CSIR CCMB Recruitment 2026

CSIR CCMB Recruitment 2026. The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB), Hyderabad — a premier life sciences research lab under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) — has released two notifications for 28 technical and support posts under Advt. No. 04/2026 (Technical Officer) and Advt. No. 03/2026 (Technician & Driver). Together they cover 4 Technical Officer, 23 Technician (across three trades) and 1 Driver vacancies at Pay Levels L-7 (~₹91,070 pm) and L-2 (~₹39,970 pm).

The application window is 28 April 2026 to 26 May 2026 (online) plus hard copy by 5 June 2026. Both online and hardcopy submissions are mandatory — online-only applications will be summarily rejected. Posting is at the CSIR-CCMB campus at Uppal Road, Habsiguda, Hyderabad. If you have an M.Sc. (Hospitality) for the Technical Officer post, an ITI in Lab Assistant Chemical Plant / COPA / Food Production for Technician, or LMV+HMV driving licence with experience for Driver, this is a clean Central Government

🗓️ Important Dates

• Start Date to Apply Online: 28/04/2026
• Last Date to Apply: 05/05/2026(6:00PM)
• Last Date for Hardcopy Receipt:05/06/2026
• Age Cut-off Date:26/05/2026
• Trade Test / Written Exam Date: To be announced on CCMB website
• Correction Date :As Per Schedule

🎓 Eligibility Criteria:(CSIR CCMB Recruitment 2026)

Educational Qualification:

• Technical Officer (TO-01): M.Sc. in Hospitality Administration / Hospitality Management with minimum 55% marks
• Technician (TE-01): 10th Standard with Science (55%) + ITI / National / State Trade Certificate in Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) OR 2 years apprenticeship OR 3 years work experience in the trade
• Technician (TE-02): 10th + Science (55%) + ITI / Trade Certificate in Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) OR 2 years apprenticeship OR 3 years experience
• Technician (TE-03): 10th + Science (55%) + ITI / Trade Certificate in Food Production / Patisserie OR 2 years apprenticeship OR 3 years experience
• Driver (D-01): Class 10 pass + valid driving licence for LMV and HMV + knowledge of motor mechanism + 3 years driving experience (must be acquired AFTER obtaining the licence)

Age Limit (as on [26 May 2026]):

• Technician (TE-01 / TE-02 / TE-03): max 28 years
• Driver (D-01): max 27 years
• Technical Officer (TO-01): max 30 years
• Standard CSIR / DoPT relaxation: 5 years for SC, 3 years for OBC, 10 / 13 / 15 years for PwBD by category, and Ex-Servicemen / departmental candidates as per rules. Widows / divorced / judicially separated women: up to 35 (UR / OBC / EWS) or 40 (SC / ST).

💼 Vacancy Details:(CSIR CCMB Recruitment 2026)

💰 Salary Detail:(CSIR CCMB Recruitment 2026)

📄 Application Fee:(CSIR CCMB Recruitment 2026)

📄 Selection Process:(CSIR CCMB Recruitment 2026)

For Technical Officer (TO-01)

1. Trade Test — by the Selection Committee in relevant subjects
2. Competitive Written Examination — OMR / CBT, English & Hindi medium, three papers across 200 questions / 3 hours: Paper-I Mental Ability (50 Q × 2 = 100 marks, 1 hour); Paper-II General Awareness (25 Q × 3 = 75) + English (25 Q × 3 = 75), 30 min; Paper-III Concerned Subject — Hospitality (100 Q × 3 = 300 marks, 90 min).
3. Final merit on Paper-II + Paper-III only (Paper-I is qualifying)

For Technician (TE-01 / TE-02 / TE-03)

1. Trade Test — relevant ITI trade
2. Competitive Written Examination — 150 questions, 2.5 hours, three papers (Mental Ability + General Awareness / English + Concerned Subject)
3. Final merit on Paper-II + Paper-III only

For Driver (D-01)

1. Skill Test (qualifying)
2. Competitive Written Examination — 100 questions × 3 marks each = 300 marks, 90 min, four sections (General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English)
3. Medical Fitness — required for Driver

🖊️ How to Fill the CSIR CCMB Recruitment Form 2026

• 📅 Apply between 28 April 2026 to 26 May 2026(6:00 PM) only. Click on the Apply Online link provided below in the Important Links section.
• Read the full notification to understand eligibility, age limits, and post details on the website of CSIR CCMB Recruitment 2026.
• Collect all required documents such as eligibility certificates, ID proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.), address details, educational certificates, and caste/reservation certificate (if applicable).
• Scan and keep ready a recent passport-size photograph (with white background, both ears visible, standing straight), signature, and any other required documents.
• Fill the application form with your personal information, educational details, and address.
• Review your details before submitting the form, double-check all entries, and preview the application to ensure there are no errors.
• Pay the application fee (if applicable) via [Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking].
• Submit the form and then download and print your final application and fee receipt for future reference.

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