CSIR NCL MTS Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 24 Multi-Tasking Staff Posts

CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), Pune, has released Advertisement No. NCL/01-2026/MTS dated 03-10-2026 inviting online applications for 24 posts of Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS). The posts are in Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Rs. 18,000 – 56,900), with total emoluments of approximately Rs. 40,000 per month, including HRA in a Class ‘X’ city.

Candidates who have passed SSC/10th/Matriculation or equivalent can apply, and the upper age limit is 25 years as on 04-11-2026, with relaxation for reserved categories. Of the 24 posts, 1 post is reserved for the PwBD (HH) category. Selection is based only on a competitive written examination of 150 questions, followed by document verification.

Applications are accepted online only through https://recruit.ncl.res.in from 05-10-2026 (10:00 AM) to 04-11-2026 (5:00 PM). A hard copy of the application should not be sent. Read this article for the complete details on vacancy, eligibility, salary, age limit, application fee, important dates, selection process and how to apply for CSIR NCL MTS Recruitment 2026.

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CSIR NCL MTS Recruitment 2026 Overview

CSIR-NCL is a premier scientific research and development institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. The number of vacancies is provisional and may increase or decrease. Women candidates and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) fulfilling the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply.

CSIR NCL MTS Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details 

A total of 24 vacancies have been notified for the Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) post under Post Code MTS-01. Out of the 24 posts, 1 post is reserved for the PwBD (HH) category.

Suitability of PwBD for the Post

• Blind and Low Vision (B, LV).
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D, HH).
• Locomotor disabilities: One Arm, Both Arms, One Leg, Both Legs, One Arm and One Leg, Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, Muscular Dystrophy (OA, BA, OL, BL, OAL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, MDy).
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (Mild), Specific Learning Disability and Mental Illness (ASD (M), SLD, MI).
• Multiple Disabilities involving the above categories (MD).

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfil the essential requirements and other conditions of the advertisement as on the last date of receipt of online applications (04-11-2026). The prescribed qualification must be from a University/Institution/Board recognized by the Government of India, and the final result must have been declared on or before 04-11-2026.

• Nationality: The applicant must be a citizen of India.
• Essential Qualification: SSC/Xth/Matriculation or equivalent.
• Desirable Qualification: Intermediate/XIIth Class pass.
• Job Requirement: Physical maintenance of records of the section, general cleanliness and upkeep of the section, carrying files and documents to other sections, photocopying, delivering the dak, opening and closing the section/room, dusting of furniture, preparation and supply of tea/coffee to officials/guests, and any other work assigned by superior officers.
• Mere possession of the essential qualification does not entitle a candidate to be called for the written examination. A Screening/Selection Committee may adopt its own criteria to shortlist candidates.
• Candidates working on regular/permanent posts in Government Departments, Autonomous Bodies or PSUs must upload a ‘No Objection & Vigilance Certificate’ (Annexure-XI) stating that they will be relieved within one month of receipt of appointment orders. CSIR-NCL will not accept any person on lien or deputation basis.
• Applicants must disclose whether any close relatives are permanent employees of CSIR-NCL or any other CSIR laboratory/institute.
• If a candidate’s Board/University awards CGPA/grades, the conversion into percentage as per the Board/University formula must be uploaded.

Salary/Stipend

The salary details given in the advertisement are as follows:

• Pay Level: Level 1 as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Rs. 18,000 – 56,900).
• Total Emoluments: Approximately Rs. 40,000/- per month, calculated on the minimum of the scale including HRA in a Class ‘X’ city.
• Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) and other allowances admissible to central government employees and made applicable to CSIR. Council employees are also eligible for accommodation as per CSIR allotment rules, depending on availability, in which case HRA is not admissible.
• Other Benefits: New Pension Scheme (NPS), reimbursement of medical expenses, Leave Travel Concession (LTC) and career advancement opportunities as per extant CSIR rules.
• Probation: 2 years from the date of joining, which may be extended or curtailed at the discretion of the Competent Authority.

Age Limit (as on 04-11-2026)

The upper age limit is 25 years as on the last date of submission of online applications (04-11-2026). The minimum age is not specified in the advertisement. Age relaxation beyond the upper age limit is as follows:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
• PwBD (UR): 10 years
• PwBD (OBC): 13 years
• PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years (maximum age of a PwBD applicant on the closing date must not exceed 56 years)
• Ex-Servicemen (UR): 3 years after deduction of the actual military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date.
• Ex-Servicemen (OBC/SC/ST): 6 years for OBC and 8 years for SC/ST after deduction of the actual military service rendered.
• Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and not remarried: Up to 35 years (UR/OBC) and up to 40 years (SC/ST).
• Any other age relaxation is as per extant GoI/DoPT/CSIR recruitment rules.
• SC/ST/OBC (NCL) age relaxation is available only for posts reserved for the respective category. Candidates applying against posts not reserved for them are treated on par with unreserved candidates, though fee exemption still applies to eligible candidates.

