CSIR NEIST Recruitment 2025: Golden Opportunity for Technical Assistants & Technicians – Apply Now!

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CSIR NEIST Recruitment 2025 – Overview

The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) – North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST), Jorhat, Assam, has announced a significant recruitment drive for 2025. CSIR-NEIST is inviting online applications from enthusiastic, young, dynamic, and talented Indian professionals for a total of 17 vacancies for the positions of Technical Assistant and Technician(1). This is a premier opportunity to join a leading research institute involved in multidisciplinary R&D programs. The application window opens on May 17, 2025, and closes on June 6, 2025. 

Organization Details

  • Hiring Body: CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology (CSIR-NEIST), Jorhat, Assam. 
  • Number of Posts:
    • Technical Assistant: 10 posts 
    • Technician(1): 07 posts 
  • Location: Jorhat, Assam CSIR-NEIST is a premier research institute under CSIR, an autonomous body of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt. of India. It is equipped with sophisticated analytical and other equipment, lab, and pilot facilities. 

CSIR NEIST Vacancy Breakdown 2025

Technical Assistant Vacancies

Post CodeNo. of PostsReservation
TA-102EWS-01, SC-01
TA-201OBC
TA-301UR (Implicit, as not specified otherwise)
TA-401SC
TA-502UR
TA-601UR
TA-701OBC
TA-801ST
Total10UR-04, OBC-02, EWS-01, SC-02, ST-01

Out of 10 posts, 02 posts are reserved for PwBD (D, HH, and LV).

Technician(1) Vacancies

Post CodeNo. of PostsReservation
TE-0103EWS-01, SC-01, UR-01
TE-0201UR
TE-0301ST
TE-0401ST
TE-0501UR
Total07UR-03, SC-01, ST-02, EWS-01

CSIR NEIST Recruitment Eligibility Criteria 2025

Educational Qualification & Experience

For Technical Assistant Posts:

  • TA-1: B.Sc (IT) or B.Sc (Computer Science) or BCA with minimum 60% marks and one year experience in a related discipline. 
  • TA-2: B.Sc. or equivalent in Life Science/Zoology/Animal Science/Genetics/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology with minimum 60% marks and one year experience in the relevant discipline. 
  • TA-3: B.Sc. with Chemistry as one of the subjects with minimum 60% marks and one year experience in the relevant discipline. 
  • TA-4: Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Technology of at least 3 years full-time duration (or 2 years for lateral admission) with minimum 60% marks and 2 years experience in the relevant area/field. 
  • TA-5: Diploma in Computer Science/Information Technology/Computer Applications of at least 3 years full-time duration (or 2 years for lateral admission) with minimum 60% marks and 2 years experience OR B.Sc. (Computer Science/Information Technology/Computer Applications) or equivalent with minimum 60% marks and one-year experience. 
  • TA-6: B.Sc. with Physics as one of the subjects with minimum 60% marks and one-year experience in Geophysics/Geoscience/GIS/Remote Sensing or related field. 
  • TA-7: Diploma in Civil Engineering/Technology of at least 3 years full-time duration (or 2 years for lateral admission) with minimum 60% marks and 2 years experience. 
  • TA-8: B.Sc. or equivalent, with minimum 60% marks in Botany/Agriculture with one year experience in the relevant area. 

For Technician(1) Posts:

  • TE-01 (Plumbing): SSC/10th Standard with Science subjects with minimum 55% marks AND ITI certificate or national/state trade certificate in Plumbing OR 2 years full-time experience as an Apprentice Trainee in Plumbing OR 3 years of work experience in Plumbing in a Govt./PSU/Autonomous body. 
  • TE-02 (Electrician): SSC/10th Standard with Science subjects with minimum 55% marks AND ITI certificate or national/state trade certificate in Electrician OR 2 years full-time experience as an Apprentice Trainee in Electrician OR 3 years of work experience in Electrician in a Govt./PSU/Autonomous body. 
  • TE-03 (Welder): SSC/10th Standard with Science subjects with minimum 55% marks AND ITI certificate or national/state trade certificate in Welder OR 2 years full-time experience as an Apprentice Trainee in Welder OR 3 years of work experience in Welder in a Govt./PSU/Autonomous body. 
  • TE-04 (Mason/Construction & Wood working): SSC/10th Standard with Science subjects with minimum 55% marks AND ITI certificate or national/state trade certificate in Mason/Construction & Wood working sector OR 2 years full-time experience as an Apprentice Trainee in Mason/Construction & Wood working OR 3 years of work experience in Mason/Construction & Wood working in a Govt./PSU/Autonomous body. 
  • TE-05 (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant): SSC/10th Standard with Science subjects with minimum 55% marks AND ITI certificate or national/state trade certificate in Computer Operator and Programming Assistant1 OR 2 years full-time experience as an Apprentice2 Trainee in Computer Operator and Programming Assistant OR 3 years of work experience in Computer Operator and Programming Assistant in a Govt./PSU/Autonomous body. 

The prescribed qualifications should have been obtained through recognized Universities/Institutions.Experience will be counted after acquiring the minimum educational qualification.

Age Limit

  • Upper Age Limit: 28 years as on the last date of receipt of online applications (06.06.2025). 
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old. 
  • Age Relaxation:
    • Up to 05 years for regular employees of CSIR labs/institutes, Government Departments, Autonomous bodies, and PSUs. 
    • Up to 05 years for SC/ST and 03 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates for reserved posts. 
    • PwBD candidates: Age relaxation of 10 years (15 years for SC/ST and 13 years for OBC in reserved posts). Disability must be 40% or more. 
    • Widows, Divorced Women, and Women judicially separated: Up to 35 years (40 years for SC/ST). 

