CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI), Durgapur has published an advertisement for Technician-I (Group II) posts under Advertisement No. 11/2025. The online application window opened on 22 December 2025 and closes on 21 January 2026. The recruitment covers technician roles for CMERI’s Durgapur campus and its extension centre(s) — such as the Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery, Ludhiana.
Why this matters
Technician posts at CSIR laboratories are high-value entry points for candidates with vocational education (10th + ITI/apprenticeship/experience). They combine hands-on technical training, government job security, and opportunities to work on R&D projects that impact industry and farming technology. For many jobseekers this is a practical, career-launching role.
Vacancy overview
Organisation: CSIR — Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI), Durgapur.
Advertisement No.: 11/2025 (Technician-I, Group II).
Total advertised posts: multiple trusted reports show around 20 Technician-I posts (site lists detailed advertisement PDFs). Candidates should check the official PDF for exact trade-wise break-up.
Important dates (official)
Notification published: 19 December 2025 (advertisement release period).
Online application start: 22 December 2025 at 10:00 AM IST.
Last date to submit application: 21 January 2026 up to 5:00 PM IST.
Admit card, exam/trade test & result dates: To be notified on the official portal — watch the vacancy page.
Posts & vacancy break-up
The advertisement targets Technician-I (Group II) positions across various trades — typically including mechanical, electrical, fitter, electrician and farm-machinery related trades depending on the institute’s needs. Exact vacancies by trade, reservation roster and location (Durgapur / Ludhiana) appear in the official PDF advertisement. Always refer to the official PDF for trade-wise numbers.
Eligibility & educational requirements
Typical eligibility criteria (as published in the CMERI advertisement) include:
Educational qualification: 10th class pass plus ITI in the relevant trade, or recognized apprenticeship certificate / specified relevant experience (trade-wise).
Age limit: Age range and relaxations will be given in the notification (check the official advertisement for exact cut-offs and category-wise relaxation).
Candidates should carefully confirm trade-specific requirements and experience clauses in the PDF.
Application fee & mode of payment
From reporting sites and the official portal:
General / OBC / EWS: (reported) ₹500 (confirm from notice).
SC / ST / PwBD / Women: fee concessions or zero fee may apply (confirm from official document).
Payment modes: online payment gateway (net banking/credit/debit) as provided on the CMERI application portal. Candidates must verify the exact fee structure in the advertisement PDF before paying.
Selection procedure (what to expect)
Selection for Technician-I posts typically includes:
Written test (objective type or trade specific) or trade test/practical depending on the post;
Document verification of educational certificates, caste/PwBD documents and experience proofs;
Medical fitness where applicable;
Final merit list prepared on combined criteria as specified in the notification.
Always consult the official advertisement for scheme of examination and marking.
Pay scale and benefits snapshot
Technician posts in CSIR labs are usually on a government pay matrix with allowances. Indicative salary bands reported by job portals range from ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 (Pay Level band, depending on Pay Matrix) plus allowances — verify the exact pay level and grade pay in the official notification. Benefits include statutory allowances, pension/CPF provisions (as applicable) and employment benefits per CSIR rules.
How to apply — step-by-step
Visit the official CSIR-CMERI vacancies page (Vacancy or Recruitment section).
Download and read the detailed advertisement PDF carefully. Note trade-wise eligibility, reservation and fee rules. Click the Apply Online link when the portal is live (from 22 Dec 2025). Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if required.
Fill application, upload scanned certificates and passport photo/signature as per specifications.
Pay the fee (if applicable) and submit. Print/keep the confirmation page & application number.
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