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The CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nagpur has opened online applications for 13 vacancies covering 1 post of Technical Assistant and 12 posts of Technical Officer, under Advertisement No. CSIR-NEERI/1/2026. Applications are being invited from candidates holding qualifications in civil engineering, chemical engineering, geoinformatics, biochemistry, microbiology, chemistry, geology and management. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online from 16 September 2026 to 15 October 2026 through the official CSIR-NEERI website.
Last Date: 2026-10-15 23:59:00
Quick Highlights
- Organization: CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nagpur
- Advertisement No.: CSIR-NEERI/1/2026
- Post Name: Technical Assistant and Technical Officer
- Total Vacancies: 13 (1 Technical Assistant, 12 Technical Officer)
- Application Mode: Online only
- Last Date to Apply: 15 October 2026, 5:00 PM
Important Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Opening date for online applications | 16 September 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Closing date for online submission | 15 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Trade Test, Skill Test and Written Exam | To be notified separately |
The venue for the Trade Test, Skill Test and written examination will be Nagpur and/or any city hosting a CSIR-NEERI Regional Centre. Candidates are advised to submit their applications well before the closing date, since the last date will not be extended for technical or server-related issues.
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs 500, wherever applicable, through the online payment link on the CSIR-NEERI portal, followed by uploading the downloaded e-receipt with the application. Candidates belonging to the SC, ST, PwBD, Women and Ex-Servicemen categories are exempted from paying the application fee, subject to uploading the relevant supporting document. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee by non-exempted candidates will be summarily rejected, and the fee once paid is not refunded or carried forward to any other recruitment.
Vacancy Details
Of the 13 vacancies advertised, 1 post is reserved for PwBD Category (a), covering blindness and low vision. The category-wise break-up is as follows.
| Designation | Total Posts | Category-wise Break-up | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant | 1 | EWS: 1 | Level 6 |
| Technical Officer | 12 | UR: 6, EWS: 1, OBC (NCL): 2, SC: 2, ST: 1 | Level 7 |
The 12 Technical Officer vacancies are further split across eight post codes based on the discipline required, as shown below.
| Post Code | Posts and Category | Discipline |
|---|---|---|
| TA-01 (Technical Assistant) | 1 (EWS-01) | Science Communication |
| TO-01 | 4 (UR-02, EWS-01, ST-01) | Civil Engineering |
| TO-02 | 1 (UR-01) | Biochemistry |
| TO-03 | 1 (SC-01) | Microbiology |
| TO-04 | 2 (OBC (NCL)-01, SC-01) | Chemical Engineering, one post reserved for PwBD Category (a) |
| TO-05 | 1 (UR-01) | Chemistry |
| TO-06 | 1 (OBC (NCL)-01) | Geoinformatics |
| TO-07 | 1 (UR-01) | Geology |
| TO-08 | 1 (UR-01) | MBA / Business Management |
CSIR-NEERI has clarified that the number of vacancies indicated against each category and post code is provisional and may increase or decrease at the time of final selection.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is fixed post code wise and depends on the discipline of the qualifying degree. The essential qualifications are as follows.
