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CPRI Recruitment 2026: The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) has issued a short notice for recruitment to various non-executive and executive posts. The institute has announced recruitment for a total of 110 positions under advertisement number CPRI/06/2026. The notice was issued on September 14, 2026.

This recruitment drive includes several posts such as Engineering Officer Grade-I, Engineering Assistant, Technician Grade-I, Assistant Grade-II, Technical Attendant Grade-I, Scientific Assistant, and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS).

CPRI is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. Recruitment-related notifications are released on the institute's official career portal. The date for online applications has not yet been announced; the application process is expected to begin soon.

CPRI Recruitment at a Glance
Details    Information
Organization    Central Power Research Institute (CPRI)
Ministry    Ministry of Power, Government of India
Recruitment    Engineering, Technical, Assistant, and Support posts
Advertisement No.    CPRI/06/2026
Total Vacancies    110
Notice Issue Date    September 14, 2026
Mode of Application    Online
Application Date    Not yet announced

Selection Process    

Written Exam and/or Trade Test/Skill Test
Job Location    CPRI units across India
Pay Scale    Level-1 to Level-7 in the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) pay matrix.
Official Website    cpri.res.in

CPRI Short Notice Released
CPRI has released advertisement number CPRI/06/2026 through 'Employment News'. The short notice provides information regarding post-wise vacancies, salary, and age relaxation.

Candidates will have to wait for the detailed advertisement for comprehensive information on educational qualifications, application dates, application fees, and the selection process. Full details regarding the recruitment will become clear once the detailed advertisement is released.

Recruitment for 110 Posts
A total of 110 posts will be filled under this recruitment drive. The highest number of vacancies is for the post of Technical Attendant Grade-I, with 37 positions. This is followed by 29 posts for Assistant Grade-II and 14 posts for Multi-Tasking Staff Grade-I.

Post    Vacancies
Engineering Officer Grade-I (Electrical)    7
Engineering Officer Grade-I (Civil)    1
Engineering Assistant (Electrical)    10
Engineering Assistant (Mechanical)    1
Scientific Assistant (Chemistry)    2
Technician Grade-I (Electrical)    7
Technician Grade-I (Mechanical)    2
Technical Attendant Grade-I    37
Assistant Grade-II    29
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)    14
Total    110

Educational Qualifications by Post
The educational qualifications vary for the different posts in the CPRI recruitment. A BE/B.Tech degree in the relevant discipline is required for the post of Engineering Officer Grade-I. Meanwhile, qualifications such as a Diploma, ITI, B.Sc., a Bachelor's degree, or 10th-grade pass are prescribed for other posts. Post    Educational Qualification
Engineering Officer Grade-I (Electrical)    BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering
Engineering Officer Grade-I (Civil)    BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering
Engineering Assistant (Electrical)    3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Engineering Assistant (Mechanical)    3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Scientific Assistant (Chemistry)    B.Sc. in Chemistry
Technician Grade-I (Electrical)    ITI Certificate in Electrical Trade
Technician Grade-I (Mechanical)    ITI Certificate in Mechanical Trade
Technical Attendant Grade-I    10th Standard Pass / ITI Trade Certificate
Assistant Grade-II    Graduate in any discipline
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)    10th Standard Pass

Age Limit Varies by Post

The maximum age limit for CPRI Recruitment 2026 varies according to the post. The maximum age limits specified in the advertisement are as follows:

Post    Maximum Age Limit
Engineering Officer Grade-I (Electrical/Civil)    30 years
Engineering Assistant (Electrical/Mechanical)    35 years
Scientific Assistant (Chemistry)    35 years
Technician Grade-I (Electrical/Mechanical)    28 years
Technical Attendant Grade-I    30 years
Assistant Grade-II    30 years
MTS Grade-I (Watch and Ward Duty)    25 years

What is the salary for CPRI recruitment?
CPRI has specified the pay levels for the advertised posts in accordance with the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) pay matrix. The pay scale level varies depending on the post.

Post    7th CPC Pay Level
Engineering Officer Grade-I    Level-7
Engineering Assistant    Level-6
Scientific Assistant    Level-6
Technician Grade-I    Level-2
Technical Attendant Grade-I    Level-1
Assistant Grade-II    Level-4
MTS Grade-I    Level-1

CPRI has currently issued a short recruitment notice. The start and end dates for online applications have not yet been announced; candidates will need to wait for the release of the detailed advertisement.

Once the application process begins, candidates will be able to apply online via CPRI's official career portal. Candidates should keep an eye on the official notification for detailed information regarding the recruitment.

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