CSIR NEERI Recruitment 2026 for Technical Officer & Technical Assistant: Vacancy, Eligibility and Salary
CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nagpur has released Advertisement No. CSIR-NEERI/1/2026 for 13 posts – 12 Technical Officer and 1 Technical Assistant. These are regular posts in a national research lab under the Ministry of Science & Technology, with monthly pay of about ₹86,580 for Technical Officer. If you hold a B.E./B.Tech, M.Sc. or MBA in the right subject, this is one of the better central government jobs open right now.
The online form is open from 16 September 2026 and closes at 5:00 PM on 15 October 2026. Most post codes ask for one exact subject, so read the row for your own discipline before you pay anything. This article explains vacancies, eligibility, age, pay, selection, fees and the conditions that can cancel a form. We at GovtJobsAlert.in suggest you read it fully once before you start.
CSIR NEERI Recruitment 2026 Key Highlights for Technical Officer & Technical Assistant
CSIR-NEERI is a constituent lab of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). Its headquarters is in Nagpur and it has five Regional Centres at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad. Selected candidates can be posted at any of these, and can later be transferred to any CSIR lab in India.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur (CSIR) |
| Advertisement No. | CSIR-NEERI/1/2026 |
| Posts | Technical Officer, Technical Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 13 (Technical Officer 12, Technical Assistant 1) |
| Pay Level | Level 7 (Technical Officer), Level 6 (Technical Assistant) |
| Job Location | Nagpur or a Regional Centre |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Nationality | Indian citizens only |
| Last Date | 15 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
How Many Vacancies are in CSIR NEERI Recruitment 2026 for Technical Officer & Technical Assistant?
The reservation is different for every post code, so look at your own row, not the total.
| Post Code | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| TA-01 Technical Assistant | EWS 1 | 1 |
| TO-01 Technical Officer (Civil Engineering) | UR 2 / EWS 1 / ST 1 | 4 |
| TO-02 Technical Officer (Biochemistry) | UR 1 | 1 |
| TO-03 Technical Officer (Microbiology) | SC 1 | 1 |
| TO-04 Technical Officer (Chemical Engineering) | OBC (NCL) 1 / SC 1 | 2 |
| TO-05 Technical Officer (Chemistry) | UR 1 | 1 |
| TO-06 Technical Officer (Geo-informatics) | OBC (NCL) 1 | 1 |
| TO-07 Technical Officer (Geology) | UR 1 | 1 |
| TO-08 Technical Officer (MBA) | UR 1 | 1 |
| Total | UR 6 / EWS 2 / OBC (NCL) 2 / SC 2 / ST 1 | 13 |
Four post codes have no Unreserved seat at all: Technical Assistant (EWS), Microbiology (SC), Chemical Engineering (OBC (NCL), SC) and Geo-informatics (OBC (NCL)). Out of the 13 posts, one is reserved for PwBD category (a) – blindness and low vision, shown against TO-04 (Chemical Engineering). This is a horizontal reservation. The notice also says the number of vacancies is provisional and may go up or down at the time of selection.
What is the Eligibility for CSIR NEERI Technical Officer & Technical Assistant 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Post Code | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| TA-01 | B.Sc. or equivalent with minimum 60% marks and one year of experience in Science Communication from a recognised institute or organisation |
| TO-01 | B.E./B.Tech or equivalent in Civil Engineering, minimum 55% (or equivalent CGPA) |
| TO-02 | M.Sc. or equivalent in Biochemistry, minimum 55% (or equivalent CGPA) |
| TO-03 | M.Sc. or equivalent in Microbiology, minimum 55% (or equivalent CGPA) |
| TO-04 | B.E./B.Tech or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, minimum 55% (or equivalent CGPA) |
| TO-05 | M.Sc. or equivalent in Chemistry, minimum 55% (or equivalent CGPA) |
| TO-06 | B.E./B.Tech or equivalent in Geo-informatics, minimum 55% (or equivalent CGPA) |
| TO-07 | M.Sc. or equivalent in Geology, minimum 55% (or equivalent CGPA) |
| TO-08 | MBA with minimum 55% marks |
Your final result must be declared on or before 15 October 2026. If you are claiming an “equivalent” degree, you must upload the order or notification that treats it as equivalent; without it the Screening Committee can reject the claim and your application with it. If your university gives CGPA, upload its official conversion formula too. These posts suit engineering graduates and post graduates in science or management.
For the Technical Assistant post, experience counts only after you got your B.Sc. Experience on part-time, daily wages or as visiting/guest faculty will not be counted. Your experience certificate must show the start date, end date, pay and nature of work.
Age Limit
| Post | Age Limit (as on 15 October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Technical Assistant | 18 to 28 years |
| Technical Officer | 18 to 30 years |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years (only on posts reserved for them) |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years (only on posts reserved for them) |
| PwBD (40% or more) | 10 years UR, 13 years OBC, 15 years SC/ST |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deducting military service |
| Regular Govt / CSIR employees | Up to 5 years (3 years continuous service in same or allied line) |
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Please note this carefully: SC, ST and OBC (NCL) candidates who apply against an Unreserved post will not be eligible for age relaxation on that post. Contract, project or temporary staff must mark “NO” in the Government Employee status.
What is the Salary for CSIR NEERI Technical Officer & Technical Assistant 2026?
| Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Approx. Monthly Emoluments |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Officer | Level 7 | ₹86,580 per month |
| Technical Assistant | Level 6 | ₹69,480 per month |
These figures include Basic Pay, DA, HRA and Transport Allowance at the Nagpur headquarters rate. If you are posted at a Regional Centre, TA and HRA go up as per that city’s rate. HRA is not paid if you take council or government housing.