| Post Code | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| TA-01 | BSc or equivalent with minimum 60 percent marks, plus one year of experience in Science Communication from a recognized institute or organization |
| TO-01 | BE or BTech or equivalent with minimum 55 percent marks (or equivalent CGPA) in Civil Engineering |
| TO-02 | MSc or equivalent in Biochemistry with minimum 55 percent marks (or equivalent CGPA) |
| TO-03 | MSc or equivalent in Microbiology with minimum 55 percent marks (or equivalent CGPA) |
| TO-04 | BE or BTech or equivalent with minimum 55 percent marks (or equivalent CGPA) in Chemical Engineering |
| TO-05 | MSc or equivalent in Chemistry with minimum 55 percent marks (or equivalent CGPA) |
| TO-06 | BE or BTech or equivalent with minimum 55 percent marks (or equivalent CGPA) in Geoinformatics |
| TO-07 | MSc or equivalent in Geology with minimum 55 percent marks (or equivalent CGPA) |
| TO-08 | MBA with minimum 55 percent marks |
The prescribed qualifications are the compulsory minimum, and possessing a higher or different qualification does not by itself entitle a candidate to be called for the Trade Test. Qualifications must have been obtained from a University, Institution or Board recognized by the Government of India, with the final result declared on or before the closing date of the online application. Candidates awarded CGPA, SGPA, OGPA, DGPA or CPI grades must convert these to a percentage using their University's own formula and upload the conversion certificate.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The minimum age for both posts is 18 years. The upper age limit is 28 years for Technical Assistant and 30 years for Technical Officer, calculated as on the closing date of the online application, 15 October 2026.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years, only for posts reserved for the respective category |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years, only for posts reserved for the respective category |
| Government employees (regular, 3 years continuous service) | Up to 5 years, in the same line or allied cadre |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | 10 years for Unreserved, 15 years for SC/ST and 13 years for OBC candidates with disability |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years, after deducting military service rendered from actual age |
SC, ST and OBC (NCL) candidates applying against Unreserved posts are treated at par with unreserved candidates for age relaxation, though fee exemption still applies to SC/ST candidates in such cases.
Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Approximate Total Emoluments |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant | Level 6 | Rs 69,480 per month, inclusive of Basic Pay, DA, HRA and TA |
| Technical Officer | Level 7 | Rs 86,580 per month, inclusive of Basic Pay, DA, HRA and TA |
These figures are approximate emoluments at the minimum of the scale for posting at the Nagpur headquarters. HRA and TA will be adjusted as per the entitled rate of the city for candidates posted at a Regional Centre. Selected candidates will also be eligible for medical expense reimbursement, Leave Travel Concession and Children's Education Allowance as per CSIR and Government of India rules, and will be covered under the National Pension System or the extant pension scheme as adopted by CSIR.
Selection Process
Selection for both Technical Assistant and Technical Officer posts follows the same broad structure.
- Applications are first screened by a Screening Committee against the eligibility criteria for each post code.
- Shortlisted candidates are called for a Trade Test in the relevant area or discipline, which is qualifying in nature.
- Candidates who qualify the Trade Test appear for a competitive written examination consisting of three papers, Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III.
- Paper-II and Paper-III are evaluated only for candidates who secure the minimum threshold marks fixed by the Selection Committee in Paper-I.
- The final merit list is prepared solely on the basis of marks scored in Paper-II and Paper-III.
In case two or more candidates end up with equal aggregate marks, the tie is resolved in order of preference by marks in the concerned subject papers, fewer negative marks, older date of birth, earlier date of acquiring the essential qualification, and finally alphabetical order of first name.
Written Examination Pattern
The written examination is an OMR based or computer based objective type multiple choice test, with questions set in both English and Hindi except for the English language paper. It carries 200 questions for a total of 3 hours, split into three papers.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Mental Ability Test (General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgement) | 50 | 100 | 1 hour | None |
| Paper-II | General Awareness and English Language (25 questions each) | 50 | 150 | 30 minutes | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| Paper-III | Concerned Subject | 100 | 300 | 90 minutes | 1 mark per wrong answer |
The standard of the paper is at Graduation level for the Technical Assistant post and at Post-Graduation or BTech level for Technical Officer posts, based on the qualification advertised for that post. The minimum threshold marks for the Trade Test and for Paper-I will be notified separately on the CSIR-NEERI website before the written examination.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must apply online only. No other mode of application will be accepted.
- Visit the official CSIR-NEERI website or the career portal at career.neeri.res.in.
- Register with your name, a valid and active email ID and mobile number to generate login credentials.
- Log in and fill the online application form with personal, educational, category and post code details.
- Upload a recent passport size colour photograph, signature and all relevant certificates and mark sheets in the specified format and size.
- Pay the application fee of Rs 500 online, wherever applicable, and upload the downloaded e-receipt of the payment.
- Verify all details, submit the application and save a printout of the completed form and payment details for future reference.
