CSIR-National Physical Laboratory has released the CSIR-NPL Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification (Advertisement No. Rectt./02/2026) for 20 Technician (1) posts in various trades including Electronics, Electrical, COPA, Multimedia, Photographer, and Mechanic Motor Vehicle. Eligible 10th Pass + ITI candidates can apply through offline mode on or before 30 June 2026. Selected candidates will receive salary under Pay Level-2 with total monthly emoluments of approximately ₹44,428.

CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026 – Over View

Particulars	Details
Organization	CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL)
Advertisement No.	Rectt./02/2026
Post Name	Technician (1)
Total Vacancies	20
Job Location	New Delhi
Application Mode	Offline
Pay Level	Level-2
Basic Pay	₹19,900
Approx Salary	₹44,428 Per Month
Last Date	30 June 2026
Official Website	www.nplindia.in

CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit

Criteria	Age
Minimum Age	18 Years
Maximum Age	28 Years

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 Years
• OBC (NCL): 3 Years
• Government Employees: Up to 5 Years
• PwBD: 10 Years
• Ex-Servicemen: As Per Rules

CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Released	May 2026
Application Start Date	Started
Last Date for Receipt of Application	30 June 2026
Trade Test Date	To be Announced
Written Exam Date	To be Announced

CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee

Fee Details

• General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹500
• SC Candidates: Nil
• ST Candidates: Nil
• PwBD Candidates: Nil
• Women Candidates: Nil
• CSIR Employees: Nil
• Transgender Candidates: Nil

Payment Mode

• Demand Draft / Pay Order in favour of Director, National Physical Laboratory, payable at New Delhi.

CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess:

• 10th Pass / SSC with Science Subjects and minimum 55% marks

AND

One of the following:

• ITI Certificate in relevant trade

OR

• National/State Trade Certificate in relevant trade

OR

• 2 Years Apprentice Training in relevant trade

OR

• 3 Years Relevant Work Experience in Government Department/PSU/Autonomous Body

Eligible Trades

• Electronics Mechanic
• Electrician
• Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA)
• Multimedia Animation & Special Effects
• Digital Photographer
• Mechanic Motor Vehicle

CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details

Post Code	Trade	Vacancies
T2-01	Electronics	10
T2-02	Electrical	05
T2-03	COPA	02
T2-04	Multimedia, Animation & Special Effects	01
T2-05	Digital Photographer / Photographer	01
T2-06	Mechanic Motor Vehicle	01
Total		20

CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026 – Salary Details

Pay Level	Basic Pay	Approx Gross Salary
Level-2	₹19,900	₹44,428 Per Month

Additional Benefits

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Transport Allowance (TA)
• Medical Facilities
• Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
• National Pension System (NPS)
• Promotion Opportunities under CSIR Assessment Scheme

CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026– How To Apply

• Visit the official CSIR-NPL website.
• Download the prescribed application form.
• Fill all details carefully.
• Affix passport-size photographs.
• Attach self-attested copies of required documents.
• Prepare Demand Draft of ₹500 (if applicable).
• Superscribe the envelope:

“APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TECHNICIAN(1) – (Post Code No.___)”

• Send the completed application form to:

Senior Controller of Administration
CSIR-National Physical Laboratory
Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg
New Delhi – 110012

• Ensure it reaches before 30 June 2026.

CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026– Important Web-Links

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Official Website	Click Here

CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026– Selection Process

The recruitment process consists of:

Stage 1: Trade Test

• Qualifying Nature

Stage 2: Written Examination

Paper-I

Subject	Questions	Marks
Mental Ability Test	50	100

• No Negative Marking

Paper-II

Subject	Questions	Marks
General Awareness	25	75
English Language	25	75

• 1 Mark Negative for Wrong Answer

Paper-III

Subject	Questions	Marks
Concerned Trade Subject	50	150

• 1 Mark Negative for Wrong Answer

Exam Standard

• SSC + ITI / Class 12 Level
• Total Questions: 150
• Total Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

Final Merit List will be prepared based on Paper-II and Paper-III scores.

CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026– Documents Required

• Passport Size Photograph
• 10th Marksheet & Certificate
• ITI Certificate / Trade Certificate
• Apprentice Certificate (if applicable)
• Experience Certificate (if applicable)
• Caste Certificate
• EWS Certificate
• PwBD Certificate
• Ex-Servicemen Certificate
• Demand Draft
• Identity Proof

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CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026– FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for CSIR-NPL Technician Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the offline application form is 30 June 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are available?

A total of 20 Technician vacancies have been announced.

Q3. What is the qualification required?

Candidates must have passed 10th with Science and possess an ITI/Trade Certificate in the relevant trade.

Q4. What is the salary for Technician posts?

Selected candidates will receive approximately ₹44,428 per month.

Q5. What is the age limit?

Candidates should be between 18 and 28 years of age.

Q6. What is the application fee?

₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates. Reserved categories and women candidates are exempted.

Q7. Is the application process online?

No, applications must be submitted through offline mode.

Q8. Is there any negative marking?

Yes, Paper-II and Paper-III have 1 mark negative marking for each wrong answer.

Q9. What is the selection process?

Selection includes Trade Test followed by a Written Examination.

Q10. Where is the job location?

The posting will be under CSIR-NPL, New Delhi.