01 At a glance
| Recruiting body | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research |
| Job reference | 01M0CWZZH2FQV80BJTEPM237EN |
| Vacancies | 21 posts |
| Qualification | |
| Location | Delhi-NCR, Pune and Mumbai |
| Employment | Not specified |
| Applications close | 17 Sep 2026, 5:00 PM IST |
About this post
CSIR has advertised 21 Technician (1) vacancies under Post Code 260101 for the Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) trade. Eligible candidates need 10th/SSC with Science and at least 55% marks plus the prescribed ITI, trade certificate, apprenticeship or relevant experience. The post carries Pay Matrix Level 2 (₹19,900–63,200), and online applications close on 17 September 2026 at 5:00 PM IST.
Important dates
- Last date for Fee Submission Online17 Sep 2026, 5:00 PM IST
- Start Date for Registration/fee submission for Online Application18 Aug 2026, 10:00 AM IST
- Last Date for Submission of Online application17 Sep 2026, 5:00 PM IST
02 Vacancies
Total vacancies: 21 posts
| Category or allocation | Vacancies | Note |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 8 | — |
| OBC | 6 | — |
| SC | 3 | — |
| ST | 2 | — |
| EWS | 2 | — |
03 Eligibility requirements
Education
| Qualification | |
| Qualification | |
| Qualification |
Age and relaxation
| Age and cutoff | Maximum 28 years as on 17 Sep 2026 |
Experience and other rules
| Status | Not specified in the current record |
Pay and fees
| Pay | INR 19,900 to 63,200 |
| Application fee | See the official notification |
Selection process
- Mode of selectionApplications received within the stipulated period shall be screened by a Screening Committee. Recommended / shortlisted candidates will be invited for a qualifying Trade Test. Those qualifying the Trade Test will be invited to the competitive written examination consisting of Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III. The Final Merit List will be prepared only on marks obtained in Paper-II and Paper-III.
04 How to apply
Complete every required step in sequence. A portal registration alone may not complete the application.
Follow these steps in order
- 01How to apply
Eligible candidates are required to apply ONLINE by accessing the printed CSIR websites. No other means/mode of application will be accepted.
- 02Separate application and fee
Candidates applying for multiple post codes must fill the application and pay the requisite application fee separately for each post code.
Official application routes
Use the route specified for your apprentice or qualification group.
| Who should use it | Official URL printed in notification | Establishment ID |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | https://www.csir.res.in | — |
| Applicants | https://recruitment.csir.res.in | — |
Before final submissionRecheck your category, qualification, marks, contact details and uploaded documents. Use only the verified official routes shown on this page.
Important official conditions
Condition
| Reserved posts | Out of 21 posts, 02 posts are reserved for PwBDs – Category b and d&e. Out of 21 posts, 02 posts are reserved for ESM. |
Eligibility
| Age — SC/ST | relaxation 5 years |
| Age — OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | relaxation 3 years |
| Age — PwBD | relaxation 10 years |
| Age — Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 03 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date of receipt of the online application. |
| Age — CSIR Departmental Candidates/ Government Departments/ Autonomous Bodies/ Public Sector Undertaking Employees who have rendered not less than 03 years of r | relaxation 5 years |
| Age — Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women Judicially separated and who are not remarried | maximum 35 years |
| Age — Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women Judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ST) | maximum 40 years |
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