CPRI Recruitment 2026: 110 Engineering, Technical and Support Posts

The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Power, has opened direct recruitment for 110 posts under Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026. The vacancies range from MTS and Technical Attendant to Assistant, Technician, Engineering Assistant, Scientific Assistant and Engineering Officer.

CareerSphere Note: Check the official notification before applying; apprenticeship and contractual engagements have conditions that differ from regular permanent recruitment.

Key Highlights

Vacancy Details

The 110 posts include Engineering Officer Grade 1, Engineering Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician Grade 1, Technical Attendant Grade 1, Assistant Grade II and MTS Grade 1. The largest groups are Technical Attendant Grade 1 and Assistant Grade II.

Example: How a CPRI Candidate Should Decide

A 10th-pass candidate should not assume that the Engineering Officer posts are open to them simply because the recruitment has 110 vacancies. The candidate should identify MTS or Technical Attendant rows that match the qualification. A degree holder should compare the exact degree, experience and any GATE/CBT condition before selecting a higher-level post. The correct post is the one where every condition matches.

Eligibility

Qualification ranges from 10th/ITI and diploma to degree-level and post-specific technical qualifications. Some posts have experience or GATE-related conditions. Candidates must read the individual post code before applying.

Age and Other Conditions

Age varies by post, with different upper limits for different categories of vacancies. Use 12 October 2026 and the post-wise age table in the official advertisement for calculation.

Selection / Engagement

Selection varies by post and can include GATE score, CBT, skill/trade tests or other prescribed stages. The exact process should be checked against the relevant post code.

Application Fee

The current recruitment has category/post-wise fee rules; the official advertisement should be checked before payment.

How to Apply

1. Read the official notification.
2. Confirm the exact trade/post and qualification.
3. Register on the prescribed portal.
4. Enter details from your certificates.
5. Upload the required documents.
6. Pay the fee if applicable and submit.
7. Save the acknowledgement.

Documents Checklist

• Qualification certificate and marksheet.
• Identity and date-of-birth proof.
• Category/experience documents where applicable.
• Photograph and signature.
• Apprenticeship registration proof where required.

Example: How a Candidate Should Decide

A 10th-pass candidate should look specifically at MTS/Technical Attendant eligibility rather than assuming that all 110 posts are graduate positions. A degree holder should separately compare their degree and any experience with the Engineering Officer, Assistant or Scientific Assistant rows.

Candidate Fit Check

First identify the highest post for which your qualification matches. Then verify age, experience, GATE/technical conditions and fee. This prevents choosing a post based only on the attractive pay level.

Seven-Day Preparation Starter Plan

1. Read the notification and mark eligibility.
2. Verify qualification and age documents.
3. Complete the required registration.
4. Finish the application carefully.
5. Revise trade/technical subjects.
6. Practise relevant objective or technical questions.
7. Save the final acknowledgement and monitor the official portal.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Confusing apprenticeship with permanent employment.
• Using an incorrect trade or qualification.
• Ignoring qualifying-year conditions.
• Submitting incomplete documents.
• Missing the official closing date.

How to Choose the Right CPRI Post

CPRI’s 110 vacancies span support, technical and engineering roles. Candidates should begin with qualification, not salary. A 10th-pass applicant can inspect MTS and Technical Attendant conditions. ITI and diploma candidates can compare Technician and Engineering Assistant rows. Degree holders should check Engineering Officer, Assistant and Scientific Assistant conditions. This post-code approach reduces the risk of applying for a role with a superficially similar title but different qualification.

Detailed Preparation Approach

Technical candidates should revise core engineering subjects and practise objective questions. Assistant candidates should add computer knowledge and general aptitude where prescribed. Candidates for MTS/Technical Attendant roles should revise the relevant basic trade or general subjects in the official syllabus. Keep an error notebook and use timed practice to improve accuracy.

After Selection

Keep original certificates, experience proof and identity documents ready for verification. Monitor CPRI notices for examination city, admit card, skill/trade test or interview information relevant to the selected post.

Start with your highest qualification and then move down the post table. A 10th-pass candidate should inspect Technical Attendant and MTS conditions, while an ITI or diploma holder should compare Technician and Engineering Assistant requirements. Degree holders should separately check Engineering Officer, Assistant and Scientific Assistant rows, including experience or GATE conditions.

Application Review Checklist

• Correct post code selected.
• Qualification and experience match.
• Age calculated on 12 October 2026.
• Fee category checked.
• Final application and payment receipt saved.

How to Compare CPRI Pay Levels

CPRI’s 110 vacancies span several pay levels, so candidates should not compare the total vacancy count without considering qualification and responsibility. Level 1 support posts can be relevant to 10th/ITI candidates, while Level 6 and Level 7 positions require higher technical qualifications. The best choice is the highest post for which every qualification and experience condition is satisfied.

Post-Application Checklist

1. Save the application number.
2. Keep the fee receipt.
3. Retain qualification and experience certificates.
4. Monitor CPRI examination notices.
5. Prepare for the selection stage applicable to your post code.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date?

The official CPRI career page shows 12 October 2026 as the end date.

Where should I apply?

Use the official website below.

Can the details change?

Yes. Later corrigenda and official notices should be treated as final.

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Official Website

CPRI Official Career Page

Last updated: 8 October 2026