CSIR-NPL Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 18 Technical Assistant Posts
CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL) New Delhi, India’s premier National Metrology Institute under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), has released the official notification for Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026. Candidates looking for CSIR-NPL jobs 2026 can apply online for 18 vacancies in Technical Assistant positions across various engineering and science disciplines. The CSIR-NPL online form 2026 is available on the official recruitment portal from 28-01-2026 to 27-02-2026. This CSIR-NPL vacancy 2026 offers excellent career opportunities with attractive salary of ₹72,240/- per month in Level-06 of the 7th Central Pay Commission. Interested candidates must check complete details about eligibility criteria, application process, and selection procedure before applying for CSIR-NPL Technical Assistant posts.
CSIR-NPL Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details Overview
Download CSIR-NPL Recruitment 2026 Notification & Online Form
Candidates can download the official CSIR-NPL Technical Assistant vacancy 2026 notification and apply through the CSIR-NPL online form 2026 using links below:
Important Dates for CSIR-NPL Recruitment 2026
All candidates applying for CSIR-NPL vacancy 2026 must note these important dates:
CSIR-NPL Vacancy 2026 – Post Code Wise Details
Complete details of CSIR-NPL Technical Assistant vacancy across different disciplines:
Abbreviations:
- UR: Unreserved
- OBC(NCL): Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer)
- EWS: Economically Weaker Section
- SC: Scheduled Caste
- ST: Scheduled Tribe
Eligibility Criteria for CSIR-NPL Recruitment 2026
Before applying for CSIR-NPL online form 2026, candidates must check the following eligibility requirements for CSIR-NPL jobs 2026:
Educational Qualification for CSIR-NPL Vacancy 2026
For TA01 – Mechanical Engineering (5 Posts):
- Qualification: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (3 years full-time duration OR 2 years in case of lateral admission)
- Marks: Minimum 60%
- Experience: 2 years in relevant area/field
For TA02 – Electronics/Electrical & Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Instrumentation Engineering (6 Posts):
- Qualification: Diploma in Electronics/Electrical & Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Instrumentation Engineering (3 years full-time OR 2 years lateral admission)
- Marks: Minimum 60%
- Experience: 2 years in relevant area/field
For TA03 – Civil Engineering (2 Posts):
- Qualification: Diploma in Civil Engineering (3 years full-time OR 2 years lateral admission)
- Marks: Minimum 60%
- Experience: 2 years in relevant area/field
For TA04 – Computer Science/Information Technology (1 Post):
- Qualification: Diploma in Computer Science/Information Technology (3 years full-time OR 2 years lateral admission)
- Marks: Minimum 60%
- Experience: 2 years in relevant area/field
- OR
- Qualification: B.Sc. (Computer Science/Information Technology) or equivalent
- Marks: Minimum 60%
- Experience: 1 year in relevant discipline
For TA05 – Physics/Applied Physics (3 Posts):
- Qualification: B.Sc. (Physics/Applied Physics) or equivalent
- Marks: Minimum 60%
- Experience: 1 year in relevant discipline from recognized Institute/Organization
For TA06 – Chemistry (1 Post):
- Qualification: B.Sc. (Chemistry) or equivalent
- Marks: Minimum 60%
- Experience: 1 year in relevant discipline from recognized Institute/Organization
Important Notes:
- All qualifications must be from Government recognized Universities/Institutes
- Final results should be declared on or before 27-02-2026
- Experience on part-time/daily wages/visiting/guest faculty basis will NOT be counted
- Period of experience counted only after acquiring minimum essential educational qualification
- Specific subject mentioned must be a main/core subject in B.Sc.
Age Limit for CSIR-NPL Jobs 2026 (as on 27-02-2026)
Age Relaxation in CSIR-NPL Recruitment 2026:
Note:
- Only SSC/Matriculation/10th Standard certificate or Birth Certificate issued by government authority accepted as age proof
- SC/ST/OBC candidates applying for UR posts NOT eligible for age relaxation (except fee exemption for SC/ST)
- Maximum age after all relaxations should not exceed 56 years
CSIR-NPL Salary 2026 – Pay Scale Structure
Salary details for CSIR-NPL jobs 2026:
*Total emoluments include approximate total per month on minimum of scale including HRA as admissible in Delhi City
Additional Benefits in CSIR-NPL Recruitment 2026:
- Dearness Allowance (DA) as per Central Government rates
- House Rent Allowance (HRA) as applicable in Delhi
- Transport Allowance (TA) as per CSIR rules
- Council/Government accommodation (if available, then HRA not provided)
- Medical Expense Reimbursement for employee and family
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC) as per CSIR rules
- House Building Advance as per CSIR rules
- National Pension System (NPS) for new entrants
- Assessment Promotion Scheme for career advancement
- Children Education Allowance as per rules
Probation Period: 1 year from date of joining (may be extended or curtailed)
Service Conditions: As per CSIR Service Rules 1994 for Recruitment of Technical and Support Staff
Application Fee for CSIR-NPL Online Form 2026
Candidates applying for CSIR-NPL vacancy 2026 need to pay the following fee:
Payment Mode: Online payment through SBI Collect (link active from 28-01-2026 at 03:00 PM)
Important Notes:
- Application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances
- E-receipt of payment must be uploaded in online application portal
- Applications without prescribed fee (for non-exempted categories) will be summarily rejected
- Fee once paid cannot be held in reserve for any other recruitment
Selection Process for CSIR-NPL Recruitment 2026
The selection for CSIR-NPL vacancy 2026 will be conducted through following stages:
Stage 1 – Screening by Committee
- Applications will be scrutinized by duly constituted Screening Committee
- Committee will adopt its own criteria for shortlisting candidates
