The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) is recruiting for 110 technical and non-technical positions under CPRI Recruitment 2026. The vacancies include Engineering Officer Grade 1, Engineering Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician, Technical Attendant, Assistant Grade II and Multi-Tasking Staff. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online by October 12, 2026.
The recruitment drive covers positions in electrical and civil engineering, along with other technical and non-technical roles. Of the total 110 vacancies, 37 are for Technical Attendant Grade 1, 29 for Assistant Grade II and 14 for Multi-Tasking Staff Grade 1.
The vacancies also include 10 posts for Engineering Assistant (Electrical) and seven for Engineering Officer Grade 1 (Electrical).
Applications must be submitted online by October 12, 2026. Candidates are required to review the eligibility criteria and other applicable conditions before submitting their forms.
Candidates applying for Engineering Officer Grade 1 positions must hold a relevant degree in engineering or technology and possess a valid GATE scorecard for 2024, 2025 or 2026.
Eligibility requirements for other positions vary by post and include engineering degrees, three-year diplomas, ITI certificates, Class 10 qualifications and various undergraduate degrees.
The maximum age limit varies by position and is set at 25, 28, 30 or 35 years. The age will be calculated as of October 12, 2026. Candidates belonging to reserved categories may be eligible for age relaxation in accordance with applicable rules. The official recruitment notification provides the relevant conditions.
The application fee is Rs. 1,000 for Engineering Officer Grade 1, Scientific Assistant and Engineering Assistant positions. Candidates applying for Technician Grade 1, Assistant Grade II and Technical Attendant Grade 1 posts must pay Rs. 700. The fee can be paid online.
Candidates should verify the applicable fee and other requirements for their respective positions before completing the application process.
Candidates can apply online through the CPRI application portal available via the institute's official recruitment page: https://www.cpri.res.in/index.php/en/content/cpri-invites-applications-posts-engineering-officer-gr-1-engineering-assistant-scientific.
Applicants must register on the portal, log in and complete the application form with the required details. They must then upload the prescribed documents, photograph and signature and pay the applicable application fee.
Candidates should retain a printout or digital copy of the submitted application. Detailed eligibility conditions and other recruitment requirements are available in the official notification.
The selection process varies by position. Engineering Officer Grade 1 candidates will be selected based on their GATE scores. For other positions, the process will include a computer-based test (CBT), with practical skill tests, trade tests or proficiency tests conducted as required.
Candidates should check the official recruitment notification for the application deadline, eligibility requirements and selection procedure before submitting their applications.
