| CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026 :- CSIR CEERI presents a prestigious career opportunity for eligible Indian citizens to join CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CEERI), Pilani, a premier Research & Development Institute in the field of Electronics under the aegis of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. Established in 1953, CEERI undertakes multi-disciplinary R&D activities in advanced information technologies, applied electronics, semiconductor process technology, vacuum electron devices, and more, with centres at Pilani, Chennai, and Jaipur. The institute invites online applications for Technical Officer and Technician (1) positions. With a total of 22 vacancies across various disciplines, this recruitment drive offers attractive pay levels under the 7th Pay Matrix, along with allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), medical reimbursement, leave travel concession, and other benefits as per CSIR rules. |
CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026 Details
| Post Code | Designation / Trade | No. of Posts | Category / Reservation | Pay Level | Pay Matrix (₹) | Approx. Emoluments (incl. HRA) | Upper Age Limit (as on 20.06.2026) | Essential Educational Qualification | Experience / Other Requirements | Job Requirement | PwBD Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TO-1 | Technical Officer (Physics/Electronics) | 07 | UR-5, EWS-1, SC-1 | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | ₹89,268/- approx. | 30 years | B.E./B.Tech. in Electronics/Electronics & Instrumentation/Electronics & Communication/Electrical & Electronics Engineering with min. 55% marks OR M.Sc. in Physics/Electronics/Applied Electronics with min. 55% marks | As per essential qualification | Support electronics assembly, circuit design, semiconductor/microwave equipment operation and maintenance | 01 post reserved for PwBD-HH (backlog) |
| TO-2 | Technical Officer (Computer Science) | 01 | UR-1 | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | ₹89,268/- approx. | 30 years | B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc. in Computer Science with min. 55% marks OR MCA with min. 55% marks | As per essential qualification | Project monitoring & evaluation, data analysis, web portal management, procurement budget, record creation, understanding of government financial systems | 01 post reserved for PwBD-VH/HH (backlog) |
| TECH-1 | Technician (1) – Electronic Mechanics | 06 | UR-2, EWS-1, SC-1, ST-2 | Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 | ₹39,728/- approx. | 28 years | SSC/10th with Science subjects (min. 55% marks) + ITI certificate in Electronics Mechanic OR SSC/10th with Science (min. 55% marks) + 2 years apprenticeship in Electronics Mechanic OR SSC/10th with Science (min. 55% marks) + 3 years work experience in Electronics Mechanic | ITI certificate / Apprenticeship / Work experience as applicable | Assist in laboratory related work: laboratory maintenance, soldering, circuit assembly, measurement etc. | 02 posts reserved for PwBD-HH & ID/MD (including 01 backlog) |
| TECH-2 | Technician (1) – Electrician/Wiremen/Electrical Fitter | 06 | UR-2, EWS-2, SC-1, ST-1 | Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 | ₹39,728/- approx. | 28 years | SSC/10th with Science subjects (min. 55% marks) + ITI certificate in Electrician/Wiremen/Electrical Fitter OR SSC/10th with Science (min. 55% marks) + 2 years apprenticeship in Electrician/Wiremen/Electrical Fitter OR SSC/10th with Science (min. 55% marks) + 3 years work experience in Electrician/Wiremen/Electrical Fitter | ITI certificate / Apprenticeship / Work experience as applicable | Assist in electrical related activities of the institute | – |
| TECH-3 | Technician (1) – Mason (Building Constructor) | 01 | UR-1 | Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 | ₹39,728/- approx. | 28 years | SSC/10th with Science subjects (min. 55% marks) + ITI certificate in Mason (Building Constructor) OR SSC/10th with Science (min. 55% marks) + 2 years apprenticeship in Mason (Building Constructor) OR SSC/10th with Science (min. 55% marks) + 3 years work experience in Mason (Building Constructor) | ITI certificate / Apprenticeship / Work experience as applicable | Assist in civil works in institute | – |
| TECH-4 | Technician (1) – Draughtsman (Civil) | 01 | UR-1 | Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 | ₹39,728/- approx. | 28 years | SSC/10th with Science subjects (min. 55% marks) + ITI certificate in Draughtsman (Civil) OR SSC/10th with Science (min. 55% marks) + 2 years apprenticeship in Draughtsman (Civil) OR SSC/10th with Science (min. 55% marks) + 3 years work experience in Draughtsman (Civil) | ITI certificate / Apprenticeship / Work experience as applicable | Assist to make civil drawing and other related work | – |
| TOTAL | 22 |
CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee (per post) |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 500/- (Non-refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen | Exempted (No fee) |
