CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute has issued notice Rec.02/2026 for 28 posts. Applications are accepted from 19 October 2026 to 18 November 2026. Pay ranges from Rs 19,900 to Rs 63,200. The upper age limit is 28 years. Selection is by Trade Test and Competitive Written Examination.
Important dates and schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application starts | 19 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 18 November 2026 |
| Closing time | 11:59 P.M. |
| Last date for fee payment | 18 November 2026 |
| Printed form or documents must reach by | 26 November 2026 |
| Exam date | Not given in the notice |
The online application portal opens on 19 October 2026 from 10:00 A.M. Candidates must complete online submission and fee payment by 18 November 2026 upto 11:59 P.M. The physical hard copy along with self-attested documents must reach CSIR-CFTRI on or before 26 November 2026.
Post-wise vacancies and trade breakdown
| Post | Code | Pay level | Upper age (years) | Place of posting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitter | TE01 | Level-2 | 28 | Mysuru |
| Electronics Mechanic | TE02 | Level-2 | 28 | Mysuru |
| Instrument Mechanic | TE03 | Level-2 | 28 | Mysuru |
| Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) | TE04 | Level-2 | 28 | Mysuru |
| Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | TE05 | Level-2 | 28 | Mysuru |
| Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance | TE06 | Level-2 | 28 | Mysuru |
| Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician | TE07 | Level-2 | 28 | Mysuru |
| Electrician | TE08 | Level-2 | 28 | Mysuru |
| Carpenter | TE09 | Level-2 | 28 | Mysuru |
| Plumber | TE10 | Level-2 | 28 | Mysuru |
| Sheet Metal Worker | TE11 | Level-2 | 28 | Mysuru |
| Turner | TE12 | Level-2 | 28 | Mysuru |
| Welder | TE13 | Level-2 | 28 | Mysuru |
There are 28 vacancies in total for Technician (1) across different trades. Post TE01 for Fitter has 6 vacancies. Post TE02 for Electronics Mechanic has 7 vacancies. Post TE03 for Instrument Mechanic has 1 vacancy. Post TE04 for Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) has 2 vacancies. Post TE05 for Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) has 2 vacancies. Post TE06 for Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance has 1 vacancy. Post TE07 for Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician has 2 vacancies. Post TE08 for Electrician has 2 vacancies. Post TE09 for Carpenter has 1 vacancy. Post TE10 for Plumber has 1 vacancy. Post TE11 for Sheet Metal Worker has 1 vacancy. Post TE12 for Turner has 1 vacancy. Post TE13 for Welder has 1 vacancy.
Category-wise reservation
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technician (1) | 9 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 28 |
| Total | 9 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 28 |
Out of the 28 posts of Technician (1), two posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and two posts for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs) under categories b and c respectively. In post TE01 for Fitter, 1 post is reserved for ESM. In post TE02 for Electronics Mechanic, 1 post each is reserved for ESM and PwBD category c. In post TE05 for COPA, 1 post is reserved for PwBD category b.
Persons whose family has gross annual income below Rs 8.00 Lakh are identified as EWS. Persons whose family owns 5 acres of agricultural land or a residential flat of 1000 sq. ft. are excluded from EWS benefits.
Pay scale and monthly emoluments
The post of Technician (1) carries Pay Level-2 in the pay matrix with pay scale from Rs 19,900 to Rs 63,200. Total approximate emoluments per month on minimum of scale including House Rent Allowance as admissible in Mysuru HQs is Rs 37,260. These posts carry usual allowances including Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Transport Allowance as admissible to central government employees. Selected candidates are governed by the National Pension System based on defined contributions as applicable to entrants recruited on or after 01.01.2004.
Essential qualifications and eligibility criteria
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Fitter (TE01) | SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or national / state trade Certificate in Fitter. |
| Electronics Mechanic (TE02) | SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or national / state trade Certificate in Electronics Mechanic. |
| Instrument Mechanic (TE03) | SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or national / state trade Certificate in Instrument Mechanic. |
| Laboratory Assistant (TE04) | SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or national / state trade Certificate in Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant). |
| COPA (TE05) | SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or national / state trade Certificate in Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA). |
| ICTSM (TE06) | SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or national / state trade Certificate in Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance. |
| Refrigeration & AC (TE07) | SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or national / state trade Certificate in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician. |
| Electrician (TE08) | SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or national / state trade Certificate in Electrician. |
| Carpenter (TE09) | SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or national / state trade Certificate in Carpenter. |
| Plumber (TE10) | SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or national / state trade Certificate in Plumber. |
| Sheet Metal Worker (TE11) | SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or national / state trade Certificate in Sheet Metal Worker. |
| Turner (TE12) | SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or national / state trade Certificate in Turner. |
| Welder (TE13) | SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or national / state trade Certificate in Welder. |
Candidates must possess SSC or 10th Standard with Science subjects and a minimum of 55% marks, along with an ITI certificate or national or state trade certificate in the relevant trade. Alternatively, candidates may possess 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in the relevant trade. Candidates may also possess 3 years of work experience in the relevant trade in a Ministry, Department, Organization, Public Sector Undertaking, or Autonomous Body. The prescribed educational qualification must be held by the closing date of 18 November 2026. The applicant must be a citizen of India. The selected candidates will be on probation for a specific period from the date of taking over charge of the post. Selected candidates should be ready to serve at Headquarters in Mysuru or its Resource Centres located at Hyderabad, Mumbai, Lucknow.
