CSIR NPL Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 18 Posts till 27th Feb 2026

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – National Physical Laboratory (NPL), New Delhi has released Advertisement No. NPL/Rectt./05/2025 inviting online applications for the post of Technical Assistant. A total of 18 vacancies are available across multiple engineering and science disciplines.

CSIR-NPL is India’s National Metrology Institute and a premier research laboratory under the Government of India, engaged in advanced research in metrology, nanotechnology, materials science, and environmental sciences. 

CSIR NPL Technical Assistant Vacancy Details

• Post Name: Technical Assistant

• Total Vacancies: 18

  • UR: 07

  • EWS: 02

  • OBC: 06

  • SC: 01

  • ST: 02

Pay Scale & Salary

• Pay Level: Level-6 (35,400 – 1,12,400)

• Approximate Monthly Emoluments: 72,240 (including allowances in Delhi)

Upper Age Limit

• 28 years (as on 27 February 2026)

• Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India rules.

Discipline-wise Vacancies & Eligibility

TA01 – Mechanical Engineering (05 Posts)

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (3 years) with 60% marks + 2 years experience
  OR

• 2-year lateral entry diploma with 60% marks + 2 years experience

TA02 – Electronics / Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering (06 Posts)

• Diploma in relevant branch with 60% marks + 2 years experience
  OR

• 2-year lateral entry diploma with 60% marks + 2 years experience

TA03 – Civil Engineering (02 Posts)

• Diploma in Civil Engineering with 60% marks + 2 years experience

TA04 – Computer Science / IT (01 Post)

• Diploma in CS/IT with 60% marks + 2 years experience
  OR

• B.Sc. (Computer Science / IT) with 60% marks + 1 year experience

TA05 – Physics / Applied Physics (03 Posts)

• B.Sc. (Physics/Applied Physics) with 60% marks + 1 year experience

TA06 – Chemistry (01 Post)

• B.Sc. (Chemistry) with 60% marks + 1 year experience

(The subject must be a core/main subject in the degree.)

Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 28 January 2026 (10:00 AM)

• Last Date to Apply Online: 27 February 2026 (11:59 PM)

• Last Date for Hard Copy Submission: 09 March 2026

• Trade Test: May/June 2026 (Tentative)

• Written Exam: July/August 2026 (Tentative)

• Result Declaration: September 2026 (Tentative)

You may also apply for IIIT Allahabad Recruitment here.

Selection Process

1. Trade Test (Qualifying in nature)

2. Competitive Written Examination

   • Paper-I: Mental Ability Test (Qualifying)

   • Paper-II: General Awareness & English

   • Paper-III: Subject-Specific Technical Questions

3. Final Merit List based on Paper-II and Paper-III performance.

Application Fee

• 500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates

• No fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen candidates

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online only through link provided below.

After submission, candidates must send the signed hard copy of the application form with required documents by post to CSIR-NPL before the deadline.

Additional Benefits

• DA, HRA, Transport Allowance and other Central Government benefits

• Medical reimbursement, LTC, and House Building Advance

• Career progression through CSIR Assessment Promotion Scheme

• Pension under National Pension System (NPS)

Important Notes

• Only Indian citizens are eligible.

• Candidates must meet eligibility criteria on the closing date.

• Multiple applications for the same post code will result in rejection (only latest valid application accepted).

• Selection details and updates will be published only on the CSIR-NPL website.

Conclusion

The CSIR NPL Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 offers a valuable opportunity for diploma and science graduates to secure a prestigious central government technical position with competitive salary and career growth prospects. Interested candidates should apply well before the deadline to avoid technical issues.

Best of luck!!