CSIR AMPRI Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 14 Technical Officer, Security Officer, Technician & MTS Vacancies

CSIR AMPRI Recruitment 2026: The CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Bhopal has announced recruitment for 14 vacancies for Technical Officer, Security Officer, Security Assistant, Technician (1) and Multi-Tasking Staff posts under Advertisement No. RECT-02/2026. Eligible Indian citizens can apply online through the official CSIR-AMPRI website before the respective last dates.

CSIR-AMPRI is a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), under the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. The institute has invited applications for technical and isolated posts.

Post Details

• Technical Officer: 07 Vacancies
• Security Officer: 01 Vacancy
• Security Assistant: 01 Vacancy
• Technician (1): 04 Vacancies
• Multi-Tasking Staff: 01 Vacancy

Total: 14 Vacancies

Technical Officer – Qualification

TO-01 – Material Science / Physics:

• M.Sc. in Material Science / Physics or equivalent.
• Minimum 55% marks or equivalent CGPA.

TO-02 – Computer Applications:

• MCA (Master of Computer Applications) or equivalent.
• Minimum 55% marks or equivalent CGPA.

TO-03 – Chemistry:

• M.Sc. in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Chemical Sciences or equivalent.
• Minimum 55% marks or equivalent CGPA.
• Vacancies: 03 – UR-02, SC-01.

TO-04 – Mechanical / Metallurgy:

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering / Metallurgy / Metallurgical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 55% marks or equivalent CGPA.

TO-05 – Electronics / Instrumentation:

• B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 55% marks or equivalent CGPA.

Security Officer – Qualification

• Ex-Servicemen JCO (Subedar or higher rank) or equivalent rank in other Para-Military Forces.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in security.
• For Short Service Commissioned Officers and candidates holding the post of Assistant Commandant in CRPF/BSF/ITBP etc. with the prescribed pay scale, 5 years of experience is required.
• For Inspector from Para-Military Forces, 10 years of experience is required.

Security Assistant – Qualification

• Ex-servicemen JCO in Army or equivalent in other Para-Military Forces.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in security work.
• Basic computer proficiency is required.

Technician (1) – Qualification

TC-01 – Instrument Mechanic:

• SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects.
• Minimum 55% marks.
• ITI / National or State Trade Certificate in Instrument Mechanic trade.
• OR 2 years full-time experience as an apprentice trainee in Instrument Mechanic trade from a recognized institution.
• OR 3 years work experience in Instrument Mechanic trade in a Government Ministry/Department/Organization/PSU/Autonomous Body.

TC-02 – Fitter:

• SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects.
• Minimum 55% marks.
• ITI / National or State Trade Certificate in Fitter trade.
• OR 2 years full-time apprenticeship experience in Fitter trade.
• OR 3 years work experience in Fitter trade in the prescribed Government/PSU/Autonomous Body organizations.

TC-03 – Machinist:

• SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects.
• Minimum 55% marks.
• ITI / National or State Trade Certificate in Machinist trade.
• OR 2 years full-time apprenticeship experience in Machinist trade.
• OR 3 years relevant work experience in the prescribed Government/PSU/Autonomous Body organizations.

TC-04 – Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant):

• SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects.
• Minimum 55% marks.
• ITI / National or State Trade Certificate in Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) trade.
• OR 2 years full-time apprenticeship experience in the relevant trade.
• OR 3 years relevant work experience in the prescribed Government/PSU/Autonomous Body organizations.

Multi-Tasking Staff – Qualification

• Matriculation / 10th Standard or equivalent pass.

The MTS role includes office maintenance, hospitality services, horticulture and transport-related duties. A valid Light Motor Vehicle driving licence is required for candidates performing the driving-related duties mentioned in the notification.

Salary Details

• Technical Officer: Pay Level-7, ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400; total emoluments approximately ₹86,580 per month.
• Security Officer: Pay Level-7, ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400; total emoluments approximately ₹86,580 per month.
• Security Assistant: Pay Level-6, ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400; total emoluments approximately ₹66,500 per month.
• Technician (1): Pay Level-2, ₹19,900 – ₹63,200; total emoluments approximately ₹37,000 per month.
• Multi-Tasking Staff: Pay Level-1, ₹18,000 – ₹56,900; total emoluments approximately ₹33,650 per month.

The notification states that the approximate total emoluments are calculated at the minimum of the respective Pay Level and include Basic Pay, DA, HRA, Transport Allowance and other applicable components for a Class ‘Y’ city.

Additional Benefits

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA), subject to rules and accommodation availability
• Transport Allowance (TA)
• Medical expense reimbursement
• Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
• Children’s Education Allowance
• New Pension Scheme (NPS), as applicable
• Personal Computer Advance
• House Building Advance
• Other benefits as per CSIR / Government of India rules

Age Limit

The upper age limit is calculated as on the last date of submission of online application.

• Technical Officer: Maximum 30 years
• Security Officer: Maximum 35 years
• Security Assistant: Maximum 28 years
• Technician (1): Maximum 28 years
• Multi-Tasking Staff: Maximum 25 years

Age Relaxation

• Age relaxation is available to eligible reserved and special categories as per Government of India / CSIR rules.
• PwBD: 10 years for posts identified as suitable.
• Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation as applicable.
• Departmental / CSIR / Government / Autonomous Body / PSU employees: Up to 5 years for the posts where this relaxation is applicable.
• Security Officer and Security Assistant are not identified as suitable for PwBD candidates; therefore, PwBD candidates are not eligible for these two posts.

