Vacancies: 25 · Posts: 1 designation · Type: Central Autonomous Body · Regular · Mode: Offline (postal) · Fee: ₹500 (exemptions apply) · Apply: by 23 December 2026 · Salary: Level-1 (₹18,000 basic; approx. ₹41,040 total emoluments) · Selection: Written Examination · Location: New Delhi
CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), New Delhi, the National Metrology Institute of India under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), has invited applications from Indian citizens for 25 Multi-Tasking Staff posts through Advertisement No. Rectt./05/2026. The official notice PDF sets the last date for receipt of the completed application form as 23 December 2026. CSIR-NPL Multi-Tasking Staff Bharti 2026 covers 25 posts in New Delhi.
The posts are at Pay Level-1 with a printed total emoluments figure of ₹41,040 per month at the minimum of the scale, including HRA in a Class X city. Selection is by screening followed by an OMR-based written examination. Selected candidates will be on probation for two years and may be transferred to any CSIR laboratory or institute in India.
Applications are offline. Candidates download the form from the CSIR-NPL website and send the hard copy by post so that it reaches the laboratory by the last date.
⚠️ Application Alerts: check these before you submit the form.
- 🎯 1 post is reserved for PwBD category [b] and 1 post for PwBD category [c] (horizontal); 3 posts are reserved for Ex-servicemen.
- Fee of ₹500 is payable by Demand Draft; SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Abroad/Transgender candidates are exempt.
- Hard-copy applications through proper channels from government/PSU/autonomous employees must also reach by 23 December 2026.
- Incomplete applications (missing photograph, fee where applicable, testimonials or signature) will be summarily rejected.
📋 Official Source Chain: where the facts in this article were confirmed.
- Official notice: Advertisement No. Rectt./05/2026 — CSIR-NPL Multi Tasking Staff Notification 2026 (PDF)
- Official application route: Offline – download form from www.nplindia.in and send by post
- Official updates page: CSIR-NPL Official Website
- Last checked: 13 November 2026, 10:08 PM IST
On this page
Who Should Apply? (Quick Eligibility Check)
- Matriculation or equivalent pass → Multi-Tasking Staff – 25 posts (desirable: Intermediate/12th Class pass).
Candidates must be Indian citizens and meet the age and qualification conditions as on 23 December 2026. Higher qualifications do not remove the need for the essential Matriculation pass.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | Not printed (PDF uploaded November 2026) |
| Application Start | Not printed |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 December 2026 |
| Written Examination | To be notified on the CSIR-NPL website |
Quick Overview – CSIR-NPL Multi-Tasking Staff Recruitment 2026
- Organisation: CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL)
- Sector: Central Autonomous Body (CSIR)
- Recruitment / Exam Name: Multi-Tasking Staff Recruitment 2026
- Notification / Advertisement No.: Rectt./05/2026
- Post(s): Multi-Tasking Staff
- Total Vacancies: 25
- Job Location: New Delhi
- Job Type / Nature: Central Autonomous Body · Regular
- Salary: Level-1 (₹18,000–56,900); basic ₹18,000; total emoluments approx. ₹41,040 per month (including HRA in Class X city)
- Apply Between: Not printed to 23 December 2026
- Send Application To: Senior Controller of Administration, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, Dr K.S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi-110012
- Notification PDF: CSIR-NPL Multi Tasking Staff Notification 2026 (PDF)
- Official Portal: CSIR-NPL Official Website
What Posts Are Available? – CSIR-NPL Multi Tasking Staff Vacancy 2026
The notice advertises 25 Multi-Tasking Staff posts. The number of vacancies is provisional and may increase or decrease at final selection.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Age Limit (UR) | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi Tasking Staff | 25 | 18–25 years (as on 23 December 2026) | Level-1 (₹18,000 basic) |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Category | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | ST | Total | PwBD [b] | PwBD [c] | Ex-servicemen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Tasking Staff | 12 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 12 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
What Does Each Post Involve?
Job requirements printed in the notice include physical maintenance of section records, general cleanliness and upkeep, carrying files and documents, photocopying and faxing, delivering dak, opening and closing the section, assisting in research and development, guest-house record maintenance and charge collection, room cleanliness, attending to guest complaints, preparation of tea/coffee, garden and green-space maintenance (planting, watering, fertilising, pest control), vehicle maintenance and records, and any other work assigned. Shift duties may be required. Driver duties, if performed, carry an honorarium as per rules.
Who Is Eligible for CSIR-NPL Multi Tasking Staff 2026? – Education, Age & Domicile
Nationality, Domicile & Basic Requirements
- Nationality: The applicant must be a citizen of India.
- Domicile / local condition: The notice states no domicile or residence condition.
Educational Qualification
- Multi-tasking Staff: Essential – Matriculation or equivalent pass. Desirable – Intermediate (12th Class) Pass.
