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Attempt CFTRI Technician Mock Test 2026! You have the books and the notes. Now you need to find out how you actually perform under exam conditions. That is what a mock test does.
CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru has announced 28 Technician (1) vacancies across 13 ITI trades (Advertisement No. Rec.02/2026). The written exam follows a Trade Test and has three papers with negative marking in two of them. Mock tests on the Entri App let you practise the same structure, marking scheme and time pressure before the real thing.
Why Mock Tests Matter for CFTRI Technician
Three features of this exam make mock tests essential:
- Very tight clock in Paper II. General Awareness and English together have 50 questions in 30 minutes, roughly 36 seconds per question. That speed only comes from practice.
- Negative marking. In Papers II and III, each wrong answer costs 1 mark against 3 marks for a right one. You must learn when to answer and when to skip.
- Paper I cut-off. Paper I is qualifying only, but Papers II and III are evaluated only if you clear its cut-off. A mock test shows whether you are safe.
Mock tests also build exam-hall stamina: concentrating for 2 hours 30 minutes straight.
CSIR CFTRI Technician 2026 Exam Pattern Your Mock Should Copy
1: Between the period of 1858-1947, how many Viceroys ruled over India?
As per the official notification:
- Total: 150 questions, 2 hours 30 minutes, objective MCQs, standard SSC + ITI / XII.
- Questions in English and Hindi (except the English language section).
- Final merit = Paper II + Paper III (300 marks). Paper I is qualifying.
- The Trade Test comes before the written exam and is qualifying. The exam date and cut-off marks have not been announced yet, so check https://www.cftri.res.in.
| Paper | Subject | Qs | Marks | Time | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Mental Ability (qualifying) | 50 | 100 (2 per Q) | 1 hr | None |
| Paper II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 (3 per Q) | 30 min (with English) | –1 |
| Paper II | English Language | 25 | 75 (3 per Q) | –1 | |
| Paper III | Concerned (Trade) Subject | 50 | 150 (3 per Q) | 1 hr | –1 |
A good mock test follows this exact structure, so make sure yours does.
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Join NowHow to Start CFTRI Technician Mock Test 2026: Step by Step
- Install the Entri App from the Play Store or App Store.
- Log in with your mobile number or email.
- Select your category: technician exams.
- Choose the course: CSIR CFTRI Technician
- Open the Mock Test section.
- Start your 7-day free trial and attempt the free tests.
- If you want the full series, choose a paid plan
Before your first test: keep 2.5 hours free, sit at a desk, switch off notifications and keep rough paper ready.
CFTRI Technician Mock Test 2026 – Model Questions With Answers
Try these before opening the app. (Four options per question is assumed for practice; the notification does not state the number of options.)
Paper I: Mental Ability
Q1. Find the next number: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
(a) 40
(b) 42
(c) 44
(d) 36
Answer: (b) 42. Differences are 4, 6, 8, 10, so the next difference is 12.
Q2. If TOOL is coded as UPPM (each letter moved one step forward), how is BANK coded?
(a) CBOL
(b) CBNL
(c) DCPM
(d) CBOM
Answer: (a) CBOL.
Q3. A train runs at 72 km/h. Its speed in m/s is:
(a) 18
(b) 20
(c) 22
(d) 25
Answer: (b) 20. 72 × 5/18 = 20.
Paper II: General Awareness
Q4. The SI unit of electrical resistance is:
(a) Volt
(b) Ampere
(c) Ohm
(d) Watt
Answer: (c) Ohm.
Q5. Deficiency of which vitamin causes night blindness?
(a) Vitamin A
(b) Vitamin B
(c) Vitamin C
(d) Vitamin D
Answer: (a) Vitamin A.
Q6. CFTRI is a constituent laboratory of:
(a) ICAR
(b) CSIR
(c) DRDO
(d) ICMR
Answer: (b) CSIR.
Paper II: English
Q7. Choose the correct option: “Each of the students ___ present.”
(a) are
(b) were
(c) is
(d) have
Answer: (c) is. “Each” takes a singular verb.
Q8. Choose the antonym of “scarce”:
(a) rare
(b) abundant
(c) limited
(d) few
Answer: (b) abundant.
