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CPRI Engineering Assistant Electrical 2026: Full Guide

CPRI Engineering Assistant (Electrical) 2026 has 10 posts at Level 6 pay. Get vacancies, age limit, fee, key dates, exam pattern, and selection steps here.

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In short

  • CPRI has 10 Engineering Assistant (Electrical) vacancies under Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026.
  • Applications closed on 12 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.
  • Selection uses a computer-based test and a job-specific practical skill test.
  • The CBT has 100 questions, 90 minutes, and 0.25 negative marking.

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The CPRI Engineering Assistant (Electrical) 2026 recruitment fills 10 posts at Level 6 pay. The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) runs it under Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026. Applications closed on 12 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.

CPRI Engineering Assistant Electrical 2026 at a glance

ItemDetail
Conducting bodyCentral Power Research Institute (CPRI), Ministry of Power
Advertisement numberCPRI/06/2026, dated 19 September 2026
PostEngineering Assistant (Electrical)
Vacancies10 (UR 5, SC 2, OBC-NCL 2, EWS 1)
PayLevel 6, ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 (7th CPC pay matrix)
QualificationFirst Class 3-year diploma in Electrical engineering or technology, plus 5 years of experience
Upper age limit35 years on 12 October 2026
SelectionComputer-based test (CBT) and job-specific practical skill test
Application fee₹1,000 (SC, ST, PwBD, and ex-servicemen/women pay no fee)
CBT citiesBengaluru, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Delhi, Kolkata
Official websitecpri.res.in

What are the key dates?

EventDate
Notification date19 September 2026
Online registration opened19 September 2026, 10:00 AM
Last date to apply and pay the fee12 October 2026, 5:00 PM
Cut-off date for age and qualification12 October 2026
CBT and practical skill testCPRI has not announced the dates yet
Admit cardCPRI has not announced the release date yet

Where does the recruitment stand now?

The application stage is over. The CBT is the next stage. CPRI will post the schedule on its website in the career or recruitment result page. Your admit card or call letter shows the venue, date, and time.

What does this guide cover?

Notification details

The notification page shows the vacancies by category, the pay, and all ten posts in the advertisement.

Eligibility rules

The eligibility page explains the diploma, the 5 years of experience, the age limit, and age relaxation by category.

How to apply

The how to apply page lists the fee, the documents, the photo and signature rules, and the rule for more than one post.

Selection process

The selection process page explains the CBT, the practical skill test, the document check, and the tie rule.

Exam pattern

The exam pattern page shows the five sections, 100 questions, 90 minutes, and 0.25 negative marking.

Frequently asked questions

How many Engineering Assistant (Electrical) vacancies does CPRI have in 2026?
CPRI has 10 vacancies. They split into UR 5, SC 2, OBC-NCL 2, and EWS 1. The notification reserves two of the 10 posts for persons with benchmark locomotor disability. The notification page has the full table.
What was the last date to apply for CPRI Engineering Assistant (Electrical) 2026?
The last date was 12 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. CPRI counted your age and qualification on the same date. CPRI does not let you withdraw a registered application. See the how to apply page for the rules.
What qualification does CPRI need for Engineering Assistant (Electrical)?
You need a First Class 3-year diploma in Engineering or Technology in Electrical. You also need 5 years of experience in the relevant field. The eligibility page lists the age limit and the category rules.
What is the salary of CPRI Engineering Assistant (Electrical)?
The post carries Level 6 pay in the 7th CPC pay matrix. The pay range is ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400. Probation lasts 2 years. The notification page explains pay and benefits.
How does CPRI select Engineering Assistants (Electrical)?
CPRI uses a computer-based test and a job-specific practical skill test. CPRI also checks original documents. If two candidates tie on CBT score, the older candidate ranks higher. Read the selection process page.
How many questions does the CPRI CBT have?
The CBT has 100 questions for 100 marks. You get 90 minutes. Each wrong answer loses 0.25 marks. The branch section has 40 questions on Diploma-level Electrical Engineering. See the exam pattern page.
Where will CPRI hold the computer-based test?
CPRI lists five exam cities: Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Delhi, and Kolkata. CPRI may allot a center in a city you did not choose. CPRI does not accept requests to change the center.
How will I learn my CBT date?
CPRI will notify the schedule on its website in the career or recruitment result page. Your admit card or call letter shows the venue, date, and time. Carry the admit card and an original photo ID to the CBT.

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