Direct Recruitment of Technical Assistant (01 Post) & Technical Officer (12 Posts)
Application Window Open: CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nagpur has invited online applications from eligible Indian citizens for 13 technical positions. The online application portal opened on 16 September 2026 (10:00 AM) and will remain active until 15 October 2026 (05:00 PM) at career.neeri.res.in.
1. Introduction: CSIR-NEERI Direct Recruitment 2026
The CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nagpur, a premier constituent national laboratory under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, has officially released Advertisement No. CSIR-NEERI/1/2026. The institute invites online applications from dynamic, enthusiastic, and qualified Indian nationals for direct recruitment to the positions of Technical Assistant and Technical Officer.
A total of 13 vacancies are advertised across science, engineering, and management disciplines: 01 post for Technical Assistant in Level-6 and 12 posts for Technical Officer in Level-7. These positions offer opportunities to contribute to national environmental research, sustainable ecological solutions, and technological advancements at NEERI's Headquarters in Nagpur or its five Regional Centres located in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad.
2. CSIR-NEERI Recruitment 2026: Latest Update
The online registration and application submission process is currently live. Aspiring candidates can submit their applications through the dedicated recruitment web interface from 16 September 2026 (10:00 AM) until the closing deadline of 15 October 2026 (05:00 PM). The recruitment authority has confirmed that vacancies are provisional and subject to variation based on organizational requirements at the time of final selection.
3. CSIR-NEERI Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI) |
| Administrative Ministry | DSIR, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India |
| Advertisement Number | CSIR-NEERI/1/2026 |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment |
| Designations | Technical Assistant & Technical Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 13 Posts (Provisional) |
| Application Mode | Online Only via career.neeri.res.in |
| Opening Date of Online Application | 16 September 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Closing Date of Online Application | 15 October 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Technical Assistant Pay Matrix | Pay Level-6 (Approx. Total Emoluments ₹69,480/month) |
| Technical Officer Pay Matrix | Pay Level-7 (Approx. Total Emoluments ₹86,580/month) |
| Official Portal | neeri.res.in / career.neeri.res.in |
4. CSIR-NEERI Vacancy 2026 Breakdown
The overall reservation distribution across both cadres is formally specified on the front page of Advertisement No. CSIR-NEERI/1/2026:
Technical Assistant (Level-6) 01 Post
Reserved for: EWS – 01
Technical Officer (Level-7) 12 Posts
Category Distribution: UR – 06, EWS – 01, OBC (NCL) – 02, SC – 02, ST – 01
*Out of the 12 Technical Officer vacancies, 01 post (under Post Code TO-04) is horizontally reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) Category (a) – Blindness and Low Vision (B & LV).
5. CSIR-NEERI Post-Wise Vacancy, Category & Essential Qualifications
Below is the discipline-wise post distribution, reservation categories, and mandatory minimum educational qualifications:
| Post Code | Discipline / Cadre | Vacancies & Category | Essential Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| TA-01 | Technical Assistant (Science Communication) | 1 (EWS-01) | B.Sc. or equivalent with minimum 60% marks + 1 year experience in Science Communication from a recognized Institute/Organization. |
| TO-01 | Technical Officer (Civil Engineering) | 4 (UR-02, EWS-01, ST-01) | B.E. / B.Tech or equivalent in Civil Engineering with minimum 55% marks from a recognized University/Institution. |
| TO-02 | Technical Officer (Biochemistry) | 1 (UR-01) | M.Sc. or equivalent in Biochemistry with minimum 55% marks from a recognized University/Institution. |
| TO-03 | Technical Officer (Microbiology) | 1 (SC-01) | M.Sc. or equivalent in Microbiology with minimum 55% marks from a recognized University/Institution. |
| TO-04 | Technical Officer (Chemical Engineering) |
2 [OBC(NCL)-01, SC-01] (1 post reserved for PwBD Cat-a: B & LV) |
B.E. / B.Tech or equivalent in Chemical Engineering with minimum 55% marks from a recognized University/Institution. |
| TO-05 | Technical Officer (Chemistry) | 1 (UR-01) | M.Sc. or equivalent in Chemistry with minimum 55% marks from a recognized University/Institution. |
| TO-06 | Technical Officer (Geoinformatics) | 1 [OBC(NCL)-01] | B.E. / B.Tech or equivalent in Geoinformatics with minimum 55% marks from a recognized University/Institution. |
| TO-07 | Technical Officer (Geology) | 1 (UR-01) | M.Sc. or equivalent in Geology with minimum 55% marks from a recognized University/Institution. |
| TO-08 | Technical Officer (MBA) | 1 (UR-01) | Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent with minimum 55% marks from a recognized University/Institution. |
6. Technical Assistant (TA-01) Vacancy & Job Profile
- Post Code: TA-01 | Vacancy: 01 Post | Reservation: EWS
- Pay Matrix: Level-6 | Maximum Age: 28 Years
- Essential Qualification: B.Sc. or equivalent with at least 60% marks and 1 year experience in Science Communication from a recognized Institute or Organization.
