CSIR invites ONLINE applications for recruitment to the posts of 86 Technician -1 for its CSIR – National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL). Check details like eligibility, pay etc below to apply onine.
CSIR Technician Vacancy Details
| Total Vacancy 86 |
| Name of the Post | No. of Posts & Reservation Status | Pay Level in Pay Matrix (as per 7th CPC) | Total emoluments approximately (₹) | Upper Age Limit not exceeding [on the last date of submission of online application] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technician-1 | UR-30, OBC-27, EWS-08, SC-15, ST-06 (Out of the above, ESM – 08, Sports – 04 and PwBD:06 (including three backlog) | Level – 2 (Rs.19,900 – 63,200) | ₹38,500/-* (Approx.) | 28 Years (UR)** |
| UR: Unreserved; OBC (NCL): Other Backward Classes [Non-Creamy Layer]; EWS: Economically Weaker Section; SC: Scheduled Caste; ST: Scheduled Tribe; PwBD (VH): Persons with Benchmark Disability (Visually Handicapped); PwBD (HH): Persons with Benchmark Disability (Hearing Handicapped); PwBD (OH): Persons with Benchmark Disability (Orthopedically Handicapped); PwBD (MD):Persons with Benchmark Disability (Multiple Disabilities); Sportspersons & ESM: Ex-Servicemen | ||||
Important dates
| Starting Date for submission of Online Application | 06/06/2025 at 9.00 AM IST |
| Last Date for receipt / submission of Online application | 10/07/2025 at 5.00 PM IST |
National Aerospace Laboratories Trade wise vacancy for Technician
| Trade | Vacancy Details (Post: Technician-1 / Gr.II(1),) |
|---|---|
| Fitter | Post Code: T-101, No. of Posts: 25, Category: UR-09, OBC-05, EWS-01 SC-01, ST-02 SPORTS-02 (UR-01, SC-01), ESM-02 (UR-01, SC-01) PwBD-03 (OH-01, VH-01 & MD, Autism etc -01) |
| Welder | Post Code: T-102, No. of Posts: 02, Category: OBC-01, EWS-01 |
| Turner | Post Code: T-103, No. of Posts: 03, Category: OBC-01, SC-01 PwBD (OH)-01 |
| Electrical | Post Code: T-104, No. of Posts: 12 ,Category: UR-01, OBC-04, EWS-01, SC-03, ESM – 03 (UR-01, OBC-01, ST-01 |
| Machinist | Post Code: T-105, No. of Posts: 08, Category: UR-01, OBC-02, EWS-01 SC-03 PwBD (HH) – 01 |
| Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance | Post Code: T-106 No. of Posts: 04 Category: UR-02 SC-01 ESM (OBC) – 01 |
| Electronics & Instrumentation | Post Code: T-107 No. of Posts: 01 Category: UR-01 |
| Mechanical | Post Code: T-108 No. of Posts: 01 Category: OBC-01 |
| Electronics | Post Code: T-109 No. of Posts: 11 Category: UR-03, OBC-04 EWS-01 SC-02, SPORTS (ST) – 01 |
| Draughtsman (Mechanical) | Post Code: T-110 No. of Posts: 05 Category: OBC-02 EWS-02 SC-01 |
| Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) | Post Code: T-111 No. of Posts: 01 Category: UR-01 |
| Instrument Mechanic | Post Code: T-112 No. of Posts: 02 Category: OBC-01 PwBD (VH) -01 |
| Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) or Information Technology or Computer Science | Post Code: T-113 No. of Posts: 02 Category: SC-01 ST-01 |
| Motor Mechanic | Post Code: T-114 No. of Posts: 01 Category: OBC-01 |
| Electroplater | Post Code: T-115 No. of Posts: 01 Category: SPORTS (OBC) – 01 |
| Painter (General) | Post Code: T-116 No. of Posts: 01 Category: ST-01 |
| Sheet Metal | Post Code: T-117 No. of Posts: 01 Category: ESM (UR) – 01 |
| House Keeper | Post Code: T-118 No. of Posts: 01 Category: EWS-01 |
| Catering & Hospitality Assistant | Post Code: T-119 No. of Posts: 01 Category: OBC-01 |
| X-ray Technician | Post Code: T-120 No. of Posts: 01 Category: UR-01 |
| Physiotherapy | Post Code: T-121 No. of Posts: 01 Category: OBC-01 |
| Clinical / Medical Lab Technician | Post Code: T-122 No. of Posts: 01 Category: ESM (UR) – 01 |
Eligibility
| Essential Educational Qualification & Trades |
|---|
| SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or national / state trade Certificate in Fitter /Welder / Turner/ Electrical/ Machinist/ Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance / Electronics & Instrumentation/ Mechanical/ Electronics / Draughtsman (Mechanical) / Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant)/ Instrument Mechanic/ Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) or Information Technology or Computer Science/ Motor Mechanic/ Electroplater / Painter (General) / Sheet Metal/ House Keeper Trade/ Catering & Hospitality Assistant/ X-ray Technician/ Physiotherapy / Clinical / Medical Lab Technician OR SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized Institution in Fitter trade/ Welder trade/ Turner trade/ Electrical trade/ Machinist trade/ Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance Trade/ Electronics & Instrumentation Trade / Mechanical Trade/ Electronics trade/Draughtsman (Mechanical) trade/ Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant)/ Instrument Mechanic trade/ Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) or Information Technology or Computer Science trade/ Motor Mechanic trade/ Electroplater trade/ Painter (General) trade/ Sheet Metal trade/ House Keeper Trade/ Catering & Hospitality Assistant trade/ X-ray Technician trade/ Physiotherapy trade/ Clinical / Medical Lab Technician trade OR SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in Fitter trade/ Welder trade/ Turner trade/ Electrical trade/ Machinist trade / Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance Trade/ Electronics & Instrumentation Trade/ Mechanical Trade/ Electronics trade/ Draughtsman (Mechanical) trade/ Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) trade/ Instrument Mechanic trade/ Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) or Information Technology or Computer Science trade/Motor Mechanic trade/ Electroplater trade/ Painter (General) trade/ Sheet Metal trade/ House Keeper Trade/ Catering & Hospitality Assistant trade/ X-ray Technician trade/ Physiotherapy trade/ Clinical / Medical Lab Technician trade in a Ministry / Department / Organisation / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT. |
