
The Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) in Mysuru has announced direct recruitment for 28 technician positions. Vacancies include 7 for Electronics Mechanic, 6 for Fitter, 2 each for Laboratory Assistant, Chemical Plant, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician, and Electrician, and 1 each for Instrument Mechanic, ICT System Maintenance, Carpenter, Plumber, Sheet Metal Worker, Turner, and Welder. The posts are distributed across categories: 9 unreserved, 5 EWS, 4 SC, 1 ST, and 9 OBC (NCL).

The online application process opens on October 19 at 10 AM and closes on November 18, 2026. Candidates must then send a hard copy of the application form and documents by speed or registered post to CFTRI, Cheluvamba Mansion, Mysuru, Karnataka, by November 26. Applicants need at least 55% in 10th grade with science, plus a relevant ITI certificate or apprenticeship. The age limit is 18 to 28 years as of the deadline, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Selection involves verification, a trade test, and a written exam of three papers, with final selection on merit. The salary ranges from Rs 19,900 to Rs 63,200 per month. General, EWS, and OBC candidates pay a Rs 500 application fee, SC, ST, persons with disabilities, women, and ex-servicemen are exempt.
The recruitment addresses a specific demand for skilled technicians across 13 trades at a premier food research institute. The breakdown by category reflects standard reservation norms, with over half the posts reserved for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS candidates. Candidates must manage a two-stage process: an online application by November 18 and a physical submission by November 26. The written exam's three-paper structure and the trade test mean preparation requires both theoretical and hands-on knowledge. The final merit list will determine who fills these positions.
Source: udaipurkiran.com
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