Published: 12:16 pm | 29 April 2026
CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad (CSIR-CCMB) is a premier research institute functioning under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. Known globally for its cutting-edge research in molecular and cellular biology, CSIR-CCMB has released two separate recruitment notifications in 2026 — Advertisement No. 03/2026 and Advertisement No. 04/2026 — inviting applications from talented and qualified Indian nationals for posts of Technical Support Staff and Technical Staff.
This is a rare and prestigious opportunity to be part of one of India’s most respected scientific research institutions. A total of 28 vacancies are being filled across both notifications — 24 posts under Advt. 03/2026 (Technician & Driver) and 4 posts under Advt. 04/2026 (Technical Officer). Online applications are open from 28 April 2026 and close on 26 May 2026. Read this article carefully for complete details on eligibility, vacancies, salary, and how to apply.
CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB), Hyderabad
CSIR-CCMB Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 28 Technician, Driver & Technical Officer Posts
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Important Dates
⇒ Online Application Start Date: 28 April 2026 (from 11:00 AM) ⇒ Last Date for Online Application & Fee: 26 May 2026 (by 11:59 PM) ⇒ Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy: 05 June 2026 (by 06:00 PM) ⇒ Cut-off Date for Age & Qualification: 26 May 2026 ⇒ Note: All updates, addendum and corrigendum will be published ONLY on the official CSIR-CCMB website: https://www.ccmb.res.in | Application Fee
⇒ UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS Candidates: ₹500/- ⇒ Women Candidates: NIL (Exempt) ⇒ SC / ST Candidates: NIL (Exempt) ⇒ PwBD Candidates: NIL (Exempt) ⇒ Ex-Servicemen: NIL (Exempt) ⇒ Fee is Non-Refundable ⇒ Payment Mode: State Bank Collect (SBI Collect) only — Online via transaction/UTR number ⇒ Note: Fee receipt/e-receipt must be uploaded and preserved for future reference. |
Age Limit (As on 26.05.2026)
⇒ Technician (1) / Gr. II (1): Max. 28 years ⇒ Driver: Max. 27 years ⇒ Technical Officer: Max. 30 years ⇒ Minimum Age (all posts): 18 years ⇒ SC / ST: 5 years relaxation (Technician/Technical Officer) ⇒ OBC (NCL): 3 years relaxation (Technician only) ⇒ PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 years relaxation ⇒ PwBD (OBC): 13 years (Technician only) ⇒ PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years relaxation ⇒ Ex-Servicemen (UR/EWS): 3 years after deduction of military service ⇒ CSIR / Govt. Employees (3+ yrs service): 5 years relaxation ⇒ Widows / Divorced Women (UR/OBC/EWS): Up to 35 years ⇒ Widows / Divorced Women (SC/ST): Up to 40 years | Total Posts & Selection Process
⇒ Total Vacancies (Both Advts.): 28 Posts ⇒ Advt. 03/2026 — Technician (1): 23 Posts ⇒ Advt. 03/2026 — Driver: 01 Post ⇒ Advt. 04/2026 — Technical Officer: 04 Posts ⇒ Selection Process (Technician):
⇒ Selection Process (Driver):
⇒ Selection Process (Technical Officer):
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Total Vacancies — Post-wise & Category-wise Breakdown
A combined total of 28 vacancies are available across both advertisements. The table below provides a complete post-code and category-wise overview:
| Advt. No. | Post Name | Post Code | Trade / Discipline | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | Total | Pay Level | Approx. Emoluments |
| 03/2026 | Technician (1) / Gr. II (1) | TE-01 | Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) | 04 | 03 | 01 (Backlog) | 01 (Backlog) | 01 (Backlog) | 10 | Level-02 | ₹39,970/- |
| 03/2026 | Technician (1) / Gr. II (1) | TE-02 | Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) | 04 | 02 | 01 (Backlog) + 01 PwBD-HH (Backlog) | 01 (Backlog) | 01 (Backlog) | 10 | Level-02 | ₹39,970/- |
| 03/2026 | Technician (1) / Gr. II (1) | TE-03 | Food Production / Food Production & Patisserie | 01 | 01 | — | 01 (Backlog) | — | 03 | Level-02 | ₹39,970/- |
| 03/2026 | Driver | D-01 | LMV & HMV Driver | 01 | — | — | — | — | 01 | Level-02 | ₹39,970/- |
| 04/2026 | Technical Officer | TO-01 | Hospitality Administration / Hospitality Management | 02 | 01 | — | 01 | — | 04 | Level-07 | ₹91,070/- |
| Grand Total | 28 | ||||||||||
Note: 2 posts out of the 23 Technician posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen. The Driver post is NOT identified as suitable for Persons with Benchmark Disability. All vacancies are provisional and subject to change as per the Bank’s actual requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
Advt. 03/2026 — Technician (1) Posts (TE-01, TE-02, TE-03)
⇒ Educational Qualification (Any one of the following three options):
- Option 1: SSC / 10th Standard (or equivalent) with Science subjects, with a minimum of 55% marks, PLUS an ITI Certificate or National/State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade.
