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A good plan turns a big syllabus into small daily tasks. This CFTRI Technician 120-day study plan gives you a 17-week schedule with daily hours, trade-paper blocks for all 13 trades, mock-test timing and revision cycles, so you always know what to do today.
CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru has announced 28 Technician (1) vacancies across 13 ITI trades (Advertisement No. Rec.02/2026). The exam date has not been announced yet. The selection has a qualifying Trade Test, then a written exam with Paper I (Mental Ability, qualifying), Paper II (General Awareness + English) and Paper III (Trade subject). Final merit comes from Paper II + Paper III (300 marks).
Before You Start: Exam Facts and Rules of CFTRI Technician 2026
| Paper | Subject | Qs | Marks | Time | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Mental Ability (qualifying) | 50 | 100 | 1 hr | None |
| Paper II | General Awareness + English | 25 + 25 | 75 + 75 | 30 min | –1 |
| Paper III | Trade subject | 50 | 150 | 1 hr | –1 |
- Merit = Paper II + Paper III = 300 marks. Paper I only has to be cleared (the cut-off will be published by CFTRI).
- A Trade Test (qualifying) comes before the written exam. Its format has not been published yet.
- Key application dates: online by 18 Nov 2026 (11:59 PM); signed hard copy must reach CFTRI by 26 Nov 2026.
Plan rules
- Finish your application first. In this plan it is done in Week 1–2, with the hard copy posted by Day 14.
- 40% trade, 20% General Awareness, 15% English, 25% Mental Ability is the default split of study time (adjust to your weak areas).
- One day off per week (Day 7 of each week is a light review day).
- Never skip the error notebook: write down every mistake.
CFTRI Technician 120 Day Study Plan 2026
1: Between the period of 1858-1947, how many Viceroys ruled over India?
| Phase | Weeks | Days | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Foundation | 1–4 | 1–28 | Apply, set up, learn the basics of every subject |
| 2. Build | 5–9 | 29–63 | Finish the full syllabus once, start Trade Test practicals |
| 3. Practice | 10–13 | 64–91 | Second pass, sectional tests, speed work |
| 4. Simulation | 14–17 + Day 120 | 92–120 | Full mocks, revision, final prep |
Phase 1: Foundation (Weeks 1–4, Days 1–28)
Goal: finish your application, learn the basics of every paper and build a daily habit.
| Week | Trade (Paper III) | Mental Ability | English | General Awareness | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (D1–7) | Trade Block A, topic 1: safety, tools and instruments overview | Series, analogy, classification | Parts of speech, nouns, pronouns | Physics basics: units, motion, force | Complete online application and upload documents |
| 2 (D8–14) | Block A, topic 2 | Coding-decoding, odd one out | Tenses (all 12) | Chemistry basics: acids, bases, metals | Post hard copy by Day 14 (speed/registered post, keep receipt) |
| 3 (D15–21) | Block A, topic 3 | Blood relations, direction sense | Articles, prepositions | Biology basics: cell, human body, vitamins | Start the error notebook |
| 4 (D22–28) | Block A complete | Percentage, ratio and proportion | Subject-verb agreement | Indian polity basics | Checkpoint test: 25-question mixed quiz |
Phase 1 targets
- Online application submitted, hard copy posted with tracking receipt
- Block A of your trade finished (see Section 9)
- 10 new English words per day; one-page note started for each subject
- Habit: studying every day at a fixed time
Phase 2: Build (Weeks 5–9, Days 29–63)
Goal: complete the syllabus once, from start to finish, in every subject.
| Week | Trade | Mental Ability | English | General Awareness | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 (D29–35) | Block B, topic 1 | Profit and loss, average | Voice and narration | Geography: India, rivers, climate | Sectional quiz: Mental Ability |
| 6 (D36–42) | Block B, topic 2 | Time and work, simple/compound interest | Error spotting (basic) | History: freedom movement highlights | CSIR/CFTRI awareness day: read the official site once |
| 7 (D43–49) | Block B complete | Speed-distance-time, mixture | Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution | Economy basics: RBI, GST, Budget | Start Trade Test practical revision (see below) |
| 8 (D50–56) | Block C, topic 1 | Puzzles and seating arrangement | Idioms, sentence improvement | Science and technology: space, defence, health | Sectional quiz: Paper II (30 minutes) |
| 9 (D57–63) | Block C, topic 2 | Non-verbal reasoning, mensuration basics | Fill in the blanks, cloze test | Static GK: awards, books, important days | Checkpoint test: one full Paper I |
Trade Test practical revision (from Week 7)
- Twice a week, 30 minutes: practise a basic job from your ITI practical syllabus
- Revise tool names, safe handling and measuring
- Keep original certificates organised
- Details of the Trade Test will appear on https://www.cftri.res.in
Phase 2 targets
- First pass of the full trade syllabus almost complete (Blocks A–C)
- Every topic in Mental Ability, English and GA touched at least once
- Checkpoint test score recorded
Phase 3: Practice and Second Pass (Weeks 10–13, Days 64–91)
Goal: turn knowledge into speed and accuracy.
