21 September 2026 | Government Recruitment
The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) has opened applications for 110 posts under Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026. The recruitment spans engineering, scientific, technical and support roles.
What happened?
CPRI issued Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026 dated 19 September 2026. The official recruitment page lists applications from 19 September to 12 October 2026, with the closing time shown as 23:59.
Data figure
| Parameter | 2026 figure |
|---|---|
| Total vacancies | 110 |
| Advertisement | CPRI/06/2026 |
| Application start | 19 September 2026 |
| Application deadline | 12 October 2026, 23:59 |
| Organisation | Central Power Research Institute |
Posts included
- Engineering Officer Grade I
- Engineering Assistant
- Scientific Assistant
- Technician Grade I
- Technical Attendant Grade I
- Assistant Grade II
- Multi-Tasking Staff
Why it matters
CPRI is a national-level power-sector research and testing organisation. The recruitment is relevant to technical graduates and also creates General Awareness questions around India’s power-sector institutions, testing, standards and energy technology.
Background
The Central Power Research Institute works in power-system research, testing, certification and related technical services. Its work spans electrical equipment, power systems and technology development.
Exam relevance
General Awareness: CPRI, Ministry of Power and power-sector institutions. Technical exams: electrical engineering, power systems, machines, measurement and testing depending on the post. Government-job preparation: vacancy, dates and post-wise eligibility.
Possible MCQ areas
- Full form of CPRI.
- Ministry associated with CPRI.
- Total vacancies in CPRI/06/2026.
- Application deadline.
- Posts covered by the recruitment.
Applicant caution
Eligibility differs by post. Candidates should read the original advertisement before applying rather than applying a single qualification rule to all 110 vacancies.
Official source
CPRI official recruitment notice
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