- Option 2: SSC / 10th Standard with Science subjects and minimum 55% marks, PLUS 2 years full-time Apprentice Trainee experience from a recognized institution in the relevant trade.
- Option 3: SSC / 10th Standard with Science subjects and minimum 55% marks, PLUS 3 years of work experience in the relevant trade under a Ministry / Department / PSU / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT.
⇒ Trade-wise relevant disciplines:
- TE-01: Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant)
- TE-02: Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA)
- TE-03: Food Production / Food Production & Patisserie (for Institutional Canteen/Guest House)
⇒ Experience Counting: Part-time, daily wages, visiting/guest faculty experience will NOT be counted. Experience must be counted after acquiring the minimum educational qualification.
Advt. 03/2026 — Driver Post (D-01)
- Possession of a valid driving licence for LMV & HMV
- Knowledge of motor mechanism (ability to remove minor defects in vehicle)
- Minimum 3 years of motor car driving experience after obtaining the valid driving licence
- Pass in 10th Standard
- Appointment subject to medical fitness as per standards prescribed by Government of India / CSIR / CSIR-CCMB
Advt. 04/2026 — Technical Officer (TO-01)
- M.Sc. in Hospitality Administration / Hospitality Management with a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA) from a recognized university/institution
- The candidate will be required to manage Institutional Facilities as assigned by the in-charge and carry out any other tasks specified by the Competent Authority
- Part-time, daily wages, or visiting faculty experience will NOT be counted toward experience calculation
- If CGPA/OGPA is awarded, it must be converted into percentage as per the university formula
Salary / Pay Scale & Benefits
| Post | Pay Matrix Level | Approx. Total Monthly Emoluments | Key Allowances Included |
| Technician (1) / Gr. II (1) & Driver | Level-02 | ₹39,970/- (approx.) | DA + HRA + TA as applicable |
| Technical Officer | Level-07 | ₹91,070/- (approx.) | DA + HRA + TA as applicable |
Additional Benefits applicable to all selected candidates:
- Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA) as applicable to Central Government employees at the place of posting
- CSIR residential accommodation (subject to availability); if allotted, HRA will not be paid
- Reimbursement of Medical Expenses, Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- Children’s Education Allowance, Personal Computer Advance, House Building Advance
- National Pension System (NPS) for all new entrants (those from Govt. departments who joined before 01.01.2004 with existing pension scheme will continue under CCS Pension Rules, 1972 & 2021)
- Career advancement opportunities under Revised Merit and Normal Assessment Scheme
- Probation period from the date of joining; confirmation after successful completion as per extant rules
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
For Technician (1) / Gr. II (1) Posts — Advt. 03/2026
Stage-I: Shortlisting by Screening Committee → Stage-II: Trade Test (qualifying) → Stage-III: Competitive Written Examination
| Mode | OMR-based or Computer-Based Objective Type MCQ | ||
| Medium | English and Hindi (except English Language section) | ||
| Standard | SSC + ITI / XII Standard | ||
| Total Questions | 150 | ||
| Total Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | ||
| Paper | Subject | Questions / Marks | Negative Marking |
| Paper-I (1 Hour) | Mental Ability Test (General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgement) | 50 Questions / 100 Marks (2 marks per correct answer) | No Negative Marking |
| Paper-II (30 Minutes) | General Awareness + English Language | 25 + 25 = 50 Questions / 75 + 75 = 150 Marks (3 marks per correct answer) | 1 mark deducted per wrong answer |
| Paper-III (1 Hour) | Concerned Subject (based on advertised trade qualification) | 50 Questions / 150 Marks (3 marks per correct answer) | 1 mark deducted per wrong answer |
Important: Paper-II and Paper-III will be evaluated ONLY for those candidates who secure the minimum threshold marks in Paper-I (as determined by the Selection Committee). The final merit list will be based solely on marks in Paper-II and Paper-III.
