CSIR AMPRI Recruitment 2026: 14 Technical Officer, Security Officer, Technician Posts – Apply Online @ ampri.res.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Note: Post Codes TC-03 and TC-04 include 02 anticipated vacancies arising on superannuation within the next one year. All posts carry Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA) as admissible to Central Government employees under CSIR rules. Council employees are also eligible for accommodation as per CSIR allotment rules.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Nationality

• The applicant must be a citizen of India.

Post-Wise Qualifications

• Technical Officer – TO-01: M.Sc. in Material Science / Physics or equivalent with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA).
• Technical Officer – TO-02: MCA (Master of Computer Applications) or equivalent with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA).
• Technical Officer – TO-03: M.Sc. in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Chemical Sciences or equivalent with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA).
• Technical Officer – TO-04: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering / Metallurgy / Metallurgical Engineering or equivalent with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA).
• Technical Officer – TO-05: B.E./B.Tech in Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA).
• Security Officer – SO-01: Ex-Servicemen JCO (Subedar or higher rank) OR equivalent rank in Para-military forces with minimum 10 years' experience in security (relaxed to 5 years for SSC Officers/Assistant Commandants drawing pre-revised scale of Rs. 8,000-13,500; 10 years for Inspectors from Para-Military Forces).
• Security Assistant – SA-01: Ex-servicemen JCO in Army or equivalent Para-Military Forces with 05 years' experience in security work.
• Technician (1) – TC-01: SSC/10th Standard with Science subjects, minimum 55% marks, AND ITI certificate or NTC/STC in Instrument Mechanic trade OR 2 years' full-time apprenticeship OR 3 years' work experience in Instrument Mechanic in Government/PSU/Autonomous body.
• Technician (1) – TC-02: SSC/10th Standard with Science subjects, minimum 55% marks, AND ITI certificate / NTC/STC in Fitter trade OR 2 years' full-time apprenticeship OR 3 years' work experience in Fitter trade in Government/PSU/Autonomous body.
• Technician (1) – TC-03: SSC/10th Standard with Science subjects, minimum 55% marks, AND ITI certificate / NTC/STC in Machinist trade OR 2 years' full-time apprenticeship OR 3 years' work experience in Machinist trade in Government/PSU/Autonomous body.
• Technician (1) – TC-04: SSC/10th Standard with Science subjects, minimum 55% marks, AND ITI certificate / NTC/STC in Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) trade OR 2 years' full-time apprenticeship OR 3 years' work experience in Lab Assistant (Chemical Plant) trade in Government/PSU/Autonomous body.
• Multi-Tasking Staff – MTS-01: Matriculation / 10th Standard or equivalent pass.

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: Up to 5 years for reserved posts as per Government rules.
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Up to 3 years for reserved posts as per Government rules.
• PwBD/Divyang: 10 years (15 years for SC/ST, 13 years for OBC) for Technical Officer, Technician (1), and MTS. Not applicable for Security Officer and Security Assistant.
• Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Deduction of actual military service period from actual age (provided resultant age does not exceed upper age limit by more than 3 years).
• Departmental Candidates (CSIR/Government/Autonomous Body/PSU): Up to 5 years for Technical Officer and Technician (1) posts only.

Crucial Date for Age & Qualification: 06.11.2026 for Post Codes TO-01 to TO-05 and TC-01 to TC-04; 16.11.2026 for SO-01, SA-01, and MTS-01.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

The selection process varies by post and generally involves screening, trade tests, physical tests, personality assessment tests, and competitive written examinations.

