Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), an autonomous Society under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026 for recruitment to various posts across India.
This recruitment includes 20 vacancies specifically suitable for ITI and Diploma candidates for the posts of Technician Grade 1 and Engineering Assistant.
Advertisement Date: 19 September 2026
Advertisement No.: CPRI/06/2026
Total Vacancies in CPRI Recruitment: 110 Posts
ITI & Diploma Based Vacancies: 20 Posts
Application Mode: Online
Job Location: Various locations in India
CPRI ITI & Diploma Vacancy 2026 – Post Wise Details
Post Name| Qualification| Vacancies| Age Limit Engineering Assistant (Electrical)| First Class 3-Year Diploma in Electrical Engineering/Technology + 5 years relevant experience| 10| 35 Years Engineering Assistant (Mechanical)| First Class 3-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Technology + 5 years relevant experience| 1| 35 Years Technician Grade 1 (Electrical)| ITI Trade Certificate in Electrical| 7| 28 Years Technician Grade 1 (Mechanical)| ITI Trade Certificate in Mechanical| 2| 28 Years Total| ITI + Diploma| 20| —
1. Engineering Assistant – Electrical
Vacancies: 10 Posts
Educational Qualification: First Class 3-Year Diploma in Engineering/Technology in Electrical from a recognized institution.
Experience: 5 years of experience in the relevant field.
Age Limit: Maximum 35 Years.
Pay Level: Level-6
Pay Scale: Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400
Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT) and Job-Specific Practical Skill Test.
2. Engineering Assistant – Mechanical
Vacancies: 1 Post
Educational Qualification: First Class 3-Year Diploma in Engineering/Technology in Mechanical from a recognized institution.
Experience: 5 years of experience in the relevant field.
Age Limit: Maximum 35 Years.
Pay Level: Level-6
Pay Scale: Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400
Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT) and Job-Specific Practical Skill Test.
3. Technician Grade 1 – Electrical
Vacancies: 7 Posts
Educational Qualification: ITI Trade Certificate in Electrical.
Age Limit: Maximum 28 Years.
Pay Level: Level-2
Pay Scale: Rs. 19,900 – 63,200
Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT). Candidates will also have to qualify in the Trade Test.
4. Technician Grade 1 – Mechanical
Vacancies: 2 Posts
Educational Qualification: ITI Trade Certificate in Mechanical.
Age Limit: Maximum 28 Years.
Pay Level: Level-2
Pay Scale: Rs. 19,900 – 63,200
Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT). Candidates will also have to qualify in the Trade Test.
Important Dates
Online Application Start Date: 19 September 2026 at 10:00 AM
Last Date to Apply Online: 12 October 2026 up to 05:00 PM
Cut-Off Date for Age & Qualification: 12 October 2026
Application Fee
Engineering Assistant: Rs. 1,000/- per post
Technician Grade 1: Rs. 700/- per post
Fee Exemption: SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women candidates are exempted from payment of application fee.
Bank transaction/processing charges, if any, will be borne by the candidate.
Age Relaxation
The upper age limit is relaxable for eligible reserved categories as per applicable Government of India norms.
The crucial date for determining age, educational qualification and other eligibility conditions is 12 October 2026.
Selection Process
For Engineering Assistant, selection will be based on:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Job-Specific Practical Skill Test
For Technician Grade 1, selection will be based on:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Trade Test qualification
Documents Required
Candidates should keep scanned copies of the required documents ready while submitting the online application, including:
- Recent passport-size colour photograph
- Signature
- Matriculation/SSC certificate
- ITI Trade Certificate / Diploma Certificate
- Marksheets
- Experience Certificate, wherever applicable
- Category Certificate, wherever applicable
- NOC, wherever applicable
- Other documents as prescribed in the advertisement
How to Apply for CPRI Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can submit their applications only through the online registration system of CPRI.
- Visit the official CPRI recruitment page.
- Open Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026.
- Read the complete notification carefully.
- Click on the online application/registration link.
- Complete the registration and application form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the applicable application fee.
- Submit the application before 12 October 2026, 05:00 PM.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Important: Candidates applying for more than one post have to submit a separate online application form for each post along with the prescribed fee and required documents.
Important Links
Official Notification Click Here
Official CPRI Website: Click Here
Important Note
Candidates are advised to carefully check the official advertisement for complete eligibility conditions, reservation rules, documents, selection procedure and other instructions before applying.
The number of vacancies is provisional and CPRI reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies, modify branches/disciplines or vary reservation depending upon its requirements and availability of suitable candidates.
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