Conditions for every post:
- Qualification must be held by: Final results declared on or before the last date of application (23 December 2026). Completion of the course is reckoned from the date of issue of the provisional certificate/notification.
- Equivalence claims require an order/letter/notification from the competent authority; otherwise, the Screening Committee may reject the claim.
- Need to convert CGPA? Use our CGPA to Percentage Calculator. This calculator gives an indicative estimate; the official method in the notification prevails.
What Is the Age Limit? (as on 23 December 2026)
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 18 years | 25 years | — |
| OBC (NCL) | 18 years | 28 years | 3 years (on reserved posts only) |
| SC / ST | 18 years | 30 years | 5 years (on reserved posts only) |
| EWS | 18 years | 25 years | — |
| PwBD | 18 years | 35 years (UR); higher for reserved categories | 10 years (UR); total 13 years OBC, 15 years SC/ST |
| Ex-Servicemen | 18 years | 28 years after deducting military service | 3 years after deduction of military service |
Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC(NCL) applies only where posts are reserved for those categories. Candidates applying against unreserved posts are treated on par with general candidates for age (fee exemption for SC/ST still applies). PwBD relaxation is available irrespective of whether the post is reserved for PwBD, provided the post is identified suitable for the disability.
Examples:
- ✅ A 24-year-old UR candidate born on 1 January 2002 — eligible (as on 23 December 2026).
- ❌ A 26-year-old UR candidate born on 1 January 2000 — not eligible (one full year over the limit).
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
Reservation & PwBD Suitability
- Reservation: UR 12, EWS 3, OBC (NCL) 6, ST 4. Horizontal: 1 post for PwBD category [b], 1 post for PwBD category [c], 3 posts for Ex-servicemen. Vacancies are provisional.
- PwBD: Age relaxation of 10 years for UR (total 15 for SC/ST, 13 for OBC) for benchmark disabilities (Categories A–E as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016). A certificate of at least 40% disability in the prescribed Forms V, VI or VII is required. PwBD candidates must also mention their caste/community (SC/ST/OBC/GEN/EWS) as this is horizontal reservation. No application fee is payable by them.
What Is the Multi-Tasking Staff Salary? – Pay Scale & Benefits
The posts carry Pay Level-1 (₹18,000–56,900). Basic pay is ₹18,000. The notice prints total emoluments of ₹41,040 per month, meaning approximate emoluments at the minimum of the scale, including House Rent Allowance in a Class X city.
Usual allowances (DA, HRA, Transport Allowance) admissible to Central Government employees and made applicable to CSIR are payable. Council employees are eligible for accommodation of their entitled type as per CSIR Residence Allotment rules depending on availability (HRA is not admissible if Council or Government accommodation is utilised). New entrants are governed by the National Pension System. Reimbursement of medical expenses, Leave Travel Concession, and House Building Advance are admissible as per CSIR rules.
Use our 7th CPC Salary Calculator for an indicative in-hand figure. This calculator gives an indicative estimate; the official method in the notification prevails.
What Is the Application Fee?
| Category | Application Fee | Other Printed Charges | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS / Others | ₹500 | — | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Abroad / Transgender | Nil | — | Nil |
Payment mode: Crossed Demand Draft/Pay Order drawn on any nationalised bank, valid for at least 3 months, in favour of “Director, National Physical Laboratory”, payable at New Delhi. Candidate’s name and Post Code (MTS) must be written on the back of the Demand Draft.
Refund: Application once submitted will not be allowed to be withdrawn, and fees once paid will not be refunded on any account, nor can they be held in reserve for any other recruitment.
How to Apply for CSIR-NPL Multi Tasking Staff 2026?
- Download the CSIR-NPL Multi-Tasking Staff Application Form 2026 (submit by 23 December 2026).
- Fill the form carefully, affix recent passport-size photographs (signed across on Part I; not signed across on Part II), and attach self-attested copies of certificates, mark-sheets, testimonials for age, educational qualifications, experience and caste certificate (if applicable).
- Write “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF MTS” on the envelope.
- Send it by post to the Senior Controller of Administration, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, Dr K.S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi-110012 so that it reaches by 23 December 2026.
- Keep the postal receipt or tracking number.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Sending the application after 23 December 2026 (postal delay is not accepted).
- Missing the Demand Draft details (name and Post Code) on the reverse of the DD.
- Failing to obtain proper channel endorsement for government/PSU employees (hard copy must still reach by the last date).
- Attaching certificates in a language other than Hindi or English without a Gazetted Officer/notary-attested transcript.
- Claiming a name change without a Gazette Notification or an affidavit.
