Post Date / Update: 23 September 2026, 03:21 PM
Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026 for the recruitment of 110 posts. The vacancies include Engineering Officer Grade-I, Engineering Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician Grade-I, Technical Attendant Grade-I, Assistant Grade-II and MTS Grade-I (Watch and Ward) at its Bengaluru headquarters and units. The online application window is open from 19 September 2026 (10:00 AM) to 12 October 2026 (5:00 PM). Check post-wise vacancy, eligibility, application fee, age limit and selection process below before applying.
Important Dates
| Advertisement Release Date | 19 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 19 September 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 12 October 2026 (5:00 PM) |
Application Fee
- Rs. 1,000 – Engineering Officer / Scientific Assistant / Engineering Assistant
- Rs. 700 – Technician Gr.1 / Assistant Gr.II / Technical Attendant Gr.1
- Fee exempted for SC / ST / Women / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen candidates
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Discipline / Details | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Officer Gr.1 | Electrical | 7 |
| Engineering Officer Gr.1 | Civil | 1 |
| Engineering Assistant | Electrical | 10 |
| Engineering Assistant | Mechanical | 1 |
| Scientific Assistant | – | 2 |
| Technician Gr.1 | Electrical | 7 |
| Technician Gr.1 | Mechanical | 2 |
| Technical Attendant Gr.1 | 10th pass (ITI desirable) | 37 |
| Assistant Gr.II | – | 29 |
| MTS Gr.1 (Watch and Ward) | 10th pass | 14 |
| Total | 110 |
Eligibility
- Engineering Officer Gr.1: B.E. / B.Tech in the relevant discipline with a valid GATE score (2024 / 2025 / 2026).
- Engineering Assistant: First-class Diploma in the relevant discipline with 5 years of experience.
- Scientific Assistant / Technician Gr.1 / Technical Attendant Gr.1: 10th pass / ITI as per the post requirement.
- Assistant Gr.II / MTS Gr.1 (Watch and Ward): 10th pass.
Age Limit (as on 12.10.2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 35 years (post-wise)
- Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India rules.
Selection Process
- Engineering Officer Gr.1: Shortlisting on GATE score, followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination
- Other posts: Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by Skill / Trade Test, Document Verification and Medical Examination
How to Apply
- Visit the official CPRI website at cpri.res.in and open the Careers page.
- Find Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026 and read the detailed notification carefully.
- Click on the application registration link and complete the online application form.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and submit the form.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| CPRI Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ
Q1. What is the last date to apply for CPRI Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 12 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
Q2. How many vacancies are announced under Advt CPRI/06/2026?
A total of 110 posts are announced.
Q3. Is GATE score required for CPRI Recruitment 2026?
Yes, a valid GATE score (2024 / 2025 / 2026) is required for the Engineering Officer Gr.1 posts.
Q4. What is the application fee?
Rs. 1,000 for Engineering Officer / Scientific Assistant / Engineering Assistant and Rs. 700 for Technician / Assistant Gr.II / Technical Attendant posts. SC / ST / Women / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen are exempted.
Q5. What is the pay scale?
Pay Level 1 to 7, i.e. Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 1,42,400 (post-wise).
Q6. What is the age limit?
18 to 35 years (post-wise) as on 12.10.2026, with relaxation as per Government of India rules.