CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL) has recently published an official recruitment notification for the post of Project Associate-I (Physics) and other Posts. According to the notification, a total of 27 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification can submit their application through the offline process.
Offline applications for the vacancies of Project Associate-I (Physics) and other Posts are open. The last date to apply is 19 June 2026. Candidates are advised to submit their application well before the deadline.
Before filling out the application form, we strongly recommend that every interested candidate should carefully go through the complete details of this recruitment, including the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, selection process, and other important requirements for Project Associate-I (Physics) and other Posts vacancies. All the important details are provided below in a simple and easy-to-understand format.
CSIR-NPL – Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Associate-I (IT, Computer Science, Electronics Engg) | 1 | Rs.25000-31000/- | CSIR-NPL, New Delhi |
| Junior Research Fellow (CSE, IT) | 1 | Rs.37000-37000/- | CSIR-NPL, New Delhi |
| Senior Research Fellow (CSE, IT, ECE, EE) | 1 | Rs.42000-42000/- | CSIR-NPL, New Delhi |
| Project Associate-I (CS & Engg, MCA, M.Sc Computer Science) | 1 | Rs.25000-25000/- | CSIR-NPL, New Delhi |
| Project Associate-II (AI, ML) | 1 | Rs.28000-35000/- | CSIR-NPL, New Delhi |
| Project Associate-II (AI, ML, Computer Science) | 1 | Rs.28000-35000/- | CSIR-NPL, New Delhi |
| Project Associate-I (Computer Science, IT, Data Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Data Engineering) | 1 | Rs.25000-25000/- | CSIR-NPL, New Delhi |
| Project Associate-I (Physics) | 1 | Rs.25000-25000/- | CSIR-NPL, New Delhi |
| Senior Project Associate (Physics) | 1 | Rs.42000-42000/- | CSIR-NPL, New Delhi |
| Project Associate-I (Physics) | 1 | Rs.25000-25000/- | CSIR-NPL, New Delhi |
| Project Associate-II (Physics) | 1 | Rs.28000-28000/- | CSIR-NPL, New Delhi |
| Project Associate-I (Physics, Electronics) | 1 | Rs.25000-25000/- | CSIR-NPL, New Delhi |
| Project Associate-I (Physics) | 2 | Rs.25000-31000/- | CSIR-NPL, New Delhi |
| Project Associate-I (Physics) | 3 | Rs.31000-31000/- | CSIR-NPL, New Delhi |
| Project Associate-I (Physics) | 2 | Rs.31000-31000/- | CSIR-NPL, New Delhi |
| Project Associate-II (Condensed Matter Physics, Physics, Material Science) | 2 | Rs.28000-28000/- | CSIR-NPL, New Delhi |
| Project Associate-I (Physics) | 1 | Rs.25000-25000/- | CSIR-NPL, New Delhi |
| Project Associate-I (Physics) | 1 | Rs.25000-25000/- | CSIR-NPL, New Delhi |
| Project Associate-I (Physics) | 1 | Rs.25000-25000/- | CSIR-NPL, New Delhi |
| Project Associate-I (Physics, Electronics) | 1 | Rs.25000-25000/- | CSIR-NPL, New Delhi |
| Project Associate-I (Physics) | 1 | Rs.25000-25000/- | CSIR-NPL, New Delhi |
| Project Associate-I (Physics, Electronics) | 1 | Rs.25000-31000/- | CSIR-NPL, New Delhi |
| Total Vacancies: | 27 |
CSIR-NPL Recruitment – Important Eligibility / Requirements
To be eligible for CSIR-NPL Project Associate-I (Physics) and other Posts, candidates must possess the required educational qualifications as prescribed by CSIR-National Physical Laboratory. The minimum qualification, experience requirements, and other eligibility details for each post are mentioned in the table below. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before applying.
