Overview
CSIR‑NPL has announced 18 vacancies for Technical Assistant posts across various engineering and science disciplines. Applications can be submitted online from 28 Jan 2026 to 27 Feb 2026, with a ₹500 fee for most categories. The selection process involves a screening committee, a qualifying trade test, and a competitive written exam. The salary is ₹72,240 per month (Level‑06). Candidates must meet the specified educational and experience criteria and adhere to the age limits and relaxations.
Key Details
- Organization
- CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi
- Qualification
- Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline (3 years full‑time or 2 years lateral) with minimum 60% marks and 2 years experience for TA01‑TA04; B.Sc. in the relevant science discipline with minimum 60% marks and 1 year experience for TA05‑TA06.
- Vacancies
- 18
- Posted
- January 2026
- Last date to apply
- 27/02/2026 11:59 PM
Important Dates
| Notification Date | January 2026 |
| Online Form Start | 28/01/2026 10:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply | 27/02/2026 11:59 PM |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 27/02/2026 11:59 PM |
| Hard Copy Submission Last Date | 09/03/2026 |
| Trade Test Date | May/June 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | July/August 2026 |
| Result | September 2026 (tentatively) |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
New Delhi: 18
Selection Process
Stage 1 – Screening by Committee; Stage 2 – Trade Test (qualifying); Stage 3 – Competitive Written Examination (OMR/CB objective type).
How to Apply
Visit the application portal (recruitment.nplindia.org)., Create a valid email ID and register with name, email, and mobile number., Login to the portal., Fill in the application form with all mandatory details., Upload required documents (photograph, signature, certificates, etc.)., Pay the application fee online via SBI Collect (if applicable)., Submit the application., Print the application form before the deadline., Send the signed hard copy with supporting documents by speed/registered post by 09/03/2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for CSIR NPL Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 18 Posts?
Notification Date: January 2026; Online Form Start: 28/01/2026 10:00 AM; Last Date to Apply: 27/02/2026 11:59 PM; Fee Payment Last Date: 27/02/2026 11:59 PM; Hard Copy Submission Last Date: 09/03/2026; Trade Test Date: May/June 2026; Written Exam Date: July/August 2026; Result: September 2026 (tentatively)
What is the application fee?
General/UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS: 500; SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen: 0
What is the age limit?
Maximum age 28 years (post‑relaxation up to 56 years). Relaxations: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD general 10 years, PwBD SC/ST 15 years, PwBD OBC 13 years, Ex‑Servicemen 3 years, Government employees 5 years (SC/ST up to 10 years, OBC up to 8 years).
What is the selection process?
Stage 1 – Screening by Committee; Stage 2 – Trade Test (qualifying); Stage 3 – Competitive Written Examination (OMR/CB objective type).