NPL Recruitment 2026 for 20+ Technicians and Other Posts
June 28, 2026
Latest notifications for NPL recruitment 2026 updated today are listed here. Below is the complete list of all National Physical Laboratory (NPL) recruitment in India for the current year 2026 where you can find information on how you can apply and register for various opportunities:
NPL Recruitment 2026 for 20 Technician Posts | Last Date: 30th June 2026
CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), New Delhi has released Advertisement No. Rectt./02/2026 for the recruitment of 20 Technician (1) posts in various trades. This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for 10th pass candidates with ITI, apprenticeship training, or relevant work experience to secure a permanent Group C position under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). The vacancies are available in Electronics, Electrical, COPA, Multimedia, Digital Photography, and Mechanic Motor Vehicle trades. Applications are invited through offline mode only, and the last date for receipt of applications is 30 June 2026. Selected candidates will receive Pay Level-2 salary along with Central Government allowances and benefits.
10th Pass with ITI / Apprentice Training / Relevant Experience
Total Vacancies
20 Posts
Apply Mode
Offline
Job Location
New Delhi
Last Date to Apply
30 June 2026
NPL Vacancy
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Technician (Electronics)
10
10th + ITI / Apprentice / Experience in Electronics
Technician (Electrical)
5
10th + ITI / Apprentice / Experience in Electrical
Technician (COPA)
2
10th + ITI / Apprentice / Experience in COPA
Technician (Multimedia, Animation & Special Effects)
1
10th + ITI / Apprentice / Relevant Experience
Technician (Digital Photographer / Photographer)
1
10th + ITI / Apprentice / Relevant Experience
Technician (Mechanic Motor Vehicle)
1
10th + ITI / Apprentice / Relevant Experience
Total
20
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Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should be between 18 and 28 years of age as on 30 June 2026.
Must possess the prescribed educational qualification and trade certificate or relevant experience.
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India rules.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess any one of the following:
10th Standard with Science (minimum 55% marks) and ITI/National/State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade.
10th Standard with two years of full-time Apprentice Training in the relevant trade.
10th Standard with three years of work experience in the relevant trade in Government, PSU, or Autonomous Body.
Other Requirements
Candidates must apply only in the prescribed offline application format.
Self-attested copies of all educational, experience, and category certificates should be enclosed.
Demand Draft should be attached wherever applicable.
Due Date
Notification Release: May 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Offline Application: 30 June 2026
Salary
Pay Level-2 under 7th CPC
Basic Pay: ₹19,900 per month
Approximate Total Monthly Emoluments: ₹44,428
Additional benefits include DA, HRA, Medical Facilities, Leave Travel Concession, Gratuity, National Pension System (NPS), and other Central Government benefits.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 28 Years
Age calculated as on 30 June 2026.
Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen and other eligible categories as per Government rules.
Application Fee
Category
Fee
UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS
₹500
SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Transgender / Candidates Abroad
Nil
Fee should be paid through Demand Draft or Pay Order in favour of “Director, National Physical Laboratory”, payable at New Delhi.
Selection Process
Trade Test (Qualifying)
Written Examination (Paper-I, Paper-II & Paper-III)
Document Verification
How to Apply
Download the prescribed application form from the official CSIR-NPL website.
Fill in the application form carefully in your own handwriting.
Affix recent passport-size photographs and sign across them.
Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, ITI certificate, experience certificates, caste certificate, PwBD certificate, and other required documents.
Enclose the Demand Draft of ₹500 (if applicable) with the candidate’s name and post code written on the reverse side.
Superscribe the envelope as “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TECHNICIAN (1) – (Post Code No.____)”.
Send the completed application by Speed Post or Registered Post to:
Senior Controller of Administration CSIR-National Physical Laboratory Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg New Delhi – 110012
Ensure the application reaches the above address on or before 30 June 2026.
NPL Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Technical Assistant / Group III and Other Posts [CLOSED]
The CSIR – National Physical Laboratory (NPL), New Delhi, a premier research institution under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has announced a recruitment drive for 18 posts of Technical Assistant (Group III) in disciplines like Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, IT, Civil, Physics, and Chemistry. This recruitment is for regular appointment, and the online application process is open from 28 January to 27 February 2026. After applying online, candidates must submit the hard copy of the application by 09 March 2026.
Step 2: Register and fill the online application with personal, academic, and other details
Step 3: Upload scanned documents, photograph, and signature
Step 4: Pay application fee and submit the online application
Step 5: Print the submitted application form
Step 6: Send the hard copy of the application along with self-attested documents to the prescribed address (to be mentioned in the official notification) by 09 March 2026
CSIR NPL Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in Interview for 10 Research Project Posts [CLOSED]
CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), New Delhi, a premier constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), has released the official CSIR NPL Recruitment 2026 notification for engagement of research personnel under various externally funded and time-bound sponsored research projects. This recruitment is purely temporary and contractual in nature and offers an excellent opportunity for candidates with qualifications such as M.Tech, M.Sc, Ph.D, B.Tech, ITI, and related backgrounds to work on advanced research areas including Deep-Sea Exploration, Solar Photovoltaics, Quantum Metrology, Artificial Intelligence, Microfluidics, and Advanced Materials. The selection will be carried out through a Walk-in Interview scheduled on 12 February 2026 at CSIR-NPL, New Delhi.
M.Tech / B.Tech / MCA with 2 years research experience + NET/GATE
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
02
M.Sc / B.Tech / B.E. with NET/GATE
Project Assistant-I
01
10th Pass + ITI (Electrical/Mechanical)
Senior Project Associate
03
Ph.D / M.Tech / M.Sc with 3 years R&D experience
Project Associate-I
01
Master’s Degree in Chemistry / Materials Science
Research Intern
01
M.Sc (First Class) in Physics/Electronics
Project Associate-II
01
M.Sc / B.Tech / Master’s in Engineering with experience
Total
10
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Salary
Selected candidates will be paid a consolidated monthly remuneration as per CSIR project norms. The stipend ranges from ₹18,000/- per month for Project Assistant-I to ₹42,000/- per month plus HRA for Senior Research Fellow and Senior Project Associate posts. Research Interns will receive a stipend of ₹24,000/- per month. The exact pay will depend on the post, qualification, and eligibility under CSIR guidelines.
Age Limit
The upper age limit varies by post and ranges between 25 years and 40 years. Age will be calculated as on 12 February 2026. Age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and Women candidates will be applicable as per Government of India and CSIR rules.
Application Fee
No application fee has been specified in the CSIR NPL Recruitment 2026 notification.
Selection Process
The selection process will be conducted through Walk-in Interview only. In case a large number of candidates appear, a screening committee may shortlist candidates based on academic qualifications and relevant experience. The interview will be held on the same day, and candidates may respond in either English or Hindi. Final engagement will be purely temporary and project-based.
How to Apply
Step 1: Visit the official CSIR-NPL website and download the application format if provided, or prepare a detailed biodata.
Step 2: Fill in all details carefully, mentioning educational qualifications from secondary level onwards.
Step 3: Carry original certificates along with one set of self-attested photocopies of educational certificates, experience certificates, NET/GATE certificates (if applicable), caste/category certificates, and a recent passport-size photograph.
Step 4: Report to the interview venue on the scheduled date within the reporting time.
Step 5: Candidates arriving after the reporting time will not be allowed to participate in the interview process.
Interview Venue: Auditorium CSIR-National Physical Laboratory Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg New Delhi – 110012
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