CPRI Recruitment 2026: Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) has released CPRI Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026 for 110 vacancies in Engineering Officer Grade 1, Engineering Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician Grade 1, Technical Attendant Grade 1, Assistant Grade II and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Grade 1 posts. Candidates with qualifications ranging from 10th/Matriculation, ITI, Diploma and Graduate degrees to B.E./B.Tech with valid GATE scores are eligible for different posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 19 September 2026 to 12 October 2026. The official CPRI career page also confirms Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026 and the application period.
Company Name: Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), Ministry of Power, Government of India
Positions: Engineering Officer Gr. 1 (Electrical), Engineering Officer Gr. 1 (Civil), Engineering Assistant (Electrical), Engineering Assistant (Mechanical), Scientific Assistant, Technician Gr. 1 (Electrical), Technician Gr. 1 (Mechanical), Technical Attendant Gr. 1, Assistant Gr. II, Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Gr. 1 (Watch & Ward Duties)
Job Location: Various locations in India.
Salary:
- Engineering Officer Gr. 1 – Level 7, Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400
- Engineering Assistant – Level 6, Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400
- Scientific Assistant – Level 6, Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400
- Technician Gr. 1 – Level 2, Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200
- Technical Attendant Gr. 1 – Level 1, Rs. 18,000 – Rs. 56,900
- Assistant Gr. II – Level 4, Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100
- Multi-Tasking Staff Gr. 1 – Level 1, Rs. 18,000 – Rs. 56,900
Qualification & Experience:
Engineering Officer Gr. 1 (Electrical): First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering from a recognized university. Valid GATE Score of 2024/2025/2026 with Electrical Engineering paper.
Engineering Officer Gr. 1 (Civil): First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Civil Engineering from a recognized university. Valid GATE Score of 2024/2025/2026 with Civil Engineering paper.
Scientific Assistant: First Class B.Sc. in Chemistry from a recognized university with 5 years of relevant experience.
Engineering Assistant (Electrical): First Class 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering/Technology with 5 years of relevant experience.
Engineering Assistant (Mechanical): First Class 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Technology with 5 years of relevant experience.
Technician Gr. 1 (Electrical): ITI Trade Certificate in Electrical.
Technician Gr. 1 (Mechanical): ITI Trade Certificate in Mechanical.
Technical Attendant Gr. 1: Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board. ITI Trade Certificate of two years duration in Electrical/Mechanical is desirable.
Assistant Gr. II: 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. No other computer course will be accepted.
Multi-Tasking Staff Gr. 1 (Watch & Ward Duties): Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board. All posts are reserved for Ex-servicemen.
Total Vacancies: 110 Posts
- Engineering Officer Gr. 1 (Electrical) – 7 Posts
- Engineering Officer Gr. 1 (Civil) – 1 Post
- Engineering Assistant (Electrical) – 10 Posts
- Engineering Assistant (Mechanical) – 1 Post
- Scientific Assistant – 2 Posts
- Technician Gr. 1 (Electrical) – 7 Posts
- Technician Gr. 1 (Mechanical) – 2 Posts
- Technical Attendant Gr. 1 – 37 Posts
- Assistant Gr. II – 29 Posts
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Gr. 1 – 14 Posts
Age Limit:
- Engineering Officer Gr. 1 – Maximum 30 years
- Engineering Assistant – Maximum 35 years
- Scientific Assistant – Maximum 35 years
- Technician Gr. 1 – Maximum 28 years
- Technical Attendant Gr. 1 – Maximum 30 years
- Assistant Gr. II – Maximum 30 years
- MTS Gr. 1 – Maximum 25 years
- The crucial date for determining the upper age limit and other eligibility conditions is 12 October 2026. Age relaxation will be applicable as per Government of India norms.
Selection Process:
- Engineering Officer Gr. 1 – Selection will be based on valid GATE score.
- Engineering Assistant – Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by job-specific practical skill test.
- Scientific Assistant – Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by job-specific practical skill test.
- Technician Gr. 1 – Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Trade Test.
- Technical Attendant Gr. 1 – Computer Based Test (CBT).
- Assistant Gr. II – Computer Based Test (CBT).
- MTS Gr. 1 – Computer Based Test (CBT) and Trade/Proficiency Test.
Application Fee:
- Engineering Officer Gr. 1, Scientific Assistant and Engineering Assistant – Rs. 1,000 per post.
- Technician Gr. 1, Assistant Gr. II and Technical Attendant Gr. 1 – Rs. 700 per post.
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen/Women candidates are exempted from payment of application fee. Bank transaction charges/processing fees, if any, will be borne by the candidate.
Important Dates:
- Online Application Start Date – 19 September 2026 at 10:00 AM
- Last Date to Apply Online – 12 October 2026 at 05:00 PM
- Cut-Off Date for Academic Qualification and Upper Age Limit – 12 October 2026
How to Apply:
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online using the official website on or before 12 October 2026.
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