CSIR AMPRI Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 14 Posts, Check Eligibility, Fee and Last Date

The CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Bhopal has invited online applications for 14 posts through Advertisement No. RECT-02/2026, published on 7 October 2026. The vacancies are 7 Technical Officer, 1 Security Officer, 1 Security Assistant, 4 Technician (1) and 1 Multi-Tasking Staff post. The CSIR AMPRI Recruitment 2026 apply online last date is 23 November 2026 (5:30 PM) for Security Officer, Security Assistant and Multi-Tasking Staff posts. The Technical Officer and Technician (1) window closed on 13 November 2026 (5:30 PM). The application fee is Rs 500 per post code. All details below are from the official advertisement. Candidates interested in other CSIR openings can also read our CSIR NAL Project Associate Recruitment 2026 guide and the CSIR NET December 2026 apply online guide.

CSIR AMPRI Recruitment 2026 – Overview

CSIR AMPRI Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

The corrigendum dated 30 October 2026 extended both windows by 7 days because the portals were offline from 23 October 2026 (4:00 PM) to 26 October 2026 (6:00 PM) for emergency PHP security patching. The Technical Officer and Technician (1) window closed on 13 November 2026. Only the Security Officer, Security Assistant and MTS window is still open, till 23 November 2026 at 5:30 PM, after which the links will be disabled.

CSIR AMPRI Vacancy 2026 – Post-Wise and Category-Wise Details

The largest share of posts is for Technical Officer, with 7 of the 14 vacancies. Two Technician (1) posts, TC-03 and TC-04, are anticipated vacancies arising on retirement on 31.03.2027 and 31.05.2027; appointment for those two posts comes only after the vacancy actually arises. The full post-wise break-up from the official advertisement is:

Category-wise total posts. Of the 14 posts, 12 are unreserved (UR), 1 is for Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1 is for Scheduled Tribe (ST). The only SC post is one of the three TO-03 Technical Officer posts, and the only ST post is the TC-02 Technician (1) post.

CSIR AMPRI Eligibility Criteria 2026

Age limit. The upper age limit, as on the last date of submission of the online application, is 30 years for Technical Officer, 35 years for Security Officer, 28 years for Security Assistant and Technician (1), and 25 years for Multi-Tasking Staff. Age relaxation applies as per Government of India rules.

Common conditions. Where the advertisement states a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent CGPA, that requirement applies to the qualification for that post code. Regular employees of CSIR, Government, PSU and similar bodies must upload a No Objection Certificate with the application.

Post-wise qualification. Each post code needs a specific qualification — applying with the wrong combination is the most common reason for rejection. The full post-wise list is:

Who can apply. Candidates must meet the qualification and age limit for the specific post code they apply for. A candidate can apply for more than one post code if the eligibility criteria for each are met, but a separate application and the Rs 500 fee must be submitted for each post code.

CSIR AMPRI Application Fee 2026

How the fee is paid. The fee is payable only through SBI Collect or the online payment gateway. The fee is non-refundable and cannot be held for future examinations. Applications without the prescribed fee are summarily rejected. Candidates must enter the transaction number correctly and upload the e-receipt with the application.

How to Apply for CSIR AMPRI Recruitment 2026

1. Open the portal for your post group: Technical Officer — rectto.ampri.res.in; Technician (1) — recttech.ampri.res.in; Security Officer and Security Assistant — rectsec.ampri.res.in; Multi-Tasking Staff — recttmts.ampri.res.in.
2. Register with your name, email address and mobile number.
3. Fill the application for the specific post code you are applying for. A separate application is needed for each post code, and only one application per candidate is accepted for each post code.
4. Upload a recent passport-size colour photograph, your signature and the relevant certificates. Each file must be a maximum of 1 MB.
5. Regular employees of CSIR, Government, PSU and similar bodies must upload a No Objection Certificate.
6. Pay the fee of Rs 500 per post code through SBI Collect or the online payment gateway, enter the transaction number correctly and upload the e-receipt.
7. Submit the application before the deadline — 23 November 2026 at 5:30 PM for Security Officer, Security Assistant and MTS. The Technical Officer and Technician (1) window closed on 13 November 2026.
8. Do not send a hard copy after submission. No changes or corrections are allowed after submission, so check every detail before submitting.

