CSIR National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), New Delhi has released the CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification (Advt. No. Rectt./02/2026) at its official website @nplindia.in. A total of 20 vacancies for the post of Technician (1) have been announced across 6 trade areas - Electronics, Electrical, COPA, Multimedia, Digital Photography, and Mechanic Motor Vehicle. The basic pay is Rs. 19,900/- per month (Pay Level 2) with total emoluments of Rs. 44,428/- per month. The last date to receive the application form is 30th June 2026. Applications must be submitted by post along with a Demand Draft of Rs. 500/- as application fee (SC/ST/PwBD/Women/CSIR Employees/Transgender candidates are exempted).
CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026 - Notification Released
CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi - India's National Metrology Institute (NMI) under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research - has issued Advertisement No. Rectt./02/2026 inviting applications from enthusiastic young Indian citizens for the post of Technician (1). The official notification is available at https://www.nplindia.in.
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CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | CSIR – National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), New Delhi |
| Advertisement No. | Rectt./02/2026 |
| Post Name | Technician (1) |
| Total Vacancies | 20 |
| Pay Level | Level – 02 (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200) |
| Basic Pay | Rs. 19,900/- per month |
| Total Emoluments | Rs. 44,428/- per month (approx., including HRA in Class X City) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 28 years (as on 30.06.2026) |
| Last Date to Apply | 30th June 2026 |
| Application Mode | By Post (Hard Copy) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 500/- (via Demand Draft) |
| Official Website | nplindia.in |
CSIR NPL Technician 2026 Vacancy Details
A total of 20 vacancies have been released across 6 trade areas under CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026.
| Post Code | Trade Area | Total Vacancies | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | ST | SC | PwBD Reserved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T2-01 | Electronics | 10 | 02 | 02 | 05 | 01 | – | 01 (Category [b]) |
| T2-02 | Electrical | 05 | 01 | 01 | 03 | – | – | 01 (Category [b]) |
| T2-03 | Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) | 02 | 01 | – | 01 | – | – | – |
| T2-04 | Multimedia, Animation and Special Effects | 01 | 01 | – | – | – | – | – |
| T2-05 | Digital Photographer / Photographer | 01 | 01 | – | – | – | – | – |
| T2-06 | Mechanic Motor Vehicle | 01 | 01 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 20 | 07 | 03 | 09 | 01 | – | 02 |
How to Apply for CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026
Applications for CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026 must be submitted by post only. Follow the steps below:
- Download the prescribed application form from the CSIR-NPL official website www.nplindia.in.
- Fill in the application form carefully - enter your Name, Date of Birth, and Father's/Mother's name exactly as given in your SSC/Matriculation certificate.
- Paste a recent passport-size colour photograph on Part I of the application form and sign across it. Paste another recent photograph on Part II (do not sign across this one).
- Prepare a Demand Draft of Rs. 500/- drawn on any nationalised bank valid for at least 3 months, in favour of "Director, National Physical Laboratory", payable at New Delhi. Write your name and post code on the back of the DD. (SC/ST/PwBD/Women/CSIR Employees/Transgender candidates are exempted from fee.)
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (see Documents Required section below).
- If you are a Government/CSIR/PSU employee, obtain an NOC/forwarding letter from your employer (Proforma-VII) and send a hard copy through proper channel. An advance copy may be submitted before the closing date.
- Superscribe the envelope as: "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TECHNICIAN(1) – (Post Code No. ____)"
- Send the complete application by post to: Senior Controller of Administration, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi – 110012 to reach on or before 30.06.2026.
Note: Candidates may apply for more than one post but must submit separate applications with separate Demand Drafts for each post. Applications received after 30.06.2026 will not be entertained on any account.
CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | Rectt./02/2026 |
| Last Date of Receipt of Application | 30th June 2026 |
| Age Limit Calculated As On | 30th June 2026 |
| Trade Test / Written Exam Date | To be notified on nplindia.in |
CSIR NPL Technician 2026 Salary
The pay and emoluments for CSIR NPL Technician (1) are as follows:
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level – 02 (Pay Matrix Rs. 19,900 – 63,200) |
| Basic Pay | Rs. 19,900/- per month |
| Total Emoluments (approx.) | Rs. 44,428/- per month (including HRA for Class X City) |
Additional Benefits:
- Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) as applicable to Central Government employees
- Medical Expense Reimbursement, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), House Building Advance (HBA) as per CSIR rules
- Accommodation as per CSIR Residence Allotment rules (HRA not provided if accommodation availed)
- Career advancement under Assessment Promotion Scheme for Technical Staff
- National Pension System (NPS) for new entrants recruited on or after 01.01.2004
CSIR NPL Technician 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
What is the Age Limit for CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026?
The age limit for CSIR NPL Technician (1) Recruitment 2026 is minimum 18 years and maximum 28 years as on 30.06.2026.
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years (only for posts reserved for SC/ST) |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years (only for posts reserved for OBC) |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deduction of military service |
| Regular Govt./CSIR Employees | Up to 5 years (with 3 years continuous service) |
What is the Educational Qualification for CSIR NPL Technician 2026?
