The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) has officially released its CPRI Recruitment Notification 2025, bringing a golden opportunity for aspirants in the Mechanical Engineering domain. If you're aiming to secure a government job with excellent career growth, competitive salary, and technical exposure, this is your chance!
From Junior Engineer (Mechanical) to Engineering Officer Grade 1, the CPRI recruitment offers multiple posts that mechanical aspirants can target. In this blog by Make It Easy, we’ll walk you through all the essential details: vacancies, eligibility, selection process, and how to download the official PDF.
Particulars | Details |
---|---|
Recruiting Body | Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) |
Notification Release Date | 29 April 2025 |
Mode of Application | Online |
Official Website | www.cpri.res.in |
Application Start Date | 5 May 2025 |
Last Date to Apply | 4 June 2025 |
Below is the table of post-wise and category-wise vacancies as per the official PDF:
Post | UR | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Engineering Officer Grade 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
Scientific/Engineering Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Technician Grade 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Assistant Grade II | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Let’s break down the eligibility based on post type:
Qualification: 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (First Class)
Upper Age Limit: 35 Years
Qualification: ITI in Fitter Trade (NCVT certificate only)
Experience: 2 Years post-qualification
Upper Age Limit: 28 Years
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech (First Class)
Upper Age Limit: 30 Years
✅ Age Relaxation applicable as per Government norms.
Here’s a quick overview of the pay levels for different posts:
Post | Pay Level (CPC) | Approx. Monthly Salary (₹) |
---|---|---|
Engineering Officer Grade 1 | Level 7 | ₹62,356 |
Scientific/Engineering Assistant | Level 6 | ₹47,136 |
Technician Grade 1 | Level 2 | ₹37,552 |
Assistant Grade II | Level 4 | ₹39,341 |
Selection stages vary by post:
Written Test Only
Questions based on discipline + General Aptitude
GATE Score-Based Shortlisting
Followed by Interview (No written test)
Here’s the structure for the written test:
Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
Discipline Knowledge | 100 | 100 | 90 Minutes |
General Aptitude | 50 | 50 | |
Total | 150 | 150 | 90 Minutes |
Follow these steps to apply online:
Click on Recruitment 2025 → Apply Online
Register using your email & mobile number
Fill the application form and upload documents
Pay the application fee (if applicable)
Submit and download the confirmation
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Yes, CPRI is an autonomous society under the Ministry of Power, Government of India.
Yes, diploma holders can apply for Scientific/Engineering Assistant and Technician Grade 1.
Only for Engineering Officer Grade 1 post. Others are based on written tests.
As per the official notification, it will be mentioned in the online application portal once activated.
The CPRI Notification 2025 is a significant opportunity for Mechanical aspirants aiming for PSU-level jobs. With detailed eligibility, a decent salary, and clear selection procedures, it’s a must-apply for JE-level candidates.
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