CSIR NCL MTS Recruitment 2026: Applications open at recruit.ncl.res.in; check direct link, eligibility and fee

CSIR NCL MTS Recruitment 2026: CSIR–National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune has released the notification for recruitment to 24 Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) posts. The online application process begins today, October 5, 2026, at 10 am. Eligible candidates can register through the official recruitment portal until November 4, 2026, at 5 pm.The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. NCL/01-2026/MTS. The MTS post is a Group C position under the Ministry of Science & Technology. Candidates who have passed Class 10 can apply, subject to the prescribed age and other eligibility conditions.CSIR NCL MTS recruitment: Important detailsThe age limit is 18 to 25 years as on November 4, 2026. Age relaxation will be applicable according to government rules. The post carries Pay Level-01, with a pay scale of Rs 18,000 to Rs 56,900. The initial monthly total emoluments are approximately Rs 40,000 in Class X city limits.The application fee is Rs 500 for UR, OBC and EWS candidates. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and ESM candidates are exempt from the fee. The payment must be made online.• CSIR NCL recruitment portal• Direct link to check and download the official notificationCSIR NCL MTS exam patternThe competitive examination will comprise objective-type multiple-choice questions based on the Class 10 syllabus. Questions will be set in English and Hindi, except for the English Language section.SubjectQuestionsMarksGeneral Intelligence2575Quantitative Aptitude2575General Awareness50150English Language50150Total150450The examination duration is two hours. There will be negative marking of one mark, equivalent to one-third of the marks assigned to a question.How to apply for CSIR NCL MTS recruitmentCandidates should visit recruit.ncl.res.in and register using a valid email address and mobile number. They must enter their personal and educational details and upload the required documents.The application requires a recent passport-size photograph in JPG/JPEG format of 4 to 100 KB and a black-ink signature of 2 to 50 KB. Candidates must also upload educational certificates, the Class 10 mark sheet, Aadhaar card, category certificate and CGPA conversion formula, where applicable.Applicants should pay the applicable fee, submit the form and retain a printout for their records.CSIR NCL MTS selection processThe selection process includes screening of applications, a competitive written examination and document verification. The online registration window will remain open until November 4, 2026, at 5 pm.Get the latest Education News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.