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The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-backed National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) located on Dr Homi Bhabha Road, Pune, Maharashtra, has released a short notice in the Employment Newspaper for its upcoming recruitment of Technician and Technical Assistant posts in various disciplines. This recruitment notice has been issued under Advertisement Number NCL/02-2025/Technical. This article outlines details about eligibility criteria, age limits, salary and other relevant information given in the short notification.
CSIR NCL Notification 2025
The National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), under CSIR and the Ministry of Science and Technology, which is a premier scientific research and development institute, has invited applications for the posts of Technician and Technical Assistant in various departments. A total of 34 vacancies have been announced. The short notice has already been released. The detailed notification will be issued on 11th December 2025 and the application process will begin from 12th December 2025 onwards. The excerpt from the Employment Newspaper is provided below for candidates to clearly understand the application and recruitment process.

CSIR NCL Recruitment 2025: Overview
The outline of the CSIR NCL short notification for Technician and Technical Assistant has been summarised and tabulated below. Candidates can check the important highlights of the short circular given in the employment newspaper.
| CSIR National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) Recruitment 2025 |
Important Recruitment Details
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Vacancy Details
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Important Dates
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Eligibility
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| Pay Scale
Pay Level- (7th CPC) Salary Range-₹19,900-1,12,400 |
CSIR NCL Vacancy 2025
Special reservations mentioned in the advertisement are:
- Out of 15 posts of Technician (1), 2 posts are reserved for Ex‑Servicemen.
- Out of 19 posts of Technical Assistant, some posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
- Out of 19 posts of Technical Assistant some posts are also reserved for Ex‑Servicemen
| Post name | Total vacancies | UR | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technician (1) | 15 | 07 | 02 | 01 | 04 | 01 |
| Technical Assistant | 19 | 08 | 01 | 01 | 07 | 02 |
CSIR NCL Eligibility Criteria 2025
The detailed eligibility criteria will be released along with the official notification on 11th December 2025. Till then candidates must prepare themselves with the documents, educational qualification standers required to apply to apply for these posts.
| Post name | Educational qualification | Upper Age limit (as on 12th January 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Technician(1) | 10th/SSC with Science and ITI in relevant trade | 28 years |
| Technical Assistant | Diploma/Degree in relevant field | 28 years. |
CSIR NCL Online Application Form 2025
The mode of application is online and no other form of application such as the hard copies of the application will not be accepted. The online application process for the CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory recruitment will commence on 12 December 2025 at 10:00 AM. Interested candidates can submit their applications for the 34 Technician and Technical Assistant posts through the official portal. The application window will remain open until 12th January 2026 up to 05:00 PM after which no submissions will be accepted.
CSIR NCL Technician & Technical Assistant Apply Online Link (Active Soon)
CSIR NCL Salary Structure 2025
The salary for Technician and Technical Assistant posts will be as per the 7th pay matrix. CSIR-NCL offers a stable and lucrative salary package for both Technician-A and Technical Assistant posts. Candidates can refer to the table below for the detailed pay levels and approximate in-hand salary.
| Post name | Pay level (7th CPC) | Basic pay scale | Approx. total emoluments |
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| Technician (1) | Level‑02 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 | Around ₹48,000 per month (approx.) |
| Technical Assistant | Level‑06 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | Around ₹72,000 per month (approx.) |


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