| Payment Mode | Online (NEFT/Bank Transfer/Net Banking) to SBI, CEERI Campus, Pilani (A/C No.: 61033385318, IFSC: SBIN0031398) |
CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
| Post | Upper Age Limit | Minimum Age(as on last date of online application: 20.06.2026) | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Officer | 30 years | 18 years | SC/ST: 5 years (for reserved posts); OBC: 3 years (for reserved posts); PwBD: 10 years (15 years for SC/ST, 13 years for OBC); Ex-Servicemen: as per Govt. orders; Departmental Candidates (CSIR/Govt./PSU with 3+ years service): 5 years; Widows/Divorced Women: Up to 35 years (40 years for SC/ST). |
| Technician (1) | 28 years | 18 years | Same as above |
| Crucial Date for Age Calculation | June 20, 2026 |
Note: SC/ST candidates applying against UR posts are not eligible for age relaxation.
CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
| Stage | Technical Officer | Technician (1) |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1: Online Application | Submit online application with documents and fee (if applicable). | Same |
| Stage 2: Screening | Duly constituted Screening Committee adopts own criteria for shortlisting candidates. | Same |
| Stage 3: Trade Test | Shortlisted candidates invited for Trade Test (qualifying in nature). Syllabus will be notified in due course. | Same |
| Stage 4: Competitive Written Examination | Candidates who qualify in Trade Test called for Written Examination. 200 questions, 3 hours. | Candidates who qualify in Trade Test called for Written Examination. 150 questions, 2.5 hours. |
| Stage 5: Final Merit | Based on marks in Paper-II & Paper-III (Paper-I is qualifying). | Based on marks in Paper-II & Paper-III (Paper-I is qualifying). |
CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026 Written Examination Scheme
For Technical Officer
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Time | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Mental Ability Test (General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgement) | 50 | 100 | 1 hour | No negative marks (qualifying) |
| Paper-II | General Awareness + English Language | 25+25 | 75+75 | 30 minutes | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| Paper-III | Concerned Subject (based on advertised qualification) | 100 | 300 | 90 minutes | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| Total | 200 | 550 | 3 hours |
For Technician
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Time | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Mental Ability Test (General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgement) | 50 | 100 | 1 hour | No negative marks (qualifying) |
| Paper-II | General Awareness + English Language | 25+25 | 75+75 | 30 minutes | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| Paper-III | Concerned Subject (based on advertised qualification – trade) | 50 | 150 | 1 hour | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| Total | 150 | 400 | 2.5 hours |
Note: Paper-II & Paper-III evaluated only for candidates securing minimum threshold marks in Paper-I (determined by Selection Committee). Final merit based on Paper-II & Paper-III only.
CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Date for Online Application Registration | May 21, 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Registration & Submission of Online Application | June 20, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Cut-off Date for Age, Qualification & Experience | June 20, 2026 |
CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026 Syllabus
| Component | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Mental Ability Test | General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgement, Analogies, Similarities/Differences, Space Visualization, Problem Solving, Analysis, Judgment, Decision Making, Visual Memory, Relationship Concepts, Arithmetical Reasoning, Verbal/Figure Classification, Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Syllogistic Reasoning. |
| General Awareness | Current events, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Scientific Research, everyday observations and experience in scientific aspects, Sports, Awards. |
| English Language | Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitution, Idioms/Phrases, Error Recognition, Fill in the Blanks (verbs, prepositions, articles), Comprehension of Passages, Sentence Completion. |
| Concerned Subject (Technical Officer) | Physics/Electronics/Computer Science: Electronics assembly, circuit design, semiconductor/microwave equipment, data analysis, web portal management, project management, government financial systems. |
| Concerned Subject (Technician) | Electronics Mechanic, Electrician/Wiremen/Electrical Fitter, Mason (Building Constructor), Draughtsman (Civil) – as per ITI trade curriculum. |
How to Apply ?
