CSIR NEERI Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 13 Technical Assistant & Technical Officer Posts
CSIR NEERI Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Technical Assistant & Technical Officer Posts
The CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI) has released Advertisement No. CSIR-NEERI/1/2026 for direct recruitment to 13 Technical Assistant and Technical Officer posts. The online application process starts on September 16, 2026, and eligible candidates can apply online through the CSIR-NEERI recruitment portal.
The recruitment includes 1 Technical Assistant post and 12 Technical Officer posts across disciplines such as Civil Engineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Geoinformatics, Geology and MBA.
CSIR NEERI Recruitment 2026
CSIR NEERI Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
Organization |
CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute |
Recruitment |
CSIR NEERI Recruitment 2026 |
Advertisement No. |
CSIR-NEERI/1/2026 |
Post Name |
Technical Assistant & Technical Officer |
Total Vacancies |
13 |
Technical Assistant |
01 |
Technical Officer |
12 |
Application Mode |
Online |
Application Start Date |
16 September 2026 |
Last Date |
15 October 2026 |
Application Fee |
Rs 500/- wherever applicable |
Job Location |
Nagpur / CSIR-NEERI Regional Centres |
Official Website |
neeri.res.in |
CSIR-NEERI is headquartered in Nagpur, Maharashtra, with Regional Centres in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad.
CSIR NEERI Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
Event |
Date |
|---|---|
Online Application Start |
16 September 2026, 10:00 AM |
Online Application Last Date |
15 October 2026, 05:00 PM |
Fee Payment Last Date |
15 October 2026, 05:00 PM |
Admit Card |
As per official notification |
Trade/Skill Test |
To be notified separately |
Written Exam Date |
As per official notification |
Result |
As per official notification |
Application Fee
The application fee is Rs 500/- for candidates wherever applicable. The fee is to be paid online through the provided State Bank Collect link, and the e-receipt must be uploaded in the application portal.
Fee exemption: SC, ST, PwBD, Women and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee, subject to uploading the relevant supporting document.
CSIR NEERI Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age limit is:
- Technical Assistant: 28 years
- Technical Officer: 30 years
The crucial date for determining age and qualification is October 15, 2026, the closing date of online applications.
Age Relaxation
Category |
Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
SC/ST |
5 years |
OBC (NCL) |
3 years |
Government Employees |
Up to 5 years, subject to conditions |
PwBD – UR |
10 years |
PwBD – SC/ST |
Up to 15 years |
PwBD – OBC |
Up to 13 years |
Ex-Servicemen |
3 years after deduction of military service |
Category-specific conditions and certificates prescribed in the notification must be fulfilled.
CSIR NEERI Vacancy 2026 – Eligibility & Vacancy Details
Post Code |
Post |
Vacancies |
Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
TA-01 |
Technical Assistant |
01 EWS |
B.Sc. or equivalent with a minimum of 60% + 1 year of experience in Science Communication |
TO-01 |
Technical Officer |
04 |
B.E./B.Tech with a minimum of 55% in Civil Engineering |
TO-02 |
Technical Officer |
01 |
M.Sc. with a minimum of 55% in Biochemistry |
TO-03 |
Technical Officer |
01 |
M.Sc. with a minimum of 55% in Microbiology |
TO-04 |
Technical Officer |
02 |
B.E./B.Tech. with a minimum of 55% in Chemical Engineering |
TO-05 |
Technical Officer |
01 |
M.Sc. with a minimum of 55% in Chemistry |
TO-06 |
Technical Officer |
01 |
B.E./B.Tech. with a minimum of 55% in Geoinformatics |
TO-07 |
Technical Officer |
01 |
M.Sc. with a minimum of 55% in Geology |
TO-08 |
Technical Officer |
01 |
MBA with minimum 55% |
The detailed notification specifies the reservation category for each post. The vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease during the selection process.
For the Technical Assistant post, candidates need one year of experience in Science Communication from a recognized institute/organization.
