CSIR CFTRI Technician Online Form 2026 for 28 Posts Across 13 Trades

Quick Highlights

• Organization: CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru
• Advertisement No.: Rec.02/2026
• Post: Technician (1), post codes TE01 to TE13
• Total vacancies: 28 (provisional)
• Pay: Level 2, Rs. 19,900 to 63,200
• Application mode: Online form plus signed hard copy by post
• Online last date: 18 November 2026, 11:59 PM
• Hard copy last date: 26 November 2026

About This Recruitment

CSIR-CFTRI is a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, which works under the Ministry of Science and Technology. The institute does research in food science and technology, and the Technician (1) posts are meant to support its scientific and technical staff. The notification describes the job requirement as providing skilled assistance to the scientific and technical staff or performing any other tasks assigned by the competent authority.

The institute also says it wants a workforce that reflects gender balance and encourages women candidates to apply. Women are, in fact, exempted from the application fee, as covered below.

Important Dates

The portal link is disabled after the online deadline, and the printout of the application and payment details will not be available after 11:59 PM on 18 November 2026. The institute has also said that the last date will not be extended if someone fails to submit because of a server or technical problem at the last moment.

Vacancy Details by Post Code

The 28 posts are divided over 13 trades. Out of the total, two posts are reserved for ex-servicemen (ESM) and two for persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBD), one under category b (deaf and hard of hearing) and one under category c (locomotor disability). All 13 post codes have been identified as suitable for one or more benchmark disability categories.

Added together, the category totals are UR 9, EWS 5, SC 4, ST 1 and OBC (NCL) 9. The notification clearly says the vacancy numbers against each category are provisional and may decrease at the time of selection, and that the director can cancel the advertisement or choose not to fill the posts.

Who Can Apply: Eligibility

The applicant must be a citizen of India. The qualification pattern is the same for every post code, only the trade changes. You must have passed SSC or 10th Standard (or equivalent) with science subjects and secured at least 55 percent marks, and you must satisfy any one of these three routes in the trade of the post you choose:

• An ITI certificate or a national or state trade certificate in that trade; or
• Two years of full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in that trade; or
• Three years of work experience in that trade in a Ministry, Department, Organization, Public Sector Undertaking or Autonomous Body under the Government of India, a State or a Union Territory.

A few fine points in the notification deserve attention. The trade must match the post. Experience on a part time basis, on daily wages or as visiting or guest faculty is not counted for shortlisting. Where experience is required, it is counted only after you acquired the minimum educational qualification. Final results of your qualification must have been declared on or before 18 November 2026, and the board or institution must be recognized by the Government of India or an approved regulatory body.

If your university or board gives CGPA or similar grades, you have to convert them to percentage using the official formula and upload a copy of that formula. If you claim an equivalent qualification, you must upload the order or letter, with its number and date, under which it is treated as equivalent. Without it, the screening committee can reject the claim.

Meeting the minimum is not a guarantee of being called. The screening committee will use its own criteria to shortlist candidates for the trade test, so the notification advises you to list every additional qualification and relevant experience in the form, with supporting documents.

Age Limit and Relaxation

You must be at least 18 years old and not more than 28 years as on 18 November 2026. Relaxation in the upper age limit is available as follows.

Pay attention to one rule that catches many candidates out: SC, ST and OBC (NCL) candidates who apply against unreserved posts get no age relaxation and are treated like general candidates, although SC and ST candidates still keep the fee exemption. For PwBD candidates, the benchmark disability must be 40 percent or more and the certificate must be in the prescribed format. Sons, daughters and dependents of ex-servicemen do not get the ex-servicemen age relaxation.

Pay Scale and Service Benefits

The Technician (1) post is placed in Pay Level 2, with a scale of Rs. 19,900 to 63,200. The notification gives approximate total emoluments of Rs. 37,260 per month at the minimum of the scale, including House Rent Allowance as admissible at Mysuru headquarters.

Beyond the pay, selected candidates get Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance as applicable to CSIR employees at the place of posting. Medical reimbursement, Leave Travel Concession and Children's Education Allowance are available as per CSIR and Government of India rules. CSIR accommodation can be allotted subject to availability, and HRA is not paid if council or government accommodation is used. New entrants are covered by the National Pension System, and technical support staff can seek career advancement under the Assessment Promotion scheme.

The selected persons must be ready to work under the Director at the Mysuru headquarters or at the CFTRI resource centres in Hyderabad, Mumbai and Lucknow, and they can be transferred to any CSIR laboratory in India when needed. Everyone is placed on probation, which can be extended or shortened by the competent authority.