Recruitment for these posts is governed by the CSIR Service Rules, 1994 for Recruitment of Technical and Support Staff. Service conditions of employees are also subject to Central Civil Services Conduct Rules, 1964 and CCS CCA Rules, 1965.
Age limit and age relaxation rules
Candidates must be 18 to 28 years old, counted on 18 November 2026.
| Category | Relaxation in upper age |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC(NCL) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Government Employees | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years |
The upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates. The upper age limit is relaxed by 3 years for Other Backward Class candidates. Age relaxation of 10 years in upper age limit is allowed to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Persons claiming PwBD age relaxation must suffer from not less than 40% of relevant benchmark disability as certified under rules, 2024. The upper age limit is relaxable upto 5 years for regular employees working in CSIR and government departments. Upper age limit is relaxable by 3 years for ESM candidates after deduction of military service rendered from actual age. For widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands who are not remarried, the upper age limit is relaxable up to 35 years.
Application fee and payment mode
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs 500 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen | No fee |
A non-refundable application fee of Rs 500 must be deposited through the SBI Collect link. The candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, Women, and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from payment of application fee. Applications without the prescribed fee will not be considered and summarily rejected in non-exempted categories. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Selection procedure
Applications received within the stipulated period shall be screened by a Screening Committee. Those who qualify in the Trade Test will be invited for a competitive written examination. The second and third paper will be evaluated only for those candidates who secure minimum threshold marks in the first paper. The final merit list will be prepared only on the basis of performance in Paper-II and Paper-III. Methodology for resolution of tie cases is governed by CSIR Circular Letter dated 30.05.2023.
Exam pattern and marking scheme
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Mental Ability Test | 50 | 100 | 1 Hour | No negative marks |
| Paper-II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 30 Minutes | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| Paper-II | English Language | 25 | 75 | 30 Minutes | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| Paper-III | Concerned Subject | 50 | 150 | 1 Hour | 1 mark per wrong answer |
The competitive written examination has 150 questions in total with total time allotted of 2 hours 30 minutes. The examination will be OMR Based or Computer Based Objective Type Multiple Choice Examination. The questions will be set both in English and Hindi except the questions on English language. The standard of exam will be SSC plus ITI or XIIth Standard. Mental Ability Test in Paper-I has 50 questions for maximum 100 marks with two marks for every correct answer. There will be no negative marks in this paper. General Awareness in Paper-II has 25 questions for maximum 75 marks with three marks for every correct answer. English Language in Paper-II has 25 questions for maximum 75 marks with three marks for every correct answer. One negative mark will be deducted for every wrong answer in Paper-II. Concerned Subject in Paper-III has 50 questions for maximum 150 marks with three marks for every correct answer. One negative mark will be deducted for every wrong answer in Paper-III.
How to apply online and submission steps
Eligible and interested candidates are required to apply online only through website https://www.cftri.res.in or https://recruitment.cftri.res.in. Candidates must complete registration with name, email address, and mobile number to receive User ID and password. Photograph image must be a recent passport size colour picture in jpg format sized less than 50 kb with height of 200 pixels. Signature image must be in jpg format sized less than 50 kb on white paper in black ink. The live photo is captured either through computer webcam or by scanning on-screen QR code via mobile phone. Educational and caste certificates must be uploaded in pdf format sized less than 1 MB each. It is mandatory to take print out of successfully submitted online application form by 11:59 P.M. on 18 November 2026. The print out of the application along with relevant documents must reach CSIR-CFTRI on or before 26 November 2026. Online applications without receipt of hard copy of the same will be summarily rejected. Hard copy should be sent in an envelope superscribed with post name and post code by speed post or registered post. Applications must be addressed to Recruitment Section, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Cheluvamba Mansion, Mysuru - 570020, Karnataka. Candidates can write to helpdesk email [email protected] for operational issues.
Documents required for application and verification
- Proof for remittance of application fee of Rs. 500/- paid through SBI collect.
- One recent Passport size Coloured photograph.
- Copy of Matriculation / 10th Standard or equivalent marksheet or certificate indicating date of birth.
- Copies of educational certificates and marksheets supporting essential qualifications.
- ITI Certificate or National/State Trade Certificate and mark sheet or apprentice certificate.
- Copy of duly self-attested Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe/ Other Backward Class/ Economically Weaker Section / PwBD certificate.
- Copy of Form of Declaration from OBC(NCL) candidates.
- Copies of duly self-attested experience certificates.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from present employer.
Incomplete applications or applications not accompanied by required self-attested certificates shall be summarily rejected. Hard copy of online applications received after the closing date will not be entertained by CSIR-CFTRI.
Important Links
| Resource / Document | Official Web Link |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Official Notification PDF |
| Online Application Portal | Apply Online |
| Official Recruitment Website | Visit Official Website |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute recruitment?
The last date is 18 November 2026 (11:59 P.M.).
When do applications open for the CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute recruitment?
Applications open on 19 October 2026.
How many vacancies are there in the CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute recruitment?
The notice has 28 vacancies.
What is the age limit for the CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute recruitment?
Candidates must be between 18 and 28 years old as on 18 November 2026.
How much age relaxation is allowed?
SC/ST: 5 years; OBC(NCL): 3 years; PwBD: 10 years; Government Employees: 5 years.
What is the application fee for the CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute recruitment?
SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen: no fee.
How is the selection done for the CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute recruitment?
Selection is by Trade Test, then Competitive Written Examination.
How do I apply for the CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute recruitment?
Apply in the ways the notice lists at https://recruitment.cftri.res.in.
What is the advertisement number for the CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute recruitment?
It is Rec.02/2026.