CSIR-NPL Multi Tasking Staff Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 25 Posts

CSIR - National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi (under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research) invites applications from Indian citizens for 25 Multi Tasking Staff posts under Advertisement No. Rectt./05/2026. The prescribed form, downloaded from www.nplindia.in, goes by post to the Senior Controller of Administration, CSIR- National Physical Laboratory, Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi-110012, and must reach on or before 23 December 2026. Late receipt is not entertained.

CSIR-NPL MULTI TASKING STAFF at a Glance

About CSIR-NPL

CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi, is described in the notice as a premier laboratory under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research and as the National Metrology Institute (NMI) of India, created by an act of parliament. It has six scientific and technical divisions, among them the Physico-Mechanical Metrology Division and the Indian Standard Time Division. Its research groups work on areas such as quantum metrology, nano science, thin films, cryogenics and instrumentation.

Where and How to Send

Download the prescribed application form from the NPL website www.nplindia.in. Complete it and send it by post in an envelope superscribed “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF MTS” to: Senior Controller of Administration, CSIR- National Physical Laboratory, Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi-110012. The application must reach on or before 23 December 2026, and the same date applies to candidates from far-flung areas. Applications arriving after the closing date for any reason, such as wrongly addressed envelopes, delivery elsewhere or postal delay, are not entertained.

The application fee is Rs. 500/- (“if applicable”), paid by crossed Demand Draft or Pay Order drawn on any nationalized bank, valid for at least 3 months, in favour of “Director, National Physical Laboratory”, payable at New Delhi. Write the candidate’s name and the post code applied for (MTS) on the back of the Demand Draft. Candidates belonging to the SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Abroad/Transgender categories are exempted from the application fee. SC/ST candidates applying against unreserved posts also get the fee exemption. The fee is not refunded and cannot be held for any other recruitment.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

The notice announces 25 Multi Tasking Staff posts. The category break-up is printed as follows, and the vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease at the time of final selection.

Of the 25 posts, 1 post is reserved for PwBD category [b] and 1 post for PwBD category [c]. In addition, 3 posts are reserved for Ex-serviceman. The notice prints no vacancies for SC.

• Qualification: essential is Matriculation or equivalent pass; desirable is Intermediate (12th Class) pass. Results must be declared on or before the last date of application, and the qualification must be from a University/Institution/Board recognized by Govt. of India or approved by Govt. Regulatory Bodies.
• Age: not less than 18 years and not exceeding 25 years, counted as on 23.12.2026.
• Pay: Level 1 (Rs.18,000-56,900), basic pay Rs.18,000/-, total emoluments Rs. 41040/- per month. Total emoluments are approximate, on the minimum of the scale, including House Rent Allowance in a Class ‘X’ city.
• Nationality: the applicant must be a citizen of India.

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 years and OBC (NCL): 3 years, only where the posts are reserved for these categories. SC/ST/OBC (NCL) candidates applying against unreserved posts get no age relaxation.
• PwBD: 10 years for Unreserved candidates (15 years in total for SC/ST and 13 years for OBC), with a disability of not less than 40%, provided the post is identified suitable for the relevant category of disability.
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years, after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age on the last date of application.
• The notice adds that other relaxations apply as per extant GoI/CSIR rules and that the listed relaxations are not exhaustive.

Allowances and Service Terms

The posts carry Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance as admissible to central government employees and applicable to CSIR. HRA is not admissible if Council or Government accommodation is used. New entrants are governed by the National Pension System or the extant pension system. Medical reimbursement, Leave Travel Concession and House Building Advance are admissible as per CSIR rules. Selected candidates are on probation for two years from taking over charge; the period may be extended or curtailed at the discretion of the Competent Authority, and confirmation follows as per extant rules. They may be transferred to any CSIR Lab or Institute anywhere in India and cannot apply for appointment elsewhere or in the Laboratory during probation.

