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| CSIR National Physical Laboratory (NPL) invites applications for 20 permanent Technician (1) positions. Last date to submit offline application forms is June 30, 2026. |
The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), New Delhi, has officially released its latest recruitment advertisement for the year 2026.
Applications are invited from energetic, young Indian citizens with excellent academic backgrounds and strong motivation to fill multiple permanent positions for the post of Technician (1). As India's National Metrology Institute (NMI) created by an act of parliament, CSIR-NPL stands as a premier hub for cutting-edge scientific research and technological advancements. Eligible candidates who hold the required ITI or trade certificates are highly encouraged to submit their offline application forms before the specified deadline to secure a well-paying central government job.
Key Recruitment Details
- Hiring Organization: CSIR - National Physical Laboratory (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)
- Advertisement Number: Rectt./02/2026
- Name of the Post: Technician (1)
- Total Number of Vacancies: 20 Posts
- Job Category: Central Government Job
- Nature of Employment: Regular / Permanent (with 2 years probation)
- Salary Pay Scale: Level-02 (Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200) with a Basic Pay of Rs. 19,900/-
- Total Initial Emoluments: Approximately Rs. 44,428/- per month (including HRA in Class 'X' City)
- Application Mode: Offline via Registered/Speed Post
- Crucial Date for Age & Qualification: June 30, 2026
- Last Date to Receive Application Hard Copy: June 30, 2026{inAds}
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup
The total 20 administrative and technical vacancies for the position of Technician (1) are systematically distributed across various reservation categories as follows:
- Unreserved (UR): 07 Posts
- Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer): 09 Posts
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 03 Posts
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 01 Post
- Horizontal Reservation for PwBD: Out of the total 20 posts, 02 positions are strictly reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities under category [b].
Post Codes, Trades, and Essential Qualifications
To be eligible for screening, applicants must satisfy any one of the educational pathways described under their respective specific trade disciplines as of the closing date:
Post Code T2-01: Electronics (10 Vacancies)
Category Distribution: UR-02, EWS-02, OBC-05, ST-01 (Includes 01 PwBD post).
- Option A: SSC or 10th Standard or equivalent qualification with Science subjects, securing a minimum of 55% marks, along with an ITI certificate or national/state trade certificate in the Electronics Mechanic or Electronics Trade.
- Option B: SSC or 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects (minimum 55% marks) accompanied by 2 years of full-time experience as an apprentice trainee in the Electronics Mechanic/Electronics Trade from a recognized institution.
- Option C: SSC or 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects (minimum 55% marks) along with 3 years of regular work experience in the Electronics Mechanic/Electronics trade in a Central/State Government Ministry, Department, Organisation, Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), or Autonomous Body.
Post Code T2-02: Electrical (05 Vacancies)
Category Distribution: UR-01, EWS-01, OBC-03 (Includes 01 PwBD post).
- Option A: SSC or 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, holding a minimum of 55% marks, plus an ITI certificate or national/state trade certificate in the Electrician Trade.
- Option B: SSC or 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects (minimum 55% marks) along with 2 years of full-time experience as an apprentice trainee in the Electrician Trade from a recognized institution.
- Option C: SSC or 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects (minimum 55% marks) coupled with 3 years of continuous work experience in the Electrician trade within a Government Ministry, Department, PSU, or Autonomous Body.{inAds}
Post Code T2-03: Computer Operator & Programming Assistant - COPA (02 Vacancies)
Category Distribution: UR-01, OBC-01.
- Option A: SSC or 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, a minimum of 55% marks, and a valid ITI certificate or national/state trade certificate in the Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) Trade.
- Option B: SSC or 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects (minimum 55% marks) and 2 years of full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in the COPA Trade.
- Option C: SSC or 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects (minimum 55% marks) paired with 3 years of practical work experience in the COPA trade within a Government Ministry, Department, PSU, or Autonomous Body.
Post Code T2-04: Multimedia, Animation and Special Effects (01 Vacancy)
Category Distribution: UR-01.
- Option A: SSC or 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, carrying a minimum of 55% marks, and an ITI certificate or national/state trade certificate in the Multimedia, Animation and Special Effects Trade.
- Option B: SSC or 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects (minimum 55% marks) and 2 years of full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in the Multimedia, Animation and Special Effects Trade.
- Option C: SSC or 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects (minimum 55% marks) alongside 3 years of work experience in the Multimedia, Animation and Special Effects trade under a Government Ministry, Department, PSU, or Autonomous Body.
Post Code T2-05: Digital Photographer / Photographer (01 Vacancy)
Category Distribution: UR-01.
- Option A: SSC or 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, possessing a minimum of 55% marks, and an ITI certificate or national/state trade certificate in the Digital Photographer / Photographer Trade.
