Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) has released CPRI Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026 for a total of 110 vacancies across various posts. Eligible Indian Nationals can apply online for Engineering Officer, Engineering Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician, Technical Attendant, Assistant Grade II and Multi-Tasking Staff posts. Candidates can check the post-wise vacancies, eligibility, age limit, salary, application fee and syllabus details below.
CPRI Recruitment 2026 Latest Update
CPRI Recruitment 2026 Important Dates & Application Fee
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 19 September 2026
- Application Start: 19 September 2026 (10:00 AM)
- Last Date: 12 October 2026 (5:00 PM)
- Fee Payment Last Date: 12 October 2026 (5:00 PM)
- Eligibility Cut-Off Date: 12 October 2026
- Exam Date: To be notified
- Admit Card: To be notified
- Result: To be notified
Application Fee
- Engineering Officer Gr.1: ₹1,000
- Scientific Assistant: ₹1,000
- Engineering Assistant: ₹1,000
- Technician Gr.1: ₹700
- Assistant Gr. II: ₹700
- Technical Attendant Gr.1: ₹700
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-servicemen / Women: Exempted
- Payment Mode: Online
The application fee is inclusive of GST. Bank transaction or processing charges, if applicable, are payable by the candidate.
CPRI Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The maximum age limit differs according to the post. The crucial date for determining the upper age limit is 12 October 2026.
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Engineering Officer Grade 1 | 30 Years |
| Engineering Assistant | 35 Years |
| Scientific Assistant | 35 Years |
| Technician Grade 1 | 28 Years |
| Technical Attendant Grade 1 | 30 Years |
| Assistant Grade II | 30 Years |
| Multi-Tasking Staff Grade 1 (Watch & Ward) | 25 Years |
The advertisement states that the upper age limit is relaxable as per Government of India norms. Candidates should check the official notification for applicable category-wise relaxation and detailed eligibility conditions.
CPRI Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification
| Post | Essential Qualification / Experience |
|---|---|
| Engineering Officer Grade 1 (Electrical) | First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Valid GATE score of 2024, 2025 or 2026 in Electrical Engineering is required. |
| Engineering Officer Grade 1 (Civil) | First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university in Civil Engineering. Valid GATE score of 2024, 2025 or 2026 in Civil Engineering is required. |
| Scientific Assistant | First Class B.Sc. in Chemistry from a recognized university with 5 years of experience in the relevant subject field. |
| Engineering Assistant (Electrical) | First Class 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering / Technology with 5 years of experience in the relevant field. |
| Engineering Assistant (Mechanical) | First Class 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Technology with 5 years of experience in the relevant field. |
| Technician Grade 1 (Electrical) | ITI Trade Certificate in Electrical. |
| Technician Grade 1 (Mechanical) | ITI Trade Certificate in Mechanical. |
| Technical Attendant Grade 1 | Matriculation or equivalent pass from a recognized Board. A two-year ITI Trade Certificate in Electrical or Mechanical is desirable. |
| Assistant Grade 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. Only the specified NIELIT BCC certificate is accepted. |
| Multi-Tasking Staff Grade 1 (Watch & Ward) | Matriculation or equivalent pass from a recognized Board. All posts are reserved for Ex-servicemen. |
The educational qualification, required experience and other eligibility conditions must be fulfilled as on 12 October 2026. Refer to the official advertisement for complete conditions.
CPRI Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical) | 3 | – | – | – | 4 | 7 |
| Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Civil) | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Engineering Assistant (Electrical) | 5 | 2 | – | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Engineering Assistant (Mechanical) | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Scientific Assistant | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 2 |
| Technician Gr.1 (Electrical) | 4 | – | – | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Technician Gr.1 (Mechanical) | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 2 |
| Technical Attendant Gr.1 | 19 | 6 | – | 8 | 4 | 37 |
| Assistant Gr. II | 13 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 29 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff Gr.1 (Watch & Ward) | 7 | – | – | 5 | 2 | 14 |
| Total | 110 | |||||
Vacancy numbers are provisional. CPRI may increase or decrease the vacancies, modify branches/disciplines or vary reservation according to its requirements and availability of suitable candidates.
