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Advertisement No. 01/2026
CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad
CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI), Hyderabad, under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for recruitment to Technician-1 / Group-II(1) posts.
A total of 21 Technician vacancies have been announced across 9 different trades. The recruitment is suitable for candidates having 10th/SSC with Science subjects and relevant ITI or prescribed trade qualification.
The online application process started on 05 September 2026 at 10:00 AM and the last date for submission of the online application and fee payment is 04 October 2026 at 06:00 PM.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Post | Technician-1 / Group-II(1) |
| Total Vacancies | 21 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Pay Level | Level-02 |
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 05 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 05 September 2026 – 10:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | 04 October 2026 – 06:00 PM |
| Trade Test / Written Examination | To Be Announced |
| Post Code | Trade / Post | Posts | Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| T101 | Technician – Fitter | 01 | UR-01 |
| T102 | Technician – Plumber | 01 | SC-01 |
| T103 | Technician – Electrician | 01 | UR – ESM |
| T104 | Technician – Computer / IT Assistant | 11 | UR-06, PwBD-OH-01, PwBD-HH-01, SC-02, ST-01 |
| T105 | Technician – Digital Photographer | 01 | UR-01 |
| T106 | Technician – Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) | 02 | UR-01, EWS-01 |
| T107 | Technician – Medical Laboratory Technician | 01 | UR-01 |
| T108 | Technician – Physiotherapy Technician | 01 | UR-01 |
| T109 | Technician – Catering & Hospitality Assistant | 02 | UR-ESM-01, EWS-01 |
| Total Vacancies | 21 | - | |
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 15 |
| EWS | 02 |
| SC | 03 |
| ST | 01 |
| Total | 21 |
Horizontal reservation includes provisions for PwBD-OH, PwBD-HH and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) within the advertised vacancies.
Candidates should have passed SSC / 10th Standard with Science subjects with at least 55% marks.
In addition to the 10th qualification, candidates must possess one of the prescribed technical qualifications in the relevant trade.
ITI Certificate or National / State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade.
Two years full-time apprenticeship experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in the relevant trade.
Three years of work experience in the relevant trade in a Ministry / Department / Organization / PSU / Autonomous Body or other prescribed government organization.
The technical qualification must correspond to the particular post code/trade for which the candidate is applying.
The age will be calculated as on the closing date of online application, i.e. 04 October 2026.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General / UR | 28 Years |
| OBC-NCL | 31 Years |
| SC / ST | 33 Years |
| PwBD | As per applicable relaxation rules |
Age relaxation for eligible categories will be applicable as per Government of India / CSIR rules.
| Candidate Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC-NCL / EWS – Male | ₹500/- |
| SC / ST | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
| Women | Nil |
| Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
The applicable fee is payable online through SBI Collect in favour of Director, CSIR-NGRI.
Candidates applying for more than one post code must submit a separate application and separate fee payment for each post code.
The selected candidates will be appointed in Pay Matrix Level-02 under the 7th Central Pay Commission.
₹19,900 – ₹63,200/-
The approximate gross monthly emoluments are around ₹39,970/- for a Class-X city, including applicable allowances.
Applications are screened by the duly constituted Screening Committee according to the criteria prescribed by CSIR-NGRI.
Shortlisted candidates are called for a qualifying Trade Test to assess practical knowledge in the relevant trade.
Candidates qualifying in the Trade Test appear in the Competitive Written Examination. Final merit is prepared from the prescribed written examination marks.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Mental Ability Test | 50 | 100 | 1 Hour | No Negative Marking |
| Paper-II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 30 Minutes | 1 Mark for Each Wrong Answer |
| English Language | 25 | 75 | |||
| Paper-III | Concerned Subject / Trade | 50 | 150 | 1 Hour | 1 Mark for Each Wrong Answer |
Paper-II and Paper-III will be evaluated only for candidates who secure the minimum threshold marks in Paper-I as determined by the Selection Committee.
The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of Paper-II and Paper-III performance.
The Trade Test is designed to assess the candidate's practical knowledge and skills related to the particular post/trade.
Candidates shortlisted by the Screening Committee will be called for the Trade Test. The Trade Test is qualifying in nature.
Fitter, Plumber, Electrician, Computer / IT Assistant, Digital Photographer, Laboratory Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technician, Physiotherapy Technician and Catering & Hospitality Assistant.
The advertised Technician posts carry All India Service Liability. Selected candidates may therefore be liable to serve at CSIR laboratories/institutes according to applicable CSIR service rules.
Candidates should carefully read the service conditions in the official Advertisement No. 01/2026 before applying.
Important: Candidates should use the official CSIR-NGRI portal for the application, notification, fee payment instructions and examination updates.
A total of 21 Technician-1 / Group-II(1) posts are available across 9 trades.
The last date is 04 October 2026 up to 06:00 PM.
Candidates generally need 10th/SSC with Science subjects and minimum 55% marks along with the prescribed ITI/trade qualification or other accepted technical route for the relevant trade.
The general maximum age is 28 years as on 04 October 2026, with applicable category-wise relaxation.
Applicable UR/OBC-NCL/EWS male candidates have to pay ₹500. SC, ST, PwBD, Women and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt as per the notification.
The post carries Pay Level-02: ₹19,900–₹63,200, with approximate gross monthly emoluments of around ₹39,970.
Selection involves Screening, Trade Test and Competitive Written Examination. The Trade Test is qualifying, while final merit is based on the prescribed written examination performance.
Sarkari Results 24 is an informational website providing government job and recruitment updates. We are not the recruiting authority and are not affiliated with CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute. Candidates should verify the complete eligibility, trade-specific qualification, vacancy, fee, examination pattern, service conditions and other details from the official Advertisement No. 01/2026 before applying.