{"id":36014,"date":"2026-09-15T17:08:16","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T11:38:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.madeeasy.in\/?p=36014"},"modified":"2026-10-10T16:28:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T10:58:51","slug":"cpri-recruitment-notification-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/blog\/cpri-recruitment-notification-out","title":{"rendered":"CPRI Recruitment 2026 Notification Out: Apply Online for 110 Posts"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI)<\/strong> has released the CPRI Recruitment 2026 notification for 110 posts<\/strong>. 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<\/strong>. CPRI works under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. The blog <\/span>covers the full CPRI vacancy breakup, eligibility, age limit, salary, selection process and how to apply online, based on the short notice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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CPRI Recruitment 2026: Overview\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Let us see a quick overview of the CPRI Recruitment 2026<\/strong> given below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Particular\u00a0<\/strong><\/th>\nDetails\u00a0<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Organisation\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nCentral Power Research Institute (CPRI)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ministry\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nMinistry of Power, Government of India\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recruitment Type\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nDirect Recruitment\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Vacancies\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n110<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Posts\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nEngineering Officer Grade I, Engineering Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician Grade I, Technical Attendant Grade I, Assistant Grade II, Multi-Tasking Staff Grade I\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pay Level\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nLevel 1 to Level 7 (7th CPC)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Upper Age Limit\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n25 to 35 years (post-wise)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application Mode<\/strong><\/td>\nOnline <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Official Website\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\ncpri.in<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

CPRI Vacancy 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Check out the post-wise and branch-wise CPRI vacancy 2026<\/strong> list given below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Name of the Post with Branch and Reservation Details<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Categories and number of vacancies<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UR<\/strong><\/td>\nSC<\/strong><\/td>\nST<\/strong><\/td>\nOBC<\/strong>\n(NCL)<\/strong><\/td>\nEWS<\/strong><\/td>\nTotal<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical)\n(1 post reserved for PwBD \u2013 LD (OA, OL, CP, LC, Dw,\nAAV))<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engineering Officer Gr.1 (Civil)<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engineering Assistant (Electrical)\n(2 posts reserved for PwBD \u2013 LD (OA, OL, CP, LC, Dw,\nAAV))<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engineering Assistant (Mechanical)<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scientific Assistant<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Technician Gr.1 (Electrical)<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Technician Gr.1 (Mechanical)<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Technical Attendant Gr.1\n(1 post reserved for PwBD \u2013 HI [Deaf, HH],\n1 post reserved for PwBD – LD [OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV] and 4 posts reserved for Ex-servicemen)<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Assistant Gr. II\n(2 posts reserved for PwBD \u2013 VI [B, LV],\n1 post reserved for PwBD – LD [OA, OL, BA, BL, OAL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV] and 1 post reserved for\nEx-servicemen)<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties)\n(All posts reserved for Ex-servicemen)<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total<\/strong><\/td>\n110<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note<\/b>:<\/span> Category-wise age relaxation applies as per government norms.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

CPRI Recruitment 2026 Eligibility\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Check out the CPRI Recruitment 2026 Eligibility<\/strong> given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name of the Post<\/strong><\/td>\nEssential Educational qualification & Experience.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engineering Officer Grade 1 (Electrical)<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • First Class Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Engineering or Technology<\/strong> from a recognized university in Electrical Engineering \/ Electrical & Electronics Engineering.<\/li>\n
  • GATE Score: Valid GATE Score of the year 2024\/2025\/2026<\/strong>. (GATE paper subject : Electrical Engineering)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engineering Officer Grade 1 (Civil)<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • First Class Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Engineering or Technology<\/strong> from a recognized university in Civil Engineering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      \n
    • GATE Score:Valid GATE Score of the year 2024\/2025\/2026<\/strong>. (GATE paper subject : Civil Engineering)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scientific Assistant<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • First Class B.Sc. in Chemistry<\/strong> from a recognized University with 5 years of experience in the relevant subject field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engineering Assistant (Electrical)<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • First Class 3 year Diploma in Engineering \/ Technology<\/strong> in Electrical with 5 years of experience in relevant field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engineering Assistant (Mechanical)<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • First Class 3 year Diploma in Engineering \/ Technology<\/strong> in Mechanical with 5 years of experience in relevant field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Technician\nGrade 1 (Electrical)<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • ITI Trade Certificate<\/strong> in Electrical.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Technician Grade 1 (Mechanical)<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • ITI Trade Certificate<\/strong> in Mechanical<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Technical Attendant Grade 1<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Matriculation or equivalent pass<\/strong> from a recognized Board.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      \n
    • Desirable: Industrial Training Institute(ITI) Trade Certificate<\/strong> of course of duration of two years in the disciplines of Electrical\/Mechanical<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Assistant Grade II<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • First Class BA\/BSc.\/B.Com\/BBA\/BBM\/BCA degree from a recognized university<\/strong> and minimum Grade-B certificate in Basic Computer Course (BCC) conducted by National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) on the closing date of recruitment application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Multi-Tasking Staff Grade 1\n(Watch & Ward Duties)<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Matriculation or equivalent pass<\/strong> from a recognized Board.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    (All posts reserved for Ex-servicemen)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Candidates should keep their certificates ready and confirm the exact requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    CPRI Age Limit 2026\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    The upper age limit under CPRI Recruitment 2026 depends on the post:<\/p>\n