CSIR NEERI Selection Process 2026
The selection process consists of a Trade Test and Competitive Written Examination.
For Technical Assistant
- Applications are screened by the Screening Committee.
- Eligible/shortlisted candidates are called for a Trade Test, which is qualifying in nature.
- Candidates qualifying in the Trade Test appear for the competitive written examination.
- The written exam consists of Paper I, Paper II and Paper III.
- Paper I is qualifying in nature.
- Paper II and Paper III are evaluated only for candidates who achieve the prescribed threshold in Paper I.
- Final merit is prepared based on performance in Paper II and Paper III.
Written Exam Pattern
Paper |
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Paper I |
Mental Ability Test |
50 |
100 |
1 hour |
Paper II |
General Awareness |
25 |
75 |
30 min |
English Language |
25 |
75 |
||
Paper III |
Concerned Subject |
100 |
300 |
90 min |
Total |
200 |
550 |
3 hours |
Paper I has no negative marking. Papers II and III carry one negative mark for every wrong answer.
The Technical Officer selection process follows the same broad sequence of Trade Test → Written Examination → Merit List, with the written examination at Post-Graduation/B. Tech level, depending on the advertised qualification.
CSIR NEERI Salary / Pay Scale 2026
Post |
Pay Level |
Approx. Total Monthly Emoluments |
|---|---|---|
Technical Assistant |
Level 6 |
Rs 69,480/- |
Technical Officer |
Level 7 |
Rs 86,580/- |
The approximate total emoluments include Basic Pay, DA, HRA, TA, and other applicable components. TA/HRA may be enhanced for Regional Centre postings according to the applicable city rates.
Selected employees are also eligible for applicable allowances and benefits such as medical expense reimbursement, Leave Travel Concession and Children's Education Allowance as per CSIR/Government of India rules.
How to Apply for CSIR NEERI Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the CSIR-NEERI official website.
- Open the recruitment section or online application portal.
- Register using your name, email ID, and mobile number.
- Log in with the registered credentials.
- Select the applicable post/post code.
- Fill in the application form carefully.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, and certificates.
- Pay the ?500 application fee, if applicable.
- Verify all details before final submission.
- Submit the application and save/print the completed application form and payment details.
Candidates can apply for multiple post codes if they satisfy the eligibility requirements for each post, but a separate application and applicable fee are required for each post code.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
- 10th certificate and marksheet
- 10+2 certificate/marksheet
- Relevant B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc./M.Sc./MBA marksheets
- Photograph and signature
- Caste/category certificate, if applicable
- PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Experience certificate, wherever required
- NOC/proof of intimation for eligible government employees
- Ex-Servicemen documents, wherever applicable
- Application fee receipt, wherever applicable
Important Links
Apply Online |
Click Here |
Official Notification |
Click Here |
Official Website |
Click Here |
More Updates |
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Join WhatsApp Channel |
Click Here |
The notification specifically advises candidates to regularly check the NEERI official website for addendum, corrigenda, admit cards and other recruitment updates.
FAQs – CSIR NEERI Recruitment 2026
1. How many vacancies are released under CSIR NEERI Recruitment 2026?
A total of 13 vacancies have been announced, including 1 Technical Assistant and 12 Technical Officer posts.
2. What is the last date to apply for CSIR NEERI Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is October 15, 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
3. What is the CSIR NEERI Technical Officer eligibility 2026?
Eligibility varies by post code. Candidates may require a B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc. in the relevant discipline with at least 55% marks, while TO-08 requires an MBA with 55%.
4. What is the CSIR NEERI salary 2026?
The approximate total monthly emoluments are ?69,480 for Technical Assistant and ?86,580 for Technical Officer, according to the notification.
5. What is the CSIR NEERI selection process 2026?
Candidates are shortlisted through document screening and called for a qualifying Trade Test, followed by a competitive written examination. The final merit list is prepared based on the prescribed written-exam papers.