CSIR National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR NCL) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 34 Technician, Technical Assistant Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official CSIR NCL website. The last date to submit the application form is 12-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the CSIR NCL Technician, Technical Assistant Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
CSIR NCL Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Company Name | CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL) |
| Post Name | Technician, Technical Assistant |
| No of Posts | 34 |
| Salary | Pay Level-2 to Pay Level-6 (₹19,900 – ₹112200) as per 7th CPC |
| Qualification | SSC/10th Standard with Science + ITI Certificate in relevant trade OR SSC/10th Standard with 55% marks + 2/3 years Technician Apprentice Training |
| Age Limit | 28 Years (as on 12.01.2026) |
| Start Date for Apply | 12/12/2025 (10:00 AM onwards) |
| Last Date for Apply | 12/01/2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Official Website | https://recruit.ncl.res.in |
CSIR NCL Technician Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Name of the Post | Total Posts | Reservation | Upper Age Limit (as on 12.01.2026) | Classification and Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technician (1) – Various Trades | 15 | UR-07, EWS-01, OBC(NCL)-04, SC-02, ST-01 | 28 Years | Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) |
| Technical Assistant – Various Disciplines | 19 | UR-09, EWS-01, OBC(NCL)-06, SC-02, ST-01 | 28 Years | Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) |
Total Vacancies: 34
Eligibility Criteria
- SSC/10th Standard with Science subjects and ITI certificate in the relevant trade OR
- SSC/10th Standard with minimum 55% marks + 2 years / 3 years Technician Apprentice Training in relevant trade
- Out of 15 posts of Technician (1), two (2) posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen.
- 01 post out of 15 posts of Technician (1) and 01 post out of 19 posts of Technical Assistant are reserved for PwBD category.
- Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India rules.
Age Limit (as on 12-01-2026)
- Maximum Age: 28 Years
- Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD and departmental candidates as per Govt. of India rules.
Salary/Stipend
- Technician (1): Pay Level-2 – ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 + allowances as per 7th CPC
- Technical Assistant: Pay Level-6 – ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 + allowances as per 7th CPC
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 11/12/2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 12/12/2025 (10:00 AM onwards) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 12/01/2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy | To be notified later |
Selection Process
- Trade Test (Qualifying in nature)
- Written Examination (OMR/CBT)
- Final merit list based on written exam marks
How To Apply
- Apply online through official recruitment portal: https://recruit.ncl.res.in
- Hard copy of online application along with required documents to be sent later (address will be notified)
- No other mode of application will be accepted
Application Fee
- No application fee mentioned in the notification
CSIR NCL Technician Important Links
- Employment Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
- Join Arattai Channel: Click Here
- Join Telegram Channel: Click Here
- Join WhatsApp Channel: Click Here
- Sarkari Result Vacancy: Check Here
- Download Mobile App: Click Here
Also Read
Jobs By Education
CSIR NCL Technician Recruitment 2026 - FAQs
1. What is the starting date to apply for CSIR NCL Technician 2026?
Ans: Starting Date to apply is 12/12/2025 (10:00 AM onwards).
2. What is the last apply date for CSIR NCL Technician 2026?
Ans: Last apply date is 12/01/2026 (05:00 PM).
3. What is the Eligibility to apply for CSIR NCL Technician 2026?
Ans: SSC/10th with Science + ITI in relevant trade OR SSC with 55% marks + 2/3 years Technician Apprentice Training.
4. What is the Maximum Age Limit to apply for CSIR NCL Technician 2026?
Ans: 28 Years (as on 12.01.2026).
5. How many vacancies are being recruited by CSIR NCL Technician 2026?
Ans: Total 34 Vacancies for Technician (1) and 19 for Technical Assistant (Total 34 Posts).
6. What is the selection process for CSIR NCL Technician Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Trade Test (Qualifying) + Written Examination (OMR/CBT).