    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Post Name\u00a0<\/strong><\/th>\nUpper Age Limit\u00a0<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
    Engineering Officer Grade I\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n30 Years\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Engineering Officer Grade I\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n30 Years\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Engineering Assistant\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n35 Years\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Engineering Assistant\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n35 Years\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Scientific Assistant\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n35 Years\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Technician Grade I\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n28 Years\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Technician Grade I\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n28 Years\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Technical Attendant Grade I\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n30 Years\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Assistant Grade II<\/strong><\/td>\n30 Years\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Multi-Tasking Staff Grade I\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n25 Years\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Total\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n110<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    Note<\/b>:<\/span> Category-wise age relaxation applies as per government norms.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

    CPRI Salary 2026\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    CPRI salary for these posts is fixed as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix from Level 1 to Level 7<\/strong>. Check out the CPRI pay level given below:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Sl. No<\/strong><\/td>\nName of the post<\/strong><\/td>\nLevel & Pay Scale in the 7th<\/strong>\nCPC pay matrix<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1<\/td>\nEngineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical \/ Civil)<\/td>\nLevel \u2013 7\nRs. 44,900 \u2013\n1,42,400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    2<\/td>\nEngineering Assistant (Electrical\/ Mechanical)<\/td>\nLevel – 6\nRs. 35,400 \u2013\n1,12,400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    3<\/td>\nScientific Assistant<\/td>\nLevel – 6\nRs. 35,400 \u2013\n1,12,400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    4<\/td>\nTechnician Gr. 1 (Electrical\/ Mechanical)<\/td>\nLevel – 2\nRs. 19,900\u2013\n63,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    5<\/td>\nTechnical Attendant Gr.1<\/td>\nLevel – 1\nRs. 18,000\u2013\n56,900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    6<\/td>\nAssistant Gr. II<\/td>\nLevel – 4\nRs. 25,500 \u2013\n81,100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    7<\/td>\nMulti-Tasking Staff Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties)<\/td>\nLevel – 1\nRs. 18,000\u2013\n56,900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    CPRI Recruitment 2026 Apply Online\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Follow the steps to apply for CPRI Recruitment 2026<\/strong> given below:<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Go to the official website of CPRI.<\/li>\n
    2. Register with valid email ID<\/strong> and mobile number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    3. Upload the scanned documents such as photograph, signature, educational certificates, Caste certificates<\/strong> (if applicable), NOC in the mentioned format.<\/li>\n
    4. Only upload correct information<\/strong> as incorrect information may lead to disqualifications.<\/li>\n
    5. Multiple applications for the same post may lead to rejection.<\/li>\n
    6. Pay the application fee<\/strong> and submit the form.<\/li>\n
    7. Download a copy for reference.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Documents required for CPRI recruitment 2026:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • Recent passport-size photo\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Scanned Signature\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Date of Birth Proof\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Experience certificates, wherever applicable<\/span><\/li>\n
      • SC\/ST\/OBC\/EWS certificate, if applicable<\/span><\/li>\n
      • PwBD certificate, if applicable<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Ex-servicemen certificate, if applicable<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        CPRI Application Fee 2026\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

        Check out the CPRI Application Fee 2026<\/strong> given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n
        S. No<\/strong><\/td>\nParticulars<\/strong><\/td>\nFees<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        1<\/td>\nEngineering Officer Gr.1, Scientific Assistant, Engineering Assistant.<\/td>\nRs.1000\/-\nFor each post<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        2<\/td>\nTechnician Gr.1, Assistant Gr. II, Technical Attendant Grade 1<\/td>\nRs.700\/-\nFor each post<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

        Note<\/strong>: Women, SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen are exempted from paying the application fee.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

        CPRI Application Last Date and Exam Date\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

        \u00a0The CPRI application 2026 last date given below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Particulars\u00a0<\/b><\/th>\nDate\u00a0<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
        Online Application Start Date\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n19 September 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        CPRI Application Last Date\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n12 October 2026\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Last Date of Fee Payment\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n12 October 2026\u00a0 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        CPRI Exam Date\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nTo be announced\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

        The CPRI exam date 2026 will be updated once the official exam date is out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

        CPRI Recruitment 2026 Selection Process\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

        Check out the CPRI Recruitment 2026 Selection Process given below: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Sl. No<\/strong><\/td>\nName of the post<\/strong><\/td>\nSelection Procedure<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        1<\/td>\nEngineering Officer Gr.1 (Electrical \/ Civil)<\/td>\nThe selection will be based on GATE score<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        2<\/td>\nEngineering Assistant (Electrical\/ Mechanical)<\/td>\nThe selection will be based on Computer Based Test (CBT)<\/strong> and job-specific practical skill test.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        3<\/td>\nScientific Assistant<\/td>\nThe selection will be based on Computer Based Test (CBT)<\/strong> and job-specific practical skill test.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        4<\/td>\nTechnician Gr. 1 (Electrical\/ Mechanical)<\/td>\nThe selection will be based on performance in the Computer Based Test (CBT)<\/strong>. The candidates will also have to Qualify a Trade Test.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        5<\/td>\nTechnical Attendant Gr.1<\/td>\nThe selection is based on performance in Computer Based Test (CBT)<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        6<\/td>\nAssistant Gr. II<\/td>\nThe selection will be based on performance in the Computer Based Test (CBT)<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        7<\/td>\nMulti-Tasking Staff Gr.1 (Watch & Ward Duties)<\/td>\nThe selection will be based on performance in Computer Based Test (CBT)<\/strong> and Trade\/Proficiency Test.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

        Prepare for CPRI Engineering Posts with MADE EASY\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

        For candidates targeting Engineering Officer Grade I, Engineering Assistant and Technician Grade I posts, strong basics in core Electrical, Civil and Mechanical Engineering subjects will matter the most.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        Therefore, <\/span>MADE EASY structured study material<\/a><\/strong> and <\/span>test series<\/a><\/strong> for technical recruitment exams can help engineering candidates build the right preparation strategy for such CPRI career opportunities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n