| Week | Trade | Mental Ability | English | General Awareness | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 (D64–70) | Block C complete + Block D starts | Mixed practice sets (reasoning) | Error spotting (advanced), vocabulary | Current affairs: last 4 months | 2 sectional tests |
| 11 (D71–77) | Block D complete; first pass done | Mixed practice (arithmetic) | Comprehension | Polity + economy second pass | 3 sectional tests |
| 12 (D78–84) | Second pass: Blocks A–B with MCQs | Weak topics from error notebook | Grammar second pass | Science second pass | 3 sectional tests + 1 Paper II 30-minute drill |
| 13 (D85–91) | Second pass: Blocks C–D with MCQs | Speed drills (timed) | Vocabulary revision | Static GK second pass | First full-length mock |
Phase 3 targets
- 3 sectional tests per week
- Paper II completed within 30 minutes in mocks
- Trade MCQ accuracy above 70%
- First full mock completed and analysed
Phase 4: Final Revision (Weeks 14–17, Days 92–120)
Goal: exam stamina, accuracy and calm.
| Week | Focus | Tests | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 (D92–98) | Full mocks + weak-area repair | 3 full mocks | Error notebook (all) |
| 15 (D99–105) | Trade revision with MCQs; Paper II speed | 3 full mocks | One-page notes: trade |
| 16 (D106–112) | Mental Ability + English accuracy; GA current affairs (last 6–8 months) | 3 full mocks | One-page notes: formulas, grammar, GA |
| 17 (D113–119) | Light revision; last mock review | 2 full mocks (Day 113 and Day 116) | All one-page notes, tool lists, formulas |
| Day 120 | Rest, document check, early sleep | None | 30-minute glance at one-page notes |
Phase 4 targets
- At least 12 full-length mocks completed with analysis
- 75%+ accuracy on attempted questions in Papers II and III
- Comfortable pass margin in Paper I
- Documents, admit card and ID ready
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Join NowCFTRI Technician 2026 – Trade-Wise Block Plan (TE01–TE13)
Use these four blocks for Paper III. Block A is covered in Phase 1, B in Phase 2 (Weeks 5–7), C in Phase 2–3 (Weeks 8–10), and D in Phase 3 (Weeks 10–11). The topics follow the standard ITI curriculum, since CFTRI has not published its own trade syllabus. Use your NIMI book (free on Bharat Skills) for each.
| Post | Trade | Block A | Block B | Block C | Block D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE01 | Fitter | Safety, hand tools, measuring instruments | Marking, filing, sawing, drilling | Tapping, threading, limits, fits, tolerances | Pipe/fastener fitting, drawing basics, review |
| TE02 | Electronics Mechanic | Safety, passive components, measuring | Semiconductors: diode, transistor, FET | Rectifiers, amplifiers, oscillators, power supplies | Digital electronics, soldering, PCB, troubleshooting |
| TE03 | Instrument Mechanic | Safety, electrical/electronic basics | Pressure and temperature measurement | Flow and level measurement, sensors | Calibration, control loops, pneumatics |
| TE04 | Lab Assistant (Chemical Plant) | Lab safety, apparatus, glassware | Reagents, solutions, concentration | Titration, sampling, pH | Unit operations basics, waste handling |
| TE05 | COPA | Computer fundamentals, hardware | Operating system, file management | MS Office, internet, email | Networking basics, programming logic, database |
| TE06 | ICT System Maintenance | Safety, PC hardware | OS installation, troubleshooting | LAN, IP addressing, networking devices | Peripherals, security, basic electronics |
| TE07 | Refrigeration & AC | Safety, tools, refrigerants | Refrigeration cycle, compressors | Condensers, evaporators, expansion devices | Domestic fridge/AC servicing, leak testing, controls |
| TE08 | Electrician | Safety, circuit laws | AC/DC, power, transformers | Motors, wiring, earthing, protection devices | Cables, joints, instruments, review |
| TE09 | Carpenter | Safety, timber, tools | Marking, measuring, planing | Joints | Furniture, doors/windows, finishing |
| TE10 | Plumber | Safety, pipe types, tools | Cutting, threading, joining | Fittings, valves, sanitary fixtures | Water supply, drainage, pumps, maintenance |
| TE11 | Sheet Metal Worker | Safety, sheet metals, tools | Marking and layout | Cutting, bending, folding | Soldering, riveting, seaming, review |
| TE12 | Turner | Safety, lathe parts | Basic lathe operations | Cutting tools, speeds and feeds | Threading, knurling, measuring, tolerances |
| TE13 | Welder | Safety, protective equipment | Gas welding and cutting | Arc welding, electrodes | Joints, positions, defects, symbols |
Read once (about 70% of the time), then solve MCQs (30%). In Phase 3, reverse the ratio: MCQs first, notes second.
CSIR CFTRI Technician Mock Test Strategy 2026
| Phase | Tests | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 1 mixed checkpoint quiz (Week 4) | 1 |
| Phase 2 | Sectional quizzes in Weeks 5, 8; one full Paper I in Week 9 | 3 |
| Phase 3 | 2–3 sectional tests per week; 1 Paper II 30-minute drill; first full mock in Week 13 | ~11 |
| Phase 4 | 3 full mocks per week for Weeks 14–16; 2 in Week 17 | 11 |
Test day rules: Take every test with a timer, with no phone and no notes. Mark Paper I with +2 / 0 and Papers II and III with +3 / –1. Analyse within 24 hours.
CFTRI Technician Revision System
- 1-7-30 rule: revise each topic after 1 day, 7 days and 30 days.
- Weekly: Day 7 = error notebook review + one-page notes.
- Monthly: re-solve 50 wrong questions from the error notebook.
- One-page notes for each subject by Week 9: formulas, tool lists, grammar rules, static facts.
- Last 10 days: no new topics.
A 120-day plan works because it removes decisions: you know today’s topic, today’s test and today’s revision. Finish the application early, give your trade the biggest share of time, practise Paper II against the clock, and take full-length mocks from the second half of the plan. Adjust the schedule as soon as CFTRI announces the exam date on https://www.cftri.res.in.
