The official CSIR NPL Technical Assistant Notification 2026 is out, announcing 18 vacancies across Mechanical, Electronics/Electrical, Civil, and other key technical disciplines. The online application portal for CSIR NPL Recruitment 2026 opens on 28th January 2026.
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - National Physical Laboratory (CSIR NPL) has officially invited applications for 18 Technical Assistant positions spanning Mechanical, Electronics/Electrical, Civil, Computer Science, Physics, and Chemistry. The online registration process for CSIR NPL Recruitment 2026 commences on 28th January 2026 via the official website at https://www.nplindia.in/. Prospective candidates are advised to review this guide thoroughly for comprehensive recruitment details.
CSIR NPL Technical Assistant Notification 2026 PDF Out
The detailed recruitment notification for the Technical Assistant post was published on 27th January 2026 at https://www.nplindia.in/. We recommend downloading the official CSIR NPL Technical Assistant PDF (Advt. No. NPL/Rectt./05/2025) to verify essential information, including registration deadlines, vacancy breakdowns, the updated exam pattern, and candidate eligibility requirements.
CSIR NPL Technical Assistant Vacancy 2026
CSIR NPL is hiring for 18 Technical Assistant vacancies across diverse specialized fields, including Mechanical Engineering, Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation, Civil Engineering, Computer Science/IT, Physics/Applied Physics, and Chemistry. Refer to the table below for a complete stream-wise distribution of these openings.
| Post Name | Post Code | Total Vacancy |
| Mechanical Engineering | TA01 | 05 |
| Electronics/ Electrical & Electronics/ Electronics & Communication/ Instrumentation Engineering |
TA02 | 06 |
| Civil Engineering | TA03 | 02 |
| Computer Science/ Information Technology | TA04 | 01 |
| Physics / Applied Physics | TA05 | 03 |
| Chemistry | TA06 | 01 |
| Total | 18 | |
CSIR NPL Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Creteria
Only candidates who strictly meet the CSIR NPL Technical Assistant eligibility criteria outlined in the official notification will be considered for the 2026 recruitment drive.
Educational Qualification
To qualify for the Technical Assistant posts, applicants must hold a recognized Diploma or a B.Sc. degree in the relevant engineering or science discipline.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Mechanical Engineering | Candidates must have completed a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (3 years full-time) with a minimum 60% marks and 2 years of experience OR Diploma (2 years full-time via lateral entry) with 60% marks and 2 years of experience |
| Electronics / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Instrumentation Engineering | Candidates must have completed a Diploma in relevant Engineering (3 years full-time) with a minimum 60% marks and 2 years of experience OR Candidates must have completed a Diploma (2 years full-time via lateral entry) with 60% marks and 2 years of experience |
| Civil Engineering | Candidates must have Passed Diploma in Civil Engineering (3 years full-time) with a minimum 60% marks and 2 years of experience OR Diploma (2 years full-time via lateral entry) with 60% marks and 2 years of experience |
| Computer Science / Information Technology | Candidates must have completed a Diploma in CS/IT (3 years full-time) with a minimum 60% marks and 2 years of experience OR Diploma (2 years full-time via lateral entry) with 60% marks and 2 years of experience OR B.Sc. (CS/IT) or equivalent with 60% marks and 1 year of experience |
| Physics / Applied Physics | Candidates must have completed B.Sc. (Physics/Applied Physics) or equivalent with a minimum 60% marks and 1 year of experience |
| Chemistry | Candidates must have completed B.Sc. (Chemistry) or equivalent with a minimum 60% marks and 1 year of experience |
Age Limit (as on 27.02.2026)
Candidates interested in applying for the CSIR NPL Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 must adhere to the prescribed age limit, which is set at a maximum of 28 years.
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