CSIR-CIMFR Technician-1 Vacancies 2026
CSIR-CIMFR Technician Recruitment 2026: The CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR), Dhanbad, a premier constituent laboratory under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has released an official recruitment advertisement. Online applications are invited from dynamic, result-oriented, and dedicated Indian citizens to fill 30 vacancies for the post of Technician-1 (Group-II).
Important Dates for CSIR-CIMFR Technician Recruitment
- Start Date for Online Application: May 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM
- Closing Date for Online Application: June 19, 2026, up to 05:00 PM
- Last Date for Online Fee Payment: June 19, 2026, up to 05:00 PM
- Crucial Date for Age & Qualification Eligibility: June 19, 2026
Vacancy Details & Compensation for CSIR-CIMFR Technician Recruitment
- Post Name: Technician-1, Group-II (1)
- Total Vacancies: 30 posts (Includes 02 vacancies for PwBD and 03 vacancies for Ex-Servicemen)
- Pay Scale: Level-2 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200)
- Total Initial Emoluments: Approximately Rs. 37,000/- per month (including House Rent Allowance and other allowances admissible at Dhanbad).
CSIR-CIMFR Technician Recruitment- Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup:
- Unreserved (UR): 10
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 05
- Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL): 02
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 02
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 11
CSIR-CIMFR Technician Recruitment- Discipline-Wise Trade Vacancies
Candidates can apply for the following trades based on their technical background:
- Instrument Mechanics (Post Code: 2026/001) – 03 posts
- Surveyor (Post Code: 2026/002) – 03 posts
- Fitter (Post Code: 2026/003) – 05 posts
- Welder (Post Code: 2026/004) – 02 posts
- Carpenter (Post Code: 2026/005) – 01 post
- Electrician (Post Code: 2026/006) – 07 posts
- Wireman (Post Code: 2026/007) – 01 post
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) (Post Code: 2026/008) – 02 posts
- Draftsman Civil (Post Code: 2026/009) – 01 post
- Automobile / Mechanic Motor Vehicle (MMV) (Post Code: 2026/010) – 02 posts
- Draftsman Mechanical (Post Code: 2026/011) – 03 posts
Eligibility Criteria for CSIR-CIMFR Technician Recruitment
1. Educational & Technical Qualifications required for CSIR-CIMFR Technician Recruitment
To apply for any trade, the applicant must meet the baseline educational criteria along with one of the specified technical options:
- Basic Education: Passed SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, securing a minimum of 55% marks.
AND any one of the following technical qualifications:
- Option A: A valid ITI Certificate or National/State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade from a recognized institution.
- Option B: 2 years of full-time experience as an apprentice trainee in the relevant trade from a recognized institution.
- Option C: 3 years of regular work experience in the relevant trade within a Ministry, Department, Organization, Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), or Autonomous Body under the Government of India, State Government, or Union Territory.
2. Age Limit for CSIR-CIMFR Technician Recruitment
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years (for Unreserved candidates)
Age Relaxation Concessions:
Upper age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India guidelines:
- SC / ST: 05 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 03 years
- PwBD (Unreserved): 10 years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
- Widows / Divorced Women / Judicially Separated Women (who have not remarried): Up to 35 years for UR, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST.
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Actual military service period subtracted from real age, plus an additional 3 years.
Selection Procedure for CSIR-CIMFR Technician Recruitment
The recruitment process will consist of a screening stage followed by a two-tier evaluation:
- Screening & Shortlisting: A screening committee will review applications and documents to shortlist candidates based on their own criteria.
- Trade Test: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a practical Trade Test. This test is qualifying in nature.
- Competitive Written Examination: Candidates who qualify the Trade Test will appear for a competitive written exam consisting of three papers (Paper-I, Paper-II, and Paper-III). The final merit list will be prepared solely based on the marks secured in the written exam.
Application Fee for CSIR-CIMFR Technician Recruitment
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates: Rs. 500/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women / ESM / CSIR Departmental Candidates: Exempted from paying the fee (NIL).
- Mode of Payment: Online via the designated SBI Collect link available on the portal.
How to Apply for CSIR-CIMFR Technician Recruitment
Interested candidates can register and fill out their forms by following these simple steps:
- Visit the official CSIR-CIMFR website: www.cimfr.res.in or navigate directly to cimfr.res.in/applyonline.
- Complete your online registration using a valid and active email ID and password.
- Login using your credentials and fill in your primary details. Verify the entered information carefully as it cannot be modified later.
- Select the specific Post Code/Trade you wish to apply for. You can apply for multiple post codes, but a separate application and fee are required for each trade.
- Fill out your educational and employment details and upload the required supporting scanned documents.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 500/- (if applicable) through SBI Collect and upload the e-receipt.
- Review your complete form and click on ‘Final Submit’. Keep a printed copy of the submitted form and payment details for your future reference.
Don’t wait until the final deadline! Avoid last-minute server issues or technical glitches by registering early. Make sure all uploaded files are accurate, clear, and supported by valid certificates to prevent immediate rejection.