CSIR NPL Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Overview CSIR–National Physical Laboratory (NPL), New Delhi (under Council of Scientific & Industrial Research) has released Advertisement No. NPL/Rectt./05/2025 for Technical Assistant (Group III) posts in various disciplines like Engineering and Science.
Total vacancies: 18. Job location: New Delhi. This is a regular central government job opportunity for diploma/B.Sc holders with experience. Online applications started on 28 January 2026 and are open now!
Important Dates (Updated February 2026)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | January 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 28 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Fee | 27 February 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Hard Copy Receipt | 09 March 2026 |
| Trade Test | May/June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Admit Card for Exam | July/August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Written Exam Date | As per Admit Card |
Vacancy Details (Total: 18 Posts)
| Discipline / Branch | UR | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 02 | 01 | 02 | – | – | 05 |
| Electronics / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Instrumentation | 02 | 01 | 01 | – | 02 | 06 |
| Civil Engineering | 01 | – | 01 | – | – | 02 |
| Computer Science / Information Technology | – | – | 01 | – | – | 01 |
| Physics / Applied Physics | 01 | – | 01 | 01 | – | 03 |
| Chemistry | 01 | – | – | – | – | 01 |
| Total | 18 |
Eligibility Criteria (Simple Explanation)
- Age Limit (as on 27 February 2026): 18 to 27 years. Age relaxation as per government rules (SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen, etc.).
- Education & Experience (Minimum 60% marks required):
- For Engineering posts (Mechanical, Electronics, Civil, Computer/IT): 3-year full-time Diploma in relevant branch + 2 years experience in related field.
- For Physics/Applied Physics or Chemistry: B.Sc. in relevant subject + 1 year experience in related discipline from recognized institute/organization.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500/-
- SC / ST / Women: ₹0/- (Exempted)
- Payment: Online mode only (during application).
Pay Scale / Salary
- Pay Matrix Level-6: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (starting basic around ₹35,400 + allowances).
- Approximate in-hand salary: ₹72,000+ per month (including DA, HRA, etc.).
Selection Process (Step-by-Step)
- Screening of applications.
- Trade Test (practical skill test – qualifying).
- Written Examination (Paper I, II, III – objective/subjective).
- Interview (if applicable).
- Document Verification. Final merit based on performance in tests/exam.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Visit the official recruitment portal.
- Register with valid email and mobile.
- Fill online form with personal, education, experience details.
- Upload photo, signature, certificates (in prescribed format).
- Pay fee (if applicable).
- Submit online and take printout.
- Send hard copy of application + documents to the address mentioned in notification by 09 March 2026 (by post/speed post).
Latest Updates (February 2026)
- Applications are live – apply before 27 February 2026.
- Hard copy must reach by 09 March 2026.
- No changes in vacancies or dates so far.
- Official advertisement PDF released – download from NPL site.
- Separate walk-in interviews for project staff ongoing (not related to this recruitment).
Important Links
- Official Website: https://www.nplindia.org/ (or https://www.nplindia.in/) – Go to Careers/Recruitments section.
- Apply Online Portal: https://recruitment.nplindia.org/technical_2026/
- Official Notification PDF: https://www.nplindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/technical_assistant_advt.pdf (or check recruitment portal).
- Recruitment & Results Page: https://www.nplindia.org/index.php/recruitments
Tips for Candidates
- Read the full notification PDF carefully before applying.
- Prepare documents like experience certificates, diplomas/B.Sc marksheets.
- Keep checking official NPL website for admit card, exam updates.
- Apply early to avoid last-minute rush.
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