The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) has released the CPRI Recruitment 2026 notification for 110 posts. This is a great update for engineering aspirants, as most of the vacancies are for technical and engineering roles like Engineering Officer Grade I, Engineering Assistant and Technician Grade I. CPRI works under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. The blog covers the full CPRI vacancy breakup, eligibility, age limit, salary, selection process and how to apply online, based on the short notice.
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CPRI Recruitment 2026: Overview
Let us see a quick overview of the CPRI Recruitment 2026 given below:
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Power, Government of India |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment |
| Total Vacancies | 110 |
| Posts | Engineering Officer Grade I, Engineering Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician Grade I, Technical Attendant Grade I, Assistant Grade II, Multi-Tasking Staff Grade I |
| Pay Level | Level 1 to Level 7 (7th CPC) |
| Upper Age Limit | 25 to 35 years (post-wise) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | cpri.in |
CPRI Vacancy 2026
Check out the post-wise and branch-wise CPRI vacancy 2026 list given below:
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Name of the Post with Branch and Reservation Details
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Categories and number of vacancies | |||||
| UR | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | Total | |
| Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical) (1 post reserved for PwBD – LD (OA, OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV)) | 3 | – | – | – | 4 | 7 |
| Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Civil) | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Engineering Assistant (Electrical) (2 posts reserved for PwBD – LD (OA, OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV)) | 5 | 2 | – | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Engineering Assistant (Mechanical) | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Scientific Assistant | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 2 |
| Technician Gr.1 (Electrical) | 4 | – | – | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Technician Gr.1 (Mechanical) | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 2 |
| Technical Attendant Gr.1 (1 post reserved for PwBD – HI [Deaf, HH], 1 post reserved for PwBD – LD [OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV] and 4 posts reserved for Ex-servicemen) | 19 | 6 | – | 8 | 4 | 37 |
| Assistant Gr. II (2 posts reserved for PwBD – VI [B, LV], 1 post reserved for PwBD – LD [OA, OL, BA, BL, OAL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV] and 1 post reserved for Ex-servicemen) | 13 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 29 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties) (All posts reserved for Ex-servicemen) | 7 | – | – | 5 | 2 | 14 |
| Total | 110 | |||||
Note: Category-wise age relaxation applies as per government norms.
Out of these, the Engineering Officer Grade I and Engineering Assistant posts (Electrical, Civil and Mechanical branches) are the top picks for engineering graduates and diploma holders, since they carry higher pay levels of 6 and 7.
CPRI Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
Check out the CPRI Recruitment 2026 Eligibility given below:
| Name of the Post | Essential Educational qualification & Experience. |
| Engineering Officer Grade 1 (Electrical) |
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| Engineering Officer Grade 1 (Civil) |
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| Scientific Assistant |
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| Engineering Assistant (Electrical) |
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| Engineering Assistant (Mechanical) |
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| Technician Grade 1 (Electrical) |
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| Technician Grade 1 (Mechanical) |
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| Technical Attendant Grade 1 |
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| Assistant Grade II |
Note: Only the above-mentioned Basic Computer Course (BCC) conducted by the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) shall be accepted. No other computer courses shall be accepted for this post. |
| Multi-Tasking Staff Grade 1 (Watch & Ward Duties) |
(All posts reserved for Ex-servicemen) |
Candidates should keep their certificates ready and confirm the exact requirements.
CPRI Age Limit 2026
The upper age limit under CPRI Recruitment 2026 depends on the post:
| Post Name | Upper Age Limit |
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| Engineering Officer Grade I | 30 Years |
| Engineering Officer Grade I | 30 Years |
| Engineering Assistant | 35 Years |
| Engineering Assistant | 35 Years |
| Scientific Assistant | 35 Years |
| Technician Grade I | 28 Years |
| Technician Grade I | 28 Years |
| Technical Attendant Grade I | 30 Years |
| Assistant Grade II | 30 Years |
| Multi-Tasking Staff Grade I | 25 Years |
| Total | 110 |
Note: Category-wise age relaxation applies as per government norms.
