CSIR AMPRI Technical and MTS Online Form 2026 for 14 Posts

Quick Highlights

• Organization: CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (CSIR-AMPRI), Bhopal
• Advertisement No.: RECT-02/2026, dated 07.10.2026
• Posts: Technical Officer, Security Officer, Security Assistant, Technician (1) and Multi-Tasking Staff
• Total Vacancies: 14 (provisional)
• Mode of Application: Online only
• Last Date: 06.11.2026 for Technical Officer and Technician (1); 16.11.2026 for Security Officer, Security Assistant and Multi-Tasking Staff
• Application Fee: Rs. 500 per post code, with exemptions for certain categories

Important Dates

The institute has split the application window into two parts, so check the row that matches your post before planning your submission. Registration, fee payment and final submission all close at 23.59 hours on the last date, after which the link will be disabled.

Dates for the Trade Test, Physical Test and Written Examination have not been announced. CSIR-AMPRI says these notices, along with admit cards, will appear only on its official website and no individual letters will be mailed.

Post-Wise Vacancy Details

Out of 14 posts, 12 are unreserved, one is reserved for SC and one for ST. Two of the Technician (1) posts, TC-03 and TC-04, are anticipated vacancies that will arise only when current staff retire on 31.03.2027 and 31.05.2027, and offers for these will be issued only after the vacancy actually arises.

Pay Level and Age Limit

The approximate total emoluments below are calculated on the minimum of the pay level in a Class Y city and include basic pay, dearness allowance, house rent allowance and transport allowance. Employees also become eligible for benefits such as medical reimbursement and leave travel concession as per CSIR rules, and the posts come under the New Pension Scheme.

The minimum age for every post is 18 years. Age, qualification and experience are all counted as on the last date of the online application for the concerned post.

Age Relaxation Rules

Relaxation is not the same for every post, which is the part most applicants miss. The table below shows which concessions apply where.

• SC, ST and OBC (NCL) candidates get age relaxation as per Government rules, but not when they apply against unreserved posts. They are still exempt from the fee in that case if they are SC or ST.
• Ex-Servicemen can deduct their actual military service from their age, and the result must not exceed the upper limit by more than 3 years.
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities get 10 years of relaxation, which becomes 15 years in total for SC and ST and 13 years for OBC candidates. The Security Officer and Security Assistant posts have not been identified as suitable for any benchmark disability.
• Departmental candidates need 3 years of continuous service in a same-line or allied post and a certificate from the employer issued after the date of the advertisement.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold the essential qualification on the last date of application, from a recognised university or institution. Where a degree is claimed as equivalent, the order or notification that treats it as equivalent must be produced.

Technical Officer

Technician (1)

Every Technician (1) post code needs SSC or 10th standard with Science subjects and at least 55 percent marks, plus one of three trade routes in the trade named for that code: an ITI or National or State Trade Certificate, or 2 years of full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognised institution, or 3 years of work experience in that trade in a Ministry, Department, organization, PSU or autonomous body. The trade differs by post code, as listed below.

Security Officer, Security Assistant and Multi-Tasking Staff

• Security Officer (SO-01): Ex-Servicemen JCO of Subedar rank or higher, or an equivalent rank in other para-military forces, with at least 10 years of security experience. The experience needed is 5 years for Short Service Commissioned Officers and Assistant Commandants of CRPF, BSF or ITBP carrying the pre-revised scale of Rs. 8,000-13,500, and 10 years for para-military Inspectors.
• Security Assistant (SA-01): Ex-Servicemen JCO in the Army or an equivalent para-military force with 5 years of experience in security work. Basic computer proficiency is needed for the role.
• Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS-01): Matriculation or 10th standard pass or equivalent. The duties include office maintenance, guest house upkeep, gardening and car driving with a valid Light Motor Vehicle licence.

How Each Post Is Filled

There is no single exam for this recruitment. Screening on qualification and age comes first for the Technical Officer, Technician (1), Security Officer and Security Assistant posts, and the screening committee may use its own criteria to shortlist candidates, so meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee a call. Multi-Tasking Staff candidates go straight to the written test.

