About Post
CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (CSIR-AMPRI), Bhopal, has released Advertisement No. RECT-02/2026 for technical posts. This post covers ONLY the technical posts of that advertisement: Technical Officer (07 posts) and Technician (1) (04 posts), a total of 11 posts. The online application window for these two technical posts is 07 October 2026 to 06 November 2026, and the last date and time for submission is 06 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Applications are accepted online only. Candidates should NOT send a hard copy of the application after submission; a hard copy will be asked for only at the appropriate stage, if required. Please read the official notification carefully before applying, and check the official CSIR-AMPRI website regularly, because the recruitment portals were temporarily unavailable for maintenance and were expected to be restored by 26 October 2026 or as soon as possible. On the official RECT-02/2026 page, the apply cells for Technical Officer and Technician (1) still show: Link will be Activated soon. Therefore, use the official advertisement page link given in the Important Links section and follow the portal link from there as soon as it is activated.
This post is only for the technical posts. The Security Officer, Security Assistant and Multi-Tasking Staff posts of the same advertisement are NOT covered here, and their application window (15 October 2026 to 16 November 2026) does not apply to the posts in this post.
Short Information and Overview
Organization | CSIR-AMPRI | WWW.TECHJOBRESULT.COM
| Organization | CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (CSIR-AMPRI), Bhopal |
| Advertisement No. | RECT-02/2026 |
| Post Names Covered Here | Technical Officer and Technician (1) |
| Total Posts | 11 Posts (Technical Officer: 07, Technician (1): 04) |
| Job Location | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (selected candidates can be transferred to any CSIR-AMPRI/CSIR laboratory, institute, centre or field station in India) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Start Date | 07 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 06 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 500 per post code for applicable categories; exempt categories are listed below |
| Official Website | ampri.res.in |
Application Fee and Important Dates
Important Dates
| Application Fee
|
Post Name and Education Qualification
| Post Name | Post Code and Category | Education Qualification |
| Technical Officer | TO-01 (UR) – 01 post | M.Sc. in Material Science / Physics with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA) |
| Technical Officer | TO-02 (UR) – 01 post | MCA with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA) |
| Technical Officer | TO-03 (UR-02, SC-01) – 03 posts | M.Sc. in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Chemical Sciences with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA) |
| Technical Officer | TO-04 (UR) – 01 post | B.E. / B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering / Metallurgy / Metallurgical Engineering with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA) |
| Technical Officer | TO-05 (UR) – 01 post | B.E. / B.Tech. in Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA) |
| Technician (1) | TC-01 (UR) – 01 post | SSC / 10th with Science, minimum 55% marks, and ITI certificate in Instrument Mechanic trade, or 2 years full-time apprenticeship in the trade, or 3 years experience in the trade in a Ministry / Department / Organisation / PSU / Autonomous Body |
| Technician (1) | TC-02 (ST) – 01 post | SSC / 10th with Science, minimum 55% marks, and ITI certificate in Fitter trade, or 2 years full-time apprenticeship in the trade, or 3 years experience in the trade in a Ministry / Department / Organisation / PSU / Autonomous Body |
| Technician (1) | TC-03 (UR, anticipated vacancy) – 01 post | SSC / 10th with Science, minimum 55% marks, and ITI certificate in Machinist trade, or 2 years full-time apprenticeship in the trade, or 3 years experience in the trade in a Ministry / Department / Organisation / PSU / Autonomous Body |
| Technician (1) | TC-04 (UR, anticipated vacancy) – 01 post | SSC / 10th with Science, minimum 55% marks, and ITI certificate in Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) trade, or 2 years full-time apprenticeship in the trade, or 3 years experience in the trade in a Ministry / Department / Organisation / PSU / Autonomous Body |
Note on TC-03 and TC-04: The official notification states that TC-03 and TC-04 are anticipated vacancies arising on superannuation within the next one year. See Clause 2(29) of the General Information and Conditions in the official notification.
Total Post
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Technical Officer | 07 |
| Technician (1) | 04 |
| Total Technical Posts | 11 |
Category Wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | Total |
| Technical Officer | 06 | 01 | 00 | 07 |
| Technician (1) | 03 | 00 | 01 | 04 |
| Total | 09 | 01 | 01 | 11 |
The official category split for Technician (1) is UR-03 and ST-01. There is no OBC post in Technician (1) in this advertisement.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years as on the last date of submission of the online application (06 November 2026)
- Technical Officer Maximum Age: 30 years
- Technician (1) Maximum Age: 28 years
- Age Relaxation: As per Government rules and the notification. PwBD candidates are allowed 10 years relaxation for Technical Officer and Technician (1). Ex-Servicemen and departmental candidates are eligible as per Government / CSIR rules. SC / ST / OBC candidates who apply against unreserved (UR) vacancies are not eligible for age relaxation for those vacancies, although fee exemption remains applicable for SC / ST candidates in such cases. Candidates claiming relaxation must upload the prescribed certificate in the prescribed format.
