CPRI Recruitment 2026 – 110 Posts | Central Power Research Institute

Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) released a recruitment notification on 19 September 2026 on its official website. As per Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026, online applications open on 19 September 2026 and close on 12 October 2026. CPRI Recruitment 2026 suits candidates ranging from Matriculation pass to GATE-qualified engineering graduates, since the posts span ten different qualification levels.

CPRI is recruiting a total of 110 posts across ten categories, from Engineering Officer to Multi-Tasking Staff. A full discipline-wise breakdown appears later in this article. Selected candidates can be posted at any CPRI office in India, including Bangalore, Bhopal, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Nashik, Noida, Kolkata, Guwahati and Raipur, since CPRI reserves the right to post appointees anywhere. Candidates should check all details in the article below.

Information verified from the official Central Power Research Institute notification No. CPRI/06/2026 dated 19 September 2026.
Last verified: 18 September 2026.

CPRI is recruiting for 110 posts across Engineering Officer, Engineering Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician, Technical Attendant, Assistant Grade II and Multi-Tasking Staff categories through Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026. The last date to apply online is 12 October 2026 at cpri.res.in. Selection depends on the post: Engineering Officer relies on the GATE score, other technical posts use a Computer-Based Test, and some posts also require a trade or skill test.

Quick summary of CPRI Recruitment 2026

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About Central Power Research Institute (CPRI)

Central Power Research Institute is an autonomous Society under the Ministry of Power. It works on research and development in generation, transmission, distribution and operation of electricity supply systems. CPRI also acts as an independent authority for testing and certification of power equipment. Its head office is in Bangalore, with units in Bhopal, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Nashik, Noida, Kolkata, Guwahati and Raipur. For a candidate, this means a technical government job with exposure to India’s power sector, not a desk-only posting.

Local context

CPRI has an active unit in Kolkata and Guwahati, and the exam for this recruitment will be held in Kolkata, among other cities. This makes the process more reachable for candidates from West Bengal and the North East than many central recruitments that only test in metro cities. This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm exam city allotment on the official website.

Compared to other central research institute jobs, CPRI’s technical posts (Technician, Engineering Assistant) ask for hands-on ITI or diploma qualifications rather than only a degree, which widens who can apply. This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website.

Candidates in West Bengal Jobs and other Latest Jobs (All India) postings can compare this notification against other current openings on the site.

Important dates

The cut-off date decides the upper age limit, educational qualification and category status. Candidates with an upcoming birthday close to this date should check their age eligibility using the Age Calculator.

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Vacancy details and salary

PwBD and Ex-servicemen reservation, post by post:

• Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical): 1 post for PwBD (Locomotor Disability)
• Engineering Assistant (Electrical): 2 posts for PwBD (Locomotor Disability)
• Technical Attendant Gr.1: 1 post for PwBD (Hearing Impairment), 1 post for PwBD (Locomotor Disability), 4 posts for Ex-servicemen
• Assistant Gr. II: 2 posts for PwBD (Visual Impairment), 1 post for PwBD (Locomotor Disability), 1 post for Ex-servicemen
• Multi-Tasking Staff Gr.1: all 14 posts reserved for Ex-servicemen

The notification states the vacancy count is provisional. CPRI reserves the right to increase, decrease or modify the number of vacancies and their distribution.

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Eligibility

• Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical): First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering from a recognised university. Valid GATE Score for 2024, 2025 or 2026, Electrical Engineering paper. Age limit: 30 years.
• Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Civil): First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Civil Engineering. Valid GATE Score for 2024, 2025 or 2026, Civil Engineering paper. Age limit: 30 years.
• Engineering Assistant (Electrical): First Class 3-year Diploma in Engineering or Technology in Electrical, with 5 years of experience in the relevant field. Age limit: 35 years.
• Engineering Assistant (Mechanical): First Class 3-year Diploma in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical, with 5 years of experience in the relevant field. Age limit: 35 years.
• Scientific Assistant: First Class B.Sc. in Chemistry from a recognised university, with 5 years of experience in the relevant subject field. Age limit: 35 years.
• Technician Gr.1 (Electrical): ITI Trade Certificate in Electrical. Age limit: 28 years.
• Technician Gr.1 (Mechanical): ITI Trade Certificate in Mechanical. Age limit: 28 years.
• Technical Attendant Gr.1: Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised board. An ITI Trade Certificate of two-year duration in Electrical or Mechanical is desirable, not compulsory. Age limit: 30 years.
• Assistant Gr. II: First Class BA, B.Sc., B.Com, BBA, BBM or BCA degree from a recognised university, plus a minimum Grade-B certificate in the Basic Computer Course (BCC) from NIELIT, held on the closing date of application. Only the NIELIT BCC is accepted; no other computer course qualifies. Age limit: 30 years.
• Multi-Tasking Staff Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties): Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised board. All posts are reserved for Ex-servicemen. Age limit: 25 years.