Technical Officer

Shortlisted candidates take a qualifying Trade Test, the marks of which are not counted for merit. Those who clear it sit a 200-question OMR or computer-based objective exam of 3 hours at post graduate diploma, post graduation or B.E. and B.Tech level. Paper II and Paper III are checked only if the candidate reaches the minimum mark in Paper I, and the merit list is made from Paper II and Paper III alone.

Technician (1)

The route is similar, but the written test is shorter and set at SSC plus ITI or 12th standard level. It has 150 questions to be solved in 2 hours 30 minutes, and the merit list is again based on Paper II and Paper III. The syllabus for the Trade Test and Paper III is published on the CSIR-AMPRI website.

Security Officer

Candidates first appear for the physical test described in the next section. Those who pass are called for a written examination at graduate level, in two papers. Paper I is an objective test of 100 questions carrying 100 marks in 90 minutes with no negative marking, and its qualifying threshold is 30 percent. Paper II is a subjective paper of 2 hours and 100 marks, split equally into Comprehension, Report Writing, Security Regulations and Fire Fighting, and General Awareness. The threshold for Paper II is fixed by the selection committee at not less than 35 percent, and the final merit list is based on Paper II.

Security Assistant

Stage I is a qualifying Skill, Physical and Personality Assessment Test with the same height, chest and physical event standards as the Security Officer post, along with a 100-question objective paper of 1 hour 30 minutes at Class 12 level with no negative marking and a threshold of at least 30 percent. Stage II is a subjective written examination of 100 marks in 2 hours, covering Comprehension, Report Writing, Security Regulations and Fire Fighting, and General Awareness. The merit list comes from Stage II, with a threshold of at least 35 percent.

Multi-Tasking Staff

This is the simplest route, a single competitive written paper at Class 10 level with four parts and 150 questions. The time is 2 hours, or 2 hours 40 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe.

Question papers for the written tests are set in English and Hindi, except the English Language questions. If two candidates score the same marks, the notification lists a post-wise order of tie-breakers, which generally starts with fewer negative marks or higher marks in the subject paper, then moves to the older date of birth and the earlier acquisition of the essential qualification.

Physical Standards and Events for Security Posts

Security Officer and Security Assistant candidates must clear a physical test, which is conducted only once, and no re-test is allowed. Hilly area candidates are those from Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Gorkha, Dogra and Maratha communities, the Kashmir Valley, Leh and Ladakh, the North Eastern States and Sikkim.

Application Fee

The fee is Rs. 500 for every post code and is non-refundable. It must be paid only through the online mode described in the Fee Payment Procedure on the website, and payment by cash, demand draft or postal order is not accepted. SC, ST, PwBD, women and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt once they upload the relevant certificate. Ex-Servicemen who already hold a regular central government civil post after using ex-serviceman concessions are not eligible for the fee concession.

How to Apply

The process has three parts, namely registration, fee submission where applicable and the final online application. Follow the steps in order.

1. Open the official CSIR-AMPRI website and click the link titled Recruitment of Technical and Isolated Posts under Advt. No. RECT-02/2026.
2. Read the advertisement along with the How-to-Apply online instructions, the Fee Payment Procedure and the Application Replica available on the website.
3. Keep a valid e-mail ID and mobile number ready, then register on the portal with your name, e-mail address and mobile number.
4. Log in and fill the application for each post code you want, entering your name, date of birth and parent names exactly as printed in your 10th certificate.
5. Pay the Rs. 500 fee for each post code through the online mode given in the Fee Payment Procedure, unless you are exempt, then enter the transaction number and upload the e-receipt.
6. Upload your recent passport size colour photograph, signature and all required certificates, keeping each file within the 1 MB limit.
7. Check the draft application carefully, click Submit and update the payment details if applicable, because no change is allowed after submission.
8. Take a printout of the submitted application and payment details for your records, and do not send any hard copy unless CSIR-AMPRI asks for it later.

Candidates currently working in CSIR, government bodies, universities or PSUs as regular employees must also upload a No Objection Certificate from their employer, or the application is treated as incomplete.