Paper III: Trade (samples)
Q9. (Electrician) A 230 V supply is connected across a 46 Ω resistor. The current is:
(a) 2 A
(b) 5 A
(c) 10 A
(d) 0.2 A
Answer: (b) 5 A. I = V/R = 230/46 = 5 A.
Q10. (Electronics Mechanic) Which diode is commonly used as a voltage regulator?
(a) LED
(b) Zener diode
(c) Photodiode
(d) Varactor diode
Answer: (b) Zener diode.
Q11. (Fitter) The least count of a standard metric micrometer is:
(a) 0.1 mm
(b) 0.05 mm
(c) 0.02 mm
(d) 0.01 mm
Answer: (d) 0.01 mm.
Q12. (Refrigeration & AC) Which component raises the pressure of the refrigerant in a vapour-compression cycle?
(a) Evaporator
(b) Condenser
(c) Compressor
(d) Expansion valve
Answer: (c) Compressor.
Q13. (Welder) Gas welding commonly uses which gas pair?
(a) Oxygen and acetylene
(b) Nitrogen and hydrogen
(c) Argon and CO₂
(d) Oxygen and nitrogen
Answer: (a) Oxygen and acetylene.
Q14. (COPA / ICT) RAM stands for:
(a) Read Access Memory
(b) Random Access Memory
(c) Rapid Access Module
(d) Run Area Memory
Answer: (b) Random Access Memory.
Q15. (Lab Assistant, Chemical Plant) The pH of a neutral solution at room temperature is:
(a) 0
(b) 5
(c) 7
(d) 14
Answer: (c) 7.
How to Analyse CFTRI Technician Mock Test 2026
Taking the test is 40% of the benefit. Analysing it is the other 60%.
- Check the score split: Paper I, Paper II, Paper III, and your merit score out of 300.
- Classify every wrong or skipped question:
- Concept gap: you did not know it → revise the topic
- Silly mistake: you knew it but misread → slow down, underline key words
- Time pressure: you ran out of time → practise speed
- Wrong guess: you gambled and lost → apply elimination
- Write an error notebook: question, correct answer, why you missed it.
- Re-attempt the wrong questions after a week.
- Compare attempts: accuracy %, attempts per section, time per section.
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Join NowCFTRI Technician Mock Test 2026 – Trade-Wise Mock Coverage (TE01–TE13)
Paper III is 150 marks and your trade decides it. Check that the Entri course includes tests for your trade.
| Post Code | Trade | Vacancies | Mock status on Entri |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE01 | Fitter | 6 | |
| TE02 | Electronics Mechanic | 7 | |
| TE03 | Instrument Mechanic | 1 | |
| TE04 | Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) | 2 | |
| TE05 | COPA | 2 | |
| TE06 | ICT System Maintenance | 1 | |
| TE07 | Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician | 2 | |
| TE08 | Electrician | 2 | |
| TE09 | Carpenter | 1 | |
| TE10 | Plumber | 1 | |
| TE11 | Sheet Metal Worker | 1 | |
| TE12 | Turner | 1 | |
| TE13 | Welder | 1 |
If your trade does not yet have a dedicated test, practise Papers I and II on Entri and use ITI trade MCQs for Paper III in the meantime.
Benefits of Taking Mock Tests on Entri
- Exam-like practice: same structure, timing and marking as the notification
- Instant results and solutions: learn from every mistake the same day
- Performance analytics: see section-wise and topic-wise strengths and weaknesses
- Anywhere, anytime: practise on your phone between shifts or classes
- Free trial: start with the 7-day free trial before choosing a plan
- One app for everything: mock tests, notes and current affairs in one place
Mistakes to Avoid While Taking CSIR CFTRI Mock Test 2026
- Taking mocks without a timer. It defeats the purpose.
- Not analysing results. A score without review teaches little.
- Guessing blindly in Papers II and III. Use elimination.
- Starting mocks too late. Begin sectional tests by week 3.
- Chasing only your Paper I score. Merit comes from Papers II and III.
- Ignoring your trade tests. Paper III is 150 of 300 merit marks.
- Comparing your score with others’ unofficial claims. Use your own trend.
Books and notes build knowledge, but mock tests build marks. With the tight 30-minute Paper II, the negative marking in Papers II and III, and the Paper I cut-off, practising under real conditions is what separates a selection from a near miss. Start with sectional tests, move to full-length mocks, and analyse every attempt.
