Multi-Tasking Staff (01) |
| Pay levels | Level-01 to Pay Level 7, by post |
| Place of posting | Bhopal |
| Mode | Online, in three steps: registration, fee submission, online application |
| Fee | Rs 500 for each post code |
The notice prints the number of posts for each group, not one grand total. Adding the five groups (07, 01, 01, 04 and 01) gives 14.
Important dates
| Posts | Registration, fee and online application |
|---|---|
| Technical Officer, Technician (1) | 7 October 2026 to 6 November 2026, till 23.59 hrs |
| Security Officer, Security Assistant, Multi-Tasking Staff | 15 October 2026 to 16 November 2026, till 23.59 hrs |
| Exam date | Not given in the notice |
The date that fixes upper age limit, qualification and experience is the closing date of the group you apply in: 06.11.2026 for TO-01 to TO-05 and TC-01 to TC-04, and 16.11.2026 for SO-01, SA-01 and MTS-01.
Post-wise vacancies and reservation
| Post | Post codes | Posts | Reservation | Upper age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Officer | TO-01 (1), TO-02 (1), TO-03 (3), TO-04 (1), TO-05 (1) | 07 | UR-06, SC-01 | 30 years |
| Security Officer | SO-01 | 01 | UR-01 | 35 years |
| Security Assistant | SA-01 | 01 | UR-01 | 28 years |
| Technician (1) | TC-01 (1), TC-02 (1), TC-03 (1), TC-04 (1) | 04 | UR-03, ST-01 | 28 years |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | MTS-01 | 01 | UR-01 | 25 years |
TC-03 and TC-04 are anticipated vacancies arising on the superannuation of the present holders on 31.03.2027 and 31.05.2027. The offer of appointment against them will be issued only after the vacancy has actually arisen.
Pay
| Post | Pay level and scale | Approximate total emoluments |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Officer, Security Officer | Pay Level 7, Rs 44,900 to Rs 1,42,400 | Rs 86,580 |
| Security Assistant | Level-06, Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400 | Rs 66,500 |
| Technician (1) | Level-02, Rs 19,900 to Rs 63,200 | Rs 37,000 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | Level-01, Rs 18,000 to Rs 56,900 | Rs 33,650 |
Eligibility
| Post code | Qualification and experience |
|---|---|
| TO-01 | M.Sc. in Material Science / Physics or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA) |
| TO-02 | MCA (Master of Computer Applications) or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA) |
| TO-03 | M.Sc. in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Chemical Sciences or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA) |
| TO-04 | B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering / Metallurgy / Metallurgical Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA) |
| TO-05 | B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA) |
| SO-01 | Ex-Servicemen JCO (Subedar or higher rank) or equivalent rank in other Para-military forces with a minimum of 10 years' experience in security. The experience is 05 years for Short Service Commissioned Officers and for Assistant Commandants in CRPF/BSF/ITBP etc. in the pre-revised pay scale of Rs 8,000 to Rs 13,500. For an Inspector from Para-Military Forces it is 10 years. |
| SA-01 | Ex-servicemen JCO in Army or equivalent other Para-Military Forces with 05 years of experience in the work of security |
| TC-01 | SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, minimum 55% marks, and ITI certificate or national / state trade certificate in Instrument Mechanic; or the same marks with 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee in the trade; or the same marks with 3 years of work experience in the trade in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT |
| TC-02 | SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, minimum 55% marks in aggregate, and ITI certificate / NTC / STC in Fitter trade; or 2 years full-time experience as an apprentice trainee in Fitter trade; or 3 years of work experience in Fitter trade in a Ministry / Department / Organization / PSU / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT |
| TC-03 | The same three routes as TC-02, in Machinist trade |
| TC-04 | The same three routes as TC-02, in Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) trade |
| MTS-01 | Matriculation / 10th Standard or equivalent pass |
The applicant must be a citizen of India.
