1. Overview

CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI), Hyderabad, a premier R&D Institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, has invited online applications for 21 posts of Technician-1 / Group-II(1) across 9 trades, vide Advertisement No. 01/2026 dated 05.09.2026.

Source: Official Notification, Page 1

Source: Official Notification, Page 1

2. Important Dates

Source: Official Notification, Page 1, 19

3. Trade-wise Vacancy Details

Source: Official Notification, Page 2-6

Source: Official Notification, Page 1

4. Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification (Common Pattern for All Trades)

SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects and minimum 55% marks, along with any ONE of the following: (a) ITI Certificate or National/State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade, OR (b) 2 years full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in the relevant trade, OR (c) 3 years of work experience in the relevant trade in a Ministry/Department/Organisation/PSU/Autonomous Body under the Government of India/State/UT.

Source: Official Notification, Page 2-6The relevant trades are: Fitter, Plumber, Electrician, Computer Operator & Programming Assistant / Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance, Digital Photographer, Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant), Medical Laboratory Technician, Physiotherapy Technician, and Catering & Hospitality Assistant – matching the specific post code applied for.

Source: Official Notification, Page 2-6

Age Limit

Source: Official Notification, Page 1, 11

Age Relaxation

Source: Official Notification, Page 11-14

5. Application Fee

Source: Official Notification, Page 19Fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be held in reserve for future examinations.

Source: Official Notification, Page 20

6. Selection Process

Selection is a two-stage process:

• Stage I – Trade Test: Shortlisted candidates are called for a Trade Test to evaluate practical knowledge relevant to the post/trade.
• Stage II – Competitive Written Examination (CWE): Candidates qualifying the Trade Test appear for the CWE. The final merit list is prepared based on CWE performance.

Source: Official Notification, Page 17-18

Competitive Written Examination Pattern

Source: Official Notification, Page 18Paper-II and Paper-III are evaluated only for candidates who secure the minimum threshold marks (decided by the Selection Committee) in Paper-I. The final merit list is based only on marks in Paper-II and Paper-III.

Source: Official Notification, Page 17

7. How to Apply

1. Apply online only through the official website: https://www.ngri.res.in/
2. Register with a valid email address using the “New Registration” option, then log in to complete the online application.
3. Fill in all details, upload photograph, signature and relevant certificates as specified.
4. Pay the application fee of ₹500/- (if applicable) through SBI Collect only.
5. Review and click “Final Submit” – no modifications are allowed after final submission.
6. Keep a printout of the completed application form; do not send a hard copy unless specifically requested later.

Source: Official Notification, Page 19-20

Source: Official Notification, Page 19

8. Documents Required

• SBI Collect fee payment receipt (wherever applicable)
• Latest passport-size colour photograph and signature
• SSC/10th Standard marksheet/certificate (proof of Date of Birth)
• Educational certificates/marksheets supporting essential qualifications
• ITI Certificate/National-State Trade Certificate/Apprentice certificate, wherever applicable
• Relevant experience certificate(s), if any, in the prescribed format
• SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen certificate(s) in the prescribed Government of India format, if applicable
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer, for those currently in regular Government/PSU/Autonomous Body service

Source: Official Notification, Page 22-23

9. Service Conditions

All posts carry All India Service Liability (AISL) – selected candidates may be asked to serve anywhere in the country. Selected incumbents will be posted at CSIR-NGRI but may be transferred to any CSIR Lab/Institute/Unit across India. New entrants will be governed by the National Pension System. Selected candidates will be on probation for a specified period before confirmation.

Source: Official Notification, Page 7, 9

10. Important Links

Source: Official Notification, Page 19

11. FAQs