{"id":25663634,"date":"2026-10-22T11:45:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T06:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25663634"},"modified":"2026-10-22T17:03:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T11:33:20","slug":"csir-cftri-technician-job-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/csir-cftri-technician-job-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"CSIR CFTRI Technician Job Profile 2026: Duties, Posting &#038; Career Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aea3ce94c750\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aea3ce94c750\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/csir-cftri-technician-job-profile\/#CFTRI_Technician_Job_Profile_2026_Highlights\" >CFTRI Technician Job Profile 2026 Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/csir-cftri-technician-job-profile\/#About_CSIR-CFTRI_Where_You_Will_Work\" >About CSIR-CFTRI: Where You Will Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/csir-cftri-technician-job-profile\/#Official_Job_Requirement_%E2%80%93_CSIR_CFTRI_2026\" >Official Job Requirement &#8211; CSIR CFTRI 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/csir-cftri-technician-job-profile\/#CSIR_CFTRI_2026_%E2%80%93_Roles_and_Duties_by_Trade_TE01%E2%80%93TE13\" >CSIR CFTRI 2026 &#8211; Roles and Duties by Trade (TE01\u2013TE13)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/csir-cftri-technician-job-profile\/#Skills_You_Need_%E2%80%93_CFTRI_Job_Profile_2026\" >Skills You Need &#8211; CFTRI Job Profile 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/csir-cftri-technician-job-profile\/#CSIR_CFRI_2026_Pay_Level_and_Salary\" >CSIR CFRI 2026 Pay Level and Salary\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/csir-cftri-technician-job-profile\/#CSIR_CFTRI_2026_%E2%80%93_Posting_Locations_and_Transfers\" >CSIR CFTRI 2026 &#8211; Posting Locations and Transfers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/csir-cftri-technician-job-profile\/#CSIR_CFTRI_Probation_and_Service_Rules\" >CSIR CFTRI Probation and Service Rules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/csir-cftri-technician-job-profile\/#Career_Growth_and_Promotions_%E2%80%93_CSIR_CFTRI_2026\" >Career Growth and Promotions &#8211; CSIR CFTRI 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/csir-cftri-technician-job-profile\/#CFTRI_Job_Profile_2026_%E2%80%93_Pros_and_Challenges\" >CFTRI Job Profile 2026 &#8211; Pros and Challenges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/csir-cftri-technician-job-profile\/#Who_Should_Apply_%E2%80%93_CSIR_CFTRI_2026\" >Who Should Apply &#8211; CSIR CFTRI 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/csir-cftri-technician-job-profile\/#How_the_Selection_Leads_to_CFTRI_Job_2026\" >How the Selection Leads to CFTRI Job 2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Thinking of applying for CSIR-CFTRI Technician (1)? Before you do, it helps to know what the job really involves: what you will do each day, where you will be posted, what you earn, how the probation works and how far you can grow.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru has announced 28 Technician (1) posts across 13 ITI trades (Advertisement No. Rec.02\/2026). This guide explains the CFTRI Technician job profile in detail, so you can decide with clear expectations.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CFTRI_Technician_Job_Profile_2026_Highlights\"><\/span><strong>CFTRI Technician Job Profile 2026 Highlights<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Detail<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Information<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Organisation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Parent body<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Science &amp; Technology, Government of India<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Post<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Technician (1)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Vacancies<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>28 (UR 9, EWS 5, SC 4, ST 1, OBC-NCL 9)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Recruitment type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Direct recruitment, regular post<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Pay level<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Level 2 (\u20b919,900\u201363,200)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Approx. monthly emoluments<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>About \u20b937,260 at Mysuru, minimum of scale, including HRA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Age limit<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>28 years as on 18 November 2026 (relaxations apply)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Qualification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>10th (Science subjects, minimum 55%) + ITI \/ apprenticeship \/ 3 years&#8217; experience in the trade<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Work location<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Mysuru HQ or resource centres at Hyderabad, Mumbai, Lucknow; transferable across CSIR labs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Governing rules<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>CSIR Service Rules, 1994 for Recruitment of Technical and Support Staff (as amended)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_CSIR-CFTRI_Where_You_Will_Work\"><\/span><strong>About CSIR-CFTRI: Where You Will Work<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">CFTRI is one of India&#8217;s premier R&amp;D institutes in Food Science &amp; Technology, and a constituent laboratory of CSIR, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Science &amp; Technology. The institute carries the tagline &#8220;Since 1950&#8221; and works on food processing, preservation and allied technologies.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">As a Technician you will be part of the technical support staff that keeps a research institute running: laboratories, pilot-scale processing facilities, instruments, electrical and mechanical systems, IT infrastructure and workshops. Scientists plan the research; technicians make the setup work.