Overview
CSIR-CMERI has announced recruitment for 20 Technician-I posts across various trades. Eligible candidates must have passed 10th standard with science subjects (55% marks) and possess an ITI/NAC certificate or relevant experience, be aged 18-28 years, and pay an application fee of Rs. 500 (exempt for SC/ST/Women/PwBD/Ex-servicemen). The salary is approximately ₹37,000 per month at the minimum scale. Selection involves a qualifying trade test followed by a competitive written examination. Applications can be submitted online from 22 December 2025 to 21 January 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI)
- Qualification
- SSC / 10th Standard with Science subjects (55% marks) and ITI/NAC or relevant experience
- Vacancies
- 20
- Posted
- 22/12/2025 (10:00 AM IST)
- Last date to apply
- 21/01/2026 (via SBI Collect)
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 19/12/2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 22/12/2025 (10:00 AM IST) |
| Online Application End Date | 21/01/2026 (up to 5:00 PM IST) |
| Last Date for online fee payment | 21/01/2026 (via SBI Collect) |
| Trade Test/Written Exam Date | To be notified later |
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Vacancy Details
Fitter: 8; Electrician/Mechanic: 5; Electronics Mechanic/Instrument Mechanic: 6; Digital Photography: 1
Selection Process
Trade Test (qualifying) followed by Competitive Written Examination (Paper-II and Paper-III).
How to Apply
Visit the official website www.cmeri.res.in., Register with a valid email ID and mobile number., Log in and fill in the application form., Pay the application fee online through State Bank Collect and upload the e-receipt., Upload scanned copies of a recent photograph, signature, and all relevant certificates (education, ITI, experience, category, Aadhaar Card, NOC if applicable)., Submit the application online before the deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for CSIR CMERI Technician I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 20 Posts?
Notification Release Date: 19/12/2025; Online Application Start Date: 22/12/2025 (10:00 AM IST); Online Application End Date: 21/01/2026 (up to 5:00 PM IST); Last Date for online fee payment: 21/01/2026 (via SBI Collect); Trade Test/Written Exam Date: To be notified later
What is the application fee?
General: Rs. 500; SC/ST/Women/PwBD: Exempt; Ex-servicemen: Exempt
What is the age limit?
18 to 28 years (with applicable relaxations)
What is the selection process?
Trade Test (qualifying) followed by Competitive Written Examination (Paper-II and Paper-III).