- Job Requirement: The selected candidate will be assigned responsibilities in Science Dissemination, Policy and Project Management, or other institutional tasks directed by the Competent Authority.
7. Technical Officer Disciplines & Key Requirements
All Technical Officer posts carry Pay Matrix Level-7 with an upper age limit of 30 years. Eligibility is strictly discipline-specific:
TO-01: Civil Engineering (4 Posts)
B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering with min 55% marks. UR-02, EWS-01, ST-01.
TO-02: Biochemistry (1 Post)
M.Sc. in Biochemistry with min 55% marks. UR-01.
TO-03: Microbiology (1 Post)
M.Sc. in Microbiology with min 55% marks. SC-01.
TO-04: Chemical Engineering (2 Posts)
B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering with min 55% marks. OBC(NCL)-01, SC-01 (1 PwBD-a).
TO-05: Chemistry (1 Post)
M.Sc. in Chemistry with min 55% marks. UR-01.
TO-06: Geoinformatics (1 Post)
B.E./B.Tech in Geoinformatics with min 55% marks. OBC(NCL)-01.
TO-07: Geology (1 Post)
M.Sc. in Geology with min 55% marks. UR-01.
TO-08: MBA (1 Post)
Master of Business Administration (MBA) with min 55% marks. UR-01.
8. CSIR-NEERI Salary & Emoluments 2026
Technical Assistant
Pay Band & Scale:
Level-6 (7th CPC)
Approximate Total Initial Emoluments: ₹69,480 per month
Technical Officer
Pay Band & Scale:
Level-7 (7th CPC)
Approximate Total Initial Emoluments: ₹86,580 per month
*Note: The approximate total emoluments cited above include Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other allowances as applicable at Nagpur. Posting at Regional Centres in higher-classified cities (e.g., Delhi, Mumbai) may result in higher HRA/TA entitlements.
9. Age Limit & Relaxation Provisions
The crucial date for determining the age limit is 15 October 2026 (the closing date for online applications):
| Cadre | Minimum Age | Maximum Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant | 18 Years | 28 Years |
| Technical Officer | 18 Years | 30 Years |
Permissible Age Relaxations (pages 8–11 of Advt):
- SC / ST: 5 years (applicable only where the post is reserved for SC/ST).
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years (applicable only where the post is reserved for OBC-NCL).
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years for UR, 13 years for OBC, and 15 years for SC/ST candidates.
- CSIR / Regular Government Employees: Up to 5 years for eligible regular employees of CSIR laboratories, Government Departments, Autonomous Bodies, and PSUs.
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service from actual age, subject to standard conditions.
10. Important Rules Concerning Educational Qualifications & Experience
Candidates must ensure strict adherence to the following official criteria:
- Crucial Eligibility Date: All educational qualifications, degrees, and requisite experience must be completed with final results declared on or before 15 October 2026.
- Recognized Institutions: Qualifications must be earned from UGC/AICTE-recognized Universities, approved Boards, or premier statutory institutions.
- Grade Conversion: Candidates evaluated under CGPA/SGPA/OGPA grading systems must convert their scores into percentage using their university's prescribed formula and upload proof of conversion.
- Experience Guidelines: Experience is mandatory only for Technical Assistant (TA-01) where 1 year of Science Communication experience is required. Technical Officer posts do not prescribe separate experience. Part-time, daily wage, or visiting faculty tenure will not be counted.
