CSIR-NPL Technician Recruitment 2026 — 20 Vacancies

CSIR-NPL is hiring 20 Technician (Group-II) posts at the National Physical Laboratory in New Delhi. If you have passed 10th class with Science (55% marks) and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade, you can apply by post. The last date to send your application is 30 June 2026. Age limit is 18 to 28 years. Salary is Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 per month (Level-2 of 7th CPC).

CSIR-NPL Technician Recruitment 2026 - 20 Posts

CSIR - National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), New Delhi has released Advertisement No. Rectt./02/2026 for 20 Technician (Group-II) posts across 6 different trades. Out of 20 posts, 2 posts are reserved for PwBD candidates. CSIR-NPL is the National Metrology Institute (NMI) of India and works on quantum metrology, electronic materials, nanotechnology and other advanced science areas. Freshers with ITI or apprentice training can apply.

Vacancy Breakdown by Trade

• T2-01 Electronics: 10 posts (UR-02, EWS-02, OBC-05, ST-01)
• T2-02 Electrical: 5 posts (UR-01, EWS-01, OBC-03)
• T2-03 Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA): 2 posts (UR-01, OBC-01)
• T2-04 Multimedia, Animation and Special Effects: 1 post (UR)
• T2-05 Digital Photographer / Photographer: 1 post (UR)
• T2-06 Mechanic Motor Vehicle: 1 post (UR)

Out of 20 posts, 2 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification (for all trades):

• SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects and minimum 55% marks
• PLUS one of the following:
  • ITI certificate or National/State Trade certificate in the relevant trade, OR
  • 2 years full-time experience as an apprentice trainee in the relevant trade, OR
  • 3 years work experience in the relevant trade in a Government / PSU / Autonomous Body

Trade-Specific Requirements:

• T2-01: Electronics Mechanic / Electronics trade
• T2-02: Electrician trade
• T2-03: Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) trade
• T2-04: Multimedia, Animation and Special Effects trade
• T2-05: Digital Photographer / Photographer trade
• T2-06: Mechanic Motor Vehicle trade

Other Conditions:

• You must be a citizen of India
• Government employees must apply through proper channel from their employer

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 28 years (as on 30 June 2026)
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST — 5 years; OBC (NCL) — 3 years (only for reserved posts)
• PwBD: 10 years (UR), 15 years (SC/ST), 13 years (OBC)
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deducting military service
• Government employees: Up to 5 years extra (with 3 years continuous service)

Salary

• Pay Scale: Level-02 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Rs. 19,900 - Rs. 63,200)
• Basic Pay: Rs. 19,900 per month
• Total Emoluments at minimum scale: Rs. 44,428 per month (including HRA in Class 'X' city)
• Plus DA, TA, and other allowances as per CSIR rules
• Medical reimbursement, LTC, and House Building Advance also available

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 500
• SC / ST / PwBD / Women / CSIR Employees / Transgender: No fee
• Payment Mode: Demand Draft / Pay Order drawn on any nationalized bank in favour of Director, National Physical Laboratory, payable at New Delhi
• Note: Fee is non-refundable

Selection Process

Selection happens in two stages:

1. Trade Test (Qualifying): Eligible candidates are first called for a Trade Test in the relevant trade. This stage is only qualifying in nature.
2. Competitive Written Examination: Candidates who clear the Trade Test then take a 3-paper written exam:
   • Paper-I (Qualifying, 1 hour): Mental Ability Test — 50 questions, 100 marks, no negative marking
   • Paper-II (30 minutes): General Awareness (25 Qs, 75 marks) and English Language (25 Qs, 75 marks) — 1 negative mark per wrong answer
   • Paper-III (1 hour): Concerned Subject — 50 questions, 150 marks — 1 negative mark per wrong answer

Final merit list is based on Paper-II and Paper-III marks only. Paper-I is qualifying. Exam mode is OMR or Computer Based, in English and Hindi (except English Language section).

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application form from the official CSIR-NPL website at www.nplindia.in
2. Fill in the form carefully — every column must be filled (incomplete forms will be rejected)
3. Paste a recent passport-size colour photograph on the application form
4. Attach self-attested copies of: date of birth proof, educational certificates, caste/EWS/PwBD certificate (if applicable), experience certificates, and ITI certificate
5. Prepare a Demand Draft of Rs. 500 (if fee is applicable) in favour of Director, National Physical Laboratory, payable at New Delhi
6. Write your Name and Post Code on the back of the Demand Draft
7. Send the complete application by post in an envelope superscribed 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TECHNICIAN(1) - (Post Code No.)' to:
   Senior Controller of Administration, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi-110012
8. Application must reach on or before 30 June 2026
9. Submit separate applications for each post if applying for multiple posts

Important Dates

• Advertisement Number: Rectt./02/2026
• Last Date for Receipt of Application: 30 June 2026
• Date for Age Limit Reference: 30 June 2026
• Trade Test Date: To be announced on the NPL website
• Written Exam Date: To be announced on the NPL website

• Assist the Scientific and Technical Staff with day-to-day laboratory work
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments in the assigned trade
• Handle routine measurements, calibrations, and recording of test data
• Maintain laboratory logs, registers, and inventory of consumables
• Support research projects by setting up experimental arrangements
• Follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures in the lab
• Help with installation, repair, and routine servicing of trade-specific equipment
• Report faults and maintenance needs to the supervising scientific officer