- Only shortlisted candidates called for Trade Test
Stage 2 – Trade Test (Qualifying Nature)
- Trade test in relevant trade/discipline
- Schedule: May/June 2026
- Nature: Qualifying test
- Minimum threshold marks to be determined by Selection Committee
- Only candidates qualifying in Trade Test will be called for Written Examination
Stage 3 – Competitive Written Examination
Mode: OMR Based or Computer Based Objective Type Multiple Choice Examination
Medium: Questions in both English and Hindi (except English Language questions)
Standard: Diploma/Graduation Level
Total Questions: 200
Total Time: 3 hours
Examination Pattern:
Paper-I (Mental Ability Test) – 1 Hour, Qualifying
- Questions: 50
- Maximum Marks: 100 (2 marks per correct answer)
- Negative Marking: None
- Topics: General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgement
Paper-II – 30 Minutes
- General Awareness: 25 questions, 75 marks (3 marks each), 1 negative mark per wrong answer
- English Language: 25 questions, 75 marks (3 marks each), 1 negative mark per wrong answer
- Total: 50 questions, 150 marks
Paper-III (Concerned Subject) – 90 Minutes
- Questions: 100
- Maximum Marks: 300 (3 marks per correct answer)
- Negative Marking: 1 mark per wrong answer
- Topics: Concerned subject as per post code applied
Merit List Preparation:
- Paper-I is qualifying in nature
- Paper-II and Paper-III evaluated only for candidates securing minimum threshold marks in Paper-I
- Final merit based on performance in Paper-II and Paper-III combined
- Minimum threshold marks (Cut-off) will be notified before written exam
Tie Resolution (in order of precedence):
- Higher marks in concerned subject/trade papers
- Lesser negative marks in concerned subject/trade
- Lesser negative marks in all evaluated papers
- Older candidate (Date of Birth)
- Earlier acquisition of Essential Degree
- Alphabetical order of first names
How to Apply for CSIR-NPL Online Form 2026?
Follow these steps to complete CSIR-NPL recruitment 2026 application process:
Step-by-step guide to fill CSIR-NPL online form 2026:
- Visit Application Portal: Go to recruitment.nplindia.org or nplindia.in/recruitments
- Create Valid Email ID: If not already available (keep active throughout recruitment)
- Registration: Register with name, email-id, and mobile number
- Login: Use credentials to access Online Application Portal
- Fill Application Form: Enter all mandatory details for CSIR-NPL vacancy 2026
- Upload Documents: Upload photograph (max 50 KB), signature (max 50 KB), certificates (max 1 MB each)
- Pay Application Fee: Complete online payment through SBI Collect (if applicable)
- Submit Application: Verify all details and click “Submit”
- Take Printout: Save and print application form before 11:59 PM on 27-02-2026
- Send Hard Copy: Send signed printout with documents by speed/registered post by 09-03-2026
Documents Required for CSIR-NPL Vacancy 2026:
To be Uploaded Online:
- Recent passport size color photograph (same as uploaded, max 50 KB)
- Signature (max 50 KB)
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
- CGPA to percentage conversion formula (if applicable)
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS – if applicable)
- OBC Non-Creamy Layer declaration form (if applicable)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Experience certificates
- NOC from current employer (if applicable)
- E-receipt of application fee payment (if applicable)
- Any other relevant certificates
Hard Copy to be Sent (by Speed/Registered Post by 09-03-2026):
- Printed hardcopy of successfully submitted online application (duly signed)
- One recent passport size color photograph (pasted and signed across)
- Self-attested copies of all uploaded certificates:
- Matriculation/10th certificate (Date of Birth proof)
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
- Experience certificates
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate and declaration (if applicable)
- EWS Income & Asset certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen certificate and discharge book (if applicable)
- NOC from employer (if applicable)
- Name change documents (if applicable)
- E-receipt of fee payment (if applicable)
Address to Send Hard Copy:
Recruitment & Assessment Section,
CSIR-National Physical Laboratory,
Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg,
New Delhi – 110012
Envelope Superscription: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ____________”, “Post Code ___”, “Advertisement No. NPL/Rectt./05/2025”
Note: Separate envelope for each post code if applying for multiple posts
CSIR-NPL Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
Important Disclaimers & Warnings:
- NO INTERIM ENQUIRY OR CORRESPONDENCE: Helpdesk only for online application operational issues
- Check Website Regularly: All updates/addendum/corrigendum only on nplindia.in
- No Separate Communication: No individual call letters/admit cards/information by mail
- Admit Card Download: From website 3 days before Trade Test, 1 week before Written Exam
- Canvassing Disqualification: Canvassing or bringing political influence will disqualify candidature
- Anti-Fraud Warning: Do not pay money to anyone for employment. Report such incidents to CSIR-NPL
- Final Authority: Director, CSIR-NPL reserves right to cancel advertisement without assigning reason
- Binding Conditions: By applying, candidates bound by all advertisement conditions and subsequent notifications
- Legal Action: False information/fabricated documents will lead to cancellation and legal action under Cyber/IT Act
- No Re-evaluation: No provision for re-evaluation/re-checking of scores at any stage
- Language: In case of discrepancy between English and Hindi versions, English version shall prevail
- For detailed information, updates, and certificate formats, visit: nplindia.in or recruitment.nplindia.org
- For technical issues only, email: [email protected]
Disclaimer: Information based on Advertisement No. NPL/Rectt./05/2025. Candidates are advised to refer to the official website for complete and updated information. Apply early to avoid last-minute technical issues.
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