A candidate may apply for more than one post code, provided they meet the eligibility for each, but must fill a separate application and pay the fee separately for every post code applied to. Once submitted, no correction or amendment to the application is permitted.
Documents Required
- Printed copy of the fee payment e-receipt, wherever the fee is applicable
- Recent passport size colour photograph and signature, in the specified size
- SSC / 10th certificate and mark sheet showing date of birth
- Intermediate / 10+2 certificate and mark sheet
- Mark sheets of all semesters and certificates of the qualifying degree (BSc, BE/BTech, MSc or MBA, as applicable to the post code)
- Caste or category certificate, where reservation is claimed, in the prescribed Government of India format
- PwBD certificate in the prescribed format, where applicable
- No Objection Certificate from the current employer, for candidates already working in CSIR, Government, autonomous bodies or PSUs
- Experience certificate, where relevant experience is claimed
- Any other certificate supporting a claim made in the application
Important Rules and Conditions
- Applicants must be citizens of India and must satisfy all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of the online application.
- Only one application will be entertained from a candidate for each post code; where multiple applications are submitted with different email IDs, only the latest completed one is considered.
- Candidates currently working in CSIR, Government organizations, autonomous bodies or PSUs must upload a No Objection Certificate or proof of intimation to their employer.
- Applications submitted cannot be withdrawn, and the fee once paid will not be refunded or held in reserve for any other recruitment.
- Selected candidates will be on probation for one year from the date of joining, and may be posted at CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur or any of its Regional Centres at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata or Hyderabad.
- Furnishing incorrect, false or misleading information, or claiming a reserved category fraudulently, will lead to cancellation of candidature at any stage, even after selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is CSIR-NEERI Technical Assistant and Technical Officer Recruitment 2026?
It is a direct recruitment drive by CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur to fill 1 post of Technical Assistant and 12 posts of Technical Officer under Advertisement No. CSIR-NEERI/1/2026.
Q2. How many total vacancies are there in this CSIR-NEERI recruitment?
There are 13 vacancies in total, comprising 1 post of Technical Assistant and 12 posts of Technical Officer spread across eight different post codes. The institute has stated that these numbers are provisional and may increase or decrease at the time of final selection.
Q3. What is the last date to apply online for CSIR-NEERI Technical Assistant and Technical Officer posts?
The online application window closes on 15 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. Applications opened on 16 September 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Q4. What is the age limit for CSIR-NEERI Technical Assistant and Technical Officer posts?
The minimum age is 18 years for both posts. The maximum age is 28 years for Technical Assistant and 30 years for Technical Officer, reckoned as on the closing date of 15 October 2026, with relaxation available for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and government employees as per rules.
Q5. What is the application fee for CSIR-NEERI recruitment 2026?
The application fee is Rs 500, payable online wherever applicable. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, Women and Ex-Servicemen categories are exempted from paying the fee.
Q6. What is the selection process for CSIR-NEERI Technical Assistant and Technical Officer posts?
Screened candidates are first called for a qualifying Trade Test in their relevant area. Those who qualify appear for a competitive written examination consisting of Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III, and the final merit list is prepared from the marks of Paper-II and Paper-III of candidates who clear the Paper-I threshold.
Q7. What educational qualification is required for the Technical Officer post?
The qualification varies by post code and includes a BE or BTech with at least 55 percent marks in Civil, Chemical or Geoinformatics engineering, or an MSc with at least 55 percent marks in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry or Geology, or an MBA with at least 55 percent marks, depending on the specific TO post code applied for.
Q8. Where can candidates apply online for CSIR-NEERI recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can apply online only through the official CSIR-NEERI website at www.neeri.res.in or the career portal at career.neeri.res.in. No other mode of application is accepted.
Source
This article is based on Advertisement No. CSIR-NEERI/1/2026 issued by the Controller of Administration, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur, for direct recruitment of Technical Assistant and Technical Officer.
Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes and is based on the official advertisement issued by CSIR-NEERI. Candidates are advised to read the complete original notification on the official CSIR-NEERI website before applying, and to rely only on the official website for updates, corrigenda or changes related to this recruitment.
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