CSIR NPL Recruitment 2026 – Walkin for 41 Project Associate, Project Assistant and More Posts

National Physical Laboratory (CSIR NPL) is recruiting candidates for 41 temporary vacancies across posts including Project Associate-II, Project Assistant-II, Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Research Associate-I, Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Project Research Scientist-I (Non Medical), Project Technical Support-I, Project Associate-I, Project Assistant-I, Senior PAT, Project Scientist-I, and Senior- PAT. Eligible candidates can attend the walk-in interview scheduled on 21 October 2026 and 22 October 2026, reporting between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM at the Auditorium, CSIR-NPL, New Delhi. Applicants must download and completely fill out the application form, bringing original and self-attested photocopies of all required certificates, mark sheets, testimonials, experience certificates, and NET/GATE scores to the interview venue specified in the official notification.

CSIR NPL Recruitment 2026 – Overview

CSIR NPL Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF

Candidates who are interested in applying for the CSIR NPL Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.

Download CSIR NPL Job 2026 Notification PDF

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Project Associate-II (Post Code 1.0): M.Sc. in Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Organic Chemistry and 02 years experience
• Project Assistant-II (Post Code 2.0): B.Sc (PCM)/3years Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Technology
• Project Assistant-II (Post Code 3.0): B.Sc. in Chemistry/03 years Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Technology
• Senior Research Fellow (SRF) (Post Code 4.0): M.Sc Chemistry or B.Tech in Chemical Engineering with NET/GATE and two year research experience
• Research Associate-I (Post Code 5.0): Ph.D. awarded in chemistry
• Project Assistant-II (Post Code 6.0): B.Sc. in Chemistry/03 years Diploma in Chemical Engineering
• Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (Post Code 7.0): M.Sc. in Environmental Science with NET/GATE
• Project Research Scientist-I (Non Medical) (Post Code 8.0): Post Graduate Degree in environmental science or atmospheric science
• Project Technical Support-I (Post Code 9.0): Three-Year Graduate Degree in Environmental science/ physics/chemistry/biology and one year experience
• Project Associate-I (Post Code 10.0): Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology (Electronics/Instrumentation/Biotechnology/Biomedical)
• Project Associate-II (Post Code 11.0): B.Tech electronics/ECE and 2 years of experience in R&D
• Project Associate-I (Post Code 12.0): BE/B.Tech Electronics / Electrical
• Project Associate-II (Post Code 13.0): B.Tech./B.E. (Mechanical) and 02 Years of experience in R&D
• Project Assistant-I (Post Code 14.0): SSC in PCM / 10th plus ITI (Electrical)
• Senior PAT (Post Code 15.0): B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science/IT and 03 years’ experience in R&D
• Senior Research Fellow (SRF) (Post Code 16.0): M.Tech in CSE/IT/ECE/EE or B.Tech in CSE/IT or MCA with NET/GATE and 2 years research experience
• Project Associate-II (Post Code 17.0): B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science/IT or Master’s degree in Computer Science/IT with 2 years experience
• Project Associate-I (Post Code 18.0): M.Sc. Physics
• Project Associate-I (Post Code 19.0): M.Sc. Physics / Electronics
• Project Scientist-I (Post Code 20.0): PhD in Physics / Electronics
• Project Associate-I (Post Code 21.0): M.Sc. Physics/Electronics
• Project Associate-I (Post Code 22.0): M.Sc Physics / Electronics
• Project Scientist-I (Post Code 23.0): Doctoral Degree in physics with 04 Years of experience in R&D
• Project Associate-I (Post Code 24.0): M.Sc. (Physics/Electronics)
• Project Associate-I (Post Code 25.0): M.Sc Physics/ Material Science
• Senior PAT (Post Code 26.0): Masters/ Integrated Masters in Physics with 03 years’ experience in R&D
• Project Associate-I (Post Code 27.0): Masters/ Integrated Masters in Physics or related branch
• Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (Post Code 28.0): M.Sc. in Physics with NET/GATE
• Project Associate-I (Post Code 29.0): Master’s/Integrated Masters in Physics or B.Tech in Nanotechnology
• Senior- PAT (Post Code 30.0): Ph.D. Degree in Physics/Optics/Nanotechnology/Material Science
• Project Associate-I (Post Code 31.0): Master’s/Integrated Masters in Physics or B.Tech in Nanotechnology
• Project Associate-I (Post Code 32.0): M.Sc. Physics/Electronics/ Material Science
• Project Associate-I (Post Code 33.0): M.Sc. Physics/Electronics/ Material Science
• Project Associate-I (Post Code 34.0): Masters / Integrated Masters in Physics /Applied Physics
• Project Associate-I (Post Code 35.0): M.Sc. Physics / Electronics / Instrumentation or B.Tech Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation
• Project Associate-II (Post Code 36.0): M.Sc. in Physics/applied physics/ electronics or B.Tech in Electronics with 2 Years Experience or M.Tech/M.E. in Photonics/Laser/Optics/Electronics/ECE

Application Fee

Age Limit

• Maximum age varies from 28 to 50 years depending on the post.
• Age is calculated as on 21 October 2026 for Post Code 1.0 to 17.0 and 22 October 2026 for Post Code 18.0 to 36.0.

Salary / Stipend

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Screening of applications based on academic qualification and/or experience
• Walk-in Interview

How to Apply

Candidates who wish to attend the walk-in interview for CSIR NPL Various Posts Recruitment 2026 should follow the steps below.

• Read the official notification carefully before attending the interview.
• Candidates must report at the venue as per the reporting time mentioned in the notification.
• Carry all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies such as ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates (if required), and category certificate (if applicable).
• Bring the duly filled application form if required in the notification.
• Verify eligibility criteria before attending the interview.
• Candidates are advised to reach the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities.
• Keep extra passport-size photographs for submission if required.

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