CSIR-NEERI Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Technical Assistant and Technical Officer Posts (Advt. No. CSIR-NEERI/1/2026)

The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nagpur, has officially released its comprehensive employment notification (Advertisement No. CSIR-NEERI/1/2026) for the direct recruitment of Technical Assistant and Technical Officer positions.

This premier research organization has announced 13 vacancies across multiple specialized engineering, scientific, and management disciplines. The online registration and application portal opened on 16th September 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their online applications through the official website until 15th October 2026 (05:00 PM).

Recruitment Overview Matrix

Feature	Details
Conducting Organization	CSIR – National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nagpur
Advertisement Number	Advt. No. CSIR-NEERI/1/2026
Post Designations	Technical Assistant & Technical Officer
Total Openings	13 Vacancies
Job Location	Nagpur and various CSIR-NEERI Regional Centres across India
Application Mode	Online Only (via official CSIR-NEERI recruitment web portal)
Online Application Start Date	16th September 2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply Online	15th October 2026 (05:00 PM)
Official Website Portals	www.neeri.res.in / career.neeri.res.in

Important Schedule & Timeline Matrix

Event Description	Official Dates & Timeline
Notification Release Date	12th September 2026
Commencement of Online Application Form	16th September 2026 (10:00 AM)
Closing Date & Time for Online Applications	15th October 2026 (05:00 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment via SBI Collect	15th October 2026 (05:00 PM)
Admit Card Release Date	To be notified separately on the portal
Trade Test / Skill Test Date	To be notified separately
Competitive Written Examination Date	To be announced later

Post-Wise Vacancy & Eligibility Matrix

Post Code	Designation	Total Vacancies & Category Breakdown	Essential Educational Qualifications
TA-01	Technical Assistant	01 Post (EWS: 01)	B.Sc. or equivalent with minimum 60% marks + 1 year of experience in Science Communication from a recognized Institute/Organization.
TO-01	Technical Officer	04 Posts (UR: 02, OBC: 01, SC: 01, etc.)	B.E. / B.Tech. or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks in Civil Engineering.
TO-02	Technical Officer	01 Post	M.Sc. or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks in Biochemistry.
TO-03	Technical Officer	01 Post	M.Sc. or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks in Microbiology.
TO-04	Technical Officer	02 Posts	B.E. / B.Tech. or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks in Chemical Engineering.
TO-05	Technical Officer	01 Post	M.Sc. or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks in Chemistry.
TO-06	Technical Officer	01 Post (OBC: 01)	B.E. / B.Tech. or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks in Geoinformatics.
TO-07	Technical Officer	01 Post (UR: 01)	M.Sc. or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks in Geology.
TO-08	Technical Officer	01 Post (UR: 01)	MBA degree with a minimum of 55% marks.

Age Limit Parameters & Relaxations (As on 15th October 2026)

• Technical Assistant: Minimum Age: 18 Years | Maximum Age: 28 Years
• Technical Officer: Minimum Age: 18 Years | Maximum Age: 30 Years
• Category-Wise Upper Age Relaxations:
  • Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST): 5 Years
  • Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL): 3 Years
  • Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD – UR): 10 Years
  • PwBD + SC/ST: 15 Years | PwBD + OBC: 13 Years
  • Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service period.
  • CSIR / Government Employees: Up to 5 years as per rules.

Salary Scale & Financial Emoluments Matrix

• Technical Assistant:
  • Pay Level: Level-6 (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
  • Approximate Total Monthly Emoluments: ₹69,480/- (Inclusive of Basic Pay, DA, HRA, and Transport Allowances).
• Technical Officer:
  • Pay Level: Level-7 (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
  • Approximate Total Monthly Emoluments: ₹86,580/- (Inclusive of Basic Pay, DA, HRA, and Transport Allowances).

Selection Process Structure

The recruitment methodology for CSIR-NEERI involves multiple sequential filtering stages:

1. Screening & Shortlisting: Applications are reviewed by a Screening Committee based on academic credentials and experience.
2. Trade Test / Skill Test: Shortlisted candidates are invited for a trade or skill test, which is strictly qualifying in nature. Only candidates who clear this stage are permitted to sit for the written examination.
3. Competitive Written Examination Pattern:
   • Mode: OMR-based or Computer-Based Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
   • Medium: Bilingual (English and Hindi, except for English language proficiency questions).
   • Standard: Graduation Level (for Technical Assistant) / Post-Graduation or B.Tech Level (for Technical Officer).

Paper	Subject / Section	Total Questions	Total Marks	Time Allotted
Paper I	Mental Ability Test	50	100	1 Hour
Paper II	General Awareness & English Language	50 (25 + 25)	150 (75 + 75)	30 Minutes
Paper III	Concerned Subject / Domain Knowledge	100	300	90 Minutes
Total	Comprehensive Exam	200 Questions	550 Marks	3 Hours

Application Fee Structure

• General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹500/-
• SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Ex-Servicemen: Nil (Fully Exempted)
• Payment Gateway: Online payment must be made via SBI Collect, and the generated e-receipt reference number must be uploaded during form submission.

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online

1. Visit Official Portal: Go to the official CSIR-NEERI career website at www.neeri.res.in or career.neeri.res.in.
2. Access Recruitment Link: Navigate to the recruitment section and click on the online application link for Advertisement No. CSIR-NEERI/1/2026.
3. New Registration: Register using your active email ID, mobile number, and personal credentials to generate login details.
4. Log In & Fill Application: Log back into the portal using your credentials and select the desired post code. Fill out all personal, educational, and experience details accurately.
5. Upload Scanned Documents:
   • Recent passport-size colour photograph (JPEG, max 50 KB)
   • Scanned signature (JPEG, max 50 KB)
   • Supporting academic mark sheets, degree certificates, and category proofs (PDF, max 1 MB each)
   • SBI Collect fee payment e-receipt (where applicable)
6. Review & Submit: Carefully verify all entered fields, as modifications are strictly prohibited after final submission. Submit the form and download a printed copy for future verification.

🔗 CSIR-NEERI Official Website Portal

📄 Download CSIR-NEERI Advt. No. CSIR-NEERI/1/2026 Notification PDF

🔗 Direct Link to Apply Online via CSIR-NEERI Portal

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

A: The online application window closes strictly on 15th October 2026 at 05:00 PM.

Q2: How many total vacancies are advertised under Advt. No. CSIR-NEERI/1/2026?

A: A total of 13 vacancies have been notified, comprising 1 post of Technical Assistant and 12 posts of Technical Officer.

Q3: What is the application fee for General and OBC candidates?

A: The application fee is ₹500/-, payable online via SBI Collect. SC, ST, PwBD, women, and ex-servicemen are exempted from paying any fee.

Q4: What educational qualification is required for the Technical Assistant post?

A: Candidates must hold a B.Sc. or equivalent degree with a minimum of 60% marks alongside 1 year of experience in Science Communication from a recognized organization.

Q5: What are the salary pay levels for these positions?

A: Technical Assistant posts fall under Pay Level 6 (approx. ₹69,480/- per month), and Technical Officer posts fall under Pay Level 7 (approx. ₹86,580/- per month).