The CSIR–National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has released the Technical Assistant Recruitment 2025 notification for 18 permanent central government posts.This recruitment is open for Diploma holders and B.Sc graduates in engineering and science disciplines.Selected candidates will receive a Level-6 salary with an in-hand pay of around ₹72,000 per month.The selection process includes a Trade Test and a Written Examination, with no interview.
Eligible candidates can apply online within the prescribed dates through the official CSIR-NPL website.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | NPL/Rectt./05/2025 |
| Organization | CSIR-National Physical Laboratory |
| Post Name | Technical Assistant |
| Recruitment Year | 2026 |
| Total Post | 18 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://recruitment.nplindia.org/ |
| Event | Expected / Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 27 January 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 28 January 2026(10:00 am) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 27 February 2026 (upto 11.59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 27 February 2026 (upto 11.59 PM) |
| Admit Card | Three days before the Actual Exam |
| Exam Date | May / June 2026 (Tentatively) |
| Result | September 2026 (Tentatively) |
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC(NCL) | SC | ST | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 02 | 01 | 01 | 05 | ||
| Electronics / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Instrumentation Engineering | 02 | 01 | 01 | 02 | 06 | |
| Civil Engineering | 01 | 01 | 02 | |||
| Computer Science/ Information Technology | 01 | 01 | ||||
| Physics / Applied Physics | 01 | 01 | 01 | 03 | ||
| Chemistry | 01 | 01 | ||||
| Total | 18 |
| Department | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering of at least 3 years full time duration, with minimum 60% marks and experience of 02 years in relevant area/field Or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering of at least 02 years full time duration in case of lateral admission in diploma course, with minimum 60% marks and experience of 02 years in relevant area/field |
| Electronics / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Instrumentation Engineering | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering of at least 3 years full time duration, with minimum 60% marks and experience of 02 years in relevant area/field Or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering of at least 02 years full time duration in case of lateral admission in diploma course, with minimum 60% marks and experience of 02 years in relevant area/field |
| Civil Engineering | Diploma in Civil Engineering of at least 3 years full time duration, with minimum 60% marks and experience of 02 years in relevant area/field Or Diploma in Civil Engineering of at least 02 years full time duration in case of lateral admission in diploma course, with minimum 60% marks and experience of 02 years in relevant area/field |
| Computer Science/ Information Technology | Diploma in Computer Science/ Information Technology of at least 3 years full time duration, with minimum 60% marks and experience of 02 years in relevant area/field Or Diploma in Computer Science/ Information Technology of at least 02 years full time duration in case of lateral admission in diploma course, with minimum 60% marks and experience of 02 years in relevant area/field Or B.Sc. (Computer Science / Information Technology) or equivalent, with minimum 60% marks and one year experience in the relevant discipline from a recognized Institute/Organization |
| Physics / Applied Physics | B.Sc. (Physics/Applied Physics) or equivalent, with 60% marks and one year experience in the relevant discipline from a recognized Institute/Organization. |
| Chemistry | B.Sc. (Chemistry) or equivalent, with 60% marks and one year experience in the relevant discipline from a recognized Institute/Organization. |
| Category | Age |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age(UR) | 28 Years |
| Maximum Age(OBC-NCL) | 31 Years |
| Minimum Age(SC/ST) | 33 Years |
| Maximum Age(Government Employees) | 33 Years |
| Maximum Age(PwBD-UR) | 38 Years |
| Maximum Age(PwBD-OBC) | 41 Years |
| Maximum Age(PwBD-SC/ST) | 43 Years |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/UR/OBC | ₹500/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen | No fees |
| Payment Mode | Credit/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI |
| Part | Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Mental Ability Test | 50 | 100 | 1 Hour |
| No Negative Marks in this paper | ||||
| Paper-II |
| 50 | 150 | 30 Minutes |
| One negative mark for every wrong answer | ||||
| Paper-III | Concerned Subject | 100 | 300 | 1 Hour 30 Minutes |
| One negative mark for every wrong answer | ||||
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Trade Test |
| Stage 2 | Written Examination |
| Stage 3 | Document Verification |
| Final | Final Selection |
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Visit recruitment.nplindia.org |
| Step 2 | Complete registration |
| Step 3 | Fill online application |
| Step 4 | Upload photo, signature & documents |
| Step 5 | Pay fee |
| Step 6 | Submit the application |
| Description | Status |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | https://www.nplindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/technical_assistant_advt.pdf |
| Online Application Link | https://recruitment.nplindia.org/ |
| Official Website | https://www.nplindia.in/ |
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Telegram | https://t.me/rojgar_feed |
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the name of the post? | The post name is Technical Assistant. |
| When does the CSIR-NPL application start? | The application starts on 28 January 2026 at 10:00 AM. |
| What is the last date to apply online? | The last date to submit the online application is 27 February 2026 (11:59 PM). |
| What is the last date to pay the application fee? | The application fee must be paid by 27 February 2026, before final submission. |
| Is application fee mandatory for everyone? | No. SC, ST, PwBD, Women, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are fully exempted from paying the fee. |
| Is there any interview in CSIR-NPL Technical Assistant recruitment? | No. There is no interview. Selection is done only through Trade Test and Written Examination. |
| What is the first stage of selection? | The first stage is the Trade Test, which is qualifying in nature. |
| Are Trade Test marks counted in the final merit list? | No. Trade Test marks are not counted. Candidates only need to qualify it to appear in the written exam |
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