For Driver Post — Advt. 03/2026
Stage-I: Shortlisting → Stage-II: Skill Test (qualifying) → Stage-III: Competitive Written Examination
| Mode | OMR-based or Computer-Based Objective Type MCQ | ||
| Standard | Class X | ||
| Total Questions | 100 | ||
| Total Duration | 90 Minutes | ||
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Negative Marking |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 75 (3 per correct) | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 75 (3 per correct) | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 (3 per correct) | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| English Language | 25 | 75 (3 per correct) | 1 mark per wrong answer |
For Technical Officer — Advt. 04/2026
Stage-I: Shortlisting → Stage-II: Trade Test (qualifying) → Stage-III: Competitive Written Examination
| Mode | OMR-based or Computer-Based Objective Type MCQ | ||
| Standard | Post Graduate Diploma / PG / B.E. / B.Tech level | ||
| Total Questions | 200 | ||
| Total Duration | 3 Hours | ||
| Paper | Subject / Questions / Marks | Negative Marking | |
| Paper-I (1 Hour) | Mental Ability Test — 50 Qs / 100 Marks (2 per correct) | No Negative Marking | |
| Paper-II (30 Minutes) | General Awareness (25 Qs / 75 Marks) + English Language (25 Qs / 75 Marks) — 3 marks per correct | 1 mark per wrong answer | |
| Paper-III (90 Minutes) | Concerned Subject (Hospitality) — 100 Qs / 300 Marks (3 per correct) | 1 mark per wrong answer | |
Note (both notifications): Tie-breaking will be done as per CSIR Letter No. 5-1(211)/2014-PD dated 30.05.2023. The syllabus for Trade Test / Paper-III (Concerned Subject) will be published separately on the CSIR-CCMB website at the appropriate time.
Documents Required
All documents must be SELF-ATTESTED. Separate hard copy must be sent for each post code applied for.
Critical Note: Offer letters, appointment letters, pay slips, unsigned experience certificates, self-employment certificates, or PPO will NOT be accepted as valid proof of experience. Experience certificates must clearly mention designation, start/end dates, pay scale/level, and nature of duties performed. |
How to Apply — Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Check Eligibility Read both notifications carefully. Ensure you meet the essential qualification, experience, age criteria, and other stipulated conditions as on the last date for online applications, i.e., 26.05.2026. Step 2: Visit the Official CSIR-CCMB Website Step 3: Fill the Online Application Form Step 4: Pay the Application Fee Step 5: Submit the Online Application Step 6: Take Printout Step 7: Prepare the Hard Copy Envelope Step 8: Dispatch the Hard Copy by Post The Section Officer (Recruitment Section), Important: Applications without a hard copy will be summarily rejected. Separate applications must be submitted for each post code. Application fee is non-refundable. |
Important Links
| Apply Online — Advt. No. 03/2026 (Technician & Driver) | Click Here |
| Apply Online — Advt. No. 04/2026 (Technical Officer) | Click Here | Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification — Advt. No. 03/2026 (Technician & Driver) | Click Here |
| Download Notification — Advt. No. 04/2026 (Technical Officer) | Click Here |
| CSIR Official Website | Click Here |
CSIR-CCMB Recruitment 2026 — FAQs
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Q1. What is the last date to apply online for CSIR-CCMB Recruitment 2026? ⇒ The last date for online application submission including fee payment is 26 May 2026 (11:59 PM). The hard copy must reach CSIR-CCMB by 05 June 2026 (06:00 PM). Q2. How many total posts are available across both advertisements? Q3. Can I apply for multiple post codes? Q4. Is there negative marking in the competitive written examination? Q5. Will my online application alone be considered? Q6. What is the minimum educational qualification required for the Technician posts? Q7. What qualification is required for the Technical Officer post? Q8. Will part-time or daily-wage experience be counted toward eligibility? Q9. What is the application fee, and who is exempt? Q10. Where will I get updates about exam dates and corrigendum? |
CSIR-CCMB Recruitment 2026 — Conclusion
Eligible candidates are strongly encouraged to apply well before the deadline at https://www.ccmb.res.in and ensure that their hard copy reaches the Recruitment Section on or before 05 June 2026 (06:00 PM).
Disclaimer: This article is based entirely on the official notifications Advt. No. 03/2026 and Advt. No. 04/2026 released by CSIR-CCMB. All vacancy numbers, dates, eligibility conditions, and pay details have been sourced directly from the official PDF documents. Candidates are advised to read the official notifications carefully before applying. CSIR-CCMB reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment process at any stage.