New Delhi.
The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), an autonomous body functioning under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has released an official hiring notification under Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 110 vacancies across various engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative positions across CPRI units nationwide.
The online application window opened on September 19, 2026, and interested, eligible candidates can submit their applications through the portal until October 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
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CPRI Recruitment 2026: Key Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Organization Name | Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Power, Government of India |
| Advertisement Number | CPRI/06/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 110 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date to Apply | September 19, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | October 12, 2026 (until 5:00 PM) |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | October 12, 2026 |
| Job Location | CPRI Units across India (Bengaluru, Bhopal, Hyderabad, Nagpur, etc.) |
Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | Number of 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 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Grade 1 | 14 |
| Total | 110 |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
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Engineering Officer Grade 1 (Electrical & Civil): First-class Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Civil Engineering along with a valid GATE qualification as per notification guidelines.
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Engineering Assistant (Electrical & Mechanical): First-class 3-year Diploma in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline.
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Scientific Assistant: First-class B.Sc. degree in Chemistry, with relevant experience wherever prescribed.
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Technician Grade 1 (Electrical & Mechanical): ITI certificate in the specified trade.
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Technical Attendant Grade 1: Matriculation (10th pass) or equivalent, along with relevant trade/desirable qualifications.
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Assistant Grade II: First-class Bachelor’s degree (BA, B.Sc., B.Com, BBA, BBM, or BCA) along with basic computer literacy/qualification.
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Multi-Tasking Staff Grade 1: Matriculation or equivalent qualification.
Note: The eligibility cut-off date for both age and educational qualifications is October 12, 2026.
Application Fee Structure
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₹1,000: Engineering Officer Grade 1, Engineering Assistant, and Scientific Assistant
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₹700: Technician Grade 1, Assistant Grade II, and Technical Attendant Grade 1
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Fee Exemption: Candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and Female categories are exempt from paying the application fee per Government of India rules.
Selection Methodology
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Engineering Officer Grade 1: Direct shortlisting based on valid GATE score card followed by verification/interview rounds.
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Technical, Scientific & Administrative Posts: Selection involves a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by trade tests, practical skill tests, or document verification wherever applicable.
Steps to Submit the Online Application
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the last date to apply for CPRI Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit online applications is October 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
Q2: Is a GATE score required for all posts in CPRI recruitment?
No. A valid GATE score is required primarily for Engineering Officer Grade 1 posts. Other positions use Computer-Based Tests (CBT) and skill tests.
Q3: What is the eligibility cut-off date for age limits?
The eligibility cut-off date for age limits, qualifications, and experience is October 12, 2026.
Disclaimer
This article is published for informational purposes based on Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026. Applicants are strongly advised to check the official notification on the CPRI website (cpri.res.in) before submitting their application. Matribhumi Samachar is not responsible for any inadvertent errors or subsequent schedule changes made by the recruiting authority.