The lowest qualification accepted is Matriculation for Technical Attendant Gr.1 and Multi-Tasking Staff Gr.1. Candidates with this qualification can browse more openings under 10th pass jobs.

Upper age limit is relaxable as per Government of India norms. All qualifications must come from a University, Institution or Board recognised by the Government of India, or approved by UGC, AICTE or the State Government.

CPRI Recruitment 2026 – Selection process

Selection differs by post.

1. Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical and Civil): based only on GATE score.
2. Engineering Assistant (Electrical and Mechanical) and Scientific Assistant: Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by a job–specific practical skill test.
3. Technician Gr.1 (Electrical and Mechanical): CBT performance. Candidates must also qualify a Trade Test.
4. Technical Attendant Gr.1 and Assistant Gr. II: CBT performance only.
5. Multi-Tasking Staff Gr.1: CBT performance, plus a Trade or Proficiency Test.

If the number of eligible applications is large, CPRI can limit how many candidates it calls for document verification, skill test or trade test. In case of a tie in CBT score or GATE score, the older candidate, by date of birth, is placed higher in the merit list.

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Application fee

SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-servicemen and women candidates are exempt from the application fee. Any bank transaction or processing charge for online payment is borne by the candidate. The notification does not give a separate fee slab for Multi-Tasking Staff Gr.1. Since all MTS Gr.1 posts are reserved for Ex-servicemen, and Ex-servicemen are fee-exempt, no fee applies to this post.

How to apply

1. Visit the CPRI online registration system at cpri.res.in.
2. Keep a valid personal email ID and mobile number ready before starting.
3. Scan a recent colour passport-size photograph, not older than three months.
4. Scan a signature in black ink on a white background.
5. Fill in personal, educational and category details. Category, once entered, cannot be changed later.
6. Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates in PDF format.
7. Pay the applicable application fee online, where applicable.
8. Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

Documents to keep ready

• Matriculation or SSLC certificate, for date of birth proof
• Degree, Diploma or ITI certificate, with mark sheets of all years or semesters
• GATE Score Card, where applicable
• Experience or service certificate, where applicable
• Caste or category certificate (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS or PwBD), where applicable
• No Objection Certificate, for candidates already in government service
• Discharge Certificate and Ex-servicemen ID card, for Ex-servicemen candidates

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Should you apply?

CPRI Recruitment 2026 suits candidates across a wide qualification range, from Matriculation to a GATE-qualified engineering degree, which is unusual in one notification. The Engineering Officer posts are competitive, since selection rests entirely on GATE score with no separate interview or test. The Technician and Technical Attendant posts, needing only ITI or Matriculation, are likely to draw a large applicant pool for a small number of seats, especially for the 37 Technical Attendant posts. Candidates should weigh the trade-off between a research institute posting, which offers technical exposure but can mean relocation to any CPRI office in India, against a local department job. Multi-Tasking Staff Gr.1 is open only to Ex-servicemen. Candidates should apply only for the post matching their actual qualification and experience, since dual applications for the same post lead to rejection of all of them. This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website.

FAQs

What is the last date to apply for CPRI Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply online for CPRI Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026 is 12 October 2026, up to 05:00 PM. The registration window opened on 19 September 2026.

What is the salary of Engineering Officer Gr.1 in CPRI?

Engineering Officer Gr.1, both Electrical and Civil, carries Level 7 pay of ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 under the 7th CPC pay matrix. Selection for this post is based only on the GATE score.

What is the application fee for CPRI Recruitment 2026?

The fee is ₹1,000 per post for Engineering Officer, Scientific Assistant and Engineering Assistant, and ₹700 per post for Technician, Assistant Gr. II and Technical Attendant. SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-servicemen and women candidates do not pay a fee.

Where will the CPRI Computer Based Test be held?

The examination centres and cities are Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Delhi and Kolkata. CPRI will try to allot the centre a candidate prefers but reserves the right to allot any other centre, and no request for a change of centre is entertained.

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