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_Job_Requirement_%E2%80%93_CSIR_CFTRI_2026\"><\/span><strong>Official Job Requirement &#8211; CSIR CFTRI 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The notification&#8217;s job requirement line is short:<\/p>\n<blockquote dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Incumbents are expected to provide skilled assistance to assist the Scientific &amp; Technical Staff or perform any other tasks as specified by the Competent Authority.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What this means in practice:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>You work under and with scientists and senior technical staff, not independently as a researcher.<\/li>\n<li>Your work is skilled and trade-based, which is why every post requires an ITI trade or equivalent.<\/li>\n<li>The phrase &#8220;any other tasks as specified by the Competent Authority&#8221; means your job can extend beyond your narrow trade whenever the institute needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CSIR_CFTRI_2026_%E2%80%93_Roles_and_Duties_by_Trade_TE01%E2%80%93TE13\"><\/span><strong>CSIR CFTRI 2026 &#8211; Roles and Duties by Trade (TE01\u2013TE13)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The duties below are indicative, based on the standard scope of each ITI trade and the institute&#8217;s work. CFTRI has not published a post-wise duty list; actual assignments depend on the division you are placed in.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Post Code<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Trade (Vacancies)<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Likely Duties<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>TE01<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Fitter (6)<\/td>\n<td>Fabricate, assemble, fit and repair mechanical parts; maintain pilot-plant machinery and processing equipment; support installation and alignment; use measuring tools and drawings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>TE02<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Electronics Mechanic (7)<\/td>\n<td>Install, test, calibrate and repair electronic equipment and laboratory instruments; troubleshoot power supplies and control circuits; support instrumentation setups<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>TE03<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Instrument Mechanic (1)<\/td>\n<td>Install and maintain sensors, gauges and control instruments; calibrate temperature, pressure, flow and level devices; support automation of processing equipment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>TE04<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Laboratory Assistant, Chemical Plant (2)<\/td>\n<td>Prepare solutions and reagents; set up and clean lab apparatus; assist in sampling, process runs and basic analyses; follow lab safety and waste-handling rules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>TE05<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>COPA (2)<\/td>\n<td>Operate computers; data entry and documentation; assist with software, spreadsheets and databases for lab\/administrative work<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>TE06<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ICT System Maintenance (1)<\/td>\n<td>Maintain computers, networks, printers and peripherals; troubleshoot hardware\/software issues; support user systems and basic IT security<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>TE07<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Refrigeration &amp; AC Technician (2)<\/td>\n<td>Operate and maintain cold rooms, refrigeration and air-conditioning units; leak testing, gas charging and servicing; support temperature-controlled facilities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>TE08<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Electrician (2)<\/td>\n<td>Maintain wiring, panels, motors and power distribution; routine inspection and fault repair; follow electrical safety and earthing practices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>TE09<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Carpenter (1)<\/td>\n<td>Make and repair wooden furniture, fixtures and lab\/workshop fittings; support civil\/maintenance needs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>TE10<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Plumber (1)<\/td>\n<td>Maintain water supply, drainage, sanitary and utility pipelines; repair leaks and fittings; support plant utility lines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>TE11<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Sheet Metal Worker (1)<\/td>\n<td>Fabricate and repair sheet-metal items, ducts, hoods and enclosures; cutting, bending, joining<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>TE12<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Turner (1)<\/td>\n<td>Machine components on lathes; make and repair spare parts; support equipment maintenance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>TE13<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Welder (1)<\/td>\n<td>Weld and repair metal structures and equipment parts; gas\/arc cutting; maintain welding safety<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skills_You_Need_%E2%80%93_CFTRI_Job_Profile_2026\"><\/span><strong>Skills You Need &#8211; CFTRI Job Profile 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li><strong>Trade skills:<\/strong> sound command of your ITI trade (the same material tested in Paper III and the Trade Test)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Safety awareness:<\/strong> electrical, mechanical, chemical and fire safety<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reading drawings, manuals and instrument scales<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Basic computer use:<\/strong> records, emails, simple documentation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Teamwork and communication:<\/strong> taking instructions from scientists in simple, clear terms<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discipline and punctuality:<\/strong> central government service rules apply<\/li>\n<li><strong>Willingness to learn:<\/strong> food-processing equipment and lab instruments keep evolving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CSIR_CFRI_2026_Pay_Level_and_Salary\"><\/span><strong>CSIR CFRI 2026 Pay Level and Salary\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Component<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">As per notification<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Pay Level<\/td>\n<td>Level 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pay scale<\/td>\n<td>\u20b919,900\u201363,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Approx. total emoluments (minimum of scale, incl. HRA at Mysuru)<\/td>\n<td>\u20b937,260 per month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CSIR_CFTRI_2026_%E2%80%93_Posting_Locations_and_Transfers\"><\/span><strong>CSIR CFTRI 2026 &#8211; Posting Locations and Transfers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">As per the notification, selected candidates should be ready to serve under the administrative control of the Director, CSIR-CFTRI at:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>Headquarters: Mysuru (Karnataka)<\/li>\n<li>Resource Centres: Hyderabad, Mumbai and Lucknow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">You can also be transferred to any CSIR laboratory\/institute in India when needed. Plan for the possibility of relocation, especially in the early years.