NPL Recruitment 2026 | Pay Scale RS. 44,428 | Latest Govt Jobs 2026
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NPL Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization Name | NPL Recruitment 2026 |
| Job Category | CN Government Jobs |
| Employment Type | Regular |
| Total Vacancies | 20 |
| Job Location | New Delhi |
| Last Date | 30.06.2026 |
| Apply mode | Offline |
NPL Recruitment 2026 Officially Released this Notification. Officials are inviting applications from the eligible and interested candidate. For More latest jobs follow our website. In this article we will see the Educational Qualification, Age Limit, Salary, Selection Process, How to Apply…etc
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Post Name and Vacancies :
- Technician (1) (Electronics) (Post Code (T2 – 01) – 10 Posts
- Technician (1) (Electrical) (Post Code (T2 – 02) – 05 Posts
- Technician (1) (COPA) (Post Code (T2 – 03) – 02 Posts
- Technician (1) (Multimedia, Animation and Special Effects) (Post Code (T2 – 04) – 01 Post
- Technician (1) (Digital Photographer / Photographer) (Post Code (T2 – 05) – 01 Post
- Technician (1) (Mechanic Motor Vehicle) (Post Code (T2 – 06) – 01 Post
Educational Qualification
- Technician (1) (Electronics) (Post Code (T2 – 01) – SSC /10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks, and an ITI certificate or national/state trade certificate in Electronics Mechanic/Electronics Trade. OR SSC /10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 2 years full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from an accredited institution in the Electronics Mechanic/Electronics Trade. OR SSC /10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 3 years of work experience in the Electronics Mechanic/Electronics trade.
- Technician (1) (Electrical) (Post Code (T2 – 02) – SSC /10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks, and an ITI certificate or national/state trade certificate in Electrician Trade. OR SSC /10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 2 years full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from an accredited institution in the Electrician Trade. OR SSC /10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 3 years of work experience in the Electrician trade.
- Technician (1) (COPA) (Post Code (T2 – 03) – SSC /10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks, and an ITI certificate or national/state trade certificate in Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) Trade. OR SSC /10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 2 years full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from an accredited institution in the Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) Trade. OR SSC /10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 3 years of work experience in the Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) trade.
- Technician (1) (Multimedia, Animation and Special Effects) (Post Code (T2 – 04) – SSC /10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks, and ITI certificate or national/state trade certificate in Multimedia, Animation and Special Effects Trade. OR SSC /10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 2 years full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from an accredited institution in the Multimedia, Animation and Special Effects Trade. OR SSC /10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 3 years of work experience in the Multimedia, Animation and Special Effects trade.
- Technician (1) (Digital Photographer / Photographer) (Post Code (T2 – 05) – SSC /10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks, and ITI certificate or national/state trade certificate in Photographer/Digital Photographer Trade. OR SSC /10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 2 years full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from an accredited institution in the Digital Photographer / Photographer Trade. OR SSC /10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 3 years of work experience in the Digital Photographer / Photographer trade.
- Technician (1) (Mechanic Motor Vehicle) (Post Code (T2 – 06) – SSC /10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks, and ITI certificate or national/state trade certificate in Mechanic Motor Vehicle Trade. OR SSC /10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 2 years full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from an accredited institution in the Mechanic Motor Vehicle Trade. OR SSC /10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum Fifty Five Percentage marks and 3 years of work experience in the Mechanic Motor Vehicle trade.
Age Limit
- For UR Applicants – Not less than 18 Years and not exceeding 28 Years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- +5 Years for ST/SC
- +3 Years for OBC (NCL)
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- +10 Years for UR
- +13 Years for OBC (NCL)
- +15 Years for ST/SC
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale Details
- Technician (1) – Rs. 44,428/- per month
Selection Process for NPL Recruitment 2026
- Written Test
- Trade Test
Complete Preparation Strategy
1. General Aptitude
Prepare:
- Number System
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Profit & Loss
- Time & Work
- Simple Interest
- Average
- Basic Data Interpretation
Daily Target
- 20 aptitude questions
- Formula revision
2. Reasoning Ability
Important Topics:
- Number Series
- Analogy
- Coding-Decoding
- Classification
- Direction Sense
- Blood Relations
- Alphabet Series
- Seating Arrangement
Daily Target
- 20–25 reasoning questions
3. General Awareness
Focus on:
- Current Affairs (last 6 months)
- Indian Science & Technology
- Indian Constitution
- Important Days
- Awards
- Government Schemes
- CSIR Laboratories
Special Focus
Know basic information about:
- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
- National Physical Laboratory
- Research activities of NPL
4. Technical Trade Preparation
Electronics Technician
Study:
- Electronic Components
- Resistors, Capacitors, Diodes
- Transistors
- Digital Electronics
- Basic Microprocessors
- Electronic Measurements
- Soldering Techniques
- Power Supplies
Common Questions
- Difference between AC and DC?
