CSIR-NPL Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 For 18 Vacancies At National Physical Laboratory

AhmadJunaidJobsJanuary 28, 2026360 Views

CSIR–National Physical Laboratory has released the official notification inviting applications for the post of Technical Assistant. The recruitment is being conducted to fill vacancies across multiple engineering and science disciplines.

A total of 18 vacancies are available under CSIR-NPL Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026. The online application process starts from 28 January 2026 and the last date to submit the application form along with fee payment is 27 February 2026. Eligible candidates must apply online and also submit a hard copy as prescribed.

Overview of CSIR-NPL Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026

Particulars	Details
Organisation	CSIR-National Physical Laboratory
Post Name	Technical Assistant
No. of Posts	18
Category	Government
Type	Regular
Job Location	New Delhi
Application Mode	Online with hard copy
Selection Process	Trade Test and Written Examination

All key details related to the recruitment are explained below.

Important Dates

Below is the table for the important dates.

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	28 January 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	27 February 2026
Last Date for Hard Copy Receipt	09 March 2026
Tentative Written Examination	July / August 2026

Vacancy Details of CSIR-NPL Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026

Post Code	Area / Discipline	Total Vacancies
TA01	Mechanical Engineering	5
TA02	Electronics / Electrical / Electronics & Communication / Instrumentation Engineering	6
TA03	Civil Engineering	2
TA04	Computer Science / Information Technology	1
TA05	Physics / Applied Physics	3
TA06	Chemistry	1
Total	—	18

Eligibility Criteria of CSIR-NPL Technical Assistant Vacancies

Educational Qualifications:

For Engineering Disciplines (TA01 to TA04):
Candidates must have a three-year full-time diploma in the relevant branch with at least 60 percent marks along with two years of relevant experience.

For Science Disciplines (TA04 to TA06):
Candidates must have a B.Sc. degree in the relevant subject with at least 60 percent marks and one year of relevant experience.

Age Limit:

The maximum age limit is 28 years as on the closing date of application. Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and CSIR employees as per rules.

CSIR-NPL Technical Assistant Selection Process 2026

The selection process consists of two stages.

Trade Test:
This is a qualifying practical test to shortlist candidates for the written examination.

Written Examination:
The written test consists of three papers:
Paper I is a mental ability test and is qualifying in nature.
Paper II covers general awareness and English language.
Paper III is based on the concerned subject or trade.

Final merit is prepared based on marks obtained in Paper II and Paper III only.

CSIR-NPL Technical Assistant Salary 2026

The Technical Assistant post is placed at Pay Level 06 under the 7th CPC.

The pay scale ranges from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400. The approximate initial gross monthly emoluments are ₹72,240 including HRA in Delhi, along with other allowances as per rules.