Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) has opened applications for 110 vacancies under Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026, dated 19 September 2026. The recruitment includes engineering, scientific, technical, administrative and support posts. Eligible Indian nationals can apply through the online registration portal linked from CPRI's official career page.
This is a job recruitment exercise, not an internship or apprenticeship. Requirements differ substantially between posts: some require a valid GATE score, some require five years of relevant experience, and others accept the specified ITI or matriculation qualification. Applicants should choose a post only after checking its individual conditions.
Important restrictions: All 14 Multi-Tasking Staff Grade 1 vacancies are reserved for ex-servicemen. Assistant Grade II applicants need the specified NIELIT Basic Computer Course certificate in addition to their degree. The detailed advertisement closes registration and fee payment on 12 October 2026 at 5 PM. Do not assume applications remain open until midnight.
CPRI recruitment 2026: important dates
- Advertisement number: CPRI/06/2026.
- Online registration and fee payment opened: 19 September 2026 at 10 AM.
- Closing date and time in the detailed advertisement: 12 October 2026 at 5 PM.
- Eligibility cutoff for age, qualifications and certificates: 12 October 2026, inclusive.
- Examination and practical-test schedules: to be notified through CPRI's website.
Deadline discrepancy: CPRI's individual notice webpage displays an end-time entry of 11:59 PM, but the detailed recruitment PDF explicitly specifies 5 PM for closing registration and fee payment. This article follows the earlier, explicitly stated recruitment deadline. Complete the process before 5 PM and check the official portal for any subsequent clarification or corrigendum.
About the employer and posting locations
CPRI is an autonomous society under the Ministry of Power. Its work includes electrical-power research, support for product development and quality assurance, and independent testing and certification of power equipment. Its head office is in Bengaluru, with units at Bhopal, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Nashik, Noida, Kolkata, Guwahati and Raipur.
The advertisement covers appointments at various locations in India and allows CPRI to post selected candidates at any of its offices. Applicants should not treat the headquarters address as a guaranteed posting location. This notice does not advertise work-from-home positions.
Post-wise vacancy distribution
| Post or discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Engineering Officer Grade 1: Electrical | 7 |
| Engineering Officer Grade 1: Civil | 1 |
| Engineering Assistant: Electrical | 10 |
| Engineering Assistant: Mechanical | 1 |
| Scientific Assistant | 2 |
| Technician Grade 1: Electrical | 7 |
| Technician Grade 1: Mechanical | 2 |
| Technical Attendant Grade 1 | 37 |
| Assistant Grade II | 29 |
| MTS Grade 1, Watch and Ward duties: ex-servicemen only | 14 |
| Total | 110 |
These numbers are provisional. The institute may change vacancy numbers, disciplines or reservation depending on its requirements and the availability of suitable candidates. The PDF contains the category-wise distribution and specified disability reservations; the total above should not be interpreted as vacancies open to every applicant category.
Educational qualifications and experience
Engineering Officer Grade 1
For Electrical, candidates need a first-class bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical Engineering or Electrical and Electronics Engineering from a recognised university. A valid GATE score from 2024, 2025 or 2026 in the Electrical Engineering paper is also required.
For Civil, the requirement is a first-class bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Civil Engineering, together with a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025 or 2026 in the Civil Engineering paper. A degree from an unrelated branch or a different GATE paper should not be assumed acceptable.
Engineering Assistant and Scientific Assistant
Engineering Assistant applicants need a first-class three-year diploma in Engineering or Technology in the relevant advertised discipline: Electrical or Mechanical. They must also have five years of experience in the relevant field. These posts should therefore not be presented as diploma-fresher openings.
Scientific Assistant requires a first-class B.Sc. in Chemistry from a recognised university and five years of experience in the relevant subject field. Applicants should be ready to demonstrate both the qualification and the nature and duration of their experience.
Technician and Technical Attendant
Technician Grade 1 requires an ITI trade certificate in Electrical or Mechanical, matching the post selected. Technical Attendant Grade 1 requires matriculation or an equivalent pass from a recognised board. For Technical Attendant, a two-year ITI trade certificate in Electrical or Mechanical is listed as desirable, rather than as the essential qualification.
Assistant Grade II and MTS
Assistant Grade II requires a first-class BA, B.Sc., B.Com., BBA, BBM or BCA degree from a recognised university. Candidates must additionally hold a minimum Grade-B certificate in the Basic Computer Course conducted by the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, by the application closing date. CPRI expressly states that other computer courses will not be accepted for this requirement.
MTS Grade 1, involving Watch and Ward duties, requires matriculation or an equivalent recognised-board qualification. Every vacancy in this post is reserved for ex-servicemen. Matriculation alone does not make a non-ex-serviceman eligible for these 14 posts.