- Function of transistor?
- What is a rectifier?
- What is Ohm’s Law?
Electrical Technician
Study:
- Electrical Machines
- Transformers
- Motors
- Generators
- Wiring Systems
- Power Factor
- Earthing
- Safety Rules
Important Formula:
P=VIP=VIP=VI
Practice numerical problems regularly.
COPA (Computer Operator & Programming Assistant)
Study:
- Computer Fundamentals
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- Internet
- Windows OS
- Networking Basics
Programming Basics:
- C Language Fundamentals
- HTML Basics
- Database Concepts
Multimedia & Animation
Prepare:
- Graphic Design Basics
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Animation Concepts
- Video Editing
- Multimedia Formats
Photographer / Digital Photographer
Study:
- Camera Types
- Aperture
- Shutter Speed
- ISO
- Composition Rules
- Lighting
- Photo Editing
Mechanic Motor Vehicle (MMV)
Study:
- IC Engines
- Fuel Systems
- Cooling System
- Lubrication System
- Transmission
- Braking System
- Automobile Electrical Systems
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Difference between petrol and diesel engines?
- What is a clutch?
- What is a gearbox?
- Explain engine lubrication.
Week 1
- Aptitude Basics
- Reasoning Basics
- Technical Fundamentals
Week 2
- Trade-Specific Subjects
- Current Affairs
- Technical MCQs
Week 3
- Previous Technician-Level Questions
- Mock Tests
- Weak Area Improvement
Week 4
- Full Revision
- Trade Questions
- Formula Revision
- Mock Exams
Interview / Skill Test Preparation
If a trade test or skill test is conducted:
Electronics/Electrical
- Wire connections
- Circuit identification
- Measuring instruments
COPA
- Typing practice
- MS Office practical work
Photographer
- Camera handling
- Image editing basics
MMV
- Vehicle component identification
- Maintenance procedures
Best Books
Aptitude
- Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
Reasoning
- Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
General Awareness
- Lucent General Knowledge
Technical
- ITI Trade Theory books (relevant to your trade)
- NCVT Trade Question Banks
Final 15-Day Revision Plan
- 1 Mock Test daily
- Revise technical notes
- Practice 100 trade MCQs daily
- Revise current affairs
- Solve previous ITI/Technician recruitment questions
Most Important Area
For CSIR-NPL Technician posts, technical trade knowledge usually carries the highest weightage. Spend approximately:
- Technical Subject: 60%
- Aptitude & Reasoning: 20%
- General Awareness: 10%
- Computer Awareness: 10%
Application Fees for NPL Recruitment 2026
- For ST/SC/Ex-s/PWD Applicants – Nil
- For Other Applicants – Rs. 500/-
- Payment Mode: Demand Draft of Rs. 500/- (Five Hundred Rupees only) as application fee wherever applicable in favour of the Director, National Physical Laboratory, payable at New Delhi. Personal details (i.e., name & post code) should be mentioned on the back of the Demand Draft
How to Apply for NPL Recruitment 2026?
Candidates should download the application form from the official NPL website at www.nplindia.in. The completed application must be accompanied by self-attested copies of all required documents, including mark sheets, certificates, and testimonials verifying age,
education, experience, and caste status where applicable. A recent, self-signed passport-sized photograph must be attached to the form. Applicants currently holding permanent positions in Central or State Government, PSUs, or autonomous bodies must also include the employer endorsement as specified in the application format. If an application fee is required, it must be paid as a Rs. 500/- (Rupees five hundred only) crossed Demand Draft or Pay Order. This should be drawn from a nationalized bank, remain valid for at least three months, and be made in favor of the “Director, National Physical Laboratory,” payable at New Delhi. The entire application packet should be mailed in an envelope marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TECHNICIAN(1) – (Post Code No.____)” to the Senior Controller of Administration, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi-110012, to be received by 30.06.2026
NPL Recruitment 2026 – Official Apply Link
Important Dates
Start Date :28- 05- 2026
Last Date : 30.06.2026
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