NPL has released the recruitment notification No: NPL/Rectt./05/2025 to fill the 18 Technical Assistant Posts. This online facility will be available on the Official website @ https://www.nplindia.in/ from 28.01.2026 to 27.02.2026. Before submitting an application, candidates must carefully read the NPL Technical Assistant 2026 notification and verify their eligibility.
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Candidates with a Diploma, B.Sc are eligible to apply for these opportunities. New Delhi is where posts are typically made. 4 to 7 days before the exam. A link to get the online exam hall pass will be sent to registered email addresses of eligible applicants.
NPL Current Notification 2026 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: CSIR – National Physical Laboratory |
| Notification No: NPL/Rectt./05/2025 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 18 Technical Assistant Posts |
| Place of Posting: New Delhi |
| Starting Date: 28.01.2026 |
| Last Date: 27.02.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://www.nplindia.in/ |
Current NPL Job Openings:
- Technical Assistant – TA01 – 05 Posts
- Technical Assistant – TA02 – 06 Posts
- Technical Assistant – TA03 – 02 Posts
- Technical Assistant – TA04 – 01 Post
- Technical Assistant – TA05 – 03 Posts
- Technical Assistant – TA06 – 01 Post
NPL Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for NPL:
- Technical Assistant – TA01
- Educational Qualifications & Experience: 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
- Technical Assistant – TA02
- Educational Qualifications & Experience: Diploma in Electronics / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Instrumentation 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 Electronics / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Instrumentation 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
- Technical Assistant – TA03
- Educational Qualifications & Experience: Diploma Holders in Civil Engineering of at least Three 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
- Technical Assistant – TA04
- Educational Qualifications & Experience: Diploma Holders in Computer Science (CS)/ Information Technology (IT) 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.
- Technical Assistant – TA05
- Educational Qualifications & Experience: B.Sc. (Physics/Applied Physics) or equivalent, with 60% marks and one year experience in the relevant discipline from a recognized Institute/Organization.
- Technical Assistant – TA06
- Educational Qualifications & Experience: B.Sc. (Chemistry) or equivalent, with 60% marks and one year experience in the relevant discipline from a recognized Institute/Organization.
Age Limit for NPL: (As on 27.02.2026)
- Technical Assistant – 28 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- For SC/ ST Applicants: +5 years
- For OBC Applicants: +3 years
- For PwBD (Gen/ EWS) Applicants: +10 years
- For PwBD (SC/ ST) Applicants: +15 years
- For PwBD (OBC) Applicants: +13 years
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale for NPL:
- Technical Assistant – Level – 06 Rs.35,400/- to Rs.1,12,400/-
Method of Selection for NPL:
- Short Listing
- Trade test/ Written Examination
Application Fee for NPL:
- For Women/ST/SC/Ex-s/PWD Applicants – Nil
- For Other Applicants – Rs.500/-
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Interested and qualified to apply, candidates must go to the NPL website (https://www.nplindia.in/) and complete the online form. Online registration will open on 28.01.2026 and end on 27.02.2026.
he print out of the successfully submitted online Application must be duly signed by the candidate at designated place(s) and accompanied by One recent Passport size Coloured photograph, self-attested copies of the certificates, mark sheets, testimonials in support of age, educational qualifications, experience certificate, copy of full discharge book (if applicable), proof for possession of Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable), caste certificate (if applicable), certificate to be produced by EWS candidates (if applicable), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities certificate (if applicable), copy of E-RECEIPT of the Application fee paid (if applicable) should be sent in an envelope superscribed “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF “____________ ”, “Post Code )” ‘Advertisement No. NPL/Rectt./05/2025’ by speed post/registered post only so as to reach on or before 09.03.2026 to the address given below, separately for each post code, in case a candidate applies for multiple post codes.
Must apply to the address: Recruitment & Assessment Section, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, Dr. K.S.Krishnan Marg, New Delhi-110012
Crucial Dates:
- Starting Date for Submission of Application: 28.01.2026
- Last date for Submission of Application: 27.02.2026
NPL Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of NPL: Website Link |
| Advertisement for NPL: Notification PDF |
| Online Application Form for NPL: Apply Link |