Age Limit & Age Relaxation
| 18-28 Years |
| Applicants should have completed the age of 18 years and should not be aged above 28 years as applicable (UR candidates) as on the last date for receipt of online application. The date for determining the upper age limit, qualifications and /or experience for each post shall be the closing date prescribed for receipt of online applications. |
| The upper age limit is relaxable up to 05 years for the regular employees working in CSIR laboratories/institutes, Government Departments, Autonomous bodies and Public Sector Undertakings in accordance with the instructions and orders issued by the Government of India/CSIR from time to time. |
| The upper age limit is relaxable up to 05 years for SC/ST and 03 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
| Age relaxation to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) is 10 years (15 years for SC/ST and 13 years for OBC candidates) |
| Ex-servicemen : Upper age limit is relaxable by 03 years. |
Note: Permissible relaxation in upper age limit for different categories in accordance with extant Rules/ guidelines of Government of India/CSIR please see official pdf advertisement in details.
Selection Process
The Selection procedure consists of two stages i.e Stage-I and Stage-II.
In Stage-I, the candidates as recommended/shortlisted by the duly constituted Screening Committee will be called for Trade Test.
Individuals who qualify in the Trade test will be invited for the second stage where candidates have to appear in competitive written examination consisting of Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III
The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the marks obtained by the candidates in Paper-II and Paper-III
Stage-I (Trade Test):
A duly constituted Selection Committee will conduct the Trade Test in the relevant subjects for the candidates to evaluate their suitability for the post.
Stage-II (Competitive Written Examination)
| Mode of Examination | OMR based or Computer Based Objective Type Multiple Choice Examination |
| Medium of Questions | The questions will be set both in English and Hindi except the questions on English language |
| Standard of Examination | SSC + ITI / XIIth Standard |
| Total No. of Questions | 150 |
| Total Time allotted | 2 hours 30 minutes |
Paper-I (Time Allotted – 1 hour)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability Test* | 50 | 100 (two marks for every correct answer) | There will be no negative marks in this paper |
* Mental Ability Test will be so devised so as to include General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgement etc.
Paper-II (Time Allotted – 30 minutes)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 (three marks for every correct answer) | One negative mark for every wrong answer |
| English Language | 25 | 75 (three marks for every correct answer) | One negative mark for every wrong answer |
Paper-III (Time Allotted – 1 hour)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concerned Subject* | 50 | 150 (three marks for every correct answer) | One negative mark for every wrong answer |
How to Apply
| a. Eligible candidates are required to apply ONLINE only by accessing the website https://www.nal.res.in. No other mode of application will be entertained. |
| b. For online application process please refer “How-to-apply online” instructions, “Fee Payment Procedure” and ‘Application Replica’ available on the above-mentioned website/portal. |
| c. The application is to be submitted in three distinct steps within prescribed timeline, as below: i) Registration [online] ii) Fee Submission [online], if applicable. iii) Online application submission. |
| d. Candidates are advised to read the advertisement carefully and also go through the instructions before filling up of the online application. |
Candidates applying for more than one post code must submit separate applications indicating the post code of the post in the application form.
Candidates are required to upload his/her recent passport size scanned colour photograph and signature each (max. size 50 KB) and also relevant certificates (max. size 1 MB each) at the specified place in the online application and preserve 04 identical copies of color photograph for submission at this office as and when asked.
Application Fee
A non-refundable application fee of ₹500/– (Rupees Five hundred only) for each post code separately, as applicable, is required to be paid by the candidates through SB Collect.
The candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-servicemen are exempted from submission of application fee.
Summary of CSIR NAL Recruitment 2025
| Last date of Receiving Application | 10/07/2025 at 5.00 PM IST |
| Max Age | 28 Years |
| Notification Link | 👉Download Pdf |
| Official Website | 👉Click Here |
| Career Portal | 👉Click Here |
| Mode Of Application | Online |
| Total Vacancy | 86 |