CSIR – National Physical Laboratory Recruitment 2026

CSIR–National Physical Laboratory (NPL), New Delhi, a premier research institution under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), invites online applications for Technical Assistant posts. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified candidates to work in a reputed Government of India research organization and support scientific and technical operations across various disciplines.

Post Details

• Organization: CSIR – National Physical Laboratory (NPL)

• Post Name: Technical Assistant

• Total Vacancies: 18 Posts

• Job Location: New Delhi

• Job Type: Central Government (Regular)

Qualifications

Candidates must have the following qualifications (as applicable to the post/discipline):

Option 1 (Engineering/Technology):

• Diploma in relevant Engineering/Technology with minimum 60% marks

• 2 years relevant experience in the related field

Option 2 (Science Discipline):

• B.Sc. in relevant discipline with minimum 60% marks

• 1 year relevant experience in the related field

(Relevant discipline depends on the vacancy category such as Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics, Civil, Computer Science/IT, Physics, Chemistry, etc.)

Salary Details

• Pay Level: Level–06 (7th CPC)

• Pay Scale: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 per month

• Additional allowances such as DA, HRA, TA, etc., will be applicable as per rules.

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 28 Years

• Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Government norms for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen and other eligible categories.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹500/-

• SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen: No Fee (Exempted)

• Payment Mode: Online

Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: 28 January 2026

• Online Application Last Date: 27 February 2026

• Last Date for Hard Copy Submission: 09 March 2026

Application Process (How to Apply)

Interested and eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:

1. Visit the official recruitment portal of CSIR–NPL.

2. Complete the online registration and fill out the application form carefully.

3. Upload required documents such as photo, signature, educational certificates, and experience proof.

4. Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and submit the form.

5. Download and print the submitted application form.

6. Send the hard copy of the application along with required self-attested documents to the designated address mentioned in the official notification before the last date.