Age limit and relaxation
The minimum age is 18 years on the last date of the online application. Relaxation in upper age is not the same for every post.
| Category | Technical Officer | Technician (1) | Multi-Tasking Staff | Security Officer | Security Assistant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PwBD, 10 years | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not available | Not available |
| Ex-Servicemen | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CSIR, Government, Autonomous Body, PSU employees, 05 years | Yes | Yes | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Widows, divorced and judicially separated women | Not available | Yes | Yes | Not available | Not available |
- PwBD relaxation is 10 years, which makes 15 years for SC/ST and 13 years for OBC candidates. The Security Officer and Security Assistant posts are not identified as suitable for any benchmark disability, so such candidates are not eligible for them.
- An Ex-Serviceman deducts the period of actual military service from actual age. If the result does not exceed the upper age limit by more than 3 years, the age condition is met.
- Widows, divorced and judicially separated women who have not remarried may go up to 35 years (40 years for SC/ST and 38 years for OBC, for the posts reserved for them).
- SC/ST/OBC candidates who apply against unreserved vacancies get no age relaxation.
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Each post code | Rs 500, non-refundable |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen | No fee, on uploading the relevant certificate |
Pay only through SBI Collect or the online payment gateway. Cash, demand draft and postal order are not accepted. The transaction number must be entered in the online application and the e-receipt uploaded. Applications without the prescribed fee are rejected.
Selection process and interview
Every post has its own stages. The screening committee first shortlists on essential qualifications and age limits.
- Technical Officer: Trade Test, then a competitive written examination of three papers. The Trade Test is qualifying and its marks do not count for the merit list. Papers II and III are evaluated only for candidates who reach the Paper I threshold, and the merit list rests on Papers II and III.
- Security Officer: physical test, then a written examination of two papers. Paper-I is objective, with a qualifying threshold of 30%. Paper-II is subjective, with a threshold of not less than 35%. The merit list is based on Paper-II.
- Security Assistant: Stage-I Physical and Personality Assessment Test, which is only qualifying, then Stage-II competitive written examination, which is subjective.
- Technician (1): Trade Test, then a competitive written examination of three papers. Papers II and III are evaluated only for those who reach the Paper-I threshold, and the merit list rests on Papers II and III.
- Multi-Tasking Staff: one competitive written test, and the merit list is based on it.
Exam pattern
Technical Officer: 200 questions, 3 hours, post graduate diploma / post graduation / B.E. / B.Tech level.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Mental Ability Test | 50 | 100 | 1 hour | None |
| Paper-II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 30 minutes | One mark per wrong answer |
| Paper-II | English Language | 25 | 75 | 30 minutes | One mark per wrong answer |
| Paper-III | Concerned Subject | 100 | 300 | 90 minutes | One mark per wrong answer |
Technician (1): 150 questions, 2 hours 30 minutes, standard SSC+ITI / XIIth Standard.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Mental Ability Test | 50 | 100 | No negative marks in this paper |
| Paper-II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 30 minutes |
| Paper-II | English Language | 25 | 75 | 30 minutes |
| Paper-III | Concerned Subject | 50 | 150 | 1 hour |
Security Officer: Graduate level. Paper-I has 100 questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes, with no negative marking. Paper-II is for 100 marks in 2 hours: Comprehension 25, Report Writing 25, Security Regulations & Firefighting 25 and General Awareness 25 marks.
Security Assistant: Stage-I has 100 questions for 100 marks in 1 hour 30 minutes, one mark for every correct answer and no negative marking, at Class 12th standard, with a qualifying threshold of not less than 30%. Stage-II is 100 marks in 2 hours with the same four parts of 25 marks each, and the merit threshold is not less than 35%.
Multi-Tasking Staff: one paper of four parts in 2 hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe), Class Xth standard. One mark is cut for every wrong answer.
| MTS part | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence | 25 | 75 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 75 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 150 |
| English Language | 50 | 150 |
PwBD candidates eligible for a scribe for Technical Officer and Technician (1) get compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of the examination.