CSIR-NPL MULTI TASKING STAFF Job Description

The notice lists the job requirements and nature of the job as:

• Physical maintenance of records of the Section; general cleanliness and upkeep of the Section; carrying files and documents to other Sections.
• Photocopying, sending FAX, etc.; delivering the Dak; opening and closing the Section; assisting in Research & Development activities.
• Guest House work: maintenance of records, collection and remittance of Guest House charges, cleanliness and maintenance of rooms, attending to guests’ complaints, queries and requirements, dusting of furniture, and preparation and supply of Tea/Coffee to the guests.
• Maintenance and upkeep of gardens and green spaces: planting, nurturing and caring for plants, mowing lawns, trimming hedges, weeding, clearing debris, watering, fertilizing and pest control.
• Physical maintenance of records of the work area and stock entry.
• Vehicle work: maintenance and upkeep of vehicles, scheduling maintenance and repairs, managing vehicle records and log books, allocation of duties, liaising with the office for vehicle bills, and processing Fast-tag and insurance renewal bills.
• Performing driver duties if required, in which case the incumbent is eligible for honorarium as per Rules. If required, the incumbent may have to work shift duties, and any other work assigned by the Competent Authority.

Enclosures

The notice lists these documents to attach to the application form sent by post:

• Demand Draft of Rs. 500/- as application fee wherever applicable, with name and post on the back.
• Recent passport-size colour photograph pasted on Part I of the form and signed across in full.
• Recent passport-size colour photograph pasted on Part II of the form, not signed across the photograph.
• Self-attested photocopy of the Date of Birth certificate (SSC/Matriculation/10th/SSLC/HSC certificate or a Birth certificate issued by the appropriate government authority is accepted as age proof).
• Self-attested photocopy of educational certificate(s) and/or mark sheet(s) supporting the essential qualification and any higher qualification; where CGPA/SGPA grades are awarded, a copy of the board’s conversion formula into percentage.
• Self-attested photocopy of caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC), if applicable; OBC (NCL) candidates must also furnish the Form of Declaration.
• Self-attested photocopies of experience certificates, if any.
• Self-attested photocopy of EWS / PwBD / Women seeking relaxation / Ex-Serviceman / Transgender certificate, if applicable, and other relevant documents, if any.

Selection Process

Selection has three steps: scrutiny of applications, a written examination and a final merit list.

Screening of Applications

A duly constituted Screening Committee scrutinises the applications, adopts its own criteria and shortlists candidates to be called for the written examination. Possessing the minimum qualification does not entitle a candidate to be called. Screening is prima facie, based on the documents and information furnished.

Written Examination

The competitive written examination is one paper with four subjects, OMR-based objective type multiple choice, at Class 10 standard. Questions are set in English and Hindi, except the questions on the English Language. The paper has 150 questions to be answered in 2 hours.

There is one negative mark for every wrong answer. The minimum threshold (cut-off) marks for each category will be notified on the CSIR-NPL website before the written examination. The notice prints no examination date.

Merit List and Tie Rules

The final merit list is prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the written examination. If two or more candidates have equal aggregate marks, the order of preference is: lesser negative marks; older date of birth; earlier acquisition of the essential qualification; alphabetical order of first names.

Important Instructions

• Applicants working in CSIR, Government Departments, Autonomous bodies, Universities, PSUs or Government Funded Research Agencies must apply through proper channel; otherwise candidature will not be considered. Their hard copy must reach on or before 23.12.2026.
• Employees of Government Departments need an employer endorsement that they will be relieved within one month of receipt of the appointment orders, with vigilance clearance recorded. An advance copy may be submitted before the closing date.
• Name, date of birth and parents’ names must be filled strictly as in the SSC/Matriculation/10th Standard/SSLC/HSC certificate. A change of name needs a Gazette Notification or affidavit.
• Candidates must state whether any blood or close relative works in CSIR-NPL, CSIR or any other CSIR national lab, institute or unit.
• SC/ST/OBC (NCL) certificates must be in the prescribed format issued by the Competent Authority; OBC (NCL) candidates need a certificate under Government of India criteria. EWS claims need an Income and Asset Certificate in the prescribed format.
• Documents in a language other than Hindi or English need a transcript attested by a Gazetted Officer or notary.
• Incomplete applications (without photograph, application fee, testimonials or signature) are summarily rejected, and false or incorrect information can lead to cancellation, or removal from service after joining.
• Application once submitted cannot be withdrawn. Canvassing in any form is a disqualification. No interim enquiry or correspondence is entertained.
• Updates, including shortlisted candidates for the written examination, will be displayed only on https://www.nplindia.in. The Director may cancel the advertisement or not fill the posts.
• If the Hindi and English advertisements differ, the English advertisement is final.

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