Salary Details
| Post Name | Pay Level and Pay Scale | Total Emoluments (Approximate) |
| Technical Officer | Pay Level 7: Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400 | Rs. 86,580 approximately |
| Technician (1) | Pay Level 2: Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200 | Rs. 37,000 approximately |
In addition, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) and other benefits are admissible as per CSIR / Government of India rules. Total emoluments are approximate and are for a Class Y city as given in the official summary.
Selection Process
- Screening and shortlisting of applications as per the eligibility conditions and CSIR rules
- Trade Test / Written Test / Personality Assessment Test, as applicable to the post under CSIR rules
- Document Verification
- Final selection and appointment, subject to verification of certificates and other conditions in the notification
The notification does not fix a single common written-test pattern for both posts in the summary, so candidates must follow the post-specific process and the trade test / written test notice published on the official CSIR-AMPRI website. Test dates, selection committee recommendations and further updates will be posted only on the official website, and no individual intimation will be sent.
Documents Required
- Recent passport-size scanned colour photograph (maximum 1 MB)
- Scanned signature (maximum 1 MB)
- Relevant certificates (maximum 1 MB each), including educational qualification, ITI certificate or apprenticeship / experience proof, as applicable
- Caste / category certificate in the prescribed Government of India format, if claiming reservation or fee exemption
- PwBD / Ex-Servicemen certificate, if claiming relaxation or exemption
- CGPA to percentage conversion formula, if the board / university / institute awards grades
- Fee payment transaction number and e-receipt, where fee is applicable
- Printout of the completed application form for personal record, as it will not be available after the deadline
How to Apply
- Open the official CSIR-AMPRI RECT-02/2026 page from the Important Links section below.
- Read the detailed advertisement and the instructions on the application portal carefully.
- Register with your name, email address and mobile number, then log in with the credentials created during registration.
- Select the correct post code (TO-01 to TO-05 for Technical Officer, or TC-01 to TC-04 for Technician (1)). A separate application, with separate fee where applicable, is required for each post code.
- Fill the online form carefully. Enter your name, date of birth and parent names exactly as in the SSC / Matriculation / 10th certificate.
- Upload the photograph, signature and relevant certificates in the prescribed sizes.
- Pay the fee, where applicable, only through SBI Collect / online payment gateway, enter the transaction number correctly, and upload the e-receipt.
- Verify or edit the draft application, then click Submit. After submission, no modification or amendment is permitted.
- Keep a printout of the completed application form and payment details for your records. Do NOT send a hard copy after submission; it will be requested at the appropriate stage, if required.
- Apply well before 06 November 2026 (11:59 PM). If the portal link still shows Link will be Activated soon, keep checking the official RECT-02/2026 page, because the portals were under maintenance and were expected to be restored by 26 October 2026 or as soon as possible.
Important Links
| Apply Online (Official RECT-02/2026 Page) | Click Here |
| Download Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
Important Note on Apply Link: The official RECT-02/2026 page currently shows the portal apply cells as Link will be Activated soon and carries a notice of temporary unavailability of recruitment portals. The Apply Online link above therefore leads to the verified official RECT-02/2026 page, from which the activated portal link must be followed. No guessed portal URL has been used.
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FAQs
Q. What is the last date to apply for CSIR AMPRI Technical Officer and Technician Recruitment 2026?
A. The last date is 06 November 2026 at 11:59 PM for Technical Officer and Technician (1).
Q. How many total posts are there in this post?
A. There are 11 posts: Technical Officer (07) and Technician (1) (04).
Q. What is the application fee?
A. The fee is Rs. 500 per post code, except SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen candidates, who are exempt on uploading the relevant certificate.
Q. What is the age limit?
A. The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age is 30 years for Technical Officer and 28 years for Technician (1), with relaxation as per Government rules.
Q. Are TC-03 and TC-04 confirmed vacancies?
A. No. The official notification marks TC-03 (Machinist) and TC-04 (Laboratory Assistant – Chemical Plant) as anticipated vacancies arising on superannuation within the next one year.
Q. Do I need to send a hard copy after applying online?
A. No. Do NOT send a hard copy after submission. It will be requested at the appropriate stage, if required, and you should keep a printout for your own records.
Q. What if the apply portal link is not active yet?
A. The official page had shown the portals as temporarily unavailable for maintenance, with restoration expected by 26 October 2026 or as soon as possible. Keep checking the official RECT-02/2026 page and apply before the last date once the link is activated.