Thumbnail: Viksit Haryana | CSIR-NPL MTS recruitment 2026 — 25 posts, last date 23 December 2026
Have you passed Class 10 and want a government job in Delhi? The CSIR–National Physical Laboratory (NPL), New Delhi, has opened 25 Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) posts, and the selected candidates will take home around Rs 41,040 a month.
But there is one big difference in this recruitment — there is no online form at all. You must apply by post, and your form has to reach NPL by 23 December 2026. Postal delay is no excuse, so applying early is the only safe option.
CSIR-NPL MTS Recruitment 2026 — At a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | CSIR–National Physical Laboratory (NPL), New Delhi |
| Advertisement No. | Rectt./05/2026 |
| Post | Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) |
| Total posts | 25 |
| Qualification | Class 10 pass (Class 12 desirable) |
| Age limit | 18 to 25 years (as on 23 December 2026) |
| Pay | Level 1, Rs 18,000–56,900; total about Rs 41,040 per month |
| Application fee | Rs 500 (by demand draft); nil for SC/ST/PwBD/women/transgender |
| Apply mode | By post only (offline) |
| Last date | 23 December 2026 (form must reach NPL) |
| Exam date | Not announced yet — will be published on nplindia.in |
Who can apply?
The biggest attraction of this recruitment is its qualification — a Class 10 pass is enough. Class 12 is desirable but not compulsory, and your Class 10 result must have been declared on or before 23 December 2026.
The age limit is 18 to 25 years, counted as on 23 December 2026. SC/ST candidates get 5 years’ relaxation, OBC (non-creamy layer) 3 years and persons with benchmark disabilities 10 years. Ex-servicemen get 3 years after deducting their military service.
Selected candidates will serve a two-year probation. NPL can post them to any CSIR laboratory or institute in India.
Vacancy Break-up — 25 Posts
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 12 |
| EWS | 3 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 6 |
| ST | 4 |
| SC | 0 |
| Total | 25 |
Within these 25 posts, 1 post is reserved for PwBD category [b], 1 post for PwBD category [c] and 3 posts for ex-servicemen — these are horizontal reservations inside the 25, not extra seats. The advertisement says the vacancy numbers are provisional and may increase or decrease at final selection.
How much will you earn?
The MTS post is in Pay Level 1 (Rs 18,000–56,900). The basic pay starts at Rs 18,000, and with HRA in a Class ‘X’ city like Delhi the total emoluments work out to about Rs 41,040 a month. This is a regular, permanent government job.
What is the application fee?
General, OBC and EWS candidates must pay Rs 500. The fee is nil for SC, ST, PwBD, women, transgender and abroad candidates.
The fee is payable only by crossed demand draft or pay order drawn on a nationalised bank, valid for at least three months, in favour of “Director, National Physical Laboratory”, payable at New Delhi. Write your name and the post code MTS on the back of the draft. There is no online payment option, and the fee once paid will not be refunded.
How will candidates be selected?
First, a Screening Committee will scrutinise the applications and shortlist candidates for the written examination — merely meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee a call. Then comes one OMR-based written examination. There is no interview and no skill test; the final merit list is drawn from the written exam marks alone.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence | 25 | 75 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 75 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 150 |
| English Language | 50 | 150 |
| Total | 150 | 450 |
The exam runs for 2 hours and is of Class 10 standard. Every correct answer carries 3 marks and every wrong answer costs 1 mark. The paper is set in English and Hindi, except the English Language section. The exam date has not been announced yet — NPL will publish it on nplindia.in.
How to apply by post
- Download the prescribed form from nplindia.in.
- Fill Part I and Part II. Paste a recent passport-size colour photograph on Part I, signed across in full, and another on Part II.
- Attach self-attested copies of your date-of-birth certificate, educational certificates and mark sheets, caste certificate if applicable, and EWS, PwBD or ex-serviceman certificate if you claim one.
- Get the demand draft first if the fee applies to you, because the draft details go on the form and the draft itself goes in the envelope.
- Put everything in an envelope superscribed “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF MTS” and post it to: Senior Controller of Administration, CSIR–National Physical Laboratory, Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi–110012. Keep the postal receipt.
Remember — the form must reach NPL by 23 December 2026. The same date applies to candidates from far-flung areas, and postal delay is not accepted as an excuse. If you live outside Delhi, post your form by the second week of December at the latest. Government employees must route their application through the proper channel, though an advance copy may be sent before the closing date.
Documents Required
- Class 10 mark sheet and certificate (result declared by 23 December 2026)
- Date-of-birth proof
- Two recent passport-size colour photographs
- Caste / EWS / PwBD / ex-serviceman certificate (if claiming one)
- Rs 500 demand draft / pay order (if the fee applies)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 13 November 2026 |
| Form available | From 14 November 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of form | 23 December 2026 |
| Written exam date | Not announced yet |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the last date for CSIR-NPL MTS Recruitment 2026?
A: The completed form must reach CSIR-NPL by 23 December 2026. Postal delay is not accepted as an excuse, so post it early.
Q2: Can I apply online for CSIR-NPL MTS?
A: No. Applications are offline only — download the form from nplindia.in and send it by post.
Q3: What is the fee for CSIR-NPL MTS Recruitment 2026?
A: Rs 500 by crossed demand draft or pay order. SC, ST, PwBD, women, transgender and abroad candidates are exempt.
Q4: What is the exam pattern for CSIR-NPL MTS?
A: One OMR paper — 150 questions, 450 marks, 2 hours, Class 10 standard. General Intelligence 25, Quantitative Aptitude 25, General Awareness 50 and English Language 50 questions, with 1 negative mark per wrong answer.
Q5: What salary will a CSIR-NPL MTS get?
A: Pay Level 1 (Rs 18,000–56,900) with total emoluments of about Rs 41,040 a month in Delhi.
Important Links
- CSIR-NPL official website — nplindia.in (download the form and notification PDF here)
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Note: Read the official advertisement (Advt. No. Rectt./05/2026) on nplindia.in before applying. The written exam date has not been officially announced yet.
