Central Power Research Institute CPRI Recruitment 2026

CPRI Recruitment 2026 for Engineering Officer, Technician, Assistant and Other Posts

The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) has released its recruitment notification for 2026 under Advt No. CPRI/06/2026. This hiring drive invites online applications for 110 vacancies across multiple technical and non-technical roles, including Engineering Officer, Engineering Assistant, Technician, Technical Attendant, Assistant, Scientific Assistant and Multi-Tasking Staff. Candidates who meet the prescribed educational qualification and other eligibility conditions can apply online before the closing date.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility requirements differ according to the post applied for. Engineering Officer posts require a first-class B.E./B.Tech degree in the relevant discipline along with a valid GATE score for 2024, 2025 or 2026. Engineering Assistant posts require a first-class 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology with relevant work experience. Scientific Assistant applicants must hold a first-class B.Sc. in Chemistry with experience in the relevant field. Technician posts require an ITI trade certificate in the concerned trade, while Technical Attendant and MTS posts require matriculation or equivalent qualification. Assistant Gr. II requires a first-class degree in BA, B.Sc., B.Com, BBA, BBM or BCA along with a Grade-B certificate in Basic Computer Course from NIELIT.

Age limits also vary by post, ranging from 25 years to 35 years as mentioned in the notification. Candidates should carefully verify the post-wise qualification, age limit, experience requirement and reservation rules before applying.

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How to Apply for CPRI Recruitment 2026

Interested and eligible candidates should visit the official CPRI website and complete the application process through the recruitment section. Before starting the form, keep a valid email ID, mobile number, passport-size photograph, signature and scanned copies of the required certificates ready in the prescribed format. Fill in all details carefully, upload the documents, pay the applicable fee if required, and submit the application before the deadline.

Applicants are advised to read the official notification thoroughly to understand the selection process, post-wise eligibility, fee exemption rules and other instructions. Since the recruitment includes both CBT-based and GATE-based selection for different posts, candidates should prepare according to the post they are applying for.

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