CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL) MTS Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 24 Multi-Tasking Staff Posts (Advt. No. NCL/01-2026/MTS)

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), Pune, has officially published its employment notification (Advt. No. NCL/01-2026/MTS, dated 3rd October 2026) for the direct recruitment of qualified and eligible Indian nationals to fill 24 vacancies for Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) on a permanent cadre basis under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.

The online application portal is currently active, and candidates can submit their applications online through the official website up to 4th November 2026 (5:00 PM).

Recruitment Overview Matrix

Feature	Details
Conducting Organization	CSIR – National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), Pune
Parent Body	Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Advertisement Number	Advt. No. NCL/01-2026/MTS (Dated 3rd October 2026)
Post Designation	Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)
Total Openings	24 Vacancies
Nature of Employment	Permanent Central Government Cadre Post
Job Location	Pune, Maharashtra
Application Mode	Online Only via the official recruitment web portal
Notification Release Date	3rd October 2026
Online Application Start Date	5th October 2026 (10:00 AM onwards)
Last Date & Time to Apply	4th November 2026 (Up to 5:00 PM)
Official Website Portal	recruit.ncl.res.in

Important Schedule & Timeline Matrix

Event Description	Official Dates & Timeline
Official Notification Publication Date	3rd October 2026
Commencement of Online Application Window	5th October 2026 (10:00 AM)
Closing Date & Time for Online Applications	4th November 2026 (Up to 5:00 PM)
Cut-off Date for Age & Eligibility	4th November 2026
Deadline for Technical Query E-mails	4th November 2026 (Up to 2:00 PM)
Competitive Written Examination Date	To be notified separately on the portal

Post, Vacancy & Category Distribution Matrix

Post Code	Post Name	Total Vacancies	Category-Wise Breakdown
MTS-01	Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)	24	UR: 11, OBC (NCL): 07, EWS: 03, SC: 02, ST: 01
—	Horizontal Reservations	—	01 Post reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD – Hard of Hearing / HH)

Salary Scale & Compensation Structure Matrix

• Pay Scale Framework: Level-01 under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix.
• Pay Band Structure: ₹18,000 – ₹56,900/- per month.
• Estimated Gross Emoluments: Approximately ₹40,000/- per month inclusive of Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other admissible central allowances.

Eligibility Criteria & Essential Parameters

1. Age Limit Parameters (As on 4th November 2026)

• Maximum Age Limit: 25 Years for General/Unreserved candidates.
• Age Relaxations:
  • SC / ST: Up to 5 years.
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Up to 3 years.
  • PwBD (UR): Up to 10 years.
  • PwBD (OBC): Up to 13 years.
  • PwBD (SC / ST): Up to 15 years (maximum age of a PwBD applicant must not exceed 56 years on the closing date).
  • Ex-Servicemen (ESM): As per standard Central Government guidelines (3 years after deduction of actual military service rendered).

2. Educational & Professional Qualifications

• Essential Qualification: Must have passed SSC / 10th Standard / Matriculation or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.
• Desirable Qualification: Intermediate / 12th Class pass from a recognized board.

Selection Process & Examination Pattern

The selection pipeline involves a competitive assessment framework:

1. Competitive Written Examination (OMR or Computer-Based Test): Objective-type evaluation based on multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
2. Document Verification (DV): Verification of original academic certificates, category proofs, and identity documents.

Written Exam Pattern Matrix

• Mode of Examination: Objective-type multiple-choice questions set in English and Hindi (except the English Language section).
• Marking Scheme: Each correct answer carries 3 marks, while 1 mark (1/3rd of allotted marks) is deducted for every incorrect response (negative marking).
• Total Duration: 2 Hours.

Subject Section	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks
General Intelligence	25	75
Quantitative Aptitude	25	75
General Awareness	50	150
English Language	50	150
Total Combined Structure	150 Questions	450 Marks

Application Fee Structure

Category of Applicant	Application Fee Amount
Unreserved (UR) / OBC / EWS Candidates	₹500/-
Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen Candidates	Exempted (Nil Fee)
Payment Mode: Online digital payment gateway via RuPay Debit Card, Credit/Prepaid Cards, Net Banking, UPI, Wallets, NEFT, or SBI Branch Payment.

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online

1. Visit Official Portal: Go to the official CSIR-NCL recruitment website at recruit.ncl.res.in.
2. Read Notification Guidelines: Carefully review Advertisement No. NCL/01-2026/MTS and online application instructions.
3. Register Account: Register as a new user using a valid and active email ID and mobile number. Verify credentials via the verification link and OTP.
4. Fill Application Form: Log in with your credentials, enter accurate personal, educational, and contact details.
5. Upload Documents: Upload scanned digital copies of your passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed JPG/JPEG format (size: 4 KB to 100 KB).
6. Remit Fee & Final Submission: Pay the application fee of ₹500/- online (if applicable), review the final preview, and submit your application on or before 4th November 2026 (5:00 PM). Save a digital copy of the submission confirmation receipt for future reference. (Note: Physical hard copies are not required to be mailed or sent to the laboratory).

🔗 CSIR-NCL Official Recruitment Portal

🔗 CSIR National Chemical Laboratory Website

📄 Download CSIR-NCL MTS Notification PDF

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the last date to apply online for CSIR-NCL MTS Recruitment 2026?

A: The online application submission deadline is 4th November 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

Q2: How many total vacancies are announced under this notification?

A: A total of 24 vacancies have been advertised for the Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) post under Post Code MTS-01.

Q3: What is the basic educational qualification required for the MTS post?

A: Candidates must have passed SSC / 10th Standard / Matriculation or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.

Q4: What is the upper age limit for applicants?

A: The upper age limit is 25 years as on 4th November 2026, with allowable upper age relaxations for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories.

Q5: What is the monthly pay structure for CSIR-NCL MTS?

A: Selected candidates are appointed in Level-01 of the 7th CPC pay matrix (₹18,000 – ₹56,900/-), bringing total initial emoluments to approximately ₹40,000/- per month.