CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by CSIR – National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), New Delhi for 20 Technician (1) vacancies in various trades. Candidates who have completed 10th with Science and possess an ITI certificate, apprentice training, or relevant work experience can apply through offline mode. Interested applicants must submit their application form by post on or before 30 June 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for ITI holders seeking Central Government Jobs in 2026 with attractive salary, allowances, and career growth benefits.
CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organisation | CSIR – National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), New Delhi |
| Advertisement Number | Rectt./02/2026 |
| Post Name | Technician (1) |
| Total Posts | 20 |
| Application Mode | Offline (By Post) |
| Salary | Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 (Pay Level-02) |
| Last Date | 30 June 2026 |
Company Name, Post Name and Vacancy Details
Company Name: CSIR – National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), New Delhi
Post Name: Technician (1)
Number of Posts: 20 Vacancies
Trade-wise Vacancy Details
- Electronics – 10 Posts
- Electrical – 5 Posts
- Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) – 2 Posts
- Multimedia, Animation and Special Effects – 1 Post
- Digital Photographer / Photographer – 1 Post
- Mechanic Motor Vehicle – 1 Post
Educational Qualification and Age Limit
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed SSC/10th Standard with Science subjects securing at least 55% marks and fulfill any one of the following conditions:
- ITI Certificate or National/State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade.
- Two years of full-time apprentice training in the relevant trade from a recognized institution.
- Three years of relevant work experience in a Government Department, Ministry, PSU, Autonomous Body, or similar organization.
Trade-wise Qualification
- Electronics – Electronics Mechanic or equivalent trade
- Electrical – Electrician Trade
- COPA – Computer Operator and Programming Assistant Trade
- Multimedia – Multimedia, Animation and Special Effects Trade
- Photography – Digital Photographer / Photographer Trade
- Motor Vehicle – Mechanic Motor Vehicle Trade
Age Limit
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 28 years as on 30 June 2026.
- SC/ST – 5 Years Relaxation
- OBC (NCL) – 3 Years Relaxation
- PwBD (UR) – 10 Years Relaxation
- PwBD (OBC) – 13 Years Relaxation
- PwBD (SC/ST) – 15 Years Relaxation
- Ex-Servicemen – As per Government Rules
- Regular Government/CSIR Employees – Up to 5 Years
Salary and Benefits
Selected candidates will be appointed in Pay Level-02 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
| Pay Level | Level-02 |
| Basic Pay | Rs. 19,900 per month |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 |
| Total Monthly Emoluments | Approximately Rs. 44,428 |
Additional Benefits
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Medical Reimbursement
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- House Building Advance (HBA)
- Career Progression under Assessment Promotion Scheme
- National Pension System (NPS)
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
Selection Process
- Application Screening
- Trade Test (Qualifying Nature)
- Competitive Written Examination
- Document Verification
Written Examination Pattern
- Paper-I: Mental Ability Test – 50 Questions, 100 Marks
- Paper-II: General Awareness – 25 Questions, 75 Marks
- Paper-II: English Language – 25 Questions, 75 Marks
- Paper-III: Concerned Trade Subject – 50 Questions, 150 Marks
- Total Questions – 150
- Total Marks – 400
- Duration – 2.5 Hours
Final merit will be prepared based on marks obtained in General Awareness, English Language, and Trade Subject papers after qualifying the Trade Test.
Application Fee and Important Dates
Application Fee
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs. 500 |
| SC/ST | Exempted |
| PwBD | Exempted |
| Women Candidates | Exempted |
| CSIR Employees | Exempted |
| Transgender Candidates | Exempted |
The fee must be paid through a Demand Draft drawn in favour of "Director, National Physical Laboratory" payable at New Delhi.
Important Dates
| Notification Number | Rectt./02/2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 30 June 2026 |
| Age Calculation Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Trade Test/Written Exam | To Be Announced |
How to Apply for CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026
Candidates must submit their applications through offline mode only. Follow these steps carefully:
- Download the prescribed application form from the official CSIR-NPL website.
- Fill in all details exactly as mentioned in the SSC/Matriculation certificate.
- Paste recent passport-size photographs in the designated sections.
- Prepare the required Demand Draft of Rs. 500 if applicable.
- Attach self-attested copies of educational, age, caste, experience, and other supporting documents.
- Government and PSU employees should submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) through the proper channel.
- Write “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TECHNICIAN(1) – (Post Code No. ____ )” on the envelope.
- Send the completed application form to the following address:
Senior Controller of Administration
CSIR – National Physical Laboratory
Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg
New Delhi – 110012
The completed application must reach the above address on or before 30 June 2026. Separate applications and separate Demand Drafts are required for each post code if applying for multiple trades.
CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026 offers a valuable opportunity for ITI-qualified candidates looking for stable Central Government Jobs. Candidates should carefully verify eligibility criteria, prepare the required documents, and submit their applications before the deadline to avoid rejection.
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