Application Fee

• UR/OBC/EWS Candidates: Rs. 500/- (plus processing fee/transaction charges, wherever applicable)
• Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen Candidates: Nil
• Payment Mode: Online through RuPay Debit Card, Credit/Prepaid Cards, Net Banking, UPI, Wallets, NEFT and SBI Branch Payment only.
• The fee is non-refundable under any circumstances and cannot be adjusted against any other examination or selection.
• Payment attempts are limited to a maximum of six. If a payment transaction remains unresolved, the candidate must wait 20 minutes from the payment initiation time before a new attempt.
• No fee exemption applies to departmental candidates or candidates employed under Central/State Government, Autonomous Bodies or PSUs.

Important Dates

• Date of Advertisement: 03-10-2026
• Start Date for Online Application: 05-10-2026 (10:00 AM onwards)
• Last Date for Online Application: 04-11-2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
• Last Time for Technical Query E-mail: 04-11-2026 (up to 2:00 PM)
• Written Examination Date: To be notified on https://recruit.ncl.res.in

Selection Process

A Competitive Written Examination will be conducted for all provisionally eligible candidates. The final merit list will be prepared only on the basis of performance in the written examination, followed by document verification.

• Mode: OMR based or Computer Based objective type multiple choice examination.
• Duration: 2 hours. Standard: Class 10th.
• Medium: Questions are set in both English and Hindi, except the questions on English Language.
• Answer Key: A tentative answer key will be made available on the CSIR-NCL recruitment website after the examination, and candidates can submit representations within the stipulated time with supporting evidence. There is no provision for re-evaluation or re-checking of scores.
• Normalization: If the examination is held in multiple shifts, marks will be normalized as per the CSIR formula (Annexure-XIII).
• Tie-break: Equal aggregate marks are resolved in this order: lesser negative marks, older candidate, candidate who acquired the essential degree earlier, and alphabetical order of first names.
• Document Verification: Before the offer of appointment, candidates must produce the originals of the documents uploaded with the application, failing which the candidature is likely to be rejected.
• No Travelling Allowance will be paid for the written examination or any other stage.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply for CSIR NCL MTS Recruitment 2026 through online mode only, between 05-10-2026 (10:00 AM) and 04-11-2026 (5:00 PM). Follow the steps below:

1. Visit the official CSIR-NCL recruitment website, https://recruit.ncl.res.in, and read the advertisement and the online application instructions.
2. Register with a valid e-mail ID and mobile number. Create a new e-mail ID if you do not have one, as all communication is sent there.
3. Fill in the online application form with accurate details, as no corrections are allowed after final submission.
4. Upload a recent passport size colour photograph (JPG/JPEG, 4 KB to 100 KB, between 100 x 100 and 300 x 350 pixels) with a white or light background, face occupying about 50% of the area, without sunglasses, scarf or cap.
5. Upload your signature (JPG/JPEG, 2 KB to 50 KB, between 100 x 50 and 200 x 200 pixels), signed on white paper with a black ink pen in running hand. Blurred photographs or signatures lead to rejection.
6. Upload the required documents: Aadhaar Card, 10th mark sheet/certificate, ITI and 12th mark sheets (if applicable), proof of date of birth (Matriculation/Secondary Examination certificate or birth certificate), name change/mismatch documents (if applicable), caste/category certificate (Annexure I/II/III/IV), No Objection & Vigilance Certificate (Annexure-XI), PwBD certificates and scribe-related certificates (Annexure V to X), as applicable.
7. Pay the application fee of Rs. 500/- online (if applicable) within the application window.
8. Submit the application, then take a printout of the application form and payment details for your records. Do not send a hard copy to CSIR-NCL.

• OBC candidates must submit the declaration as per Annexure-III, and OBC (NCL) and EWS certificates must be valid for FY 2026-27 in the format applicable for posts under the Government of India.
• Incomplete applications (without photograph, signature, documents or fee, where applicable) are liable to be rejected. Applications once made cannot be withdrawn.
• For technical queries, e-mail recruit.ncl@csir.res.in on or before 2:00 PM on 04-11-2026. Candidates are advised to apply and pay well before the last date.
• Admit cards, exam date, time, venue and all updates are published only on https://recruit.ncl.res.in.

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