CPRI Recruitment 2026: The Central Power Research Institute, under the Ministry of Power, has released a short notice covering 110 posts spanning seven distinct categories — from Engineering Officer at the senior end down to Multi-Tasking Staff on Watch & Ward duties. This is a genuinely broad recruitment: engineering degree holders, diploma holders, science graduates, ITI-trade candidates, and general staff can all find a matching post here.
One important caveat: this is a short notice, and CPRI has not yet announced the actual application start or end dates — candidates should treat this as an early alert to prepare rather than a live apply-now notification.
CPRI Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), Ministry of Power |
| Advertisement No. | CPRI/06/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 110 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Apply Dates | Not yet announced |
| Age Limit | 18–35 years (post-wise) |
| Official Website | cpri.res.in |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Attendant Gr. I | 37 | Level-1 |
| Assistant Gr. II | 29 | Level-4 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff Gr. I (Watch & Ward) | 14 | Level-1 |
| Engineering Assistant (Electrical) | 10 | Level-6 |
| Engineering Officer Gr. I (Electrical) | 7 | Level-7 |
| Technician Gr. I (Electrical) | 7 | Level-2 |
| Technician Gr. I (Mechanical) | 2 | Level-2 |
| Scientific Assistant (Chemistry) | 2 | Level-6 |
| Engineering Officer Gr. I (Civil) | 1 | Level-7 |
| Engineering Assistant (Mechanical) | 1 | Level-6 |
| Total | 110 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Engineering Officer Gr. I: Relevant engineering degree per post discipline.
- Engineering Assistant: Relevant diploma in the required discipline.
- Scientific Assistant: Relevant science qualification.
- Technician Gr. I: ITI qualification in the relevant trade.
- Technical Attendant / Multi-Tasking Staff: Qualification as specified in the official notification.
- Assistant Gr. II: Qualification as per CPRI rules.
Age Limit
| Post | Max Age |
|---|---|
| Engineering Officer Gr. I | 30 years |
| Engineering Assistant / Scientific Assistant | 35 years |
| Technician Gr. I | 28 years |
| Technical Attendant Gr. I | 30 years |
| Assistant Gr. II | 30 years |
| Multi-Tasking Staff Gr. I | 25 years |
Application Fee
Not specified in this short notification — check the detailed advertisement once released for fee information.
How to Apply
- Visit cpri.res.in and go to the recruitment/careers section.
- Read the official notification carefully once released.
- Click the online application link and complete registration.
- Fill in the required details and upload documents.
- Submit the form and keep a printout for your records.
Official Links
- Apply Online: cpri.res.in
- Official Notification PDF: cpri.res.in
- Official Website: cpri.res.in
- More Jobs: Latest Government Job Notifications on Bharat Rozgar
FAQs
Q1. How many posts and categories are covered?
110 posts across 7 categories — Engineering Officer, Engineering Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician, Technical Attendant, Assistant Gr. II, and Multi-Tasking Staff.
Q2. When can I apply?
Application start and end dates haven’t been announced yet — this is a short notice ahead of the full advertisement.
Q3. What qualification do I need?
Depends on the post: engineering degree for Engineering Officer, diploma for Engineering Assistant, ITI for Technician, science degree for Scientific Assistant.
Q4. What’s the age limit?
Ranges from 25 years (Multi-Tasking Staff) to 35 years (Engineering Assistant/Scientific Assistant).
Q5. Is the application fee known?
Not yet — it will be detailed in the full advertisement.
Practical Tip
Since this is only a short notice with dates still pending, bookmark cpri.res.in’s careers page now and set a reminder to check weekly — short notices like this one are often followed by a detailed advertisement with a compressed application window, so early awareness is your main advantage here.