Application Fee

A non-refundable fee of Rs. 500 applies wherever it is payable, and it is paid through the SBI Collect portal under the payment category Application Fees-Regular Appointment. Candidates from SC, ST, PwBD, Women and Ex-Servicemen categories are exempted, subject to uploading the relevant document that supports their claim. Anyone in a non-exempt category whose application arrives without the fee will be rejected, and no representation will be entertained.

Once paid, the fee cannot be refunded or held in reserve for another recruitment. If you apply for more than one post code, the fee has to be paid separately for each post code.

How the Selection Works

The process has three filters, and only the last one decides the merit list.

Screening and Trade Test

A Screening Committee set up by the Director first scrutinizes all applications received in time. Those found eligible are invited for a Trade Test in the relevant trade, which is qualifying in nature. The cut-off for the Trade Test and for Paper I will be decided by the Selection Committee and put on the CFTRI website before the tests.

Written Examination Pattern

Those who clear the Trade Test sit a competitive written examination of three papers. It is OMR based or computer based, objective multiple choice, set in English and Hindi except the English language questions, and the standard is SSC plus ITI or XII level. In total there are 150 questions in 2 hours 30 minutes.

The Mental Ability Test covers general intelligence, quantitative aptitude, reasoning, problem solving and situational judgement. The concerned subject paper is based on the advertised qualification in the relevant trade of the post. Papers II and III are checked only for candidates who reach the minimum threshold in Paper I, and the final merit list is prepared only on marks in Papers II and III, which together carry 300 marks.

Tie-Breaking Order

If two or more candidates have equal aggregate marks, the tie is resolved in this order until one candidate is placed above the other:

1. Higher marks in the papers of the concerned subject or trade
2. Lesser negative marks in the papers of the concerned subject or trade
3. Lesser negative marks in the papers considered for the merit list
4. Older date of birth
5. Earlier acquisition of the essential degree
6. Alphabetical order of first names

How to Apply

You can apply only through the official CSIR-CFTRI website and its recruitment portal, preferably on Google Chrome. No other mode of application is considered. Follow these steps in order, and do not leave the postal part for the last day.

1. Confirm that your trade matches one of the post codes TE01 to TE13 and that you meet the qualification, experience and age conditions as on 18 November 2026.
2. Keep scanned files ready: a JPG photograph under 50 KB, a JPG signature under 50 KB, and PDF certificates of less than 1 MB each.
3. Open the official CSIR-CFTRI website, go to the recruitment portal and register with your name, email address and mobile number to receive a User ID and password.
4. Log in, complete the profile page with gender, date of birth, category, disability, ex-serviceman and government employee details, then verify and lock it, because locked details cannot be changed.
5. Fill the remaining tabs of the form: Personal Details, Education, Experience where applicable, Additional Details and Uploads, saving as you go.
6. Capture the live photograph through your webcam or by scanning the on-screen QR code on a phone, finishing within the five minute validity of the code.
7. Preview the form, correct any errors, and click final submit to generate your Application Number.
8. If you are not exempt, pay the Rs. 500 fee through SBI Collect, enter the payment details and upload the e-receipt on the portal on or before 18 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
9. Download the printout before 11:59 PM on 18 November 2026, sign it, paste a signed passport size photograph, attach self-attested documents, and send everything by speed post or registered post so that it reaches CSIR-CFTRI Mysuru by 26 November 2026.

The online form has seven tabs: Apply, Personal Details, Education, Experience, Additional Details, Uploads, and Preview and Submit. Once the final submit button is pressed, nothing can be edited, and the candidate is held responsible for typing errors.

Photo, Signature and Live Photo Rules

The photograph must be a recent colour passport size picture against a light, preferably white, background, uploaded as a JPG under 50 KB (200 pixels high and 150 pixels wide). The signature is a JPG under 50 KB (50 pixels high and 150 pixels wide), signed on white paper, preferably in black ink, by the applicant alone. The signature you give at the exam should match the uploaded one, or you may be disqualified. The portal has a Help me Upload and Resize option if you struggle with the file size.

The live photo is a separate requirement and cannot be uploaded as a file. It has to be captured on the spot with a webcam or through the QR code on your phone. Look straight at the camera, avoid reflections, caps and coloured glasses, and blink once when the prompt turns green so the system captures the picture. The QR code stays valid for only five minutes, so generate a new one if it expires. This image is used for identity verification at the examination hall.