The essential qualification is the same pattern for all 6 trade areas - candidates must fulfil any ONE of the following three options:
Option 1 (ITI Route): SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects with minimum 55% marks + ITI certificate or national/state trade certificate in the relevant trade.
Option 2 (Apprentice Route): SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects with minimum 55% marks + 2 years full-time apprentice training from a recognised institution in the relevant trade.
Option 3 (Work Experience Route): SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects with minimum 55% marks + 3 years work experience in the relevant trade in a Ministry/Department/Organisation/PSU/Autonomous Body under the Government of India/State/UT.
Trade-wise Qualification:
| Post Code | Trade | Required ITI / Experience Trade |
|---|---|---|
| T2-01 | Electronics | Electronics Mechanic / Electronics Trade |
| T2-02 | Electrical | Electrician Trade |
| T2-03 | COPA | Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) Trade |
| T2-04 | Multimedia | Multimedia, Animation and Special Effects Trade |
| T2-05 | Photography | Digital Photographer / Photographer Trade |
| T2-06 | Motor Vehicle | Mechanic Motor Vehicle Trade |
Experience counted only after acquiring minimum essential qualification. Part-time, daily wages, visiting/guest faculty experience is NOT counted.
CSIR NPL Technician 2026 - Selection Process
The selection for CSIR NPL Technician (1) Recruitment 2026 will be done in the following stages:
Stage 1 - Screening by Screening Committee All applications will be scrutinised by a duly constituted Screening Committee. The Screening Committee will adopt its own criteria to shortlist candidates for the Trade Test.
Stage 2 - Trade Test (Qualifying in nature) Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Trade Test in the relevant trade/discipline. Only those who qualify the Trade Test will be invited for the Written Examination.
Stage 3 - Competitive Written Examination The written examination will consist of 3 papers.
CSIR NPL Technician 2026 Exam Pattern
The written examination is OMR-based or Computer-Based Objective Type (MCQ) with questions in both English and Hindi (except English Language questions). Standard: SSC + ITI / XIIth Standard.
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Mental Ability Test (General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgement) | 50 | 100 (2 marks each) | 1 Hour | No Negative Marks |
| Paper-II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 (3 marks each) | 30 Minutes | -1 per wrong answer |
| Paper-II | English Language | 25 | 75 (3 marks each) | 30 Minutes | -1 per wrong answer |
| Paper-III | Concerned Subject / Trade | 50 | 150 (3 marks each) | 1 Hour | -1 per wrong answer |
| Total | 150 Questions | 400 Marks | 2.5 Hours |
Important: Paper-II and Paper-III will be evaluated only for candidates who secure minimum threshold marks in Paper-I. The minimum threshold (cut-off) marks for Paper-I will be notified on the CSIR-NPL website before the exam.
Merit List: Final merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in Paper-II + Paper-III combined.
Tiebreaker (in order of preference):
- Higher marks in Concerned Subject/Trade paper
- Lesser negative marks in the trade paper
- Lesser negative marks across all merit papers
- Date of Birth (older candidate ranked higher)
- Earlier acquisition of essential degree
- Alphabetical order of first name
CSIR NPL Technician 2026 - Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / UR / OBC / EWS | Rs. 500/- (via Demand Draft) |
| SC / ST | Exempted |
| PwBD | Exempted |
| Women | Exempted |
| CSIR Employees | Exempted |
| Transgender | Exempted |
DD to be drawn in favour of "Director, National Physical Laboratory", payable at New Delhi. Write candidate's name and post code on the back of the DD.
Documents Required for CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026
The following self-attested copies must be attached with the application form sent by post:
- Demand Draft of Rs. 500/- (wherever applicable)
- Recent passport-size colour photograph pasted and signed on Part-I of application
- Recent passport-size colour photograph pasted (unsigned) on Part-II of application
- Self-attested photocopy of Date of Birth certificate (SSC/Matriculation only - no other document accepted)
- Self-attested photocopies of educational certificates and mark sheets (semester/year-wise) supporting essential qualification
- Self-attested photocopy of ITI/Trade Certificate or experience certificates as applicable
- Self-attested photocopy of SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate (if applicable), in prescribed Govt. of India format
- OBC Declaration Form (Proforma-I-A) - for OBC (NCL) candidates, in addition to community certificate
- Self-attested photocopy of PwBD certificate (Proforma-IV/V/VI as applicable) - if claiming disability reservation
- Self-attested photocopy of Ex-Serviceman certificate - if applicable
- NOC/Forwarding letter (Proforma-VII) from employer - if currently employed in Govt./CSIR/PSU/Autonomous body
- Age Concession Certificate (Proforma-VIII) - for Government employee claiming age relaxation
- CGPA/SGPA to percentage conversion formula from University/Institute - if marks are in grade format
Documents in languages other than Hindi or English must be accompanied by an attested English/Hindi transcript.
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