CSIR-NGRI Technician-1 Group-II Recruitment 2026: Apply With 10th Pass
CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI), Hyderabad is recruiting for Technician-1 Group-II posts. The notification appeared in Employment News September (05-11) 2026. Candidates who passed 10th standard with Science subjects and hold an ITI Certificate or National/State trade Certificate can apply. This CSIR NGRI technician recruitment 2026 offers opportunities across nine different technical disciplines.
The institute operates under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. CSIR-NGRI is a premier research and development institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). It functions as an autonomous body dedicated to geophysical research and development.
Available Technician Posts And Disciplines
CSIR-NGRI technician recruitment 2026 includes vacancies in multiple specializations. Candidates can apply for positions as Technician (Fitter), Technician (Plumber), Technician (Electrician), Technician (Computer/IT Assistant), Technician (Digital Photographer), Technician (Laboratory Assistant-Chemical Plant), Technician (Medical Laboratory Technician), Technician (Physiotherapy Technician), and Technician (Catering & Hospitality Assistant).
Eligibility Requirements For CSIR-NGRI Technician Posts
All candidates must hold SSC or 10th Standard pass with Science subjects and secure minimum 55% marks. In addition to educational qualification, applicants need one of three options: an ITI Certificate or National/State trade Certificate in the relevant trade, or two years full-time apprentice training from a recognized institution, or three years work experience in the respective trade with a government ministry, department, organization, public sector undertaking, or autonomous body.
For Technician (Fitter) position, candidates require SSC/10th with Science and 55% marks plus ITI or trade certificate in Fitter trade. Alternatively, they can have two years apprentice experience or three years work experience in fitter trade with government organizations.
Technician (Plumber) applicants need SSC/10th with Science, 55% marks, and ITI or trade certificate in Plumber trade. They may substitute this with two years apprentice training or three years work experience in plumbing with government bodies.
For Technician (Electrician), the requirement includes SSC/10th with Science, 55% marks, and ITI or trade certificate in Electrician trade. Candidates can also qualify with two years apprentice experience or three years work experience in electrician trade.
Technician (Computer/IT Assistant) candidates must have SSC/10th with Science, 55% marks, and ITI or trade certificate in Computer Operator & Programming Assistant or Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance. Work experience options include two years apprentice training or three years work experience in these fields.
For Technician (Digital Photographer), applicants need SSC/10th with Science, 55% marks, and ITI or trade certificate in Digital Photographer trade. They may also qualify with two years apprentice training or three years work experience in digital photography.
Technician (Laboratory Assistant-Chemical Plant) requires SSC/10th with Science, 55% marks, and ITI or trade certificate in Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) trade. Candidates can substitute with two years apprentice experience or three years work experience in this field.
For Technician (Medical Laboratory Technician), candidates need SSC/10th with Science, 55% marks, and ITI or trade certificate in Medical Lab Technician trade. Alternative qualifications include two years apprentice training or three years work experience in medical laboratory technician roles.
Technician (Physiotherapy Technician) applicants must have SSC/10th with Science, 55% marks, and ITI or trade certificate in Physiotherapy Technician trade. They can also qualify with two years apprentice experience or three years work experience in physiotherapy technician positions.
For Technician (Catering & Hospitality Assistant), candidates require SSC/10th with Science, 55% marks, and ITI or trade certificate in Catering & Hospitality Assistant trade. Work experience alternatives include two years apprentice training or three years work experience in catering, hospitality, food and beverages, tourism, or guest house management with government organizations.
Selection Process For CSIR NGRI Technician Recruitment 2026
The selection process involves multiple stages. A Screening Committee constituted by the Director, CSIR-NGRI will shortlist candidates based on their own criteria. Shortlisted candidates proceed to a Trade Test designed to assess practical knowledge relevant to the specific job requirements.
Candidates who qualify the Trade Test become eligible for the Competitive Written Examination (CWE). The final merit list is prepared based on performance in the Competitive Written Examination. The Screening Committee retains discretion in determining which candidates to call for Trade Test and Competitive Written Examination stages.
Competitive Written Examination Structure
The Competitive Written Examination consists of three papers: Paper-I, Paper-II, and Paper-III. Paper-II and Paper-III are evaluated only for candidates who secure the minimum threshold marks in Paper-I. The Selection Committee determines this threshold score.
The final merit list for CSIR NGRI technician recruitment 2026 is prepared solely on marks obtained in Paper-II and Paper-III. This two-stage evaluation system ensures that only candidates meeting the minimum standard in the first paper proceed to the final assessment.
Interested candidates should verify all post-wise eligibility requirements mentioned in the official notification before applying. The notification PDF contains detailed information about vacancy distribution across different technician disciplines and specific requirements for each position.
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