Application Fee

• General Candidates: ₹500 per post code.
• SC/ST Candidates: Fee Exempted.
• PwBD Candidates: Fee Exempted.
• Women Candidates: Fee Exempted.
• Ex-Servicemen: Fee Exempted.

The ₹500 application fee is non-refundable and must be paid through SBI Collect / Online Payment Gateway. Cash, Demand Draft and Postal Order are not accepted.

Selection Process

The selection process differs according to the post.

• Technical Officer: Screening → Trade Test → Competitive Written Examination.
• Security Officer: Screening → Physical Test → Written Examination.
• Security Assistant: Screening → Skill/Physical & Personality Assessment Test → Written Examination.
• Technician (1): Screening → Trade Test → Competitive Written Examination.
• Multi-Tasking Staff: Competitive Written Examination → Merit List.

Technical Officer Written Examination

• Trade Test is qualifying in nature.
• Candidates who qualify in the Trade Test will be called for the Competitive Written Examination.
• The written examination consists of three papers – Paper I, Paper II and Paper III.
• Paper II and Paper III will be evaluated only for candidates who secure the minimum threshold marks in Paper I.
• The final merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in Paper II and Paper III.
• The examination is at the level of the advertised qualification.

Security Officer Selection

• Eligible candidates recommended by the Screening Committee will be called for the Physical Test.
• Candidates qualifying in the Physical Test will be called for the Written Examination.
• The prescribed physical standards must be fulfilled.

Security Assistant Selection

• Screening Committee shortlisting based on essential qualification and age.
• Skill / Physical and Personality Assessment Test – qualifying in nature.
• Written / Competitive Written Examination for candidates who qualify the first stage.
• The written examination is subjective in nature.
• Total Marks: 100
• Comprehension: 25 Marks
• Report Writing: 25 Marks
• Security Regulations & Firefighting etc.: 25 Marks
• General Awareness: 25 Marks
• Level: Class 12th
• Duration: 2 Hours

Technician Selection Process

• Shortlisted candidates will be called for the Trade Test.
• The Trade Test will be qualifying in nature.
• Candidates who qualify will be called for the Competitive Written Examination.
• The written examination consists of three papers.
• Paper II and Paper III are evaluated only for candidates who meet the prescribed Paper-I threshold.
• Final merit is based on Paper II and Paper III marks.

Multi-Tasking Staff Written Examination

• Mode: OMR / Computer-Based Objective Type Multiple Choice Examination
• Level: Class 10th / Matriculation
• Total Questions: 150
• Duration: 2 Hours
• Duration for eligible scribe candidates: 2 Hours 40 Minutes
• Questions are generally bilingual in English and Hindi, except questions on English language.
• The examination consists of four parts.
• Negative marking is applicable as prescribed in the notification.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must apply online through the CSIR-AMPRI official website.

• Visit https://ampri.res.in/.
• Open the recruitment link for Advertisement No. RECT-02/2026.
• Read the “How to Apply Online” instructions carefully.
• Complete the online registration.
• Pay the applicable fee through SBI Collect / online payment gateway, if applicable.
• Enter the transaction number in the online application.
• Upload the e-receipt where required.
• Upload recent passport-size colour photograph.
• Upload signature.
• Upload relevant certificates in the prescribed format.
• Complete and submit the online application.
• Take a printout/save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Important Documents

• Recent passport-size colour photograph
• Signature
• Educational qualification certificates and marksheets
• ITI / NTC / STC certificate, wherever applicable
• Experience certificate, wherever applicable
• SC/ST certificate, if applicable
• PwBD certificate, if applicable
• EWS certificate, if applicable
• Ex-Servicemen certificate, if applicable
• Relevant departmental / Government / PSU service certificate, wherever applicable
• Age / Date of Birth proof
• Application fee e-receipt, where applicable

Important Instructions

• The applicant must be a citizen of India.
• Candidates must satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions by the last date of online application.
• Separate application and fee are required for each post code, wherever applicable.
• The application fee is non-refundable.
• All certificates should be uploaded in the prescribed format.
• Original documents may be required during document verification.
• Candidates should keep their registered email ID active throughout the recruitment process.
• CSIR-AMPRI will publish recruitment updates, admit cards and other information through its official website.
• Candidates should regularly check the official website for addendum, corrigendum, examination schedules and other updates.
• The Trade Test for Technical Officer and Technician may be conducted at CSIR-AMPRI, Bhopal or another CSIR laboratory/institute or suitable centre depending on the availability of facilities.

Application Dates

• Technical Officer: 07 October 2026 to 06 November 2026 up to 11:59 PM
• Technician (1): 07 October 2026 to 06 November 2026 up to 11:59 PM
• Security Officer: 15 October 2026 to 16 November 2026 up to 11:59 PM
• Security Assistant: 15 October 2026 to 16 November 2026 up to 11:59 PM
• Multi-Tasking Staff: 15 October 2026 to 16 November 2026 up to 11:59 PM

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