The Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI), Bengaluru has released Advertisement No. 05/2026 inviting eligible candidates for recruitment on a contract basis through walk-in-interview. The notification covers a range of posts including Senior Project Associate, Project Associate-I/II, Project Assistant-I/II, and Data Entry Operator cum Assistant (DEO), spread across mechanical, electrical/electronics, chemistry, computer science, marketing, civil, and ITI trade disciplines. Candidates are not required to apply online – registration happens directly at the venue on the date of the respective interview. This article covers eligibility, age limit, stipend, interview dates, and other details as published in the official notification.
CMTI Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview
CMTI Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
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.
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CMTI Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
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.
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
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.
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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.
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