- Option B: SSC or 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects (minimum 55% marks) alongside 2 years of full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in the Digital Photographer/ Photographer Trade.
- Option C: SSC or 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects (minimum 55% marks) along with 3 years of active work experience in the Digital Photographer / Photographer trade in a Government Ministry, Department, PSU, or Autonomous Body.
Post Code T2-06: Mechanic Motor Vehicle (01 Vacancy)
Category Distribution: UR-01.
- Option A: SSC or 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, maintaining a minimum of 55% marks, and an ITI certificate or national/state trade certificate in the Mechanic Motor Vehicle Trade.
- Option B: SSC or 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects (minimum 55% marks) and 2 years of full-time apprentice trainee experience from a recognized institution in the Mechanic Motor Vehicle Trade.
- Option C: SSC or 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects (minimum 55% marks) with 3 years of regular work experience in the Mechanic Motor Vehicle trade within a Government Ministry, Department, Organisation, PSU, or Autonomous Body.
Core Job Requirement: Selected technicians will be primarily deployed to assist the Scientific & Technical Staff across various metrology and research divisions.
Age Limit Criteria & Crucial Relaxations
The baseline age criteria dictate that candidates must be at least 18 years of age and must not exceed the upper limit of 28 years as of June 30, 2026. Relaxations on the upper age limit are granted to reserved categories according to Central Government policies:
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Relaxed by 3 years (up to 31 years), only for posts reserved for OBC.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): Relaxed by 5 years (up to 33 years), applicable for reserved posts.
- Regular Government/CSIR Employees: Relaxed up to 5 years for those with 3 years of continuous service in the same or allied cadre.
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Relaxed by 10 years for Unreserved, 13 years for OBC, and 15 years for SC/ST candidates.
- Ex-Servicemen (EXS): Relaxed by 3 years after deducting the military service rendered from their actual age.{inAds}
Comprehensive Selection Procedure
The selection strategy is clear and competitive to pick the best technical minds:
- Initial Screening: A Screening Committee will evaluate all applications based on credentials and shortlist candidates.
- Trade Test: Shortlisted candidates will face a practical Trade Test in their chosen discipline. This test is purely qualifying in nature.
- Competitive Written Examination: Candidates who successfully qualify in the Trade Test will be called for the written examination.
Structure of the Written Exam
The written test comprises 150 objective multiple-choice questions to be completed within 2 hours and 30 minutes. The test contains three distinct papers:
- Paper-I (Mental Ability Test): Lasts 1 hour and contains 50 questions for a maximum of 100 marks. This paper evaluates general intelligence, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and situational judgment. There is no negative marking in Paper-I. It is qualifying in nature.
- Paper-II (General Awareness & English): Lasts 30 minutes and consists of 25 General Awareness questions (75 marks) and 25 English Language questions (75 marks). Every correct answer fetches 3 marks, while 1 mark is deducted for each incorrect response.
- Paper-III (Concerned Subject/Trade): Lasts 1 hour and features 50 highly specialized questions related to the specific trade for 150 marks. It awards 3 marks per correct response and deducts 1 mark for each wrong answer.
Merit List Finalization: Paper-II and Paper-III will only be evaluated for candidates who achieve the minimum threshold/cut-off marks in Paper-I. The final merit list is prepared strictly based on the total marks combined from Paper-II and Paper-III.
Detailed Step-by-Step Application Fee and Process
Eligible candidates must compile their applications carefully and submit them via offline mode before the deadline.
Application Fee Details
- General, OBC, and EWS Candidates: Rs. 500/- (Five Hundred Rupees only). The fee must be paid exclusively through a Demand Draft (DD) drawn from a nationalized bank, valid for at least 3 months, in favor of the "Director, National Physical Laboratory" payable at New Delhi. Candidates must write their Name and the Post Code applied for on the back of the Demand Draft.
- Exempted Categories: Candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, Women, CSIR Employees, Transgender, and Abroad categories do not need to pay any application fee.
How to Apply Offline
- Download the official application form using the verified link provided in the section below.
- Carefully fill out all personal details, ensuring your name, father's name, and date of birth match your 10th Standard / Matriculation certificate exactly.
- Paste a recent passport-size color photograph on Part I of the form and sign across it in full. Paste another color photograph on Part II of the form, but do not sign across the second photo.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all educational marksheets (semester-wise), ITI certificates, experience letters, date of birth proof, and category certificates.
- Put the completed application, along with the original Demand Draft (if applicable), inside an envelope.
- Clearly superscribe the envelope with the text: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TECHNICIAN(1) - (Post Code No.____)”.
- Dispatch the package via post so it reaches the following official destination on or before June 30, 2026:
Senior Controller of Administration,
CSIR National Physical Laboratory,
Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi - 110012
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