CSIR NGRI Technician-1 2026 — 21 Posts, Apply by 04 Oct

CSIR NGRI Technician-1 Recruitment 2026 (21 Posts), Apply Online from 05 September to 04 October 2026 in Telangana. CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR NGRI) has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 inviting online applications for 21 posts of Technician-1 across nine trades, including Fitter, Plumber, Electrician, Computer/IT Assistant, Digital Photographer, Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant), Medical Laboratory Technician, Physiotherapy Technician, and Catering & Hospitality Assistant. This CSIR NGRI government job 2026 opportunity is open to candidates aged 18 to 28 years holding an SSC/10th Standard Science qualification and a relevant ITI certificate. Eligible candidates who meet the trade-specific qualification below can apply online through the official website before the closing date. CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute, established in 1961, is one of the constituent laboratories of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) and conducts research in geophysics, seismology, and earth sciences, including deep earth exploration and natural hazard studies. Technician-1 posts of this kind support the institute's day-to-day laboratory, IT infrastructure, and facility operations across its various research divisions and campus amenities, which explains why this single recruitment spans such a wide range of trades — from core technical roles like Fitter and Electrician to specialised support roles such as Digital Photographer and Physiotherapy Technician, reflecting the full range of services a large multidisciplinary research campus needs to run smoothly. Selected Technician-1 staff will support CSIR NGRI's laboratory, technical, and facility operations at its Hyderabad campus, depending on their specific trade. The CSIR NGRI 2026 selection process consists of a Trade Test followed by a Competitive Written Examination covering Mental Ability, General Awareness and English Language, and the Concerned Subject. The salary for CSIR NGRI Technician-1 2026 is a consolidated ₹39,970 per month across all trades. The CSIR NGRI 2026 online application is available at ngri.res.in. Online applications opened on 05 September 2026, and the last date to apply for this recruitment is 04 October 2026. Application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC candidates, with SC/ST and Women candidates exempted. Candidates must read the complete official CSIR NGRI notification PDF before applying, since 11 of the 21 posts are concentrated in the Computer/IT Assistant trade alone, and each of the nine trades carries a distinct ITI certificate requirement.

SSC/10th Standard with Science subjects (minimum 55% marks), plus an ITI Certificate or National/State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade (Fitter/Plumber/Electrician/Computer & IT/Digital Photographer/Lab Assistant-Chemical Plant/Medical Lab Technician/Physiotherapy Technician/Catering & Hospitality Assistant) or equivalent apprenticeship/experience

• 18 to 28 years
• Relaxation: 5 years SC/ST, 3 years OBC, 10-15 years PwBD, 3-8 years Ex-Servicemen, 5 years CSIR employees, up to 35-40 years Widows/Divorced Women

• All trades: SSC/10th Standard with Science subjects (minimum 55% marks)
• Technician (Fitter): ITI Certificate in Fitter Trade or equivalent experience
• Technician (Plumber): ITI Certificate in Plumber Trade or equivalent experience
• Technician (Electrician): ITI Certificate in Electrician Trade or equivalent experience
• Technician (Computer/IT Assistant): ITI Certificate in Computer Operator & Programming Assistant or Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance, or equivalent experience
• Technician (Digital Photographer): ITI Certificate in Digital Photographer Trade or equivalent experience
• Technician (Laboratory Assistant - Chemical Plant): ITI Certificate in Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) Trade or equivalent experience
• Technician (Medical Laboratory Technician): ITI Certificate in Medical Lab Technician Trade or equivalent experience
• Technician (Physiotherapy Technician): ITI Certificate in Physiotherapy Technician Trade or equivalent experience
• Technician (Catering & Hospitality Assistant): ITI Certificate in Catering & Hospitality Assistant Trade or equivalent experience
• Age must be 18 to 28 years, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10-15 years for PwBD, 3-8 years for Ex-Servicemen, 5 years for CSIR employees, and up to 35-40 years for Widows/Divorced Women

• General/OBC: ₹500/-
• SC/ST: Nil | Women: Nil

₹39,970 per month, consolidated (all trades)

1. Visit the official CSIR NGRI website, ngri.res.in, or the career portal, tiru.ngri.res.in/ngri_tech/
2. Register and fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details
3. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format
4. Pay the application fee online, if applicable
5. Review all details carefully before submitting the form
6. Submit the application before the last date of 04 October 2026
7. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference