CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for 20 Posts. CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), New Delhi under Council of Scientific & Industrial Research has announced Advertisement No. Rectt./02/2026 for recruitment of 20 Technician (1) posts in various trades. This is a golden opportunity for 10th-pass + ITI candidates to join India’s premier National Metrology Institute (NMI) as permanent Group C staff.
Applications are invited in offline mode only. The last date for receipt of the application is 30 June 2026. Eligible male and female candidates can download the application form from the official website www.nplindia.in and send it by post along with the required fee (if applicable).
CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026 – 20 Posts
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Names | Technician (1) – Electronics, Electrical, COPA, Multimedia, Digital Photographer, Mechanic Motor Vehicle |
| Total Vacancies | 20 Posts |
| Age Limit | 18–28 years (as on 30.06.2026) |
| Salary | Pay Level-2 (Basic ₹19,900) – Total Emoluments ₹44,428/- per month |
| Qualification | 10th Standard + ITI / 2 years Apprentice / 3 years experience in relevant trade |
| Application Fee | ₹500 (UR/OBC/EWS); Exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Women |
| Selection Process | Trade Test + Written Examination (Paper-I, II & III) + Document Verification |
| Job Location | CSIR-NPL, New Delhi |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 June 2026 |
✅ CSIR NPL Technician Pay Scale & Benefits 2026
Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-2 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix:
- Basic Pay: ₹19,900/-
- Total Emoluments: ₹44,428/- per month (approx. including HRA, DA & other allowances)
Other benefits include Medical facilities, Leave Travel Concession, Gratuity, Pension under NPS and other Central Government perks as per rules.
✅ CSIR NPL Technician Vacancy Details 2026
| Post Code | Trade / Area | Total Posts | Category-wise Breakup |
|---|---|---|---|
| T2-01 | Electronics | 10 | UR-02, EWS-02, OBC(NCL)-05, ST-01 (01 Post reserved for PwBD [b]) |
| T2-02 | Electrical | 05 | UR-01, EWS-01, OBC(NCL)-03 (01 Post reserved for PwBD [b]) |
| T2-03 | Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) | 02 | UR-01, OBC(NCL)-01 |
| T2-04 | Multimedia, Animation and Special Effects | 01 | UR-01 |
| T2-05 | Digital Photographer / Photographer | 01 | UR-01 |
| T2-06 | Mechanic Motor Vehicle | 01 | UR-01 |
| Total Vacancies | 20 Posts | UR-07, EWS-03, OBC(NCL)-09, ST-01 (02 Posts reserved for PwBD) |
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✅ CSIR NPL Technician 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 30.06.2026): 18–28 years. Age relaxation applicable as per GOI rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen etc.
Educational Qualification & Experience (Common for all trades):
- SSC / 10th Standard with Science subjects (minimum 55% marks) + ITI / National / State Trade Certificate in relevant trade
- OR 10th + 2 years full-time Apprentice training in relevant trade
- OR 10th + 3 years work experience in relevant trade in Government / PSU / Autonomous Body
Post-wise Trade: Electronics, Electrical, COPA, Multimedia Animation & Special Effects, Digital Photographer, Mechanic Motor Vehicle (detailed in notification).
✅ CSIR NPL Technician 2026 Selection Process
- Trade Test (qualifying in nature)
- Competitive Written Examination (Paper-I, Paper-II & Paper-III)
- Document Verification
✅ CSIR NPL Technician Exam Pattern 2026
| Mode of Exam | OMR Based or Computer Based Objective Type Multiple Choice |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Total Time | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Medium | English & Hindi (except English Language section) |
| Standard | SSC + ITI / 12th Standard level |
Note: Negative marking will be applicable as per rules (detailed in notification).
✅ Important Dates for CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026
| Notification Date | May 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 30 June 2026 |
✅ Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹500/- (Demand Draft) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Transgender / Abroad | Exempted (No fee) |
Fee to be paid through crossed Demand Draft / Pay Order drawn in favour of “Director, National Physical Laboratory” payable at New Delhi.
✅ How to Apply for CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026
- Download the prescribed Application Form from the official website www.nplindia.in
- Fill the application form carefully in your own handwriting
- Affix recent passport-size photographs and sign across them
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (10th marksheet, ITI certificate, experience certificates, caste certificate, PwBD certificate etc.)
- Enclose Demand Draft of ₹500/- (if applicable) with candidate name & post code written on the back
- Send the complete application in an envelope superscribing “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TECHNICIAN(1) – (Post Code No.____)” by Speed Post / Registered Post to:
Senior Controller of Administration, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi – 110012 - Application must reach on or before 30 June 2026
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✅ CSIR NPL Technician 2026 – FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are announced in CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026?
A1. Total 20 vacancies of Technician (1) posts in various trades.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for CSIR NPL Technician 2026?
A2. The last date for receipt of the application by post is 30 June 2026.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required?
A3. 10th Standard with Science (55% marks) + ITI certificate in relevant trade OR 2 years Apprentice OR 3 years experience in the trade.
Q4. What is the salary for Technician posts?
A4. Pay Level-2 with Basic Pay ₹19,900 and total emoluments approx. ₹44,428 per month.
Q5. What is the selection process?
A5. Trade Test → Written Examination (150 MCQs) → Document Verification.
Q6. Is there any application fee?
A6. ₹500 for UR/OBC/EWS candidates. SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates are exempted.