Documents Required for the Hard Copy

The signed printout must go in an envelope superscribed with the words Application for the Post of, followed by the post name, the Post Code and Advertisement No. Rec.02/2026. Send it only by speed post or registered post, and use a separate envelope for each post code if you are applying for more than one. The following self-attested documents are listed, where applicable:

• Proof of fee payment, the SBI Collect e-receipt or transaction reference
• One recent passport size colour photograph pasted on the form and signed across
• 10th marksheet or certificate showing date of birth, or a school leaving certificate showing it
• Gazette notification or affidavit if your name differs or has changed
• 10th marksheet showing percentage, with the grade conversion formula where marks are given as grades
• ITI or national or state trade certificate with marksheet, or apprenticeship certificate
• Higher qualification certificates and marksheets, if any
• Experience certificates showing joining and relieving dates, emoluments and nature of work
• Caste certificate in the Government of India format for SC, ST and OBC (NCL), plus the Form of Declaration for OBC (NCL)
• EWS Income and Asset Certificate valid for the financial year 2026-2027
• PwBD certificate, discharge book and ex-servicemen certificate, if relevant
• No Objection Certificate for those working in government bodies

The hard copy should be addressed to:

Recruitment Section (E-I Section), CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Cheluvamba Mansion (Opposite to Rail Museum), Mysuru - 570020, Karnataka.

Rules That Can Get Your Form Rejected

• The online form and the hard copy are both compulsory. Missing either one leads to rejection without notice, and a hard copy arriving after 26 November 2026 is not entertained, even if delayed by post or sent to the wrong address.
• Enter your name, date of birth and parent name exactly as in the 10th certificate. Only the 10th or equivalent certificate or a birth certificate is accepted as age proof.
• Employees of CSIR, government departments, autonomous bodies, universities and PSUs must upload a No Objection Certificate while submitting the online form. Without it the candidature is not considered.
• Only one application is accepted per post code. If you submit several for one post code with different email IDs, only the latest completed one counts.
• You can apply for more than one post code if you qualify for each, but each needs its own form, fee, documents and envelope.
• Give a working email ID and keep it active, because no change is allowed and no separate letter or admit card will be mailed. Admit cards for later stages are downloaded from the official website.
• Any false or incorrect information, or mismatch with original documents, can lead to cancellation at any stage, and removal from service even after joining.
• Canvassing or any influence, political or otherwise, is treated as a disqualification.
• Reserved category claims stay provisional until the certificates are verified, and a claim that cannot be backed with the prescribed certificate is treated as unreserved.
• For EWS candidates, the family income is counted for 2025-2026 and the certificate must be valid for 2026-2027. The family income limit is below Rs. 8 lakh a year, along with the stated land and property conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the last date to submit the CSIR CFTRI Technician online form?

The online application, including payment of the fee where applicable, must be completed by 18 November 2026 up to 11:59 PM. After that the portal link is disabled. The signed printout with documents must then reach CSIR-CFTRI Mysuru by 26 November 2026.

Q2. How many Technician (1) vacancies are there in this recruitment?

There are 28 posts spread over 13 trades with post codes TE01 to TE13. The category split is UR 9, EWS 5, SC 4, ST 1 and OBC (NCL) 9. The institute states that these numbers are provisional and may decrease at the time of selection.

Q3. What qualification is required for the Technician post at CSIR CFTRI?

You need SSC or 10th Standard with science subjects and at least 55 percent marks. On top of that you must have an ITI or trade certificate in the post trade, or 2 years of full time apprenticeship in that trade, or 3 years of work experience in that trade in a government body.

Q4. What is the age limit for the CSIR CFTRI Technician recruitment?

The minimum age is 18 years and the upper limit is 28 years as on 18 November 2026. Relaxation is given for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), PwBD, ex-servicemen, eligible government employees and eligible women as per the rules explained in the notification.

Q5. How much is the application fee and who is exempted?

The non-refundable fee is Rs. 500 and it is paid through SBI Collect. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, Women and Ex-Servicemen categories are exempted, provided they upload the relevant supporting document.

Q6. Do I need to send a hard copy of the online application?

Yes, it is mandatory. You must print the submitted form, sign it, attach self-attested documents and a photograph, and send it by speed post or registered post so that it reaches Mysuru by 26 November 2026. Online applications without the hard copy are summarily rejected.

Q7. What is the selection process for CSIR CFTRI Technician posts?

Applications are first screened by a committee. Shortlisted candidates take a qualifying trade test and then a written exam of three papers. Paper I is qualifying, and the final merit list is built only from Paper II and Paper III marks.

Q8. What is the salary of a Technician at CSIR CFTRI?

The post is in Pay Level 2 with a pay scale of Rs. 19,900 to 63,200. The approximate total monthly emoluments at the minimum of the scale, including House Rent Allowance at Mysuru, are Rs. 37,260.

Source

This article is based on the official Advertisement No. Rec.02/2026 for the post of Technician (1), issued by the Senior Controller of Administration, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru, and available on the Official Website.

Disclaimer: VacancyPage is an information website and is not connected with CSIR-CFTRI. We have tried to present the details of the official notification accurately, but the institute may amend the terms or issue a corrigendum at any time. Please read the full official advertisement and confirm every detail on the official website before applying.