CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI) invites online applications for 13 regular technical vacancies under Advertisement No. CSIR-NEERI/1/2026: 1 Technical Assistant and 12 Technical Officer posts. Applications are open from 16 September 2026, 10:00 AM to 15 October 2026, 5:00 PM.
Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute |
| Advertisement | CSIR-NEERI/1/2026 |
| Total vacancies | 13 |
| Posts | Technical Assistant; Technical Officer |
| Apply mode | Online |
| Start | 16 September 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last date | 15 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Posting | Nagpur or CSIR-NEERI Regional Centres |
| Test venue | Nagpur and/or a city with a CSIR-NEERI Regional Centre |
Vacancy, Pay and Age
| Post | Reservation | Pay | Approx. monthly emoluments | Upper age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant | EWS-01 | Level 6 | ₹69,480 | 28 |
| Technical Officer | UR-06, EWS-01, OBC-NCL-02, SC-02, ST-01 | Level 7 | ₹86,580 | 30 |
One of the 13 vacancies is reserved horizontally for PwBD Category (a), Blindness & Low Vision.
Post Code-wise Eligibility
| Code | Posts | Category | Essential qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| TA-01 | 1 | EWS | B.Sc. or equivalent with minimum 60% + one year experience in Science Communication from a recognised Institute/Organisation |
| TO-01 | 4 | UR-02, EWS-01, ST-01 | B.E./B.Tech or equivalent, minimum 55%, Civil Engineering |
| TO-02 | 1 | UR | M.Sc. or equivalent in Biochemistry, minimum 55% |
| TO-03 | 1 | SC | M.Sc. or equivalent in Microbiology, minimum 55% |
| TO-04 | 2 | OBC-NCL-01, SC-01 | B.E./B.Tech or equivalent, minimum 55%, Chemical Engineering |
| TO-05 | 1 | UR | M.Sc. or equivalent in Chemistry, minimum 55% |
| TO-06 | 1 | OBC-NCL | B.E./B.Tech or equivalent, minimum 55%, Geo-informatics |
| TO-07 | 1 | UR | M.Sc. or equivalent in Geology, minimum 55% |
| TO-08 | 1 | UR | MBA, minimum 55% |
One TO-04 vacancy carries the PwBD Category (a) reservation. TA-01 work covers science dissemination/policy and project management. TO-01–TO-07 involve scientific facility/laboratory/site/field work; TO-08 covers marketing, business development, IPR and business analytics.
For CGPA/SGPA/OGPA/DGPA/CPI, candidates must use their institution's official percentage-conversion formula and upload that formula. Use the CGPA to Percentage Calculator only as a convenience check.
Age Relaxation
Age and qualification are reckoned on 15 October 2026.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years for applicable reserved posts |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years for applicable reserved posts |
| Eligible regular Govt./CSIR/Autonomous Body/PSU employees | Up to 5 years subject to conditions |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 years |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deduction of military service, subject to rules |
Calculate age for the cut-off date.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Non-exempt candidates | ₹500 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
Fee is non-refundable. Separate post-code applications require separate fees where applicable.
Selection Process
Both posts use application screening, a qualifying Trade Test, then a three-paper competitive written examination. Paper I is qualifying; Papers II and III are evaluated only for candidates who clear the Paper-I threshold. Final merit is based on Papers II and III.
Technical Assistant Exam
Graduation level; OMR/CBT; bilingual except English; 200 questions, 3 hours.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Mental Ability | 50 | 100 | None |
| II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 1 mark/wrong answer |
| II | English Language | 25 | 75 | 1 mark/wrong answer |
| III | Concerned Subject | 100 | 300 | 1 mark/wrong answer |
Technical Officer Exam
Same 200-question/3-hour structure, but the standard is Post-Graduation/B.Tech level according to the advertised qualification. Paper I Mental Ability is 50 questions/100 marks with no negative marking; Paper II has General Awareness and English, 25 questions/75 marks each; Paper III has 100 concerned-subject questions/300 marks. Papers II and III deduct one mark for each wrong answer.
Tie Resolution
The notification resolves ties by higher concerned-subject/trade marks, fewer negative marks in concerned-subject/trade papers, fewer negative marks in merit-counting papers, older date of birth, earlier acquisition of the essential degree, then alphabetical order of first name.
Documents to Upload
Candidates should prepare the applicable fee e-receipt, recent photograph, signature, 10th certificate and marksheet, 10+2 documents, qualifying degree and semester-wise marksheets, category/PwBD certificates, NOC or employer-intimation proof where required, age-concession certificate, experience certificate, Ex-Servicemen documents and other evidence supporting claims.
The portal specifies JPG under 50 KB for photograph/signature and PDF up to 1 MB each for certificates. Use Image Tools and PDF Tools while following the official upload limits.
How to Apply
- Open the official CSIR-NEERI recruitment portal.
- Register with name, email and mobile number.
- Log in and carefully complete the profile.
- Select the required post code and fill the application.
- Upload photograph, signature and supporting documents.
- Preview everything before final submission; changes are not permitted afterwards.
- If applicable, pay ₹500 through the provided SBI Collect process.
- Enter payment details and upload the e-receipt.
- Generate and retain the application printout/payment record before 15 October 2026, 5:00 PM.
No hard copy of the application or documents is required at this stage.
Candidate Notes
Applicants must be Indian citizens and satisfy essential eligibility by the closing date. A higher qualification does not replace a specifically prescribed essential qualification. Equivalence claims need documentary proof. Part-time, daily-wage and visiting/guest-faculty experience is not counted where experience is prescribed. Experience is counted after acquiring the minimum essential qualification. Selected candidates are normally on one-year probation and may be posted at Nagpur or a Regional Centre.
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Official Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | CSIR-NEERI Recruitment Portal |
| Recruitment notice | Official Recruitment Page |
| Instructions | Official Application Instructions |
FAQs
Total vacancies? 13: 1 Technical Assistant and 12 Technical Officer.
Last date? 15 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Fee? ₹500 for non-exempt candidates; SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen are exempt.
Experience required? TA-01 requires one year in Science Communication. The listed Technical Officer codes do not prescribe a separate minimum experience requirement.
Is Trade Test part of final merit? It is qualifying. Final merit is based on Papers II and III.
Hard copy required now? No.
Candidates should check the official portal for corrigenda and later recruitment-stage notices.