CSIR NCL MTS recruitment 2026 application begins: apply for 24 posts by November 4

The CSIR – National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune, an institution under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, has initiated the recruitment process for 24 Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) posts. The online application window for these positions opened on October 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

This recruitment drive, advertised under Advertisement No. NCL/01-2026/MTS dated October 3, 2026, offers government job opportunities for eligible 10th-pass candidates. The application process is entirely online and will conclude on November 4, 2026, at 05:00 PM, which also serves as the cut-off date for determining age and qualification eligibility.

Application Process and Key Dates

Prospective candidates are required to apply online through the official CSIR-NCL recruitment portal, recruit.ncl.res.in. The application window spans approximately one month, providing applicants sufficient time to complete the process. Hard copies of the application form are not to be sent to the NCL office.

The notification for this recruitment was released on October 3, 2026. All applicants must register using a valid email ID and mobile number to proceed with their application. The table below outlines the important dates for this recruitment cycle.

Eligibility Criteria and Vacancies

To be eligible for the MTS posts, candidates must have passed SSC/10th Class/Matriculation or an equivalent examination from a recognized board. While passing Intermediate/Class 12th is desirable, it is not an essential requirement. The maximum age limit for applicants is 25 years as of November 4, 2026. Age relaxation is applicable as per CSIR and Government of India guidelines, with OBC candidates receiving a 3-year relaxation and SC/ST candidates a 5-year relaxation.

A total of 24 provisional vacancies are available across various categories. One post out of these 24 is horizontally reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) under the Hard of Hearing (HH) category. The category-wise distribution of these vacancies is detailed in the following table.

Application Fees and Emoluments

An application fee of ₹500 is mandated for candidates belonging to the UR, OBC, and EWS categories. However, women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt from paying this fee. The fee can be paid online through various methods including RuPay Debit Card, Credit/Prepaid Card, Net Banking, UPI, Wallets, NEFT, or SBI Branch Payment.

The pay scale for the MTS positions is Pay Level-01, ranging from ₹18,000 to ₹56,900. The approximate total monthly emoluments for these posts are around ₹40,000, which includes allowances applicable at Pune. The job profile for MTS includes tasks such as physical maintenance of records, general cleanliness, carrying files, photocopying, delivering mail, opening/closing offices, dusting furniture, and preparing tea/coffee.

Selection Process and Required Documents

The selection process for the MTS posts will involve a Competitive Written Examination, followed by Document Verification. The written examination will be an objective-type multiple-choice test, conducted in both English and Hindi (except for the English Language section). The examination will be at a 10th Class level, comprising 150 questions to be completed within 2 hours (120 minutes).

Applicants are required to upload several documents during the online application process. These include a passport-size photograph (JPG/JPEG, 4 KB to 100 KB), signature (JPG/JPEG, 2 KB to 50 KB), Aadhaar Card, 10th Class Marksheet/Certificate, and caste certificate (if applicable).

1. Visit recruit.ncl.res.in from October 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
2. Read Advertisement No. NCL/01-2026/MTS carefully.
3. Complete online registration using a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill the application form with personal, educational, and category details.
5. Upload required documents in the prescribed format and size.
6. Pay the ₹500 application fee if applicable.
7. Review all information and submit the application form by November 4, 2026, at 05:00 PM.
8. Download and print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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