CPRI Salary 2026
CPRI salary for these posts is fixed as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix from Level 1 to Level 7. Check out the CPRI pay level given below:
| Sl. No | Name of the post | Level & Pay Scale in the 7th CPC pay matrix |
| 1 | Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical / Civil) | Level – 7 Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 |
| 2 | Engineering Assistant (Electrical/ Mechanical) | Level – 6 Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| 3 | Scientific Assistant | Level – 6 Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| 4 | Technician Gr. 1 (Electrical/ Mechanical) | Level – 2 Rs. 19,900– 63,200 |
| 5 | Technical Attendant Gr.1 | Level – 1 Rs. 18,000– 56,900 |
| 6 | Assistant Gr. II | Level – 4 Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 |
| 7 | Multi-Tasking Staff Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties) | Level – 1 Rs. 18,000– 56,900 |
CPRI Recruitment 2026 Apply Online
Follow the steps to apply for CPRI Recruitment 2026 given below:
- Go to the official website of CPRI.
- Register with valid email ID and mobile number.
- Upload the scanned documents such as photograph, signature, educational certificates, Caste certificates (if applicable), NOC in the mentioned format.
- Only upload correct information as incorrect information may lead to disqualifications.
- Multiple applications for the same post may lead to rejection.
- Pay the application fee and submit the form.
- Download a copy for reference.
Documents required for CPRI recruitment 2026:
- Recent passport-size photo
- Scanned Signature
- Date of Birth Proof
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
- Experience certificates, wherever applicable
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate, if applicable
- PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Ex-servicemen certificate, if applicable
CPRI Application Fee 2026
Check out the CPRI Application Fee 2026 given below:
| S. No | Particulars | Fees |
| 1 | Engineering Officer Gr.1, Scientific Assistant, Engineering Assistant. | Rs.1000/- For each post |
| 2 | Technician Gr.1, Assistant Gr. II, Technical Attendant Grade 1 | Rs.700/- For each post |
Note: Women, SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen are exempted from paying the application fee.
CPRI Application Last Date and Exam Date
The CPRI application 2026 last date given below:
| Particulars | Date |
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| Online Application Start Date | 19 September 2026 |
| CPRI Application Last Date | 12 October 2026 |
| Last Date of Fee Payment | 12 October 2026 |
| CPRI Exam Date | To be announced |
The CPRI exam date 2026 will be updated once the official exam date is out.
CPRI Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Check out the CPRI Recruitment 2026 Selection Process given below:
| Sl. No | Name of the post | Selection Procedure |
| 1 | Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical / Civil) | The selection will be based on GATE score. |
| 2 | Engineering Assistant (Electrical/ Mechanical) | The selection will be based on Computer Based Test (CBT) and job-specific practical skill test. |
| 3 | Scientific Assistant | The selection will be based on Computer Based Test (CBT) and job-specific practical skill test. |
| 4 | Technician Gr. 1 (Electrical/ Mechanical) | The selection will be based on performance in the Computer Based Test (CBT). The candidates will also have to Qualify a Trade Test. |
| 5 | Technical Attendant Gr.1 | The selection is based on performance in Computer Based Test (CBT). |
| 6 | Assistant Gr. II | The selection will be based on performance in the Computer Based Test (CBT). |
| 7 | Multi-Tasking Staff Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties) | The selection will be based on performance in Computer Based Test (CBT) and Trade/Proficiency Test. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the age limit for CPRI posts?
Ans: The upper age limit ranges from 25 to 35 years, depending on the post.
2. What is the pay level for CPRI posts?
Ans: CPRI posts are placed between Level 1 and Level 2 of the 7th CPC pay matrix.
3. What is the selection process for CPRI 2026?
Ans: The selection process for Engineering officer Grade 1 will be done through GATE scores (2024,2025,2026). The selection process for the rest of CPRI 2026 posts will be conducted through CBT.
4. Where can I apply online for CPRI recruitment 2026?
Ans: You can apply online for CPRI recruitment through the career section of the website.
5. How many vacancies are there in the CPRI Recruitment 2026?
Ans: A total of 110 vacancies have been announced across 7 posts.
6. What is the last date to apply for CPRI Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to apply for CPRI recruitment 2026 was 12 October 2026.
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