Technician Recruitment at CSIR-National Physical Laboratory 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 20
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹19,900 - ₹63,200 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Candidates must have passed SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with a minimum of 55% marks, and possess an ITI certificate or national/state trade certificate in the relevant trade. Alternatively, candidates with 2 or 3 years of full-time experience as an apprentice trainee or work experience in the relevant trade from a recognized institution or government body are eligible.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Candidates require either an ITI certificate in a relevant trade or 2-3 years of full-time experience as an apprentice trainee or work experience in the relevant trade from a recognized institution or government body.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL) is recruiting 20 Technicians (1) for various scientific and technical divisions. These positions offer a competitive salary ranging from ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 per month, with total emoluments of ₹44,428 per month. Candidates with a 10th Standard pass with Science and an ITI certificate in relevant trades, or equivalent experience, are encouraged to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in quantum metrology, nanotechnology, and precision measurement.
- A total of 20 Technician (1) vacancies are available, with reservations for UR, EWS, OBC (NCL), ST, and PwBD categories.
- The age limit for applicants is between 18 and 28 years as of June 30, 2026, with relaxations for reserved categories.
- The selection process includes a Trade Test followed by a three-paper written examination.
- Application fees are ₹500 for general candidates, with exemptions for SC/ST/PwBD/Women/CSIR Employees/Abroad/Transgender categories.
- Selected candidates will undergo a probationary period of two years, with opportunities for career advancement under the Assessment Promotion scheme.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 02 (₹19,900–₹63,200). Total Emoluments: ₹44,428 per month, including House Rent Allowance in Class 'X' City.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Trade Test Written Examination (Paper-I: Mental Ability Test, Paper-II: General Awareness & English Language, Paper-III: Concerned Subject) Document Verification
Application Fees
₹500 for general candidates.
SC/ST/PwBD/Women/CSIR Employees/Abroad/Transgender categories are exempted from the application fee.
Reservation
UR: 7 Posts EWS: 3 Posts OBC (NCL): 9 Posts ST: 1 Post PwBD: 2 Posts (reserved out of 20 posts) Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST candidates.
Age relaxation of 3 years for OBC (NCL) candidates.
Age relaxation of up to 5 years for regular CSIR/Government employees.
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed application form from the NPL website www.nplindia.in.
- Complete the application form in all respects.
- Attach self-attested copies of certificates, mark-sheets, testimonials for age, educational qualifications, experience, and caste certificate (if applicable).
- Affix a recent passport-size self-signed photograph.
- If applicable, include an endorsement from the employer for candidates in permanent positions in Central/State/PSU/Autonomous organizations.
- Submit an application fee of ₹500 (if applicable) in the form of a crossed Demand Draft/Pay Order drawn on any nationalized bank valid for at least 3 months in favour of "Director, National Physical Laboratory" payable at New Delhi.
- Mention candidate's name and post code on the back of the Demand Draft.
- Send the completed application by post to the "Senior Controller of Administration, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi-110012" on or before June 30, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The pay level for Technician (1) is Level 02, with a basic pay of ₹19,900 and total emoluments of ₹44,428 per month.
Candidates need to have passed SSC/10th Standard with Science subjects (minimum 55% marks) and an ITI certificate in a relevant trade, or equivalent experience of 2-3 years as an apprentice or work experience in a government body.
The upper age limit for Technician (1) is 28 years, and the minimum age is 18 years, as of June 30, 2026. Age relaxations apply for reserved categories.