Apart from salary, you get medical reimbursement, LTC and Children’s Education Allowance as per CSIR rules, plus the National Pension System.
What is the Selection Process for CSIR NEERI Technical Officer & Technical Assistant 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Screening | A Screening Committee shortlists applications using its own criteria |
| Trade Test | In your discipline; qualifying only |
| Written Exam – Paper I | Mental Ability; qualifying; threshold set by Selection Committee |
| Written Exam – Paper II & III | Evaluated only if you clear the Paper I threshold; final merit is based on these two |
| Paper | Questions / Marks / Time | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I – Mental Ability | 50 Q / 100 marks / 1 hour | None (stated in notice) |
| Paper II – General Awareness + English | 25 + 25 Q / 150 marks / 30 min | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| Paper III – Concerned Subject | 100 Q / 300 marks / 90 min | 1 mark per wrong answer |
The exam is OMR or computer based, in English and Hindi (except the English section). The level is graduation for Technical Assistant and post-graduation or B.Tech for Technical Officer. Meeting the minimum qualification alone does not guarantee a call for the Trade Test, so mention all extra qualifications and experience in your form. Trade Test date and venue (Nagpur and/or a Regional Centre city) will be notified separately. You can start with our syllabus and exam pattern guides.
Look at the marks closely: Paper III on your own subject carries 300 of the 450 marks that decide merit, so subject knowledge matters most. Negative marking applies in both merit papers, so do not guess blindly. If two candidates tie, the one with higher marks in the concerned subject is placed higher, then the one with fewer negative marks in that subject.
How to Apply Online for CSIR NEERI Technical Officer & Technical Assistant 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the CSIR-NEERI online recruitment portal (link in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Register with your name, a valid email ID and mobile number, then log in |
| 3 | Fill the form and upload photo (JPEG, max 50 KB), signature (JPEG, max 50 KB) and certificates (PDF, max 1 MB each) |
| 4 | Pay ₹500 through SBI Collect if you are not exempted, and upload the e-receipt |
| 5 | Check, submit, and take a printout before 5:00 PM on 15 October 2026 |
You need a separate application and separate fee for each post code you apply for. Once submitted, the form cannot be changed or withdrawn. Regular government employees must upload a No Objection Certificate or proof of intimation to their employer. Keep your caste/EWS/PwBD certificate in the prescribed Government of India format ready – a wrong format is not accepted. No hard copy is needed at this stage.
What are the Important Dates for CSIR NEERI Technical Officer & Technical Assistant 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 16 September 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last date to apply | 15 October 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Last date to take printout | 15 October 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Cut-off date for age and qualification | 15 October 2026 |
| Trade Test / Written Exam | To be notified separately |
The last date will not be extended even if the server fails in the final hours, so apply early. Shortlists, test dates and other updates will be shown on the NEERI website, and no separate individual intimation will be sent, so keep checking it after you apply. Admit cards will come on the portal or by email.
What is the Application Fee for CSIR NEERI Technical Officer & Technical Assistant 2026?
| Category | Fee (per post code) |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹500 (non-refundable) |
| SC, ST, PwBD, Women and Ex-Servicemen | Exempted (upload proof of claim) |
Pay online only through SBI Collect. SC/ST candidates applying against UR posts still get the fee exemption.
Which Conditions Can Cancel Your CSIR NEERI Recruitment 2026 Application?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Missing fee | Applications without the prescribed fee will not be considered and are summarily rejected (non-exempted categories) |
| Missing documents | Applications not duly filled or uploaded without required certificates/documents will be summarily rejected |
| Wrong information | The candidature may be cancelled for incorrect information; if found after selection, you can be removed from service |
| False documents | Submission of false documents leads to cancellation of candidature at any stage |
| Originals on demand | You must show originals when asked, failing which the candidature shall be liable to be forfeited |
| Process violation | Leads to disqualification, and you will not be allowed to appear in any future recruitment process; this applies with retrospective effect if detected later |
| OBC sub-caste | Must match the Central List of OBC, failing which your candidature will not be considered under the reserved category and will be treated as UR, if otherwise eligible |
| OBC creamy layer | Not entitled to OBC concession; apply as General/Unreserved |
| EWS certificate | Income & Asset Certificates issued subsequent to the crucial cut-off date (15 October 2026) and for a later financial year shall not be accepted |
| False category claim | If your SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS, PwBD or ESM claim, or your non-creamy layer claim, is found false, services will be terminated forthwith without assigning reasons |
| Canvassing | Canvassing or bringing any influence will be treated as a disqualification for the post |
| Probation | One year; you will not be permitted to apply elsewhere during probation |
The Director can also cancel the advertisement or not fill the posts.
CSIR NEERI Technical Officer & Technical Assistant 2026 – Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF – Advt No. CSIR-NEERI/1/2026
- Apply Online for CSIR NEERI Recruitment 2026 – 13 Technical Officer & Technical Assistant Posts
- Visit CSIR NEERI Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If your degree matches one of these nine post codes, don’t let this chance slip away. A Level 7 job in a CSIR lab is a stable, respected career with clear growth through CSIR’s Assessment Promotion scheme. Check your subject and percentage, keep your certificates in the right format, and finish the form well before 15 October 2026. For more openings like this, browse our latest government jobs and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.