What Can Get Your Application Rejected?
| Rule | What the notice says | Clause |
|---|---|---|
| Essential requirements not met on the last date | Must fulfil age, essential qualification and other conditions as on the last date; higher qualifications do not substitute | 2.b |
| Equivalence without proof | Equivalence claim rejected without order/letter/notification indicating the authority | 2.c |
| Proper-channel hard copy late | Applications from CSIR/Government/Autonomous/Universities/PSUs must reach as hard copy by 23.12.2026 or will NOT be considered | 2.d |
| Incorrect information | Candidature cancelled if incorrect/wrong information is provided | 2.g |
| Incomplete application | Without photograph, application fee (where applicable), testimonials or unsigned – summarily rejected | 5.i / 2.n |
| False or suppressed information | Candidature cancelled; removal from service after joining possible | 2.t |
| Canvassing | Treated as disqualification | 2.z |
| Late receipt for any reason | Applications received after the closing date will not be entertained | 5.h |
CSIR-NPL MTS भर्ती 2026 – 25 पद
CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), नई दिल्ली, ने Multi-Tasking Staff के 25 पदों के लिए आवेदन आमंत्रित किए हैं। आवेदन 23 दिसंबर 2026 तक पहुंचने चाहिए।
अंतिम तिथि कब है?
23 दिसंबर 2026। आवेदन फॉर्म इस तारीख तक CSIR-NPL में पहुंच जाना चाहिए। दूर के क्षेत्रों के लिए भी यही तिथि है।
कौन आवेदन कर सकता है?
मैट्रिकुलेशन या समकक्ष उत्तीर्ण भारतीय नागरिक। वांछनीय: इंटरमीडिएट (12वीं) पास। आयु 18 से 25 वर्ष (23 दिसंबर 2026 को)। आरक्षित श्रेणियों के लिए छूट लागू।
आवेदन कैसे करें?
www.nplindia.in से फॉर्म डाउनलोड करें, भरें, आवश्यक दस्तावेज और ₹500 का डिमांड ड्राफ्ट (छूट के मामले छोड़कर) लगाकर “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF MTS” लिखकर पोस्ट से भेजें। पता: Senior Controller of Administration, CSIR-NPL, Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi-110012।
वेतन और चयन कैसे होगा?
Level-1 (₹18,000 मूल वेतन)। चयन स्क्रीनिंग के बाद लिखित परीक्षा (OMR) से होगा। प्रोबेशन दो साल।
अधिक जानकारी के लिए CSIR-NPL आधिकारिक वेबसाइट देखें।
How Are Candidates Selected?
- Applications are scrutinised by a Screening Committee, which adopts its own criteria and shortlists candidates for the written examination.
- Competitive Written Examination: one OMR-based objective-type multiple-choice paper (Class 10 standard, 150 questions, 2 hours).
- Final merit list is prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the written examination.
Tie-break (as printed): (I) Candidate with lesser negative marks placed higher; (II) Date of Birth, older candidate placed higher; (III) Candidate acquiring Essential Qualification earlier placed higher; (IV) Alphabetical order of first names.
What Is the Exam Pattern?
| Paper / Section | Questions | Marks | Duration | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence | 25 | 75 | 2 hours (total) | Merit |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 75 | 2 hours (total) | Merit |
| General Awareness | 50 | 150 | 2 hours (total) | Merit |
| English Language | 50 | 150 | 2 hours (total) | Merit |
| Total | 150 | 450 | 2 hours | — |
Negative marking: One negative mark for every wrong answer (three marks for every correct answer).
For the General Awareness paper, revise recent national and science news with our daily Current Affairs digest.
Minimum threshold marks (cut-off) for each category will be notified on the CSIR-NPL website before the written examination. Exam centres are not specified in the notice.
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst's Take – Is This Recruitment for You?
With 25 seats and a single written paper of 450 marks carrying one-mark negative marking, roughly 25 successful candidates will emerge from the merit list after screening. The horizontal reservations mean three Ex-servicemen and two specific PwBD categories compete for dedicated seats while remaining in the vertical pool. Transfer liability to any CSIR laboratory across India and a two-year probation period are fixed service conditions.
Best fit: Matriculation-pass candidates comfortable with Class 10-level General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness and English who can accept posting anywhere in CSIR.
Also Read: IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 – Apply by Email for 4 Project Research Scientist Posts (Contractual)
Candidates who need a fixed location or who have not yet cleared Matriculation by 23 December 2026 should look elsewhere.
Practical tip: Write your name and Post Code MTS on the reverse of the Demand Draft before posting, and send the envelope well before 23 December 2026 to account for postal delay.
What Documents Are Required?