- Screening Threshold: Merely fulfilling the minimum qualification does not confer an automatic right to appear for the Trade Test or Written Examination; shortlisting may apply if applicant volume is substantial.
11. Selection Process & Stages
The selection procedure for both Technical Assistant and Technical Officer posts is rigorous and transparent, comprising three structured stages:
Application Screening
A duly constituted Screening Committee evaluates eligible applications against prescribed criteria.
Trade Test (Qualifying)
Candidates shortlisted after screening appear for a practical Trade Test in their discipline. This stage is qualifying in nature.
Competitive Written Exam
Only candidates qualifying the Trade Test appear for the 3-paper written examination. Merit is prepared from Papers II & III.
12. Competitive Written Examination Scheme & Pattern
The competitive examination may be conducted as an OMR-based or Computer Based Objective Type Multiple Choice Examination. Questions will be bilingual (Hindi and English), except for the English Language section.
| Paper | Subject / Section | Questions | Total Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I (Qualifying) | Mental Ability Test (Reasoning, Aptitude, Intelligence, Problem Solving) | 50 | 100 (2 marks/Q) | 1 Hour | No Negative Marking |
| Paper-II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 (3 marks/Q) | 30 Minutes | 1 mark deducted per wrong answer |
| English Language | 25 | 75 (3 marks/Q) | |||
| Paper-III | Concerned Subject (Discipline-specific syllabus) | 100 | 300 (3 marks/Q) | 90 Minutes | 1 mark deducted per wrong answer |
| Overall Total | All 3 Papers | 200 Questions | 550 Marks | 3 Hours | Merit calculated on Paper-II & III only |
Evaluation Rule: Paper-II and Paper-III will be evaluated only for candidates who secure the minimum threshold marks prescribed by the institute in Paper-I.
Examination Standard: Technical Assistant questions will be of Graduation level, while Technical Officer questions will be of Post-Graduation / B.Tech level.
13. Application Fee & Exemptions
General / OBC / EWS Fee
₹500
Non-refundable fee to be remitted online via SBI Collect as instructed in the portal.
Fee Exemption
₹0 (Exempt)
SC, ST, PwBD, Women candidates, and Ex-Servicemen are totally exempt from payment of application fees upon uploading valid supporting documents.
14. How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Procedure
- Visit Official Portal: Access the recruitment web application at career.neeri.res.in or through the official CSIR-NEERI website (neeri.res.in).
- New Registration: Click on “New Registration” for Advt. No. CSIR-NEERI/1/2026. Enter your Name, active Email ID, and Mobile Number.
- Candidate Login: Log in with your generated credentials and select the post code(s) for which you are eligible.
- Complete Application Form: Fill in personal details, category, educational qualifications, marks percentage, and work experience.
- Upload Scanned Documents: Upload passport photo, signature, Class 10th DOB certificate, marksheets, degree certificates, and caste/EWS/PwBD certificate (where applicable).
- Pay Application Fee: Pay ₹500 online (if applicable) through the prescribed payment gateway and note the transaction reference.
- Final Submission: Review all entries carefully before submitting. Note that no modifications are allowed after final submission. Download and print the finalized application confirmation for your records.
Applying for Multiple Post Codes:
A candidate may apply for more than one post code provided they satisfy the qualification for each. However, a separate online application form and separate application fee must be submitted for each post code.
15. Posting Locations, Service Benefits & Important Dates
Posting Locations & Probation
Selected personnel may be posted at CSIR-NEERI Headquarters, Nagpur or at its Regional Centres in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, or Hyderabad. They are also liable to be transferred to any CSIR laboratory across India.
Probation Period: 1 year from the date of joining.
Benefits: Medical reimbursement, LTC, Children Education Allowance, and career advancement under CSIR Technical Staff Assessment Promotion Scheme.
Important Timeline
Application Start Date: 16 September 2026 (10:00 AM)
Application Last Date: 15 October 2026 (05:00 PM)
Trade Test Date: To be notified separately
Written Exam Date: To be notified separately
Examination Venue: Nagpur and/or Regional Centre cities