Welcome to Sarkari Naukri. The official notification for CMTI Recruitment 2026 – Walk has been announced. Below you will find comprehensive coverage of the eligibility criteria, important dates, vacancy details, and direct official application channels.
CMTI Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI) |
| Advertisement No. | 05/2026 |
| Recruitment Type | Contract basis, through Walk-in-Interview |
| Total Vacancies | 71 Posts |
| Application Mode | Walk-in registration (offline) |
| Location | Tumkur Road, Bengaluru – 560022 |
| Category | Central Government R&D Organisation |
CMTI Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Post | Date of Interview |
|---|---|
| Senior Project Associate | 03.08.2026 (Monday) |
| Project Associate-I/II (Chemistry) | 03.08.2026 (Monday) |
| Project Associate-I/II (Mechanical Engineering) | 05.08.2026 (Wednesday) |
| Project Associate-I/II (Marketing – BE/BTech with MBA) | 07.08.2026 (Friday) |
| Project Assistant-II (Civil Engineering) | 07.08.2026 (Friday) |
| Project Assistant-II (Electrical/Instrumentation) | 11.08.2026 (Tuesday) |
| Project Assistant-I (ITI trades) | 13.08.2026 (Thursday) |
| Data Entry Operator cum Assistant (DEO) | 14.08.2026 (Friday) |
| Project Assistant-II (Mechanical Engineering) | 17.08.2026 (Monday) |
| Project Associate-I/II (Computer Science/Information Science) | 19.08.2026 (Wednesday) |
| Project Associate-I/II (Electrical/Electronics) | 27.08.2026 (Thursday) |
Registration for each interview is held between 09:00 hrs and 09:30 hrs on the respective date, at CMTI, Tumkur Road, Bengaluru – 560022. The cut-off date for all purposes, including age, is 31.07.2026.
CMTI Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
| Post | Discipline/Field | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Project Associate | Physics/Optics/Mechanical (Optical Design) | 01 |
| Project Associate-I/II | Mechanical Engineering | 16 |
| Project Associate-I/II | Electrical/Electronics | 10 |
| Project Associate-I | Chemistry | 01 |
| Project Associate-I/II | Computer Science/Information Science | 02 |
| Project Associate-I/II | Marketing (BE/BTech + MBA) | 01 |
| Project Assistant-II | Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation (Diploma) | 04 |
| Project Assistant-II | Mechanical Engineering (Diploma) | 13 |
| Project Assistant-II | Civil Engineering (Diploma) | 01 |
| Project Assistant-I | ITI (Fitter/Machinist/Turner Grinder/Electrician) | 14 |
| Data Entry Operator cum Assistant (DEO) | Hindi/General/Finance | 08 |
| Total | 71 |
CMTI Recruitment 2026: Eligibility
Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply. Mere possession of the required qualification does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview; CMTI reserves the right to adopt its own shortlisting method.
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Senior Project Associate | First Class Master’s or Integrated Master’s in Physics/Optics or equivalent with 4 years’ experience, OR B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with 4 years’ experience |
| Project Associate-I/II (Mechanical) | First Class B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering/Production/Industrial Engineering and allied engineering |
| Project Associate-I/II (Electrical/Electronics) | First Class B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/E&C/Instrumentation/Mechatronics/VLSI/Embedded Systems and allied branches, OR First Class M.Sc Electronics |
| Project Associate-I (Chemistry) | First Class M.Sc/MS in Chemistry or allied branches |
| Project Associate-I/II (Computer Science/IS) | First Class B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science/Information Science and allied engineering, OR MCA |
| Project Associate-I/II (Marketing) | First Class B.E./B.Tech in any Engineering with MBA in Business/Marketing |
| Project Assistant-II (Electrical/Instrumentation) | First Class Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)/Instrumentation and allied streams |
| Project Assistant-II (Mechanical) | First Class Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and allied engineering |
| Project Assistant-II (Civil) | First Class Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Project Assistant-I | First Class ITI in Fitter/Machinist/Turner Grinder Trade, OR First Class ITI in Fitter/Electrician/Electrician Mechanic |
| DEO cum Assistant (Hindi) | First Class BA Hindi (Major) with Hindi as 1st language up to Class 10, OR MA (Hindi), Hindi Medium up to Class 10, with Hindi Typing and basic computer knowledge |
| DEO cum Assistant (General) | First Class in any graduation other than engineering, with experience in MS Word, Excel, Tally, etc. |
| DEO cum Assistant (Finance) | First Class B.Com/M.Com/MBA in Finance (with minimum 2 years’ proven data entry experience in an accounts department for the higher-stipend post) |
Desirable qualifications and specific skill requirements vary for each of the multiple sub-posts within the Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics, and Project Assistant categories – candidates should check the exact desirable criteria for their intended post in the full notification.
