CSIR NPL Recruitment 2026 – Technical Assistant Jobs
📌 Organization Details
| Organization |
CSIR – National Physical Laboratory (NPL) |
| Job Role |
Technical Assistant |
| Job Location |
New Delhi |
| Advertisement No |
NPL/Rectt./05/2025 |
| Total Vacancies |
18 Posts |
| Mode of Application |
Online + Hard Copy Submission |
| Official Website |
Visit Here |
📅 Important Dates
| Starting Date |
28.01.2026 (From 10.00 AM) |
| Last Date |
27.02.2026 (Up to 11.59 PM) |
📢 Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
Total Vacancies |
| Technical Assistant – Mechanical |
5 |
| Technical Assistant – Electronics / Electrical |
6 |
| Technical Assistant – Civil / CS / Physics / Chemistry |
7 |
📚 Educational Qualification – CSIR NPL Recruitment 2026
Candidates must possess a Diploma (minimum 60% marks) in Mechanical / Electronics / Electrical / Civil / Computer Science / IT Engineering with 2 years relevant experience OR B.Sc in Physics / Applied Physics / Chemistry / Computer Science / IT with minimum 60% marks and 1 year relevant experience from a recognized institute.
Important Note: Diploma/B.Sc discipline must be a core subject. Experience is mandatory as per notification.
CSIR NPL Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by CSIR – National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi, to fill Technical Assistant posts under central government service. This recruitment is a golden opportunity for candidates searching for CSIR Technical Assistant Jobs, NPL Technical Assistant Vacancy, and Central Government Technical Jobs in 2026.
Eligible candidates with Diploma or B.Sc qualification in Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical, Civil, Computer Science, Physics, or Chemistry disciplines can apply for this recruitment. Aspirants looking for CSIR Jobs for Diploma holders will benefit from this vacancy as it offers stable government employment, attractive salary, and career growth.
Interested applicants must complete the online registration process through the official portal as per CSIR NPL Apply Online instructions before the closing date. This CSIR New Delhi Recruitment provides job security, allowances, and long-term career opportunities under CSIR, making it one of the most preferred government job notifications for technical candidates in India.
💰 Salary Details
| Post Name |
Salary |
| Technical Assistant |
Level 06 – Rs. 35,400 to 1,12,400 (Approx. Rs.72,240/month) |
🔹 Age Limit
| Post Name |
Age Range |
| Technical Assistant |
Up to 28 Years (Age relaxation as per rules) |
📍 Selection Process – CSIR NPL Recruitment 2026
The selection process for CSIR NPL Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 is conducted in multiple stages to assess the technical knowledge, aptitude, and subject expertise of the candidates. The recruitment process is transparent and strictly follows CSIR norms.
🔹 Stage 1: Trade Test (Qualifying Nature)
CSIR NPL Recruitment 2026-All eligible candidates shortlisted by the screening committee will be called for a Trade Test in their respective discipline. The Trade Test is qualifying in nature, and marks obtained in this stage will not be considered for the final merit list.
- The trade test evaluates practical skills related to the applied technical discipline.
- Only candidates who qualify in the trade test will be allowed to appear for the written examination.
- The minimum qualifying marks will be decided by CSIR-NPL and published on the official website.
🔹 Stage 2: Written Examination
Candidates who qualify the Trade Test will be shortlisted for the Competitive Written Examination. The written exam consists of three papers: Paper I, Paper II, and Paper III.
📝 Exam Pattern – CSIR NPL Technical Assistant Exam 2026
| Mode of Examination |
OMR Based / Computer Based Objective Type |
| Medium of Questions |
English & Hindi (Except English Language section) |
| Exam Level |
Diploma / Graduation Level (as per post) |
| Total Questions |
200 Questions |
| Total Duration |
3 Hours |
📄 Paper I – Mental Ability Test (Qualifying)
| Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
Negative Marking |
| Mental Ability Test |
50 |
100 |
No Negative Mark |
Paper I is qualifying in nature. Candidates must secure minimum cut-off marks to have their Paper II and Paper III evaluated.
📄 Paper II – General Awareness & English
| Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
Negative Marking |
| General Awareness |
25 |
75 |
1 Mark |
| English Language |
25 |
75 |
1 Mark |
📄 Paper III – Concerned Technical Subject
| Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
Negative Marking |
| Concerned Technical Discipline |
100 |
300 |
1 Mark |
📚 Syllabus – CSIR NPL Technical Assistant Exam 2026
🧠 Mental Ability Test (Paper I)
- General Intelligence
- Logical Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Problem Solving
- Situational Judgement
- Basic Numerical Ability
🌍 General Awareness (Paper II)
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Indian Economy
- Science & Technology
- Static GK
- CSIR & Research Organizations
📝 English Language (Paper II)
- Reading Comprehension
- Grammar & Usage
- Vocabulary
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Error Detection
⚙️ Technical Subject (Paper III)
The syllabus for Paper III will be based on the candidate’s applied discipline such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical / Electronics, Civil Engineering, Computer Science / IT, Physics, or Chemistry. Questions will be of Diploma / Graduation level covering core subjects, practical knowledge, and applied concepts.
🏆 Final Merit List
The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in Paper II and Paper III only. Paper I and Trade Test are qualifying in nature. In case of tie, preference will be given based on higher technical subject marks, lower negative marks, date of birth, and educational qualification completion date as per CSIR rules.
💳 Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS |
Rs. 500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen |
No Fee |
📝 How to Apply?
- Visit the official website: https://recruitment.nplindia.org
- Register using email ID and mobile number.
- Fill the online application form carefully.
- Upload photograph, signature, and required documents.
- Pay application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the application before 27.02.2026.
- Send signed hard copy of application to CSIR-NPL, New Delhi before 09.03.2026.
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