CSIR–National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune, is inviting online applications from eligible candidates to apply for the Technician and Technical Assistant posts. The registration for the CSIR NCL Recruitment 2025 against 34 vacancies has already started at https://recruit.ncl.res.in. Interested candidates must submit their application before 12th January 2026.
CSIR NCL Notification 2025 PDF Out
The detailed CSIR NCL Notification 2025 PDF has been released at the official website https://recruit.ncl.res.in. Also, the direct link to download the PDF is provided in this article. Candidates can download the detailed information bulletin directly from the link shared here, which contains eligibility, syllabus, and important instructions for the exam.
CSIR NCL Recruitment 2025 Overview
Candidates applying for CSIR NCL Vacancy 2025 should know that selection for Technician and Technical Assistant posts is based on a written exam followed by a skill test. After getting selected, technicians get Rs. 40000 and Technical Assistant get Rs. 72000.
| CSIR NCL Recruitment 2025 Summary | |
| Conducting Body | CSIR–National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune, |
| Post Name | Technician and Technical Assistant |
| Vacancy | 34 |
| Registration Dates | 12th December 2025 to 12th January 2026 |
| Educational Qualifications | SSC/10th and ITI |
| Upper Age limit | 28 years |
| Selection Process | Written Exam Skill Test Document Verification Medical Examination |
| Official website | https://recruit.ncl.res.in |
CSIR NCL Recruitment 2025- Important Dates
The online registration schedule for the CSIR NCL exam has been released along with the CSIR NCL Notification 2025 PDF. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for CSIR NCL Recruitment 2025 till 12th January 2026. Check important dates from the table below.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification release date | 12th December 2025 |
| Apply Online Starts | 12th December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 12th January 2026 |
CSIR NCL Vacancy 2025
CSIR – National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune, is a premier Scientific research and development institute under the aegis of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India has announced a total of 34 vacancies for Technician and Technical Assistant posts.
| Category | Technical Assistant | Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Gen | 08 | 07 |
| EWS | 02 | 01 |
| OBC | 07 | 04 |
| SC | 01 | 02 |
| ST | 01 | 01 |
| Total | 19 | 15 |
CSIR NCL Eligibility Criteria 2025
Candidates interested in applying for CSIR NCL Recruitment 2025 must be aware of CSIR NCL Eligibility Creteria 2025 in terms of educational qualification and age limit.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates have passed SSC/10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or National/State Trade Certificate in Plastic Processing Operator (OR)
- Diploma in a relevant stream of at least 03 years full-time duration, with minimum 60% marks and experience of 02 years in Software Development / Project Management / Database Management
Age Limit (as on 12/01/2026)
Candidates’ maximum age is not more than 28 years to be eligible to apply online for CSIR NCL Vacancy 2025.
| Category | Applicable for Post | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| SC / ST | Technician (1) & Technical Assistant | 05 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 03 years | |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 years | |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years | |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 years | |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) – UR | 03 years after deduction of actual military service rendered from age as on closing date | |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) – OBC / SC / ST | 06 years (OBC) / 08 years (SC/ST) after deduction of actual military service rendered from age as on closing date (as per GoI orders) | |
| CSIR Departmental Candidates / Govt. Departments / Autonomous Bodies / PSU Employees (≥ 3 years regular service) | 05 years (with essential qualification). Additional relaxation for SC/ST/OBC and other categories as per GoI rules | |
| Widows / Divorced Women / Women judicially separated & not remarried (UR/OBC) | Technician (1) | Up to 35 years of age |
| Widows / Divorced Women / Women judicially separated & not remarried (SC/ST) | Up to 40 years of age | |
| Any other age relaxation | Technician (1) & Technical Assistant | As per extant GoI/DoPT/CSIR Recruitment Rules |
CSIR NCL Online Form 2025
Along with the release of CSIR NCL Notification 2025 PDF, the online application process is ongoing at the official website https://recruit.ncl.res.in. Candidates can apply online for CSIR NCL Technician and Technical Assistant Vacancy on or before the last date i.e. 12th January 2026. Candidates are advised to fill out their registration form before the last date to avoid last-minute technical glitches.
CSIR NCL Application Fee 2025
Application fee for CSIR NCL Recruitment 2025 can be paid online using net banking, credit/debit cards, or NEFT/RTGS.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR), OBC, EWS Candidates | Rs. 500/- (Five Hundred Only) |
| Women Candidates, SC/ST Candidates, PwBD Candidates, Ex-Servicemen Candidates CSIR Permanent Employees |
Nil |
Steps to Apply for CSIR NCL Recruitment 2025
Here are the following steps to apply for the Technician and Technical Assistant posts
- Candidates must apply online only through the official website, recruit.ncl.res.in
- On the homepage, go to the career tab and click on the apply link against CSIR NCL Technician and Technical Assistant Recruitment 2025
- Fill in all the details, mobile number, email, and other required details
Photograph Upload:
- JPG/JPEG format, 20 KB–100 KB, 200×230 pixels
- Clear, color photo with white/light background
- No sunglasses, cap, or head covering
Signature Upload:
- JPG/JPEG format, 10 KB–50 KB, 140×60 pixels
- Signed by the candidate only, in black ink, running handwriting
Pay the application fee and submit the application form for the CSIR NCL Recruitment 2025
CSIR NCL Selection Process 2025
The selection for Technician and Technical Assistant is based on multiple stages:
- Written Exam
- Skill Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
CSIR NCL Exam Pattern 2025
The exam pattern for Technician and Technical Assistant is as follows:
Technician
- Exam: OMR/Computer Based (MCQs)
- Level: SSC + ITI / 12th
- Questions: 150
- Time: 2.5 Hours
- Paper I: Mental Ability (50 Q, no negative)
- Paper II: GA & English (50 Q, -1 negative marking)
- Paper III: Concerned Subject (50 Q, -1 negative marking)
Technical Assistant
- Exam: OMR/Computer Based (MCQs)
- Level: Diploma / Graduation
- Questions: 200
- Time: 3 Hours
- Paper I: Mental Ability (50 Q, no negative)
- Paper II: GA & English (50 Q, -1 negative marking)
- Paper III: Concerned Subject (100 Q, -1 negative marking)
| Details | Technician | Technical Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Mode of Examination | OMR-Based or Computer-Based Objective | OMR-Based or Computer-Based Objective |
| Medium of Questions | English & Hindi | English & Hindi |
| Standard of Examination | SSC + ITI / 12th Standard | Diploma / Graduation Level |
| Total Number of Questions | 150 | 200 |
| Total Time Allotted | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | 3 Hours |
| Paper-I (1 Hour) | Mental Ability Test – 50 Questions, 100 Marks (2 marks each, No negative marking) |
|
| Paper-II (30 Minutes) | General Awareness – 25 Questions, 75 Marks English Language – 25 Questions, 75 Marks (3 marks each, –1 for wrong) |
|
| Paper-III (90 Minutes) | Concerned Subject – 50 Questions, 150 Marks (3 marks each, –1 for wrong) |
Concerned Subject – 100 Questions, 300 Marks (3 marks each, –1 for wrong) |
CSIR Technician and Technical Assistant Salary 2025
The Technician post is at Pay Level 2 with a pay scale of Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 and offers total monthly emoluments of approximately Rs. 40,000. The Technical Assistant post is at Pay Level 6 with a pay scale of Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 and provides a total monthly salary of around Rs. 72,000.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale (Rs.) | Total Emoluments (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technician | Level – 02 | Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 | Rs. 40,000/- |
| Technical Assistant | Level – 06 | Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 | Rs. 72,000/- |
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