First Class is defined as an aggregate of 60% marks across all semesters of the qualifying examination. Candidates from universities awarding CGPA/SGPA must convert this to a percentage using their university’s formula.
CMTI Recruitment 2026: Age Limit
| Post | Maximum Age (as on 31.07.2026) |
|---|---|
| Senior Project Associate | 40 years |
| Project Associate-I/II (all disciplines) | 35 years |
| Project Assistant-II (all disciplines) | 30 years |
| Data Entry Operator cum Assistant | 30 years |
| Project Assistant-I | 25 years |
Age relaxation is admissible as per Government of India orders/norms. The notification does not specify the exact relaxation years for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD categories.
CMTI Recruitment 2026: Stipend / Salary
- Senior Project Associate: ₹42,000/- + HRA per month
- Project Associate-I: ₹25,000/- + HRA per month (₹31,000/- + HRA if NET/GATE qualified)
- Project Associate-II: ₹28,000/- + HRA per month (₹35,000/- + HRA if NET/GATE qualified)
- Project Assistant-II: ₹20,000/- + HRA per month
- Project Assistant-I: ₹18,000/- + HRA per month
- Data Entry Operator cum Assistant: ₹20,000/- + HRA per month, or ₹22,000/- + HRA per month for the Finance-experienced DEO post
- Junior Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow (stipend criteria referenced in notes): As per DST norms
House Rent Allowance (HRA) is paid at 30% of the stipend. All stipend figures are consolidated; no other benefits are admissible against these posts. The stipend for Project Associate posts varies based on the candidate’s experience, per the notification’s note.
CMTI Recruitment 2026: Application Fee
Not specified in the notification. No fee details or payment mode are mentioned, consistent with this being a walk-in-interview recruitment with no online application step.
CMTI Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
Selection is through Walk-in Interview. Registration for each post is accepted only on its designated interview date between 09:00 hrs and 09:30 hrs at the CMTI campus. Meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee an interview call; CMTI is not obliged to shortlist every candidate who meets the minimum requirement.
CMTI Recruitment 2026: Documents Required
- Duly filled application in the prescribed format
- Valid email ID (compulsory)
- All original certificates and mark sheets as proof of qualification and experience claimed, along with one photocopy of each, for verification at the time of interview
- Valid caste certificate (photocopy) for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates; OBC and EWS certificates must be in the Central Government format
- Documentary proof supporting any experience claimed
Any discrepancy found in certificates, or non-production of original certificates at the time of interview/written test, will lead to disqualification.
How to Apply for CMTI Recruitment 2026
- Download and fill the application in the prescribed format mentioned in the notification.
- Report to CMTI, Tumkur Road, Bengaluru – 560022, on the interview date applicable to the post you are applying for.
- Register between 09:00 hrs and 09:30 hrs on that date.
- Carry the filled application along with all original certificates and one photocopy of each for verification.
- Submit one application per post only.
CMTI Recruitment 2026: Important Instructions
- Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview/written examination.
- Candidates get one day of leave for each completed month of service; leave encashment is not permitted.
- Qualification and experience will be considered as possessed on 31.07.2026.
- Any amendment to this recruitment will be notified only on the CMTI website.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
- All posts are temporary and tenure-based, with no obligation for regularization.
- The number of posts is indicative and may vary based on the Institute’s requirement.
- CMTI reserves the right to fill or not fill the advertised posts without assigning reasons; selected candidates have no right to absorption into a regular CMTI post.
CMTI Recruitment 2026: Important Links
| Application Form | Click here |
| Notification | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
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