CCMB Recruitment 2026 – CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad (CCMB) has announced a notification for the Technician/Technical Officer/Driver posts. There are 28 vacancies available for this job. Candidates with 10th/ITI/M.Sc qualifications are eligible to apply for CCMB Careers. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on or before 26 May 2026. The detailed eligibility and selection process for CCMB Jobs is given below. Interested candidates can also try ICMR Careers.
CCMB Recruitment 2026 – Details:
| Company Name | CSIR – Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad (CCMB) |
| Job Role | Technician/Technical Officer/Driver |
| Job category | Telangana Govt Jobs |
| Qualification | 10th/ITI/M.Sc |
| Experience | 0 – 3 Years |
| Total Vacancies | 28 Posts |
| Salary | Rs. 39,970/- to 91,070/- |
| Job Location | Hyderabad |
| Last Date | 26 May 2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.ccmb.res.in/ |
Detailed Eligibility – CCMB Hyderabad Recruitment:
Educational Qualifications:
Technician (1) (TE-01):
- SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or National/ State trade certificate in the trade of Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) OR
- SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an Apprentice Trainee from a recognized institution in the trade of Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) OR
- SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in the trade of Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) in a Ministry/ Department/ Organization/ Public Sector Undertaking/ Autonomous Body under Government of India/ State/UT
Technician (1) (TE-02):
- SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or National/ State trade certificate in the trade of Computer Operator and Programming Assistant OR
- SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in trade of Computer Operator and Programming Assistant OR
- SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in Computer Operator and Programming Assistant in a Ministry /Department/ Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT
Technician (1) (TE-03):
- SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or National / State trade certificate in Food Production/Food Production & Patisserie OR
- SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in Food Production/Food Production & Patisserie OR
- SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in Food Production/Food Production & Patisserie in a Ministry /Department/ Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT
Driver (D-01)
- Possession of a valid driving Licence for LMV & HMV.
- Knowledge of motor mechanism (The candidate should be able to remove minor defects in vehicle)
- Experience of driving a motor car for at least 03 years and,
- Pass in 10th standard.
Technical Officer (TO-01):
- M.Sc. in Hospitality Administration/Hospitality Management, with minimum 55% marks (equivalent CGPA)
Age Limit (As on 26 May 2026): 27 years
- Technician (1) (TE-01) – 28 years
- Technician (1) (TE-02) – 28 years
- Technician (1) (TE-03) – 28 years
- Driver (D-01) – 27 years
- Technical Officer (TO-01) – 30 years
Age Relaxation:
- 5 Years for ST/SC
- 3 Years for OBC (NCL)
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- 10 Years for UR
- 13 Years for OBC (NCL)
- 15 Years for ST/SC
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Note: For detailed age relaxation, refer to the officail notification
Salary Details:
- Technician (1) (TE-01) – Level-02 Rs. 39,970/-
- Technician (1) (TE-02) – Level-02 Rs. 39,970/-
- Technician (1) (TE-03) – Level-02 Rs. 39,970/-
- Driver (D-01) – Level-02 Rs. 39,970/-
- Technical Officer (TO-01) – Level-07 Rs. 91,070/-
Total Vacancies: 28 Posts
- Technician (1) (TE-01) – 10 Posts
- Technician (1) (TE-02) – 10 Posts
- Technician (1) (TE-03) – 03 Posts
- Driver (D-01) – 01 Posts
- Technical Officer (TO-01) – 04 Posts
Selection Process of CCMB Hyderabad Recruitment:
For the post of Technician (1) / Gr.II (1):
- The candidates as recommended/shortlisted by the duly constituted Screening Committee will be invited for Trade Test.
- Those who qualify in the trade test will be invited for a competitive written examination.
- The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the performance of the candidates in the competitive written examination.
- The screening Committee will adopt its own criteria for short listing the candidate to be called for Trade Test / Competitive Written Test.
Stage-I: Trade Test
- A duly constituted Selection Committee will conduct the Trade test in the relevant subjects and competitive written examination for the candidates to evaluate their suitability for the post.