At Application
- Demand Draft of ₹500 (where applicable) with name and post code on the reverse
- Recent passport-size colour photograph pasted on Part I and signed across in full
- Recent passport-size colour photograph pasted on Part II (not signed across)
- Self-attested photocopy of Date of Birth certificate (SSC/Matriculation/Birth certificate)
- Self-attested photocopy of educational certificate(s) and/or mark sheet(s) for essential and any higher qualifications
- Self-attested photocopy of caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC) if applicable
- Self-attested photocopies of experience certificates, if any
- Self-attested photocopy of EWS / PwBD / Women seeking relaxation / Ex-Serviceman / Transgender certificate if applicable
- NOC from employer for regular employees of CSIR/Government/Autonomous/PSU/Universities (Proforma-VII)
- Gazette Notification/Affidavit for any name change after Matriculation
⚠️ Document Alert Specific to This Recruitment
- OBC (NCL) candidates must also furnish the Form of Declaration (Proforma-I-A) confirming non-creamy layer status for the preceding three financial years.
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate must be for the financial year before the year of the last date and issued on or before the closing date.
- PwBD candidates must produce the disability certificate in Forms V, VI or VII as applicable and mention caste/community.
What Are the Service Conditions?
- Selected candidates will be on probation for two years from the date of taking over charge; the period may be extended or curtailed; confirmation follows successful completion as per extant rules.
- During probation, candidates will not be permitted to apply for appointment elsewhere or in this Laboratory.
- Selected persons must be ready to serve under the Director, CSIR-NPL, and can be transferred to any CSIR Laboratory/Institute anywhere in India as and when need arises.
- Service conditions are governed by CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965, Fundamental and Supplementary Rules, and CSIR Recruitment Rules for MTS Staff.
- New entrants are governed by the National Pension System.
What Happens After Selection?
- Offer of appointment.
- Medical examination as prescribed by the appointing authority (especially for PwBD).
- Document verification.
- Joining and commencement of two-year probation.
✅ Confirmed: probation of two years, transfer liability across CSIR.
❓ Not specified: exact medical standards beyond the printed PwBD requirement.
How Do Answer Keys & Objections Work?
The notice does not print rules for answer keys or objections. Future instructions will appear on the CSIR-NPL website.
General Instructions & Important Rules
- The Director, CSIR-NPL reserves the right to cancel or withdraw the advertisement or not to fill the posts; vacancies are provisional.
- No interim enquiry or correspondence will be entertained.
- Decisions of CSIR-NPL/CSIR on eligibility, acceptance/rejection and conduct of the examination are final.
- English version of the advertisement prevails over any Hindi version in case of discrepancy.
- Notifications regarding shortlisted candidates and the examination will be displayed only on nplindia.in.
Contact & Helpline
The 2026 advertisement does not print a recruitment helpline or email. Check the CSIR-NPL Official Website for updates.
⚠️ Contact details are from the official notification/website. Verify before contacting. Never pay money to anyone offering job assistance. Report fraud at cybercrime.gov.in.
Important Links – CSIR-NPL Multi-Tasking Staff Notification 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | CSIR-NPL Multi Tasking Staff Notification 2026 (PDF) |
| Official Recruitment Page | CSIR-NPL Official Website |
FAQs – CSIR-NPL Multi Tasking Staff 2026
What is the last date to apply for CSIR-NPL Multi Tasking Staff 2026?
23 December 2026. No extension has been announced as of 13 November 2026.
What is the age limit for CSIR-NPL Multi-Tasking Staff?
18 to 25 years as of 23 December 2026 for UR. Relaxations apply for reserved categories as printed.
When is the CSIR-NPL Multi-Tasking Staff exam date in 2026?
Not announced yet; CSIR-NPL will publish it on the official website. Selection is by screening, followed by an OMR written examination.
What is the Multi Tasking Staff salary in CSIR-NPL 2026?
Level-1 (₹18,000 basic). The notice prints total emoluments of ₹41,040 per month at the minimum, including HRA in a Class X city.
Can final-year students apply for this recruitment?
Only if final results are declared on or before 23 December 2026. Completion is reckoned from the date of the provisional certificate.
Is this Multi Tasking Staff post a permanent government job?
The posts carry a two-year probation after which candidates are considered for confirmation according to extant rules. They are transferable across CSIR laboratories.
Can candidates from other states apply?
Yes. The notice states no domicile or residence condition.
Where will selected candidates be posted?
At CSIR-NPL, New Delhi initially, but they can be transferred to any CSIR Laboratory or Institute anywhere in India.
What is the official website for CSIR-NPL recruitment?
Before You Apply: Quick Self-Check
- You meet the age condition as on 23 December 2026 and hold Matriculation by that date.
- You meet the condition that decides this recruitment: Matriculation or equivalent pass (desirable Intermediate).
- You can produce every document and certificate the notice requires.
- You are ready for the selection stage that applies to your post: Screening followed by OMR written examination.
- You accept the posting terms: transferable to any CSIR Laboratory/Institute in India and two-year probation.
📄 Primary source: Advertisement No. Rectt./05/2026, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (linked under Important Links). The recruitment facts above come from that notice; tips and estimates are labelled where they appear.