CPRI Recruitment 2026 Salary
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical / Civil) | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Engineering Assistant (Electrical / Mechanical) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Scientific Assistant | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Technician Gr.1 (Electrical / Mechanical) | Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| Technical Attendant Gr.1 | Level 1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
| Assistant Gr. II | Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff Gr.1 (Watch & Ward) | Level 1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
Pay scales are as mentioned in the CPRI advertisement under the 7th Central Pay Commission pay matrix. Applicable allowances and service benefits are governed by institute rules and Government of India norms.
CPRI Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
| Post | Selection Procedure |
|---|---|
| Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical / Civil) | Selection based on GATE score. |
| Engineering Assistant (Electrical / Mechanical) | Computer Based Test (CBT) and job-specific practical skill test. |
| Scientific Assistant | Computer Based Test (CBT) and job-specific practical skill test. |
| Technician Gr.1 (Electrical / Mechanical) | Computer Based Test (CBT); candidates must also qualify the Trade Test. |
| Technical Attendant Gr.1 | Computer Based Test (CBT). |
| Assistant Gr. II | Computer Based Test (CBT). |
| Multi-Tasking Staff Gr.1 (Watch & Ward) | Computer Based Test (CBT) and Trade / Proficiency Test. |
The schedule and further instructions for CBT, skill test, trade test and document verification will be published on the CPRI website. The advertisement states that candidates may be screened or shortlisted for further stages if the number of eligible applications is large.
CPRI Recruitment 2026 Exam Centre & Syllabus
Examination Centres
The examination cities mentioned in the advertisement are: Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Delhi and Kolkata. CPRI will make efforts to allot the preferred centre but reserves the right to allot another centre/city. Requests for a change of examination centre will not be entertained.
CPRI Recruitment Syllabus 2026
CPRI has provided a separate syllabus document for this recruitment. Candidates should download the official syllabus PDF and check the relevant post or examination details before beginning preparation.
Documents Required for CPRI Recruitment 2026
- Valid personal email ID and mobile number.
- Recent colour passport-size photograph, not more than three months old.
- Scanned signature in black ink against a white background.
- Matriculation / SSLC / SSC certificate and marks card as applicable.
- Degree, Diploma or ITI certificates and marks cards, as applicable.
- Experience certificate, wherever required for the post.
- NIELIT BCC certificate for Assistant Grade II.
- GATE scorecard for Engineering Officer Grade 1 posts.
- Category certificate, where applicable.
- NOC and Ex-servicemen documents, wherever applicable.
Upload clear and legible scanned documents in the prescribed format. Check the official notification for the complete document requirements applicable to your post and category.
How to Apply Online for CPRI Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official CPRI online application portal using the Apply Online link given in the Important Links section.
- Complete the registration process using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Select the post for which you are eligible and fill in the required personal, educational and other details carefully.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the specified format.
- Pay the applicable application fee online, unless exempted.
- Review the application, submit it before the closing date and save or print the submitted application form for future reference.
Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate online application and fee, wherever applicable, for each post. Multiple applications for the same post may lead to rejection.
CPRI Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- Only eligible Indian Nationals who have attained the age of 18 years or above may apply, subject to the post-specific age and eligibility requirements.
- The closing date for online applications and fee payment is 12 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.
- The eligibility cut-off date for age, educational qualifications and certificates is 12 October 2026.
- Candidates must enter accurate information and upload all required documents. False or incorrect information may lead to disqualification.
- Once submitted, an online application cannot be withdrawn. The application fee is generally non-refundable, subject to the cancellation provision stated in the advertisement.
- Candidates employed in Government or specified public-sector organizations must produce an NOC at document verification, wherever applicable.
- Candidates should regularly check the official CPRI website for examination schedules, admit cards, results and other updates.
- CPRI states that the venue, date and time of CBT / skill test / trade test will be communicated through the Admit Card or Call Letter.
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