CSIR NCL Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 24 MTS Posts for 10th Pass

The CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), a premier scientific research institution under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, has officially commenced the recruitment drive for Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) positions. The online application window was activated on Monday, October 5, 2026, offering 10th-pass job seekers a chance to secure permanent central government employment. Eligible candidates can submit their digital applications through the authorized recruitment portal at recruit.ncl.res.in until the closing deadline of November 4, 2026. This hiring campaign will fill 24 vacant positions across institutional support wings, providing selected candidates with standard Central Government service benefits and comprehensive job stability.

Minimal Educational Qualification, Age Thresholds, and Pay Level 1 Salary Structure

To be considered for the CSIR NCL MTS recruitment, candidates are only required to have passed Class 10 (Matriculation/SSC) or its recognized equivalent from a legitimate educational board. Regarding age parameters, applicants must not exceed 25 years of age as of the closing date, November 4, 2026, with statutory age relaxations provided to candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories in accordance with Central Government norms. Successful candidates will be appointed under Pay Level 1 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (pay scale ₹18,000 to ₹56,900), drawing an estimated gross starting remuneration of approximately ₹40,000 per month including Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and transport allowances.

Selection Architecture and Simple Online Registration Workflow

The selection framework for these 24 MTS positions is structured around a comprehensive Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by strict biometric verification and original document scrutiny for candidates clearing the written benchmark. Aspirants can complete their registration entirely online by accessing recruit.ncl.res.in, filling in personal, matriculation, and contact credentials, and remitting an application fee of ₹500 for Unreserved, OBC, and EWS categories. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen categories, as well as all female applicants, are completely exempt from fee payment. The institution does not require any physical hard copies of the application form to be dispatched by post.