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CSIR_CFTRI_Probation_and_Service_Rules\"><\/span><strong>CSIR CFTRI Probation and Service Rules<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>Selected candidates are on probation for a specified period from the date of taking over charge. The authority may extend or shorten it. After successful completion, you are considered for confirmation as per rules.<\/li>\n<li>During probation you cannot apply for appointment elsewhere or in the same laboratory. If you applied elsewhere before joining, you must report those details immediately on joining.<\/li>\n<li>Service is governed by the CSIR Service Rules, 1994 and applicable Central Government rules, including the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 and (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965.<\/li>\n<li>Appointment orders are provisional until character and antecedent clearance is received.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates in reserved categories remain provisional until their certificates are verified. A false claim can lead to termination and legal action under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Career_Growth_and_Promotions_%E2%80%93_CSIR_CFTRI_2026\"><\/span><strong>Career Growth and Promotions &#8211; CSIR CFTRI 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The notification states that CSIR provides opportunities for career advancement under the Assessment Promotion scheme for Technical Support Staff, subject to qualifying as per the rules.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">What this typically means for you:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>Promotion is assessment-based, tied to years of service and performance, not only vacancy-based.<\/li>\n<li>You can grow within the technical support cadre to higher grades over your career.<\/li>\n<li>Further skills, ITI-plus qualifications and in-service training can strengthen your case.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CFTRI_Job_Profile_2026_%E2%80%93_Pros_and_Challenges\"><\/span><strong>CFTRI Job Profile 2026 &#8211; Pros and Challenges<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Pros<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Challenges<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Permanent central government job with CSIR benefits<\/td>\n<td>Possible transfers to other CSIR labs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pay Level 2 with DA, HRA, medical and LTC benefits<\/td>\n<td>Entry pay is modest; HRA is not paid if you take institute accommodation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NPS retirement benefits<\/td>\n<td>Probation restrictions on applying elsewhere<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Work in a respected research institute<\/td>\n<td>Role is support-oriented, not research-leading<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Regular career progression through assessment promotion<\/td>\n<td>Strict document and verification rules; false information leads to termination<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stable hours and institutional environment<\/td>\n<td>Safety-sensitive work in labs and plants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Should_Apply_%E2%80%93_CSIR_CFTRI_2026\"><\/span><strong>Who Should Apply &#8211; CSIR CFTRI 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>ITI-qualified candidates (or apprenticeship\/experience holders) in the 13 listed trades, with minimum 55% in 10th (Science subjects)<\/li>\n<li>Candidates aged 18\u201328 years (as on 18 Nov 2026), with relaxations for SC\/ST\/OBC-NCL (reserved posts), PwBD, ex-servicemen, government employees, and eligible women (see the notification)<\/li>\n<li>Candidates who prefer a hands-on, technical, stable career over a desk-only job<\/li>\n<li>Women candidates are encouraged to apply, and are exempt from the application fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_Selection_Leads_to_CFTRI_Job_2026\"><\/span><strong>How the Selection Leads to CFTRI Job 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol dir=\"ltr\">\n<li><strong>Online application<\/strong> (19 Oct\u201318 Nov 2026) + hard copy to reach CFTRI by 26 Nov 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Screening<\/strong> by a committee<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trade Test<\/strong> (qualifying)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Written exam:<\/strong> Paper I Mental Ability (qualifying), Paper II General Awareness + English, Paper III Trade subject<\/li>\n<li><strong>Merit list<\/strong> from Paper II + Paper III; document verification; appointment<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The CFTRI Technician job offers a stable central government career in a respected research institute, with Level 2 pay, DA\/HRA and other benefits, NPS and assessment-based promotion. It is a skilled, hands-on support role, so it suits ITI-qualified candidates who like practical work. Remember to plan for possible transfers and the strict documentation rules.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ready to apply? The online application closes on 18 November 2026 and the hard copy must reach by 26 November 2026. Start preparing with Entri.app<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thinking of applying for CSIR-CFTRI Technician (1)? Before you do, it helps to know what the job really involves: what you will do each day, where you will be posted, what you earn, how the probation works and how far you can grow. 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