One application only. Only one application per candidate is accepted for each post code. Applying for more than one post code needs a separate application and a separate Rs 500 fee for each.

Helpdesk. For recruitment queries, email [email protected] on working days between 10:00 AM and 5:30 PM. For queries about the application form, email [email protected].

CSIR AMPRI Exam Pattern 2026

The exam pattern is different for each post group. The full post-wise pattern is given below.

Technical Officer. The competitive written examination has 3 papers, 200 questions and runs for 3 hours in total. It is an OMR-based or computer-based objective MCQ examination, bilingual (English and Hindi) except English Language questions, at PG Diploma / PG / B.E. / B.Tech level.

Paper II and Paper III are evaluated only for candidates who clear the minimum threshold in Paper I. The final merit list is based on Paper II and Paper III marks only.

Technician (1). The competitive written examination has 3 papers and runs for 2 hours 30 minutes in total. It is an OMR-based objective MCQ examination, bilingual, at SSC+ITI / XII standard.

The final merit list is based on Paper II and Paper III marks only.

Security Officer. After screening, candidates first face a Physical Test, then a written examination of 2 papers at graduate level.

Physical events. 1600m run in 6 minutes 30 seconds (male); long jump 3.65 metres in 3 attempts (male) and 2.70 metres (female); chin-ups minimum 6 (male); push-ups minimum 12 (male); sit-ups minimum 10 (both); 800m run in 4 minutes (female). Physical standards measurement and the physical test are conducted only once; there is no re-test.

The final merit list is based on Paper II performance only.

Security Assistant. Stage I is a Physical and Personality Assessment Test, which is purely qualifying. It uses the same physical standards and events as Security Officer. The Personality Assessment Test has 100 MCQ questions for 100 marks (1 mark each, no negative marking), at Class 12th standard, for 1 hour 30 minutes, with a threshold of not less than 30%. Stage II is a competitive written examination (subjective) of 100 marks — Comprehension 25, Report Writing 25, Security Regulations and Firefighting 25, General Awareness 25 — at Class 12th standard, for 2 hours, with a threshold of not less than 35%. The final merit list is based on the written examination.

Multi-Tasking Staff. The competitive written test is a single paper with 4 parts, 150 questions and 450 marks, for 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates). It is an OMR-based or computer-based objective MCQ examination, bilingual, at Class X (Matriculation) standard.

Each correct answer carries 3 marks and each wrong answer carries 1 negative mark. Merit is based on written test performance.

Tie-breaking rule. Tie cases are resolved as per CSIR letter No. 5-1(211)/2014-PD dated 30.05.2023.

Admit card and exam day rules. Admit cards are downloaded only from https://ampri.res.in. No TA/DA is paid for appearing in any test, except to SC/ST candidates eligible under Government of India rules. Mobile phones, smart watches, calculators and electronic gadgets are prohibited at the venue.

CSIR AMPRI Selection Process 2026

Technical Officer. Screening by the Screening Committee, then a Trade Test, then the competitive written examination. The Trade Test is qualifying in nature; its mode and qualifying standard are decided by the Selection Committee, and its marks are not counted in merit. The final merit list is based on Paper II and Paper III marks only.

Technician (1). Screening, then a Trade Test (qualifying), then the competitive written examination. The final merit list is based on Paper II and Paper III marks only.

Security Officer. Screening, then the Physical Test, then the written examination. The final merit list is based on Paper II performance only.

Security Assistant. Stage I Physical and Personality Assessment Test (purely qualifying), then the Stage II competitive written examination. The final merit list is based on the written examination.

Multi-Tasking Staff. A single competitive written test. Merit is based on written test performance.

