The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - National Physical Laboratory (CSIR NPL) has officially released an employment notification, bringing forward lucrative career opportunities for technical professionals. Under advertisement number Advt. No. NPL/Rectt./05/2025, published on 27th January 2026, the organization aims to fill 18 vacancies for Technical Assistant positions across multiple core engineering and science disciplines. Aspiring candidates looking to build a career in a prestigious research laboratory can begin their online registration starting from 28th January 2026.
Candidates should carefully review all criteria, including educational requirements, age restrictions, and stream-wise distribution of posts before heading to the official registration portal. To access the complete details, you can download the official Official CSIR NPL Technical Assistant Notification PDF (Advt. No. NPL/Rectt./05/2025). Further announcements and online application portals can also be tracked directly via the Official website for online registration and recruitment details.
CSIR NPL Technical Assistant Vacancies by Stream
The 18 available positions are distributed across several technical and scientific streams. Applicants must choose their discipline based on their qualifications using the breakdown below:
- Mechanical Engineering (TA01) - 05 vacancies
- Electronics/ Electrical & Electronics/ Electronics & Communication/ Instrumentation Engineering (TA02) - 06 vacancies
- Civil Engineering (TA03) - 02 vacancies
- Computer Science/ Information Technology (TA04) - 01 vacancy
- Physics / Applied Physics (TA05) - 03 vacancies
- Chemistry (TA06) - 01 vacancy
- Total - 18 vacancies
| 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 |
Educational Qualifications and Criteria
Candidates applying for the CSIR NPL Technical Assistant roles must satisfy specific academic prerequisites coupled with relevant experience requirements based on their applied post:
- Mechanical Engineering: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (3 years full-time) with minimum 60% marks and 2 years experience OR Diploma (2 years full-time via lateral entry) with 60% marks and 2 years experience.
- Electronics / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Instrumentation Engineering: Diploma in relevant Engineering (3 years full-time) with minimum 60% marks and 2 years experience OR Diploma (2 years full-time via lateral entry) with 60% marks and 2 years experience.
- Civil Engineering: Passed Diploma in Civil Engineering (3 years full-time) with minimum 60% marks and 2 years experience OR Diploma (2 years full-time via lateral entry) with 60% marks and 2 years experience.
- Computer Science / Information Technology: Diploma in CS/IT (3 years full-time) with minimum 60% marks and 2 years experience OR Diploma (2 years full-time via lateral entry) with 60% marks and 2 years experience OR B.Sc. (CS/IT) or equivalent with 60% marks and 1 year experience.
- Physics / Applied Physics: B.Sc. (Physics/Applied Physics) or equivalent with minimum 60% marks and 1 year experience.
- Chemistry: B.Sc. (Chemistry) or equivalent with minimum 60% marks and 1 year experience.
| 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 Guidelines
To be eligible for recruitment, applicants must note the upper age ceiling set by the authorities. The maximum age limit is fixed at 28 years as on 27.02.2026. Candidates should ensure their date of birth falls within the permissible limits before applying.
Next Steps for Candidates
After reviewing your eligibility and confirming your alignment with the post codes (TA01 to TA06), you should proceed to register online immediately as the portal opens on 28th January 2026. Keep your scanned academic certificates, mark sheets reflecting the minimum 60% aggregate, and experience certificates handy. Following successful submission, keep track of official updates regarding admit card releases and test dates.
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