Q1What is the last date to apply for CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026?
AThe 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.
Q2How many vacancies are there in CSIR NPL Technician 2026?
AA 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).
Q3What is the salary for CSIR NPL Technician 2026?
AThe 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.
Q4What is the age limit for CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026?
AThe 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).
Q5What is the qualification for CSIR NPL Technician 2026?
ACandidates 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.
Q6What is the application fee for CSIR NPL Technician 2026?
AThe 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.
Q7How is the selection done for CSIR NPL Technician 2026?
ASelection 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.
Q8Is there negative marking in CSIR NPL Technician Written Exam 2026?
APaper-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.
Q9Where should I send the CSIR NPL Technician 2026 application?
ASend 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.
Q10Can I apply online for CSIR NPL Technician Recruitment 2026?
ANo. 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.