CSIR AMPRI Salary 2026

Selected candidates are placed in the pay levels below. The advertisement publishes the pay scale and the approximate total emoluments on the minimum of the pay level, including basic pay plus DA, HRA and TA in a Class Y city. It publishes no exact in-hand figure, so any in-hand number on other websites is an estimate. For comparison, our SSC MTS salary per month guide explains how the same Pay Level 1 structure works in another central government recruitment.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the last date to apply for CSIR AMPRI Recruitment 2026?

The last date is 13 November 2026 (5:30 PM) for Technical Officer and Technician (1) posts, and 23 November 2026 (5:30 PM) for Security Officer, Security Assistant and Multi-Tasking Staff posts. The dates were extended by a corrigendum dated 30 October 2026.

How many vacancies are there in CSIR AMPRI Recruitment 2026?

There are 14 vacancies: 7 Technical Officer, 1 Security Officer, 1 Security Assistant, 4 Technician (1) and 1 Multi-Tasking Staff post. Two Technician (1) posts (TC-03 and TC-04) are anticipated vacancies arising on retirement.

What is the application fee for CSIR AMPRI Recruitment 2026?

The fee is Rs 500 for each post code, payable only through SBI Collect or the online payment gateway. SC, ST, PwBD, women and ex-servicemen candidates are exempted from the fee on uploading the relevant certificate.

What is the qualification for CSIR AMPRI Technical Officer?

Each Technical Officer post needs a specific qualification with at least 55% marks: M.Sc. in Material Science or Physics (TO-01), MCA (TO-02), M.Sc. in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Chemical Sciences (TO-03), B.E. or B.Tech in Mechanical, Metallurgy or Metallurgical Engineering (TO-04), and B.E. or B.Tech in Electronics or Instrumentation Engineering (TO-05).

What is the age limit for CSIR AMPRI Recruitment 2026?

The upper age limit is 30 years for Technical Officer, 35 years for Security Officer, 28 years for Security Assistant and Technician (1), and 25 years for Multi-Tasking Staff, as on the last date of submission of the online application. Age relaxation applies as per Government of India rules.

What is the salary of a CSIR AMPRI Technical Officer?

A Technical Officer is placed in Pay Level 7 (Rs 44,900 to Rs 1,42,400), with approximate total emoluments of Rs 86,580 per month in a Class Y city. The advertisement publishes no exact in-hand figure.

What is the selection process for CSIR AMPRI Technical Officer?

Shortlisted candidates first appear in a Trade Test, which is qualifying in nature. Those who qualify take a competitive written examination of three papers: Paper I (Mental Ability Test), Paper II (General Awareness and English Language) and Paper III (Concerned Subject). The final merit list is based on Paper II and Paper III marks only.

What is the exam pattern for CSIR AMPRI Technician (1)?

The Technician (1) written examination has three papers and runs for 2 hours 30 minutes. Paper I is a Mental Ability Test of 50 questions for 100 marks with no negative marking. Paper II covers General Awareness and English Language, and Paper III covers the concerned subject. The final merit list is based on Paper II and Paper III marks only.

How do I apply online for CSIR AMPRI Recruitment 2026?

Apply through the official website ampri.res.in. Technical Officer applications go through rectto.ampri.res.in, Technician (1) through recttech.ampri.res.in, Security Officer and Security Assistant through rectsec.ampri.res.in, and Multi-Tasking Staff through recttmts.ampri.res.in. A separate application and fee are needed for each post code.

Can I apply for more than one post in CSIR AMPRI Recruitment 2026?

Yes. A candidate can apply for more than one post code if the eligibility criteria for each are met, but a separate application and the Rs 500 fee must be submitted for each post code. Only one application per candidate is accepted for each post code.

For more government jobs and daily updates, browse the Latest Jobs section of New Sarkari Results, and always verify the final details in the official Advertisement No. RECT-02/2026 on ampri.res.in before applying.

Written by Ravi Singh

Ravi Singh is the Editor (Government Jobs) at New Sarkari Results, covering SSC, Railways, Banking, Teaching and state recruitment updates. Every article he publishes is checked against the official notification PDF before it goes live.

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