Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) is a government institution headquartered in Bengaluru that works under the Ministry of Power. The Institute has notified 44 vacancies for Assistants, Technicians, Librarian, and others in their department. Candidates with a strong interest in the electrical field can apply for the CPRI Recruitment 2025 at www.cpri.res.in. The recruitment application window opened on 5th May 2025. Candidates can check all the details regarding the recruitment from the article
CPRI Notification 2025 Out
The CPRI Recruitment 2025 comes under Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2025 has released the detailed notification that gives an overview of vacancies. pay matrix and age limit, educational requirements, reservations, eligibility, and application format. For the candidate’s convenience, we have shared a PDF of the notification below.
CPRI Recruitment 2025 Summary
Candidates who have not crossed 35 years of age are not eligible to apply for high-grade posts like Scientific/Engineering Assistant. The selection process includes a Computer-Based Test (CBT), trade test, and practical test, depending on the post. Exam centers are available in Kolkata, Bengaluru, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Bhopal, and Noida/Delhi. The other details of the CPRI Recruitment 2025 have been summarized in the table.
| CPRI Recruitment 2025 | |
| Organising body | Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) |
| Post Name | Scientific, Engineering Assistant, Assistant Gr II, JHT and others |
| Vacancies | 44 |
| Registration Dates | 5th May to 25th May 2025 |
| Educational Qualification | BSc/Diploma with experience/ITI/Degree |
| Upper Age Limit | 35 years |
| Pay Level | Technical Gr 1- Rs. 19900 to Rs. 63200 Assistant Gr 2/Librarian- Rs. 25500 to Rs. 81100 Others- Rs. 35400 to Rs. 112400 |
| Selection Process | CBT/Trade Test/Skill Test and DV |
| Official Website | www.cpri.res.in |
CPRI Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) Recruitment 2025 has officially started with the release of its detailed notification. The application window will open on 5th May 2025. The application window closes on 25th May 2025. The rest of the important dates will be announced after the completion of the registration process
| Events | Dates |
| Notitfication | 5th May 2025 |
| Application Starts | 5th May 2025 |
| Application Ends | 25th May 2025 |
| Exam Date | To be released |
CPRI Vacancy 2025
Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) has announced 44 vacancies for Scientific Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician Gr.1, Junior Hindi Translator, Assistant Gr. II and Assistant Librarian. Out of these posts, Assistant Gr II has the highest which is 23, and rest of the distribution is mentioned in the table.
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Assistant | 7 | – | – | – | 5 | 4 |
| Engineering Assistant | – | – | – | 8 | ||
| Technician Gr.1 (Incl. 1 post for ESM) | 4 | – | – | 2 | – | 6 |
| Junior Hindi Translator | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Assistant Gr. II (Incl. 2 posts for ESM) | 11 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 23 |
| Assistant Librarian | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | 2 |
| Total | 24 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 44 |
CPRI Eligibility 2025
To apply for the CPRI Recruitment 2025, candidates must read the educational and age requirements for which they are interested in applying for. They must ensure that, they fulfil these requirements; if they fail, they will be disqualified at any stage of the recruitment process. To avoid this, check the qualifications properly explained below.
Educational Qualification
For all the 6 posts, the educational qualifications differ from one another. Check this educational requirement and apply for the CPRI Recruitment 2025
| Post Name | Essential Educational Qualifications & Experience |
|---|---|
| Scientific Assistant | First Class B.Sc. in Chemistry from a recognized University + 5 years of experience |
| Engineering Assistant | First Class 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology in Electrical/Civil + 5 years of experience |
| Technician Grade 1 | ITI Trade Certificate in Electrical |
| Junior Hindi Translator | A Degree from a recognized University with Hindi & English as Elective subjects |
| Assistant Grade II | First Class BA/BSc./B.Com/BBA/BBM/BCA degree from a recognized university and minimum Grade-B in Basic Computer Course (BCC) conducted by NIELIT as on the closing date of recruitment application |
| Assistant Librarian | A University Degree with a Diploma in Library Science |
Age Criteria (25/05/2025)
The upper age criteria for all the following posts are-
| Post | Upper Age Limit (Years) |
|---|---|
| Scientific Assistant | 35 years |
| Engineering Assistant | 28 years |
| Technician Gr. 1 | |
| Junior Hindi Translator | 30 years |
| Assistant Gr. II | |
| Assistant Librarian |
CPRI Recruitment 2025 Application Form 2025
The CPRI Recruitment 2025 online application has officially started on the official website, www.cpri.res.in. A direct application link has been shared just below. Candidates interested in applying for the recruitment must complete and submit the application in the beginning.
Application Fees
Candidates must pay the application fee to complete the CPRI application form 2025. SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen/women are exempted from the fees.
| Posts | Application Fee (Inclusive of GST) |
|---|---|
| Scientific Assistant, Engineering Assistant, Junior Hindi Translator | Rs. 1000/- per post |
| Technician Gr.1, Assistant Gr. II, Assistant Librarian | Rs. 700/- per post |
Steps to Apply for CPRI Recruitment 2025
To complete the registration process for the CPRI Recruitment 2025, candidates must follow these steps:
- Interested candidates must submit their applications only through the official CPRI website.
- On the home page, click on the Career>>Current Openings
- After clicking, you find- Advertisement No.CPRI/06/2025, for the posts of Scientific Assistant, Engineering Assistant, Technician Gr. 1, Assistant Gr. II, Assistant Librarian and Junior Hindi Translator.
- Before applying, keep these documents ready: Email ID and mobile number, Scanned passport-size photo (recent), Scanned signature in black ink on a white background, Scanned PDF copies of certificates: 10th/12th/Degree/Diploma/ITI certificates and marksheets, experience certificate, Caste/EWS/NOC/Ex-servicemen documents, BCC certificate (from NIELIT, if applicable)
- Click on the link and register for the recruitment by entering the Post, name, category, mobile number and other required details.
- After registration, again log in and upload the photo (not older than 3 months), signature, educational, experience and other certificates,
- Pay the application fees and save the application form for future reference
CPRI Selection Process 2025
The selection process for different posts under CPRI Recruitment 2025 is explained below.
| Post Name | Selection Process |
|---|---|
| Scientific Assistant | Computer-Based Test (CBT), Practical Skill Test (job-related) |
| Engineering Assistant | Computer-Based Test (CBT), Practical Skill Test (job-related) |
| Technician Grade 1 | Computer-Based Test (CBT), Trade Test (must qualify) |
| Junior Hindi Translator | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Assistant Grade II | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Assistant Librarian | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
CPRI Salary Structure 2025
The post-wise salary for the notified posts is as per the 7th Pay Commission guidelines. It is fixed as per the level, and in addition to this, they will get additional perks and allowances as per the city they posted on.
| Post | Level | Pay Scale (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Assistant | 6 | Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Engineering Assistant | 6 | Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Technician Gr. 1 | 2 | Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 |
| Junior Hindi Translator | 6 | Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Assistant Gr. II | 4 | Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 |
| Assistant Librarian | 4 | Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 |
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