CPRI Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) | Ministry of Power, Govt. of India

Prime career opportunity under the Ministry of Power! The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) has officially released a short advertisement (Advt. No. CPRI/06/2026) announcing 110 vacancies for direct recruitment. This recruitment drive spans executive, technical, administrative, and support cadres—including Engineering Officer Gr. I, Engineering Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician Gr. I, Technical Attendant Gr. I, Assistant Gr. II, and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS). Eligible diploma holders, degree engineers, science graduates, ITI holders, and matriculates can apply online through the official portal at cpri.res.in.

Key Dates & Application Fee Details

Important Event Schedule Application Fee Structure
• Short Notice Released: 14th September 2026
• Online Application Start Date: To Be Announced Shortly
• Last Date to Apply Online: To Be Updated
• Official Portal: cpri.res.in 		• General / OBC / EWS Candidates: As Per Notification
• SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Female Candidates: Exempted (NIL)

Payment Mode: Online via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI gateway.

Position Breakdown & Educational Qualification

Position Title & Discipline Vacancies Age Limit Educational Qualification
Technical Attendant Gr. I 37 Max 30 Yrs 10th Pass / ITI Trade Certificate.
Assistant Gr. II 29 Max 30 Yrs Graduate in any discipline.
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS Gr. I) 14 Max 25 Yrs 10th Standard Pass.
Engineering Assistant (Electrical/Mech) 11 (10 Elec, 1 Mech) Max 35 Yrs 3-Year Engineering Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical.
Technician Gr. I (Electrical/Mech) 9 (7 Elec, 2 Mech) Max 28 Yrs ITI Certificate in relevant trade.
Engineering Officer Gr. I (Elec/Civil) 8 (7 Elec, 1 Civil) Max 30 Yrs B.E / B.Tech in Electrical/Civil Engineering.
Scientific Assistant (Chemistry) 2 Max 35 Yrs B.Sc in Chemistry.
Total Openings 110 Vacancies (Pay Scale: Level-1 to Level-7 under 7th CPC).

Selection Process & Pay Matrix

  1. Computer-Based Test (CBT): Objective written exam testing domain discipline, general awareness, aptitude, and reasoning ability.
  2. Skill / Trade Test: Practical trade assessment where applicable (e.g., Technicians, Technical Attendants).
  3. Document Verification & Medical Exam: Verification of original credentials followed by standard physical fitness checkups.
  4. Pay Scales: Posts are placed between Level-1 (MTS, Technical Attendant) to Level-7 (Engineering Officer Gr. I) under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

How to Apply Online via CPRI Portal

  1. Go to the official CPRI recruitment portal at cpri.res.in.
  2. Open the "Careers" section and select Advt. No. CPRI/06/2026.
  3. Register your basic details to generate candidate login credentials.
  4. Fill out the application form with personal, educational, and trade-specific qualifications.
  5. Upload required scanned documents (Photo, Signature, Marksheets, Caste Certificate).
  6. Pay the application fee (if applicable) and submit the final application.

Official Direct Portal Links

CPRI Careers Direct Portal Apply Online Registration ↗
CPRI Official Website Visit cpri.res.in ↗