CSIR-NPL Technician Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for 20 Technician (1) Posts

The CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), New Delhi, a premier laboratory under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, has officially released its latest technical employment notification (Advt No. Rectt./02/2026). This recruitment drive is an incredible opportunity for ITI certificate holders, apprentices, and experienced technical hands looking to secure a permanent central government job with excellent pay and stability.

CSIR-NPL is accepting applications for 20 permanent vacancies for the post of Technician (1) across multiple operational trades. Since this selection cycle utilizes a traditional Offline Application Mode, interested candidates must download the application layout, attach their credentials, and dispatch their physical packets to the New Delhi headquarters on or before the strict closing deadline of June 30, 2026.

CSIR-NPL Technician 2026: Key Recruitment Dates

Aspirants should track this official timeline to ensure their physical applications arrive safely within the board’s processing window:

Recruitment Event Phase	Official Timelines
Official Notification Released	May 28, 2026
Offline Application Process Starts	May 28, 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy Form	June 30, 2026
Trade Test & Written Exam Schedule	To be updated on the portal

1. Trade-Wise & Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup

The 20 regular positions are distributed among major technical disciplines and administrative categories as follows:

Technical Trade / Area	UR	EWS	OBC (NCL)	ST	Total Posts
Electronics	02	02	05	01	10
Electrical	01	01	03	—	05
COPA (Computer Operator & Programming Assistant)	01	—	01	—	02
Multimedia, Animation and Special Effects	01	—	—	—	01
Digital Photographer / Photographer	01	—	—	—	01
Mechanic Motor Vehicle	01	—	—	—	01
Grand Total Vacancies	07	03	09	01	20

Note: Out of the total 20 positions, 2 posts are horizontally reserved for PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) candidates.

2. Comprehensive Eligibility Criteria

A. Educational & Technical Qualifications

Candidates must satisfy a baseline academic filter along with any one of the three following professional trade pathways:

• Baseline Academic Requirement: Must have passed SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, securing a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate.
• Technical Option 1: A valid ITI Certificate or National/State Trade Certificate in the relevant discipline.
• Technical Option 2: Complete completion of a 2-year National Apprenticeship training program in the designated trade line.
• Technical Option 3: A minimum of 3 years of institutional work experience in the relevant trade within a Government Ministry, Department, PSU, or Autonomous body.

B. Age Limit & Relaxations (As of June 30, 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age Bar: 28 Years
• Upper Age Relaxations: Relaxations for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen will be applied strictly as per Government of India statutory rules and CSIR guidelines.

3. Salary Package & Grade Remuneration

Technicians at NPL enjoy the full suite of central government perks, allowances, and housing privileges:

• Pay Structure Matrix: Fixed under Pay Level-2 (7th Pay Commission pay scale range of ₹19,900 to ₹63,200).
• Basic Starting Pay: ₹19,900 per month.
• Total Monthly Emoluments: Approximately ₹44,428 per month (Includes Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) calculated for a Class ‘X’ city like New Delhi, and Transport Allowance).

4. Processing Application Fee Structure

• General, OBC (NCL), and EWS Candidates: ₹500 (Five Hundred Rupees).
• Exempted Categories: SC, ST, PwBD, Women, Transgender, and regular CSIR Employees are completely Exempted (Nil/No Fee) from paying any processing charges.
• Payment Mode: Must be processed via a physical Demand Draft (DD) drawn on any nationalized bank, valid for at least 3 months, in favor of “Director, National Physical Laboratory”, payable at New Delhi.

5. Selection Methodology & Exam Blueprint

The selection pipeline uses a dual-screening system to ensure both practical and theoretical competency:

• Stage 1: Trade Test: Shortlisted profiles will appear for a practical Trade Test in their respective lines. This stage is purely qualifying in nature.
• Stage 2: Competitive Written Exam: Candidates who successfully clear the Trade Test will sit for an objective multiple-choice written exam (OMR or Computer-Based) consisting of 150 questions across 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Written Examination Division Matrix

• Paper-I (Time: 1 Hour): Mental Ability Test (50 Questions | 100 Marks). No negative marking for this paper.
• Paper-II (Time: 30 Mins): General Awareness (25 Questions | 75 Marks) & English Language (25 Questions | 75 Marks). Negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer.
• Paper-III (Time: 1 Hour): Concerned Trade Subject (50 Questions | 150 Marks). Negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer.

6. Step-by-Step Offline Application Dispersal Steps

Since this form demands physical dispatch, missing a minor attachment or step can lead to direct form rejection. Follow this order carefully:

1.Download the Application Layout Pack:Form Retrieval.

Navigate directly to the official NPL web portal at nplindia.in and download both Part-I and Part-II of the official application layout under Advertisement No. Rectt./02/2026.

2.Complete Forms in Clean Blue Handwriting:Data Logging.

Carefully fill out every input box in your own handwriting using a blue ink pen. Ensure your name, parental entries, and date of birth match your 10th standard matriculation certificate exactly.

3.Affix Photos and Cross-Sign Part-I:Media Setup.

Paste identical recent passport-size color photographs on both Part-I and Part-II frameworks. Provide your signature across the photo on Part-I only; leave the photo on Part-II unsigned. Sign inside the specific specimen box on Part-II.

4.Draft Your Fee Token & Mark Your Name:Fee Integration.

If applicable, visit your bank and get your ₹500 Demand Draft ready. Flip the DD over and cleanly write your Full Name and Targeted Post Code on the back with a pencil or pen.

5.Superscribe Envelope & Ship via Post:Postal Dispatch.

Assemble your self-attested documents (10th marksheet, ITI certificate, caste/category certificate, DD). Place them inside a heavy envelope. Superscribe the top of the envelope in block text:

APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TECHNICIAN(1) – (Post Code No. _____)

Send it via Registered or Speed Post to:

Senior Controller of Administration, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi – 110012.

7. Important Official Links for aapkajobalert Readers

Structural Asset Document	Verified Web Target Link
Download Official Notification & Form PDF	CSIR-NPL Detailed Advt & Application Form
Download Official Form PDF	Application form
Official Career Dashboard Portal	NPL New Delhi Recruitments Page

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Is there an option to submit the CSIR-NPL Technician application online through an active link?

Ans: No. This specific recruitment under Advertisement No. Rectt./02/2026 is strictly offline. Any online links or third-party submission forms are invalid; only hard copies reaching the New Delhi office via post by June 30, 2026, will be considered.

Q2: Can someone apply for more than one trade post if they hold multiple ITI qualifications?

Ans: Yes, you can apply for multiple trades if you meet the requirements for each. However, you must submit a completely separate envelope, application form, set of self-attested documents, and separate Demand Draft for each post code you target.

Q3: Is the initial 10th standard marks threshold relaxed for reserved category candidates?

Ans: No. The mandatory minimum benchmark of 55% marks in SSC/10th standard with Science subjects is a baseline academic requirement set by CSIR rules. It applies uniformly to all categories; only age parameters receive relaxation brackets.