The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), an autonomous society under the Ministry of Power engaged in applied research and testing in electrical power engineering, has announced recruitment for Engineering Officer Grade 1, Engineering Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician Grade 1, Technical Attendant Grade 1, Assistant Grade II and Multi-Tasking Staff posts, with 110 vacancies in total. The openings cover technical and support roles across CPRI units in various cities, offering candidates a chance to work with the country's apex body for power equipment testing and certification.
CPRI Recruitment 2026 - Engineering Officer, Engineering Assistant and Other Posts
Posted 28 Sept 2026Updated 28 Sept 2026CPRI/06/2026
Total Vacancies
110
Last Date
12 Oct
Closed
Apply Mode
Online
Permanent
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 12 Oct 2026
- Notification19 Sept
- Applications Open19 Sept
- Applications Closed12 Oct
About CPRI Engineering Officer, Engineering Assistant and Other Posts Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Central Power Research Institute
- Advertisement No.
- CPRI/06/2026
- Post Name
- Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical), Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Civil) and 8 more
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Only Indian Nationals who have attained the age of 18 years and above are eligible to apply)
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 18–35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Valid GATE score of 2024/2025/2026 in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering for Engineering Officer Gr.1; minimum Grade-B certificate in the Basic Computer Course (BCC) conducted by NIELIT for Assistant Gr. II (no other computer course is accepted).
Vacancy Breakdown
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical)
7
UR 3OBC -SC -ST -EWS 4
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Civil)
1
UR 1OBC -SC -ST -EWS -
Engineering Assistant (Electrical)
10
UR 5OBC 2SC 2ST -EWS 1
Engineering Assistant (Mechanical)
1
UR 1OBC -SC -ST -EWS -
Scientific Assistant
2
UR 1OBC 1SC -ST -EWS -
Technician Gr.1 (Electrical)
7
UR 4OBC 2SC -ST -EWS 1
Technician Gr.1 (Mechanical)
2
UR 1OBC 1SC -ST -EWS -
Technical Attendant Gr.1
37
UR 19OBC 8SC 6ST -EWS 4
Assistant Gr. II
29
UR 13OBC 3SC 4ST 2EWS 7
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties)
14
UR 7OBC 5SC -ST -EWS 2
Total110
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical) | 3 | - | - | - | 4 | 7 |
| Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Civil) | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Engineering Assistant (Electrical) | 5 | 2 | 2 | - | 1 | 10 |
| Engineering Assistant (Mechanical) | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Scientific Assistant | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 2 |
| Technician Gr.1 (Electrical) | 4 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 7 |
| Technician Gr.1 (Mechanical) | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 2 |
| Technical Attendant Gr.1 | 19 | 8 | 6 | - | 4 | 37 |
| Assistant Gr. II | 13 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 29 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties) | 7 | 5 | - | - | 2 | 14 |
| Grand Total | 55 | 22 | 12 | 2 | 19 | 110 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical)7 posts
- Qualification
- First Class Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university in Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Valid GATE Score of the year 2024/2025/2026 (GATE paper subject: Electrical Engineering).
- Age Limit
- 30 years
- Note
- 1 post reserved for PwBD - LD (OA, OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV)
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Civil)1 post
- Qualification
- First Class Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university in Civil Engineering. Valid GATE Score of the year 2024/2025/2026 (GATE paper subject: Civil Engineering).
- Age Limit
- 30 years
Scientific Assistant2 posts
- Qualification
- First Class B.Sc. in Chemistry from a recognized University with 5 years of experience in the relevant subject field.
- Experience
- 5 years of experience in the relevant subject field
- Age Limit
- 35 years
Engineering Assistant (Electrical)10 posts
- Qualification
- First Class 3 year Diploma in Engineering / Technology in Electrical with 5 years of experience in relevant field.
- Experience
- 5 years of experience in relevant field
- Age Limit
- 35 years
- Note
- 2 posts reserved for PwBD - LD (OA, OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV)
Engineering Assistant (Mechanical)1 post
- Qualification
- First Class 3 year Diploma in Engineering / Technology in Mechanical with 5 years of experience in relevant field.
- Experience
- 5 years of experience in relevant field
- Age Limit
- 35 years
Technician Gr.1 (Electrical)7 posts
- Qualification
- ITI Trade Certificate in Electrical.
- Age Limit
- 28 years
Technician Gr.1 (Mechanical)2 posts
- Qualification
- ITI Trade Certificate in Mechanical.
- Age Limit
- 28 years
Technical Attendant Gr.137 posts
- Qualification
- Matriculation or equivalent pass from a recognized Board. Desirable: Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Trade Certificate of course of duration of two years in the disciplines of Electrical/Mechanical.
