CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification Out @nplindia.in, 20 Vacancies Released, Apply by 30th June, Check Eligibility, Salary, Exam Pattern
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CSIR National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), New Delhi has released the CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification (Advt. No. Rectt./02/2026) at its official website @nplindia.in. A total of 20 vacancies for the post of Technician (1) have been announced across 6 trade areas - Electronics, Electrical, COPA, Multimedia, Digital Photography, and Mechanic Motor Vehicle. The basic pay is Rs. 19,900/- per month (Pay Level 2) with total emoluments of Rs. 44,428/- per month. The last date to re
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CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification Out @nplindia.in, 20 Vacancies Released, Apply by 30th June, Check Eligibility, Salary, Exam Pattern – Overview
| Selection Procedure | The selection for CSIR NPL Technician (1) Recruitment 2026 will be done in the following stages:,Stage 1 - Screening by Screening Committee All applications will be scrutinised by a duly constituted Screening Committee. The Screening Committee will adopt its own criteria to shortlist candidates for the Trade Test.,Stage 2 - Trade Test (Qualifying in nature) Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Trade Test in the relevant trade/discipline. Only those who qualify the Trade Test will be invited for the Written Examination.,Stage 3 - Competitive Written Examination The written examination will consist of 3 papers. |
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| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://www.nplindia.in/ |
Important Dates
| Exam Date | To be notified on nplindia.in |
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Age Limit
| Notes | 18 to 28 years (as on 30.06.2026) |
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Important Links
| Official Website | Click Here ↗ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the last date to apply for CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026?
The last date for receipt of the application form at CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi is 30th June 2026. This date is the same for candidates from all areas including far-flung regions.
Q: How many vacancies are there in CSIR NPL Technician 2026?
A total of 20 vacancies have been released for the post of Technician (1) across 6 trades — Electronics (10), Electrical (5), COPA (2), Multimedia (1), Digital Photography (1), and Mechanic Motor Vehicle (1).
Q: What is the salary for CSIR NPL Technician 2026?
The basic pay is Rs. 19,900/- per month (Pay Level 2). The total emoluments including HRA in a Class X city are approximately Rs. 44,428/- per month.
Q: What is the age limit for CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is minimum 18 years and maximum 28 years as on 30.06.2026. Relaxation is available for SC/ST (5 years), OBC-NCL (3 years), PwBD (10 years for UR), Ex-Servicemen (3 years), and regular Govt./CSIR employees (up to 5 years).
Q: What is the qualification for CSIR NPL Technician 2026?
Candidates must have passed SSC/10th Standard with Science subjects with minimum 55% marks AND hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade, OR have 2 years apprentice training, OR 3 years work experience in the relevant trade in a Govt./PSU organisation.
Q: What is the application fee for CSIR NPL Technician 2026?
The application fee is Rs. 500/- via Demand Draft for General/UR/OBC/EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwBD, Women, CSIR Employees, and Transgender candidates are exempted from the fee.
Q: How is the selection done for CSIR NPL Technician 2026?
Selection involves three stages: Screening by the Screening Committee → Trade Test (qualifying) → Competitive Written Examination (Paper-I: Mental Ability, Paper-II: General Awareness + English, Paper-III: Trade Subject). Final merit is based on marks in Paper-II + Paper-III.
Q: Is there negative marking in CSIR NPL Technician Written Exam 2026?
Paper-I (Mental Ability) has no negative marking. Paper-II (General Awareness & English) and Paper-III (Trade Subject) carry 1 mark negative for every wrong answer.
Q: Where should I send the CSIR NPL Technician 2026 application?
Send your application by post to: Senior Controller of Administration, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi – 110012. Superscribe the envelope with the post code.
Q: Can I apply online for CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026?
No. CSIR-NPL Technician 2026 applications must be submitted by post only using the prescribed application form downloaded from nplindia.in. There is no online application mode for this recruitment.