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Technician (1), Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) trade (Rec.02/2026, Post Code TE04)
CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, is recruiting regular Technician (1) staff at Pay Level 2 under advertisement Rec.02/2026, including 2 posts (UR 1, SC 1) in the Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) trade, post code TE04. Technicians give skilled support to scientific and technical staff.
- Country
- India
- Experience
- 0+ years
- Salary / stipend
- Pay Level 2 (Rs. 19,900-63,200); about Rs. 37,260/month gross at Mysuru
- Apply by
- 18 Nov 2026
- Job type
- Full-time
- Work mode
- On-site
- Function
- Laboratory / analysis
- Openings
- 2 (UR 1, SC 1)
- Age limit
- 18 to 28 years as on 18-11-2026; relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC(NCL) on reserved posts, up to 5 years for regular government employees, 10 years for PwBD, and as per rules for Ex-Servicemen
- Application fee
- Rs 500 (non-refundable, via SBI Collect); SC, ST, PwBD, women and Ex-Servicemen exempt
Contact for this vacancy
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10th with Science (55%) plus ITI/trade certificate in Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant), or 2 years apprenticeship / 3 years experience in the trade
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What you’ll do
- Provide skilled assistance to scientific and technical staff
- Carry out other tasks assigned by the competent authority
What the employer asks for
- SSC/10th or equivalent with Science subjects and at least 55% marks
- Plus one of: ITI or national/state trade certificate in Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant); 2 years full-time apprenticeship in that trade from a recognised institution; or 3 years work experience in that trade in a government ministry, department, PSU or autonomous body
- Age 18 to 28 as on 18-11-2026, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC(NCL) (reserved posts only), up to 5 years for government employees and 10 years for PwBD
- Indian citizen
Selection process
- Screening of applications by a screening committee
- Trade test in the relevant trade (qualifying)
- Competitive written exam (OMR or computer-based, 150 objective questions, 2.5 hours, English and Hindi): Paper I qualifying; merit list from Papers II and III
- Paper III (subject): 50 questions, 3 marks each, minus 1 for each wrong answer
Documents to keep ready
- Signed print-out of the online application with a recent passport-size colour photo
- Self-attested certificates and mark sheets proving age and educational qualifications
- Experience certificate, if applicable
- Caste, EWS or PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Ex-Servicemen discharge book and certificate, if applicable
- E-receipt of the application fee, if applicable
- NOC from employer, if employed
- Hard copy sent by speed/registered post to Recruitment Section (E-I), CSIR-CFTRI, Cheluvamba Mansion, Mysuru 570020, to reach by 26-11-2026
Pay, benefits and perks
- Pay Level 2 (Rs 19,900-63,200), about Rs 37,260 per month total at Mysuru
- DA, HRA and transport allowance as for central government employees
- Medical reimbursement, leave travel concession and children's education allowance
- Entitled CSIR accommodation subject to availability
- National Pension System
- Career advancement under the CSIR assessment promotion scheme
About the employer
CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru, is a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research under the Ministry of Science & Technology, dedicated to food technology research.
How to apply
Apply by email to recruitment@cftri.res.in.
Online application by 18 Nov 2026; signed hard copy with documents by 26 Nov 2026
Skills for this role
What employers ask for in Food Testing Lab Analyst (Chemistry & Microbiology) roles. named in this notice
- Food Analyst
- Lab Analyst
- Chemist
- Microbiologist
- NABL
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017
- GLP
- Method validation
- Measurement uncertainty
- HPLC
- LC-MS/MS
- GC-MS/MS
- ICP-MS
- AAS
- UV-Vis
- FTIR
Pay on similar vacancies
From 4 Government vacancies on FSD in the same role family that publish pay. Monthly, before deductions.
This vacancy: ₹19,900 a month (lower end).
Prepare for the interview
Questions commonly asked for Food Testing Lab Analyst (Chemistry & Microbiology) roles. Practise answers with an example and a number.
- Explain the principle of HPLC and how you would validate a method for a food matrix.
- How do you determine moisture, fat and protein in a sample, and what are the common errors?
- Describe the procedure for total plate count and how you avoid contamination in the lab.
- What is measurement uncertainty, and how do you report it under ISO/IEC 17025?
- A result is out of specification. What is your investigation sequence?
- How do you maintain and calibrate key instruments, and how is it documented?
Before you apply
- Read the original notice end to endDates, eligibility and the application route are decided by the employer, not by FSD.
- Tailor your resume to this vacancyMatch the keywords in the requirements. Resume Studio shows what is missing.
- Keep scanned documents readyDegree and mark sheets, date-of-birth proof, category / EWS / PwD certificate, ID proof, photo and signature in the sizes the notice asks for.
- Check age limit and relaxationAge is usually counted on a cut-off date given in the notice; relaxation depends on category.
- Note the fee and payment modePay only through the official portal. Never pay an agent.
Source & editorial check
Other trades (fitter, electrician etc.) are in the same advertisement. Hard copy deadline 26 Nov 2026.
Original posting: 2026-10-17
Checked 2026-11-05 · Updated 2026-11-05
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