- Age Limit
- 30 years
- Note
- 1 post reserved for PwBD - HI (Deaf, HH), 1 post reserved for PwBD - LD (OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV) and 4 posts reserved for Ex-servicemen
Assistant Gr. II29 posts
- Qualification
- First Class BA/B.Sc./B.Com/BBA/BBM/BCA degree from a recognized university and minimum Grade-B certificate in Basic Computer Course (BCC) conducted by NIELIT on the closing date of recruitment application. Only the NIELIT BCC shall be accepted; no other computer course is accepted for this post.
- Age Limit
- 30 years
- Note
- 2 posts reserved for PwBD - VI (B, LV), 1 post reserved for PwBD - LD (OA, OL, BA, BL, OAL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV) and 1 post reserved for Ex-servicemen
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties)14 posts
- Qualification
- Matriculation or equivalent pass from a recognized Board.
- Age Limit
- 25 years
- Note
- All posts reserved for Ex-servicemen, who are exempt from the application fee
Age Limit
18 to 30 years for Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical/Civil), Technical Attendant Gr.1 and Assistant Gr. II; 18 to 35 years for Scientific Assistant and Engineering Assistant (Electrical/Mechanical); 18 to 28 years for Technician Gr.1 (Electrical/Mechanical); 18 to 25 years for Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Gr.1. Upper age limit reckoned as on the closing date of online applications, 12.10.2026.
Age Relaxation
Upper age limit is relaxable as per Government of India norms. Reservation and age relaxation are applicable for the reserved posts only.
Application Fee
Engineering Officer Gr.1, Scientific Assistant, Engineering Assistant
Rs. 1,000 per post
Technician Gr.1, Assistant Gr. II, Technical Attendant Gr.1
Rs. 700 per post
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-servicemen / Women
Nil
Fee by Post
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical)
Application Fee: Rs. 1,000 per post
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Civil)
Application Fee: Rs. 1,000 per post
Scientific Assistant
Application Fee: Rs. 1,000 per post
Engineering Assistant (Electrical)
Application Fee: Rs. 1,000 per post
Engineering Assistant (Mechanical)
Application Fee: Rs. 1,000 per post
Technician Gr.1 (Electrical)
Application Fee: Rs. 700 per post
Technician Gr.1 (Mechanical)
Application Fee: Rs. 700 per post
Technical Attendant Gr.1
Application Fee: Rs. 700 per post
Assistant Gr. II
Application Fee: Rs. 700 per post
| Post | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical) | Rs. 1,000 per post |
| Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Civil) | Rs. 1,000 per post |
| Scientific Assistant | Rs. 1,000 per post |
| Engineering Assistant (Electrical) | Rs. 1,000 per post |
| Engineering Assistant (Mechanical) | Rs. 1,000 per post |
| Technician Gr.1 (Electrical) | Rs. 700 per post |
| Technician Gr.1 (Mechanical) | Rs. 700 per post |
| Technical Attendant Gr.1 | Rs. 700 per post |
| Assistant Gr. II | Rs. 700 per post |
Selection Process
- 1GATE Score Based Selection
For Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical/Civil), selection is based on a valid GATE score of 2024/2025/2026.
- 2Computer Based Test (CBT)
For Engineering Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician Gr.1, Technical Attendant Gr.1, Assistant Gr. II and MTS Gr.1, selection is based on performance in the Computer Based Test.
- 3Skill Test / Trade Test / Proficiency Test
Engineering Assistant and Scientific Assistant take a job-specific practical skill test; Technician Gr.1 candidates must also qualify a Trade Test; MTS Gr.1 candidates take a Trade/Proficiency Test.
- 4Document Verification
Candidates must produce the original certificates and testimonials for verification at the time of Document Verification or at any subsequent stage as required by CPRI.
Salary Structure
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Gr.1: Level 1, Rs. 18,000 - 56,900 All posts carry Leave, LTC and medical benefits and allowances as per Government of India norms applicable to CPRI employees.