Age requirements and reservation documents
Only Indian nationals aged at least 18 can apply. The advertised upper ages, before applicable relaxations, are 30 for Engineering Officer, Technical Attendant and Assistant Grade II; 35 for Engineering Assistant and Scientific Assistant; 28 for Technician Grade 1; and 25 for MTS Grade 1. Eligibility is assessed on 12 October 2026.
The notice provides for upper-age relaxation under Government of India norms and links reservation or relaxation benefits to the applicable reserved posts. Candidates must check the relevant category and supporting-certificate requirements rather than assume a relaxation applies automatically.
OBC applicants claiming reservation need the appropriate Central Government OBC non-creamy-layer status and a valid certificate. EWS applicants need the prescribed valid certificate from the competent authority. The category entered in the application cannot subsequently be changed under the stated instructions.
Pay levels and service conditions
- Engineering Officer Grade 1: Level 7, ₹44,900–1,42,400.
- Engineering Assistant and Scientific Assistant: Level 6, ₹35,400–1,12,400.
- Technician Grade 1: Level 2, ₹19,900–63,200.
- Assistant Grade II: Level 4, ₹25,500–81,100.
- Technical Attendant and MTS Grade 1: Level 1, ₹18,000–56,900.
These are the advertised Seventh Central Pay Commission pay-matrix scales, not guaranteed monthly take-home amounts. The notice also mentions applicable allowances and leave, LTC and medical benefits under institute rules and Government of India norms. Initial probation is two years for all posts.
Selection process
Engineering Officer selection is based on GATE score. Engineering Assistant and Scientific Assistant selection involves a Computer Based Test and a job-specific practical skill test. Technician Grade 1 selection is based on CBT performance, with candidates also required to qualify a trade test.
For Technical Attendant and Assistant Grade II, selection is based on CBT performance. MTS selection involves a CBT and a trade or proficiency test. CPRI states that ties in CBT or valid GATE scores will be resolved by placing the older candidate higher in the merit list.
The listed examination cities are Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Delhi and Kolkata. CPRI may allot a city other than the candidate's preference, and requests to change centres will not be entertained. Test venue, date and time will be communicated through the admit card or call letter. Candidates bear their own attendance expenses.
Application fees and exemptions
The fee, inclusive of GST, is ₹1,000 for each Engineering Officer, Engineering Assistant or Scientific Assistant post applied for. It is ₹700 for each Technician Grade 1, Assistant Grade II or Technical Attendant Grade 1 post. Any applicable bank transaction or processing charge is additional and payable by the candidate.
SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen and women applicants are exempt from application fees. All MTS vacancies are reserved for ex-servicemen. Where a fee applies, an application without the prescribed payment will be rejected. Check payment completion rather than assuming that registration alone completes the application.
How to apply online
- Open the official CPRI career page and select Advertisement CPRI/06/2026.
- Read the detailed advertisement, reservation table and applicable syllabus before selecting a post.
- Follow the official Application Registration Link and use your own active email address and mobile number.
- Enter accurate qualification, category, experience and other requested information. Check every field before final submission.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the portal's prescribed formats.
- Pay the applicable fee, unless exempt, and complete submission before the advertised cutoff.
- Retain a printout of the submitted application and payment details for future reference.
Do not submit multiple applications for the same post: the notice says this will result in rejection of all such applications. If applying for different posts, submit a separate application, supporting documents and applicable fee for each one.
Documents and accessibility arrangements
Prepare your matriculation or date-of-birth proof, qualification certificates and semester or year-wise marksheets, relevant GATE scorecard, ITI or diploma certificate, experience evidence, NIELIT BCC certificate and category documents, as applicable. Ex-servicemen need their ID and discharge certificate. Eligible employees of government organisations must provide the required employer NOC at document verification.
The photograph should be recent, no more than three months old. The notice asks for a scanned black-ink signature on a white background. Uploads must be readable. For experience verification, CPRI may require supporting records such as EPF or UAN service history, salary-credit bank statements and Form 16 alongside the service certificate.
Applicants requiring a scribe or compensatory time should read the dedicated disability instructions and annexures. The relevant requirement must be indicated during the online application; the notice does not permit adding or modifying that option after final submission. Check the specified medical certificates and arrangements before submitting.
Official links and final checks
Apply through the official CPRI registration portal.
CPRI career page and recruitment updates | Detailed Advertisement CPRI/06/2026.
Before applying, match your exact discipline, experience, certificates and category to the notice. Recheck CPRI's official website for amendments and test announcements. This overview does not replace the full advertisement; the institute's recruitment conditions and subsequent official updates govern the process.