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Eligibility | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Project Associate-I (IT, Computer Science, Electronics Engg) | B.Tech, BE in IT, Computer Science, Electronics Engg. or equivalent | No Details |
| Junior Research Fellow (CSE, IT) | M.Tech CSE, IT or B.Tech CSE, IT or MCA (selected through NET, GATE or equivalent national exam) | No Details |
| Senior Research Fellow (CSE, IT, ECE, EE) | M.Tech CSE, IT, ECE, EE or B.Tech CSE, IT or MCA + 2 years research experience (selected through NET, GATE) | 2 years |
| Project Associate-I (CS & Engg, MCA, M.Sc Computer Science) | B.Tech (CS & Engg), MCA, M.Sc (Computer Science) | No Details |
| Project Associate-II (AI, ML) | M.Sc or B.Tech in AI, ML + 2 years experience | 2 years |
| Project Associate-II (AI, ML, Computer Science) | B.E, B.Tech, MCA in AI, ML, Computer Science + 2 years experience OR M.E, M.Tech in AI, ML, CS | 2 years |
| Project Associate-I (Computer Science, IT, Data Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Data Engineering) | B.E, B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Data Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Data Engineering | No Details |
| Project Associate-I (Physics) | M.Sc in Physics | No Details |
| Senior Project Associate (Physics) | M.Sc in Physics, Applied Physics + 3 years experience OR Ph.D in Physics | 3 years |
| Project Associate-I (Physics) | M.Sc in Physics | No Details |
| Project Associate-II (Physics) | M.Sc in Physics + 2 years experience | 2 years |
| Project Associate-I (Physics, Electronics) | M.Sc in Physics, Electronics | No Details |
| Project Associate-I (Physics) | M.Sc in Physics | No Details |
| Project Associate-I (Physics) | M.Sc in Physics | No Details |
| Project Associate-I (Physics) | M.Sc in Physics | No Details |
| Project Associate-II (Condensed Matter Physics, Physics, Material Science) | M.Sc in Condensed Matter Physics, Physics, Material Science + 2 years experience | 2 years |
| Project Associate-I (Physics) | M.Sc in Physics | No Details |
| Project Associate-I (Physics) | M.Sc in Physics | No Details |
| Project Associate-I (Physics) | M.Sc in Physics | No Details |
| Project Associate-I (Physics, Electronics) | M.Sc in Physics, Electronics | No Details |
| Project Associate-I (Physics) | M.Sc in Physics | No Details |
| Project Associate-I (Physics, Electronics) | M.Sc in Physics, Electronics | No Details |
Apart from educational qualifications, candidates must also satisfy the age criteria as specified by CSIR-National Physical Laboratory for Project Associate-I (Physics) and other Posts. The minimum and maximum age limits applicable for each post, along with any age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories, are given below.
Age Limit Details
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I (IT, Computer Science, Electronics Engg) | Max 35 years |
| Junior Research Fellow (CSE, IT) | Max 28 years |
| Senior Research Fellow (CSE, IT, ECE, EE) | Max 32 years |
| Project Associate-I (CS & Engg, MCA, M.Sc Computer Science) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-II (AI, ML) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-II (AI, ML, Computer Science) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-I (Computer Science, IT, Data Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Data Engineering) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-I (Physics) | Max 35 years |
| Senior Project Associate (Physics) | Max 40 years |
| Project Associate-I (Physics) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-II (Physics) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-I (Physics, Electronics) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-I (Physics) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-I (Physics) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-I (Physics) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-II (Condensed Matter Physics, Physics, Material Science) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-I (Physics) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-I (Physics) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-I (Physics) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-I (Physics, Electronics) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-I (Physics) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate-I (Physics, Electronics) | Max 35 years |
The application fee details for this recruitment will be updated in the official notification. Candidates are advised to check the official website for the latest fee structure before applying.
The selection of candidates for Project Associate-I (Physics) and other Posts will be carried out through Walk-in-Interview, Document Verification. The final selection will be subject to document verification and medical examination as per the rules and regulations of CSIR-National Physical Laboratory. Candidates are advised to prepare accordingly.
How to Apply for CSIR-NPL Recruitment [ Complete Guide ]
| Type of Application Form |
|---|
| Offline Application |
The application for this recruitment of CSIR-National Physical Laboratory is offline. All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment offline by sending the form to Venue: CSIR-NPL Auditorium, Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi 110012. Walk-in interview from 2026-06-15 to 2026-06-19 between 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM. (get form from https://www.nplindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ApplicationFormProjectsStaff__04062026.pdf) before 19 June 2026.
Important Links
| Official Notification / PDF | Download Notification |
| Application Form | Download Form |
| Official Website | nplindia.in |