| Step | Instructions |
|---|---|
| Step 1: Prepare Documents | Scan the following documents in PDF format (single PDF, max 5 MB): recent passport size colour photograph, signature, SSC/10th certificate & mark sheet, 10+2 certificate/mark sheet, B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc./MCA mark sheets (all semesters), ITI certificate & mark sheets (for Technician), caste/category certificate (if applicable), PwBD certificate (if applicable), experience certificates, NOC (if applicable), Ex-servicemen certificate (if applicable), any other relevant documents. |
| Step 2: Pay Application Fee | Remit application fee of ₹500/- (per post) online via NEFT/Bank Transfer/Net Banking to: Bank: State Bank of India, Account No.: 61033385318, IFSC Code: SBIN0031398, Branch: SBI, CEERI Campus, Pilani. Generate UTR Number/Transaction Number. SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen are exempted. |
| Step 3: Online Registration | Visit CSIR-CEERI website: www.ceeri.res.in → Online application link (active from 21.05.2026 (10:00 AM) to 20.06.2026 (11:59 PM)). Register with valid email ID. |
| Step 4: Fill Application Form | Fill the online application form with all required details. Convert CGPA/SGPA/OGPA/DGPA to percentage as per university formula. |
| Step 5: Upload Documents | Upload photograph, signature, and all scanned documents in a single PDF file. Upload the transaction acknowledgement (UTR Number/Transaction Number and Transaction Date) for application fee (if applicable). |
| Step 6: Submit Application | Submit the online application. Take a printout of the application for record. Separate applications required for each post code. |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the last date to apply for CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026?
For CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026, the last date for online application registration and submission is June 20, 2026 (11:59 PM) . The online application portal opens on May 21, 2026 (10:00 AM) . The cut-off date for determining age, qualifications, and experience is also June 20, 2026. Applications received after the closing date will not be entertained.
Q2: How can I apply for the Technical Officer and Technician posts under CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026?
For CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026, candidates must apply ONLINE ONLY through the CSIR-CEERI website (www.ceeri.res.in). Candidates need to pay the application fee (if applicable) online via NEFT/Bank Transfer to the specified SBI account, obtain the UTR Number, then register online, fill the application form, upload photograph, signature, and all required documents in a single PDF file, and submit the application. Separate applications are required for each post code. No hard copy is required to be sent.
Q3: What is the application fee for CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026? Who is exempted?
For CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026, the application fee is ₹500/- per post for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwBD, Women, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from payment of application fee. The fee can be paid online through NEFT/Bank Transfer/Net Banking to SBI, CEERI Campus, Pilani (Account No.: 61033385318, IFSC: SBIN0031398). The UTR Number/Transaction Number must be attached with the online application.
Q4: What is the age limit for CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026?
For CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026, the upper age limits are: 30 years for Technical Officer and 28 years for Technician (1) as on June 20, 2026. The minimum age is 18 years. Age relaxation is available as per CSIR/Government norms: 5 years for SC/ST (for reserved posts), 3 years for OBC (for reserved posts), 10 years for PwBD (15 years for SC/ST, 13 years for OBC), 5 years for departmental candidates (with 3+ years continuous service), up to 35/40 years for widows/divorced women, and for Ex-Servicemen as per Govt. orders.
Q5: What is the selection process for CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026?
The selection process for CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2026 consists of: (1) Screening of applications by a Screening Committee (which may adopt its own criteria); (2) Trade Test (qualifying in nature) for shortlisted candidates; (3) Competitive Written Examination for candidates who qualify in the Trade Test – comprising Paper-I (Mental Ability Test – qualifying), Paper-II (General Awareness & English Language), and Paper-III (Concerned Subject). Final merit list is prepared based on marks in Paper-II and Paper-III only. Syllabus for trade tests and written examination will be notified in due course on the institute’s website.