• Technical Officer: Screening Committee recommendation → qualifying Trade Test → competitive Written Examination. Paper I: Mental Ability Test (50 Qs, 100 Marks); Paper II: General Awareness & English Language (50 Qs, 150 Marks); Paper III: Concerned Subject (100 Qs, 300 Marks). Final merit based on Paper II and III.
• Security Officer: Screening → Physical Standards & Physical Test → Written Examination. Paper-I: Mental Ability & Personality Assessment (100 Qs, 100 Marks); Paper-II (Subjective): Comprehension, Report Writing, Security Regulations & Firefighting, General Awareness (100 Marks).
• Security Assistant: Screening → qualifying Skill/Physical and Personality Assessment Test (100 Qs, 100 Marks) → subjective Competitive Written Examination (100 Marks).
• Technician (1): Trade Test → competitive Written Examination. Paper I: Mental Ability Test (50 Qs, 100 Marks); Paper II: General Awareness & English Language (50 Qs, 150 Marks); Paper III: Concerned Subject (50 Qs, 150 Marks).
• Multi-Tasking Staff: Competitive Written Examination. General Intelligence (25 Qs, 75 Marks), Quantitative Aptitude (25 Qs, 75 Marks), General Awareness (50 Qs, 150 Marks), English Language (50 Qs, 150 Marks). Total 150 questions, 300 marks.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending tests, except for eligible SC/ST candidates as per Government rules. All test/exam schedules will be published solely on the official CSIR-AMPRI website.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

Documents to Upload Online

• Downloaded e-receipt / payment receipt of application fee
• Recent passport-size scanned colour photograph and candidate signature (max 1MB each)
• Matriculation / 10th Standard marksheet or certificate as proof of date of birth
• Educational certificates and marksheets supporting essential and higher qualifications
• Caste / Community / PwBD certificate in prescribed Government of India format (if applicable)
• Experience certificate specifying dates of service and nature of work (if applicable)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer for regular employees in CSIR, Government, autonomous bodies, statutory bodies, universities, or PSUs
• Discharge book/certificate or PPO for Ex-Servicemen
• Court judgment/decree and affidavit for widows, divorced, or judicially separated women claiming age relaxation

Key Instructions

• Candidates must fulfill all eligibility criteria as of the last date of online application submission.
• Separate applications with separate fees must be submitted for each post code if applying for multiple posts.
• Selected candidates may be required to work in shifts (including night shifts), on holidays, and beyond normal office hours depending on job exigencies.
• Do not send a hard copy by post; retain a printout of the submitted application form for future records.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the CSIR-AMPRI official recruitment portal at https://ampri.res.in and access the recruitment link for Advt. No. RECT-02/2026.
2. Register using your name, email address, and mobile number.
3. Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₹500/- online via SBI Collect / payment gateway (if applicable) and note the transaction number and e-receipt.
4. Log in to the online portal and fill out the application form with correct details.
5. Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, fee e-receipt, and all mandatory certificates (max 1MB each).
6. Verify all entered details and submit the application form.
7. Download and retain a printout of the completed application form for future records.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for CSIR AMPRI Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply for Technical Officer and Technician (1) posts is 06 November 2026 (till 23:59 Hrs), and for Security Officer, Security Assistant, and Multi-Tasking Staff posts is 16 November 2026 (till 23:59 Hrs).

What is the application mode for CSIR AMPRI RECT-02/2026?

The application mode is fully online through the official website at https://ampri.res.in. No hard copy of the application needs to be sent by post.

What is the application fee for CSIR AMPRI Recruitment?

The application fee is ₹500 per post code for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, payable online through SBI Collect or payment gateway. The fee is exempted for SC, ST, PwBD, Women, and Ex-Servicemen candidates upon uploading relevant certificates. The fee is non-refundable.

What is the salary structure for posts under CSIR AMPRI RECT-02/2026?

The pay ranges from Level-01 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900) for Multi-Tasking Staff to Pay Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) for Technical Officer and Security Officer. Posts carry Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA) as admissible to CSIR employees.

Are these permanent government jobs?

Yes, these are regular sanctioned posts under CSIR-AMPRI, a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Selected candidates will be regular Central Government employees with full pension and job security as per CSIR/GOI rules.

Will TA/DA be paid for attending the exam?

No, TA/DA will not be paid for attending written exams, trade tests, or any selection stage, except for eligible SC/ST candidates as per Government rules.