The CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), New Delhi, has officially released the notification for Technician (1) Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. Rectt./02/2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 20 vacancies across various technical trades, including Electronics, Electrical, COPA, Multimedia, Photographer, and Mechanic Motor Vehicle.
Important Dates and Application Mode
The notification was issued on May 28, 2026, and the application process will remain open until June 30, 2026. Candidates must apply through offline mode by downloading the application form from the official website and submitting it along with supporting documents and applicable fees.
Vacancy Details and Pay Structure
CSIR-NPL operates under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. Selected candidates will be appointed at Pay Level-02, with a pay scale ranging from Rs 19,900 to Rs 63,200. The basic pay is Rs 19,900, and the approximate monthly emoluments are Rs 44,428.
Applicants can check and download the official notification using the direct link provided. Additionally, the application form can be accessed via the direct link for CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be between 18 and 28 years of age as of June 30, 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and other eligible categories as per government norms. Candidates must have passed Class 10 with at least 55% marks along with an ITI certification in the relevant trade. Alternatively, candidates with apprentice training or three years of relevant trade experience are also eligible.
Selection Process and Examination Scheme
The selection process includes scrutiny of applications, a trade test (qualifying in nature), a written examination, and document verification. The written exam comprises three papers:
- Paper-I: Mental Ability Test – 50 questions for 100 marks, duration 1 hour.
- Paper-II: General Awareness and English Language – 25 questions each for 75 marks per section, 30 minutes per section.
- Paper-III: Concerned Technical Subject – 50 questions for 150 marks, duration 1 hour.
Application Process and Submission Details
Candidates must download the prescribed application form from www.nplindia.in and fill it carefully. The form must be accompanied by self-attested copies of documents, recent passport-size photographs, and a demand draft of Rs 500 (if applicable). The candidate's name and post code should be written on the back of the demand draft. The envelope must be superscribed with "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TECHNICIAN(1) – (Post Code No.___)" and sent to: Senior Controller of Administration, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi-110012. Applications must reach the office on or before June 30, 2026.
For more details, candidates are advised to refer to the official notification.
