# 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.

Source: https://bunkpoint.com/article/cpri/cpri-engineering-assistant-electrical-2026/


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

| Item                 | Detail                                                                                         |
| -------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Conducting body      | Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), Ministry of Power                                     |
| Advertisement number | CPRI/06/2026, dated 19 September 2026                                                          |
| Post                 | Engineering Assistant (Electrical)                                                             |
| Vacancies            | 10 (UR 5, SC 2, OBC-NCL 2, EWS 1)                                                              |
| Pay                  | Level 6, ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 (7th CPC pay matrix)                                             |
| Qualification        | First Class 3-year diploma in Electrical engineering or technology, plus 5 years of experience |
| Upper age limit      | 35 years on 12 October 2026                                                                    |
| Selection            | Computer-based test (CBT) and job-specific practical skill test                                |
| Application fee      | ₹1,000 (SC, ST, PwBD, and ex-servicemen/women pay no fee)                                      |
| CBT cities           | Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Delhi, Kolkata                                                   |
| Official website     | [cpri.res.in](https://cpri.res.in/)                                                            |

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Read the [official notification on the CPRI website](https://cpri.res.in/sites/default/files/Advt.No_.CPRI_.06.2026_0.pdf). Check the [official CPRI website](https://cpri.res.in/) for every update.
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## What are the key dates?

| Event                                  | Date                                        |
| -------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| Notification date                      | 19 September 2026                           |
| Online registration opened             | 19 September 2026, 10:00 AM                 |
| Last date to apply and pay the fee     | 12 October 2026, 5:00 PM                    |
| Cut-off date for age and qualification | 12 October 2026                             |
| CBT and practical skill test           | CPRI has not announced the dates yet        |
| Admit card                             | CPRI 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.

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The online application window closed on **12 October 2026** at 5:00 PM. CPRI counted your age and qualification on this date.
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## What does this guide cover?

### Notification details

The [notification page](/article/cpri/cpri-engineering-assistant-electrical-2026/notification/) shows the vacancies by category, the pay, and all ten posts in the advertisement.

### Eligibility rules

The [eligibility page](/article/cpri/cpri-engineering-assistant-electrical-2026/eligibility/) explains the diploma, the 5 years of experience, the age limit, and age relaxation by category.

### How to apply

The [how to apply page](/article/cpri/cpri-engineering-assistant-electrical-2026/how-to-apply/) lists the fee, the documents, the photo and signature rules, and the rule for more than one post.

### Selection process

The [selection process page](/article/cpri/cpri-engineering-assistant-electrical-2026/selection-process/) explains the CBT, the practical skill test, the document check, and the tie rule.

### Exam pattern

The [exam pattern page](/article/cpri/cpri-engineering-assistant-electrical-2026/exam-pattern/) shows the five sections, 100 questions, 90 minutes, and 0.25 negative marking.


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## Pages in this guide

- [Notification](https://bunkpoint.com/article/cpri/cpri-engineering-assistant-electrical-2026/notification/): CPRI notification 2026 (CPRI/06/2026) lists 10 Engineering Assistant (Electrical) posts at Level 6 pay. See vacancies by category, key dates, and pay.
- [Eligibility](https://bunkpoint.com/article/cpri/cpri-engineering-assistant-electrical-2026/eligibility/): CPRI Engineering Assistant (Electrical) needs a First Class diploma, 5 years of experience, and age up to 35 on 12 October 2026. See age relaxation.
- [How to Apply](https://bunkpoint.com/article/cpri/cpri-engineering-assistant-electrical-2026/how-to-apply/): CPRI Engineering Assistant (Electrical) 2026 applications closed 12 October 2026. Fee is ₹1,000. See the steps, documents, photo rules, and fee table.
- [Selection Process](https://bunkpoint.com/article/cpri/cpri-engineering-assistant-electrical-2026/selection-process/): CPRI Engineering Assistant (Electrical) selection uses a CBT and a job-specific practical skill test. See the tie rule, CBT cities, and documents to carry.
- [Exam Pattern](https://bunkpoint.com/article/cpri/cpri-engineering-assistant-electrical-2026/exam-pattern/): CPRI Engineering Assistant (Electrical) CBT has 100 questions, 90 minutes, and 0.25 negative marking. See the five sections and a score table.