Stage-II: Competitive Written Examination
| Mode of Examination | OMR based or Computer Based Objective Type Multiple Choice Examination |
| Medium of Questions | English and Hindi (except English Language questions) |
| Standard of Examination | SSC + ITI / XII Standard |
| Total No. of Questions | 150 |
| Total Time Allotted | 02 Hours 30 Minutes timesofindia.indiatimes+1 |
Paper-I (Time Allotted -1 Hour)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability Test | 50 | 100 (2 marks per correct answer) | No negative marks |
Paper-II (Time Allotted -30 Minutes)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 (3 marks per correct) | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| English Language | 25 | 75 (3 marks per correct) | 1 mark per wrong answer |
Paper-III (Time Allotted -01 Hour)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concerned Subject | 50 | 150 (3 marks per correct) | 1 mark per wrong answer |
For the post of Driver:
- The candidates who have been shortlisted by the Screening Committee will be invited for Skill Test which is qualifying in nature.
- Those who qualify in the Skill Test will be invited for Competitive Written Examination (CWE).
Stage-I: Skill Test:
- The candidates who have been shortlisted by the Screening Committee will be invited for Skill Test which is qualifying in nature.
Stage-II: Competitive Written Examination:
- Those who qualify in the Skill Test will be invited for Competitive Written Examination (CWE).
| Particulars | Description |
|---|---|
| Mode of Examination | OMR based or Computer based Objective Type Multiple Choice Examination icsi+1 |
| Medium of Questions | The questions will be set both in English and Hindi except the questions on English language. |
| Standard of Examination | Class X |
| Total No. of Questions | 100 |
| Total Time Allotted | 90 minutes |
Syllabus of Competitive Written Examination:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence | 25 | 75 [3 marks per correct] | One negative mark for every wrong answer |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 75 [3 marks per correct] | |
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 [3 marks per correct] | |
| English Language | 25 | 75 [3 marks per correct] |
Technical Officer:
- The candidates as recommended/shortlisted by the duly constituted Screening Committee will be called for Trade test.
- Those who qualify in the Trade Test will be invited for a competitive written examination of Paper-I, Paper-II, Paper-III.
- The Paper-II & Paper-III will be evaluated only for those candidates who secure minimum threshold marks (to be determined by the Selection Committee) in the Paper-I
- The Final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the marks obtained by the candidates in Paper-II & Paper-III.
Stage-I: Trade Test:
- A duly constituted Selection Committee will conduct the Trade test in the relevant subjects and competitive written examination for the candidates to evaluate their suitability for the post.
Stage-II: Competitive Written Examination
| Mode of Examination | OMR based or Computer based Objective Type Multiple Choice Examination |
| Medium of Questions | English and Hindi (except English Language questions) |
| Standard of Examination | Post Graduate Diploma / Post Graduation / B.E. / B.Tech level |
| Total No. of Questions | 200 |
| Total Time Allotted | 03 Hours |
Paper-I (Time Allotted -1 Hour):
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability Test | 50 | 100 (2 marks per correct) | No negative marks |
Paper-II (Time Allotted -30 Minutes)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 (3 marks per correct) | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| English Language | 25 | 75 (3 marks per correct) | 1 mark per wrong answer |
Paper-III (Time Allotted -90 Minutes duration)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concerned Subject | 50 | 150 (3 marks per correct) | 1 mark per wrong answer |
Application Fee:
- The candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen are exempted from payment of application fee.
- For UR, OBC (NCL), EWS candidates: Rs. 500/-
Mode of Payment: Through State Bank Collect
How to Apply for CCMB Recruitment 2026?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online using their official website on or before 26 May 2026 (Up to 11.59 PM).
The computer-generated online application duly signed by the candidate and accompanied by SELF-ATTESTED copies of the certificates such as mark sheets, testimonials in support of age, education qualifications, experience and caste/category certificate, if applicable along with one recent passport-size self-signed photograph affixed, should be sent by post to the mentioned postal address on or before 05 June 2026.
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Postal Address:
The Section Officer (Recruitment Section),
CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology,
Uppal Road,
Habsiguda,
Hyderabad – 500007.
Note: The envelope must be supercsribed as “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ____________ (Post Code: ________)”
Important Dates:
- Starting Date for Submission of Online Application including payment of application fee: 28 April 2026 (From 11.00 AM)
- Last Date of Receipt/Submission of Online Application including payment of application fee: 26 May 2026 (Up to 11.59 PM)
- Last Date for receipt of hardcopy of applications: 05 June 2026 (Up to 6.00 PM)
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