Important Dates for CSIR NEIST Jobs 2025

EventDate
Commencement of Online Application17.05.2025 at 09:30 AM IST
Last Date for Submission of Online Application06.06.2025 at 11:59 PM IST
Last Date for Fee Payment06.06.2025
Trade Test/Written Examination DateTo be intimated on the website

Candidates are advised to visit the CSIR-NEIST website regularly for updates.

Salary & Benefits: CSIR NEIST Technical Posts

Pay Scale:

  • Technical Assistant: Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400) as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Approximate total emoluments will be based on the minimum of the scale including admissible allowances. 
  • Technician(1): Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200) as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Approximate total emoluments will be based on the minimum of the scale including admissible allowances. 

Other Benefits:

  • Usual allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) as admissible to central government employees and as applicable to CSIR. 
  • Eligibility for residential accommodation as per CSIR rules (HRA not admissible if accommodation provided). 
  • Reimbursement of Medical Expenses, Leave Travel Concession (LTC). 
  • New entrants will be governed by the “National Pension System” (NPS). 

Selection Process for CSIR NEIST Recruitment

The selection process for both Technical Assistant and Technician posts will be conducted in two stages:

Stage I: Trade Test

  • Candidates will be shortlisted for the Trade Test by a Screening Committee based on its own criteria. 
  • The Trade Test will evaluate the suitability of candidates for the respective posts. 

Stage II: Competitive Written Examination

  • Candidates who qualify in the Trade Test will be invited for the Competitive Written Examination. 
  • The examination will be OMR-based or Computer-based Objective Type Multiple Choice. 
  • Questions will be set in English and Hindi (except for the English Language paper). 

Exam Pattern for Technical Assistant:

  • Standard: Diploma/Graduation Level (based on advertised qualification). 
  • Total Questions: 200 
  • Total Time: 3 hours 
    • Paper-I (1 hour): Mental Ability Test (50 questions, 100 marks, no negative marking). Includes General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgment, etc. 
    • Paper-II (30 minutes): General Awareness (25 questions, 75 marks) and English Language (25 questions, 75 marks). One negative mark for every wrong answer. 
    • Paper-III (90 minutes): Concerned Subject (100 questions, 300 marks). One negative mark for every wrong answer. 

Exam Pattern for Technician(1):

  • Standard: SSC + ITI / 12th Standard. 
  • Total Questions: 150 
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes 
    • Paper-I (1 hour): Mental Ability Test (50 questions, 100 marks, no negative marking). Includes Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgment, etc. 
    • Paper-II (30 minutes): General Awareness (25 questions, 75 marks) and English Language (25 questions, 75 marks). One negative mark for every wrong answer. 
    • Paper-III (1 hour): Concerned Subject (50 questions, 150 marks). One negative mark for every wrong answer. 

Paper-II & Paper-III will only be evaluated for those candidates who secure minimum threshold marks in Paper-I (to be determined by the Selection Committee). 

The final merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in Paper-II & Paper-III. 

How to Apply for CSIR NEIST Vacancies 2025

Eligible candidates must apply ONLINE through the CSIR-NEIST website. No other mode of application will be accepted. 

  1. Visit Official Website: Go to the CSIR-NEIST website.
  2. Find Recruitment Link (Links provided below this article).
  3. Read Instructions: Carefully read the instructions for filling up the online application. 
  4. Register & Fill Application: Complete the online application form with accurate details.
  5. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of required documents as PDF (not more than 1 MB each). 
    • SSC/10th certificate & Marksheet (reflecting Date of Birth). 
    • Intermediate/10+2/Diploma Certificate & Marksheet. 
    • ITI Certificate or National/State Trade Certificate & Marksheet/Apprentice Certificate (for Technician). 
    • Graduation certificate & Marksheet (if any/applicable). 
    • Latest Caste/Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) in prescribed GoI format. 
    • Experience Certificate(s), if any. 
    • PwBD certificate/Women seeking age relaxation certificate, in the prescribed format. 
    • Birth Certificate (if DOB not in Matriculation certificate). 
    • No Objection Certificate & Vigilance Clearance Certificate (for existing Govt./PSU/CSIR employees). 
    • Any other relevant certificate. 
  6. Pay Application Fee: Pay the application fee online through State Bank Collect. Note down the transaction/UTR number. 
  7. Submit Application: Submit the completed application form online.
  8. Print Application: Take a printout of the online generated application form for future reference. There is NO NEED TO SUBMIT A HARD COPY OF THE APPLICATION.

Candidates applying for more than one post code must submit separate applications and fees.

Application Fees for CSIR NEIST Recruitment

  • Amount: Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only) 
  • Mode of Payment: State Bank Collect only 
  • Exemptions: SC/ST/PwBD/Women/CSIR Employees are exempted from payment of application fee. (Note: The Technician PDF mentions exemption for “Employees” without specifying CSIR, while the Technical Assistant PDF specifies “CSIR Employees”. The latter is more specific and likely applies to both.)
  • The fee once paid will not be refunded. 

Official Notification & Apply Links

  • CSIR NEIST Technician Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF: Download Now
  • CSIR NEIST Technical Assistant Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF: Download Now
  • Online Application Link (Technician): Apply Now
  • Online Application Link (Technical Assistant): Apply Now
  • Official Website: Visit Now

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