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical)
Pay: Level 7, Rs. 44,900 - 1,42,400
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Civil)
Pay: Level 7, Rs. 44,900 - 1,42,400
Scientific Assistant
Pay: Level 6, Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400
Engineering Assistant (Electrical)
Pay: Level 6, Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400
Engineering Assistant (Mechanical)
Pay: Level 6, Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400
Technician Gr.1 (Electrical)
Pay: Level 2, Rs. 19,900 - 63,200
Technician Gr.1 (Mechanical)
Pay: Level 2, Rs. 19,900 - 63,200
Technical Attendant Gr.1
Pay: Level 1, Rs. 18,000 - 56,900
Assistant Gr. II
Pay: Level 4, Rs. 25,500 - 81,100
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties)
Pay: Level 1, Rs. 18,000 - 56,900
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical) | Level 7, Rs. 44,900 - 1,42,400 |
| Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Civil) | Level 7, Rs. 44,900 - 1,42,400 |
| Scientific Assistant | Level 6, Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400 |
| Engineering Assistant (Electrical) | Level 6, Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400 |
| Engineering Assistant (Mechanical) | Level 6, Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400 |
| Technician Gr.1 (Electrical) | Level 2, Rs. 19,900 - 63,200 |
| Technician Gr.1 (Mechanical) | Level 2, Rs. 19,900 - 63,200 |
| Technical Attendant Gr.1 | Level 1, Rs. 18,000 - 56,900 |
| Assistant Gr. II | Level 4, Rs. 25,500 - 81,100 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties) | Level 1, Rs. 18,000 - 56,900 |
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official CPRI website at the official website and open the online registration system for Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026.
- 2Register using a valid self email ID and mobile number.
- 3Fill in the online application form accurately, selecting the correct post and category.
- 4Upload the scanned recent passport size colour photograph, signature in black ink and all required certificates in PDF format.
- 5Pay the prescribed application fee online, where applicable.
- 6Review the application carefully and submit it before 12.10.2026 (05:00 PM).
- 7Take a printout of the submitted application form and retain it for future reference.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Valid self email ID and mobile number
•Recent (not more than 3 months old) scanned passport-size colour photograph
•Scanned signature in black ink against a white background
•SSLC/SSC/Matriculation certificate and marks card as proof of date of birth
•Degree/Diploma/ITI trade certificate and marks cards of all years/semesters
•GATE score card where applicable
•Experience/service certificate with supporting proof such as EPF/UAN history
•Bank statements or Form 16
•Caste/category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS)
•Disability certificate for PwBD candidates
•NIELIT Basic Computer Course (BCC) certificate for Assistant Gr. II
•No Objection Certificate from the employer for candidates in Government/PSU/Autonomous Body service
•Discharge certificate and Ex-servicemen ID card for Ex-servicemen
Important Details
- The number of vacancies is provisional
- CPRI reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies, modify the branches or disciplines notified, or vary the reservation depending upon its actual requirements.
- Candidates may apply for more than one post but must submit a separate online application, fee and copies of all documents for each post; multiple applications for the same post will result in rejection of all such applications.
- Online applications once registered cannot be withdrawn and the fee once paid is non-refundable, except that if the recruitment is cancelled CPRI will refund only the application fee and not any other expenditure.
- In the event of a tie in the CBT score or valid GATE score, the older candidate by date of birth is placed higher in the merit list.
- Probation for all posts is initially for 2 years.
- Candidates already in Central or State Government, Quasi Government, Public Sector Undertaking, Public Sector Bank or Government Autonomous Body service must produce an original No Objection Certificate from the present employer at the time of Document Verification.
- Candidates with benchmark disabilities may avail a scribe and compensatory time as per Government of India instructions, must indicate the requirement in the online application form, and must arrange their own scribe at their own cost; the scribe's qualification must be one step below the candidate's qualification.
- Telephonic queries will not be entertained; genuine clarifications may be sent to [email protected].
Examination Centres
- Bengaluru
- Hyderabad
- Bhopal
- Delhi
- Kolkata
Scribe and Compensatory Time
Eligible PwBD and PwD candidates may avail a scribe and compensatory time as per Government of India instructions. The facility of a scribe is available to candidates with benchmark disabilities who have limitation in writing, including blindness, locomotor disability affecting both upper limbs, and cerebral palsy, and to other PwBD candidates on production of a certificate from the Chief Medical Officer, Civil Surgeon or Medical Superintendent of a Government health care institution. Candidates must indicate the requirement in the online application form; the option cannot be added or modified after final submission. The candidate arranges his or her own scribe at his or her own cost, and the scribe must not be a candidate for the same examination.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for more than one post in CPRI Recruitment 2026?
Yes. A separate online application, prescribed fee and copies of all certificates and testimonials must be submitted for each post. Multiple applications for the same post will lead to rejection of all of them.
How is a tie in the CBT score or GATE score resolved?
In the event of a tie in the CBT score or valid GATE score, the older candidate by date of birth is placed higher in the merit list.
What is the probation period for the posts?
Probation for all the posts is initially for a period of 2 years.
Is a No Objection Certificate required?
Candidates already serving in Central or State Government, Quasi Government offices, Public Sector Undertakings, Public Sector Banks or Government Autonomous Bodies must produce an original No Objection Certificate from the present employer at the time of Document Verification.
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