Physical test for Security Officer and Security Assistant
| Event | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1600m Run | 6 minutes 30 seconds | Not applicable |
| 800m Run | Not applicable | 4 minutes |
| Long Jump | 3.65 meters in 3 attempts | 2.70 meters in 3 attempts |
| Chin-ups | Minimum 06 | Not applicable |
| Push-ups | Minimum 12 | Not applicable |
| Sit-ups | Minimum 10 | Minimum 10 |
Syllabus
The syllabus is broadly based on the academic syllabus prescribed for the educational qualification, and is as notified by CSIR AMPRI for the relevant trade in the Annexure Syllabus.
How to apply
- Open the link "Recruitment of Technical and Isolated Posts under Advt. No. RECT-02/2026" on the CSIR-AMPRI website.
- Complete three steps within the prescribed dates: registration (online), fee submission (online, if applicable), and online application submission.
- Use a valid email ID that stays active for the whole recruitment process.
- Do not send a hard copy after submission. Candidates will be asked to submit it at the appropriate time.
A candidate can apply for more than one post code if eligible for each, but must complete a separate application and pay the fee for each post code separately.
Documents the notice asks for
- Matriculation / 10th Standard marksheet or certificate showing date of birth, or school leaving certificate showing date of birth.
- SC/ST/PwBD certificate in the prescribed Government of India format, if applicable.
- 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) from the employer, in the Proforma-I format, for candidates working in CSIR, Government departments, autonomous bodies, universities, PSUs or Government funded research agencies. It must be uploaded at the time of the online application, failing which the candidature will not be considered.
- Ex-Servicemen for Security Officer or Security Assistant: release certificate from the Defence Forces (Proforma-IV) or the Pension Payment Order, and an experience certificate stating rank and duration of experience in security. Para-military personnel: a service certificate from the competent authority stating rank and experience in security.
- Candidates with CGPA/SGPA/OGPA/DGPA/CPI grades: the conversion formula for converting the grade into percentage, issued by the Board, University or Institute.
Points to check before applying
- The two groups have different closing dates: 6 November 2026 and 16 November 2026.
- Security Officer and Security Assistant are not open to PwBD candidates, and the PwBD age relaxation does not apply to them.
- The 05 year relaxation for CSIR, Government, autonomous body and PSU employees applies only to Technical Officer and Technician (1).
- The application fee is Rs 500 for each post code, not once per candidate.
- The written examination, Physical Test and Personality Assessment Test will ordinarily be held at CSIR-AMPRI, Bhopal, or at another centre in Bhopal. The Trade Test may be held at CSIR-AMPRI and/or at another CSIR laboratory or suitable centre in India.
- Selected candidates can be transferred to any CSIR lab, institute or centre in India, and Security Officer, Security Assistant and Multi-Tasking Staff may work in shifts, including night shifts.
- The posts are governed by the New Pension Scheme applicable from 01.01.2004.
Important links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official notification (PDF) | Advertisement RECT-02/2026 |
| Official website | ampri.res.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for CSIR-AMPRI Bhopal recruitment 2026?
For Technical Officer and Technician (1) it is 6 November 2026. For Security Officer, Security Assistant and Multi-Tasking Staff it is 16 November 2026. Both close at 23.59 hrs.
What is the application fee?
Rs 500 for each post code. SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt on uploading the relevant certificate.
What is the qualification for Multi-Tasking Staff?
Matriculation / 10th Standard or equivalent pass. The upper age limit is 25 years.
What is the upper age limit for each post?
Technical Officer 30 years, Security Officer 35 years, Security Assistant 28 years, Technician (1) 28 years and Multi-Tasking Staff 25 years.
Can I apply for more than one post code?
Yes, if you meet the eligibility of each post code. A separate application and a separate fee of Rs 500 are needed for each.
Is there a Trade Test?
Yes, for Technical Officer and Technician (1). The Trade Test for Technical Officer is qualifying in nature and its marks are not counted for the final merit list.