Candidates have to apply online only from 19 October, 2026 (Monday) at 10:00 A.M. to 18 November, 2026 (Wednesday) upto 11:59 P.M. on your Browser (Preferably Google Chrome).

No other means/mode of application will be accepted.

1. Candidates should have a valid E-mail id which should be kept active till the final selection. This is essential for him/her in getting communication advice, etc. by E-mail. Candidates are also advised to keep checking their spam/junk mail box, in addition to inbox folder. No change in E-mail id will be entertained during the entire process of the recruitment.
2. If the candidate does not have a valid email id, he/she should create a new valid email id before applying online and should be kept active during the entire recruitment process.
3. The candidate is required to keep details about bio-data/necessary details ready to enable him/her to fill up the application form correctly and to make online payment of application fee through link provided in the online application, if applicable.
4. The name of the candidate or his/her father/mother/husband etc., should be spelt correctly in the application as it appears in the certificates/mark sheets.
5. Scan your Photograph, Signature, proof of date of birth, qualifying educational certificates (10th onwards), present/last employment certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), disability certificate (if applicable), Discharge Book in case of Ex. Servicemen (if applicable) and any other supporting documents.

1. Upload jpg file only, sized less than 50 kb (200 pixels in height and 150 pixels in width).
2. Photograph must be a recent passport size colour picture, against a light-coloured,(preferably white) background.

In addition to the uploading a file of your photograph, live photo is also required to be captured for which necessary instructions are given in next para below.

1. The Live Photo is separate from the Photograph above and is used for identity verification at the examination hall.
2. It cannot be uploaded as a file. It must be captured live, either through your computer's webcam or by scanning the on-screen QR code with your mobile phone's camera.
3. Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face.
4. If you have to use flash, ensure there is no "red-eye".
5. The system automatically detects your face and captures the photo the instant you blink your eyes, simply position your face in the frame, look at the camera, and blink naturally once the prompt turns green; no manual "click to capture" is needed.
6. If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen. Coloured glasses or sunglasses/ cap should not be worn.
7. Ensure good, even lighting and a plain background, remove caps, hats and dark glasses (religious head wear is allowed if it does not cover your face), and remove reflective glasses glare if possible.
8. The captured Live Photo is automatically checked for a detectable face; if no face is found, it is rejected and you will be asked to retake it.
9. If using the phone/QR option, the QR code and the phone upload link are valid for a limited time (5 minutes), hence complete the capture before it expires or generate a new QR code.
10. If you receive a “Link Invalid or Expired” message: Please click on the “New QR Code” button to generate a fresh link. Scan the newly generated QR code using your mobile phone to open the link and upload your live photograph.
11. Allow camera access on your mobile phone: When you open the newly generated link on your mobile phone, your browser may prompt you to allow access to the mobile camera. Please select “Allow” for recruitment.cftri.res.in. Camera permission is required to capture your live photograph using your mobile phone.
12. If camera permission was denied (“Never Allow”) on your Mobile Phone: You will receive a “Link Invalid or Expired” message on the mobile phone.
    To enable camera access, follow these steps:
    1) Click the three-dot menu () in the top-right corner of your browser.
    2) Select “Site Controls.”
    3) Click on “Permissions and whether Camera is allowed or not allowed.”
    4) If not allowed click Allow “Camera.” button
    5) Scan the QR code once again to capture live photo.

1. Upload jpg file only, sized less than 50 kb (50 pixels in height and 150 pixels in width).
2. The applicant has to sign on white paper preferably in Black ink.
3. The signature must be signed only by the applicant and not by any other person.
4. The Applicant's signature obtained on the attendance sheet at the time of the interview should match with the uploaded signature. In case of mismatch, the candidate may be disqualified.

1. Scanned Copy for the proof of date of birth: Upload pdf file only, sized less than 1 MB.
2. Scanned Copy of educational qualifications (10th onwards): Upload certificate for each qualification i.e. 10th, ITI etc. as a separate pdf file of less than 1 MB. Upload the passing certificate and the semester wise mark sheet in a single merged pdf file.
3. Scanned Copy of experience certificate, if applicable: Upload certificate for experience claimed in the application as a separate pdf of less than 1 MB.
4. Scanned Copy of caste & Disability certificate, if applicable: Upload pdf file only, sized less than 1 MB
5. Scanned Copy of Discharge book certificate, if applicable: Upload pdf file only, sized less than 1 MB
6. “NOC” from the present employer, if applicable.
7. Scanned Copy of Any other supporting documents: Upload pdf file only, sized less than 1 MB.

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5. Candidate should fill the correct information and will be held responsible for any typographical or other errors in data feeding. Later no request will be entertained for correction.
6. Candidate can Login any number of times and fill information in the above mentioned pages. He/She need to save/ update the contents to preserve the filled information.
7. After filling information in all the pages and uploading the documents, candidate can preview and verify the entire application form before finally clicking SUBMIT APPLICATION button.
8. Please note application form details can't be changed or edited after the final submission. Please ensure that all the details are checked before clicking the OK button.
9. Upon successful submission of Online Application Form, an "Application No." is generated. Candidates who are exempted from payment of application fee can print their application directly and others are requested to make payment online by clicking Online Payment form hyperlink. They will be directed to payment gateway.
   1. Fill in the details carefully before proceeding.
   2. Enter the Application No., Name, Post Code (E.g. TE01 etc.), Post Name, Email Id and Mobile No. etc. correctly in the payment details form of SBI Collect.
   3. Confirm the details entered in the confirmation page and continue.
   4. Select payment options from list to make payment.
Note: Once payment is done, download e-Receipt / Transaction Receipt from the site for uploading in the application form.
10. After successful payment is made, candidates must enter the payment details and upload e-Receipt / Transaction Receipt in the online application portal on or before the last Date for Submission of Online application [i.e.18.11.2026 (11:59 PM)]. This step is mandatory for successful submission of the application and generation of a printout of the duly submitted Online Application Form.
11. The print out of the successfully submitted online Application must be duly signed by the candidate at designated place(s) and accompanied by One recent Passport size Coloured photograph, self-attested copies of the certificates, mark sheets, testimonials in support of age, educational qualifications, experience certificate, copy of full discharge book (if applicable), proof for possession of Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable), caste certificate (if applicable), certificate to be produced by EWS candidates (if applicable), PwBD certificate (if applicable), copy of E-RECEIPT of the Application fee paid (if applicable) should be sent in an envelope superscribed “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF “____________”, “Post Code ___________” ‘Advertisement No. Rec.02/2026’ by speed post/registered post only so as to reach on or before 26.11.2026 to the address given below, separately for each post code, in case a candidate applies for multiple post codes.
    Recruitment Section (E-I Section),
    CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute,
    Cheluvamba Mansion (Opposite to Rail Museum),
    Mysuru – 570020, Karnataka.