CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, Technician (1) Recruitment 2026 (20 Vacancies)

Short Info : CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, has published notification for Technician (1) Recruitment 2026 (20 Vacancies). Candidates who are interested in these recruitment and meet the eligibility criteria can apply Offline from 28 May, 2026 to 30 June, 2026. Check notification for eligibility, age limit, exam date, selection process, pay scale, syllabus and all other information before applying.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

28 May, 2026

Last Date For Applying Offline

30 June, 2026

Exam Date

Notified Soon

Admit card for exam

Available Soon

Eligibility Details

Minimum Age

18 Years (As on 30 June, 2026)

Maximum Age

28 Years (As on 30 June, 2026)

Age Relaxation

As Per Rules.

Application Fees Info

General / OBC / EWS Category Candidates

500 Rs./-

SC / ST / PwBD / Women / SCSIR Employees / Transgender Candidates

0 Rs./-

Payment Mode

Rs. 500/- (Rupees five hundred only) in the form of crossed Demand Draft/Pay Order drawn on any nationalized bank valid for at least 3 months in favour of "Director, National Physical Laboratory" payable at New Delhi is to be sent in an envelope superscribing “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TECHNICIAN(1) - (Post Code No.____)” by Post to the "Senior Controller of Administration, CSIR National Physical Laboratory, Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi-110012”, to reach on or before 30 June, 2026. c. The following details must be filled out on the back side of the Demand Draft: (i) Candidate's Name, (ii) Post Code Applied for.

Vacancy Info

CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, Technician (1) Recruitment 2026 (20 Vacancies) - Total Post & Qualification
Post Name	Total Post	Qualification
Technician	20	10th Passed (55% Marks), ITI / Apprenticeship / Experience.

Post Wise Vacancies
Post Name	Total	Post Name	Total
Electronics	10	Electrical	05
COPA	02	Mechanic Motor Vehicle	01
Digital Photographer / Photographer	01	Multimedia, Animation and Special Effects	01

Category Wise Vacancies
General	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
07	03	09	00	01	20
Written Exam Pattern

Paper	Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Paper-I	Mental Ability Test	50	100	01 Hour
Paper-II	General Awareness	25	75	30 Mins
Paper-II	English Language	25	75	30 Mins
Paper-III	Concerned Subject	50	150	01 Hour
Grand Total		150	400	2:30 Hours
How to Apply
1. Review Eligibility Criteria : Carefully check the advertisement to ensure you fulfill all essential qualifications, experience, and age limit requirements (as of 30 June, 2026) for the specific post code you intend to apply for. 2. Prepare Necessary Documents : Gather self-attested photocopies of your Date of Birth certificate, educational certificates/mark sheets, experience certificates (if any), and relevant category certificates (SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwBD / Ex-Serviceman, if applicable). 3. Arrange Application Fee (if applicable) : Obtain a Demand Draft of Rs. 500/- in favour of "Director, National Physical Laboratory" payable at New Delhi. Note : SC / ST / PwBD / Women / CSIR Employees / Transgender candidates are exempted from the fee. 4. Prepare Photographs and Draft Details : Paste a recent passport-size color photograph on the application form (Part I) and sign across it in full. Paste another photograph on Part II of the form without signing across it. Write your name and the applied Post Code on the back of the Demand Draft. 5. Complete the Application Form : Fill out the application form completely, ensuring all information is accurate and fully supported by your documents. 6. Submit the Application by Post : Send your completed application along with the required documents and the Demand Draft in an envelope superscribed with "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TECHNICIAN (1) - (Post Code No.____)" to : "Senior Controller of Administration, CSIR National Physical Laboratory, Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi-110012". The following details must be filled out on the back side of the Demand Draft: (i) Candidate's Name, (ii) Post Code Applied for. Important : The application must reach the laboratory on or before 30 June, 2026. Incomplete applications or those received after the closing date will not be entertained.
Selection Process
Screening Process : Applications are first reviewed by a duly constituted Screening Committee to shortlist candidates based on criteria adopted by the committee. Trade Test : Shortlisted candidates are invited for a qualifying Trade Test in their relevant trade or discipline. Competitive Written Examination : Candidates who qualify in the Trade Test are invited to take a competitive written examination consisting of three papers (Paper-I, Paper-II, and Paper-III). Evaluation of Papers : Paper-I is qualifying in nature; Paper-II and Paper-III are evaluated only for those candidates who secure the minimum threshold marks in Paper-I. Final Merit List : The final merit list is prepared based on the total marks obtained in Paper-II and Paper-III.