CSIR NEERI Technical Officer & Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 13 Posts
Latest Update (September 2026): CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nagpur has invited online applications under Advt. No. CSIR-NEERI/1/2026 for Technical Officer and Technical Assistant – total 13 posts (Technical Officer 12 + Technical Assistant TA-01 01). Online form is open from 16/09/2026 to 15/10/2026 (upto 05 PM). Fee last date is 04/10/2026. Eligibility is post/trade-wise (B.Sc. with experience for TA; Degree/Master’s for Technical Officer). Apply only through the official CSIR-NEERI career portal.
Official Notification PDF: Download CSIR NEERI Technical Officer & Assistant 2026 Notification PDF (Official)
13 Posts – Technical Officer (12) + Technical Assistant TA-01 (1)
Short Summary: CSIR NEERI Technical Officer & Technical Assistant 2026 for 13 posts (Advt CSIR-NEERI/1/2026). Apply online 16/09/2026 to 15/10/2026. Fee ₹500 (Gen/OBC/EWS); free for SC/ST/PH/Female.
Important Dates – CSIR NEERI Technical Officer 2026 |
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| Application Begin: | 16/09/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online: | 15/10/2026 (upto 05 PM) |
| Pay Exam Fee Last Date: | 04/10/2026 |
| Exam Date: | As Per Schedule |
| Admit Card Available: | Before Exam |
Application Fee |
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| General / OBC / EWS: | ₹500/- |
| SC / ST / PH: | ₹0/- |
| All Female Category: | ₹0/- |
| Payment Mode: | Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / Online Only |
| Pay the examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or as per options available on the official portal. | |
📺 CSIR NEERI Technical Officer 2026 – Form Filling & Exam Guide
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Important Links |
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| Apply Online: | Apply Online – CSIR NEERI Career Portal |
| Download Official Notification PDF: | Download CSIR NEERI Technical Officer & Assistant 2026 Notification PDF (Official) |
| Official Website: | Visit CSIR-NEERI Official Website |
| Watch Updates on YouTube: | Sarkari Job Selection YouTube |
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Vacancy Details – Total 13 Posts
| Post Name | Total Post | Eligibility (brief) |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant (TA-01) | 01 | B.Sc. or equivalent with min. 60% marks + 1 year experience in Science Communication |
| Technical Officer | 12 | Degree / Master Degree in related post / trade (post-wise in PDF) |
| Grand Total | 13 Posts | |
Post-wise / trade-wise eligibility is in Advt. No. CSIR-NEERI/1/2026 — confirm final numbers in the official notification PDF.
Educational Qualification & Eligibility (Post-wise)
| Post | Posts | Essential Qualification | Max Age* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant (TA-01) | 01 | B.Sc. or equivalent with min. 60% + 1 year experience in Science Communication from recognised Institute/Organisation | 28 |
| Technical Officer (trade-wise) | 12 | Degree / Master’s Degree in related post/trade as per Advt CSIR-NEERI/1/2026 (post-wise table in PDF) | 30 |
*As on 15/10/2026. Age relaxation as per CSIR rules. Posting: Nagpur HQ or Regional Centres (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad).
Age Limit (as on 15/10/2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age (Technical Assistant): 28 Years
- Maximum Age (Technical Officer): 30 Years
- Age relaxation as per CSIR-NEERI Technical Assistant and Technical Officer Recruitment Rules / Advt. No. CSIR-NEERI/1/2026.
Selection Process
Screening Committee shortlists eligible applicants for Trade Test.
In relevant area/discipline; date & venue notified separately (CSIR-NEERI Nagpur or Regional Centre).
Three papers (Paper-I qualifying; Paper-II & III for merit) — OMR/CBT objective MCQ.
Merit from Paper-II & III (after clearing Trade Test + Paper-I threshold). Tie-break as per CSIR circular.
Exam Pattern
Mode: OMR or CBT Objective MCQ. Medium: English & Hindi (except English Language questions). Total questions: 200. Total time: 3 hours. Standard: Graduation (TA) / PG or B.Tech (TO).
| Paper | Subject | Q | Marks | Time | Negative Marking |
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| Paper-I | Mental Ability Test | 50 | 100 (2/correct) | 1 hour | None |
| Paper-II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 (3/correct) | 30 min total | −1 per wrong |
| Paper-II | English Language | 25 | 75 (3/correct) | −1 per wrong | |
| Paper-III | Concerned Subject | 100 | 300 (3/correct) | 90 min | −1 per wrong |
Paper-II & III evaluated only if Paper-I threshold cleared. Cut-offs notified on neeri.res.in before written exam.
Syllabus
- Paper-I Mental Ability: General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgement, etc.
- Paper-II: General Awareness + English Language.
- Paper-III Concerned Subject: Trade/discipline-specific syllabus matching advertised EQ (Science Communication for TA-01; post-wise technical subjects for Technical Officer).
Full post-wise EQ and any detailed syllabus annexure: Advt CSIR-NEERI/1/2026 PDF on neeri.res.in.
Examination Centres
Venue of Trade Test / Skill Test / Written Exam: CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur and/or any city of CSIR-NEERI Regional Centres (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad). Exact venue on admit card / notice. Place of posting of selected candidates: Nagpur HQ or Regional Centres.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the CSIR-NEERI career portal: career.neeri.res.in/technical_2026.
- Download and read Advt. No. CSIR-NEERI/1/2026 carefully.
- Register / login and fill personal, academic and post preferences.
- Upload photo, signature and documents; pay fee (Gen/OBC/EWS ₹500; SC/ST/PH/Female ₹0) by 04/10/2026.
- Submit the form by 15/10/2026 (upto 05 PM) and take a printout of the final application.
CSIR NEERI Technical Officer 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
CSIR NEERI Technical Officer 2026 – Important Candidate Instructions (Prevent Rejection!)
Ensure strict compliance with the following directives:
- Read Advt CSIR-NEERI/1/2026: Download the official NEERI notification PDF before applying.
- Official Portal Only: Apply only via career.neeri.res.in — avoid fake links.
- Fee Deadline: Pay applicable fee by 04/10/2026 (earlier than form close).
- Post-wise Eligibility: Technical Officer posts have trade-wise Degree/Master requirements.
- Deadline: Submit online form by 15/10/2026 upto 05 PM.