Documents to Upload

• Fee e-receipt of Rs. 500, if applicable
• Recent passport size colour photograph and signature
• 10th certificate or marksheet showing date of birth, or a school leaving certificate with date of birth
• Educational certificates and marksheets supporting the essential qualification, plus the CGPA to percentage conversion formula if grades are given
• Experience certificates stating dates of joining and relieving and the nature of work
• SC, ST or PwBD certificates in the prescribed Government of India format, if applicable
• Gazette notification or affidavit for any change or mismatch in name
• Court judgment or decree and an affidavit of non-remarriage for widows, divorced and judicially separated women claiming relaxation
• Discharge certificate or Pension Payment Order and a security experience certificate for Ex-Servicemen applying for Security Officer or Security Assistant
• Employer certificate for departmental candidates and a No Objection Certificate for serving employees

Each file must be within 1 MB and legible. Originals and self-attested copies are asked for at a later stage, and a certificate in a language other than Hindi or English needs a self-attested transcript.

Conditions Worth Reading Before You Apply

• Enter your name, date of birth and parent names exactly as in the 10th certificate, because no later change to the date of birth is considered.
• Experience is counted only after the date you obtained the minimum prescribed qualification.
• Candidates must declare any arrest, prosecution, conviction or pending criminal case. The declaration alone does not disqualify, but hiding facts can cancel candidature at any stage.
• Selected candidates are posted at CSIR-AMPRI but can be transferred to any CSIR lab or centre in India, and security and MTS staff may work in shifts including nights and holidays.
• Appointment is subject to medical fitness and character verification, and selected candidates go through a probation period.
• A reserve panel may be prepared, valid for one year, and inclusion in it gives no right to appointment.
• Candidates should not send hard copies after submitting online, and CSIR-AMPRI can cancel the advertisement or leave posts unfilled.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What Is the Last Date for the CSIR AMPRI Technical and MTS Online Form 2026?

The last date depends on the post. For Technical Officer and Technician (1), applications are accepted from 07.10.2026 to 06.11.2026 till 23.59 hours. For Security Officer, Security Assistant and Multi-Tasking Staff, the window is 15.10.2026 to 16.11.2026 till 23.59 hours.

Q2. How Many Vacancies Are Advertised Under RECT-02/2026?

The notification lists 14 posts in total: 7 Technical Officer, 1 Security Officer, 1 Security Assistant, 4 Technician (1) and 1 Multi-Tasking Staff. CSIR AMPRI states that the number of vacancies is provisional and may change at the time of selection.

Q3. What Is the Application Fee and Who Is Exempt?

The fee is Rs. 500 for each post code and is non-refundable. SC, ST, PwBD, women and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt from the fee once they upload the relevant certificate.

Q4. What Qualification Is Needed for the Technical Officer Posts?

Each Technical Officer post code has its own subject requirement with at least 55 percent marks or equivalent CGPA. TO-01 needs an M.Sc. in Material Science or Physics, TO-02 needs an MCA, TO-03 needs an M.Sc. in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry or Chemical Sciences, TO-04 needs a B.E. or B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgy, and TO-05 needs a B.E. or B.Tech in Electronics or Instrumentation Engineering.

Q5. Can I Apply for More Than One Post Code?

Yes, a candidate can apply for multiple post codes if all eligibility conditions are met for each one. A separate application and a separate fee are required for every post code, and only one application per post code is accepted.

Q6. What Is the Age Limit for Each Post?

The maximum age is 30 years for Technical Officer, 35 years for Security Officer, 28 years for Security Assistant, 28 years for Technician (1) and 25 years for Multi-Tasking Staff. The minimum age is 18 years, and age is counted on the last date of online application.

Q7. How Will Candidates Be Selected for the Technician (1) Post?

Shortlisted candidates first appear for a qualifying Trade Test, whose marks are not counted in the merit list. Qualified candidates then take a three-paper OMR-based written examination of 150 questions in 2 hours 30 minutes, and the final merit list is based on Paper-II and Paper-III.

Q8. Is There a Physical Test for Any of These Posts?

Yes, a physical test applies to Security Officer and Security Assistant. Candidates must meet the prescribed height and chest standards and clear events such as the 1600 metre run for men and the 800 metre run for women before the written stage.

Source

This article is based on the official notification for Advertisement No. RECT-02/2026 dated 07.10.2026, issued by the Controller of Administration, CSIR-AMPRI, Bhopal, and available on the Official Website. If the Hindi and English versions differ, the English version prevails.

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