CSIR NEERI Recruitment 2026: 13 Technical Assistant and Technical Officer Posts, Apply by 15 October
CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nagpur, has invited online applications for 1 Technical Assistant and 12 Technical Officer posts under Advertisement No. CSIR-NEERI/1/2026. Checked against the official advertisement on 3 October 2026.
Last date: 15 October 2026, 5:00 PM. Vacancies are provisional and may change at selection. Read the full official advertisement before applying.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online applications open | 16 September 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last date to apply online | 15 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Trade test / written exam | Date and venue to be notified separately; Nagpur and/or a CSIR-NEERI regional centre city |
Posts, Pay and Age
| Post | Updates | Pay level | Approx. monthly emoluments | Max age* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant | 1 (EWS) | Level 6 | Rs 69,480 | 28 |
| Technical Officer | 12 | Level 7 | Rs 86,580 | 30 |
*Age is counted on the closing date; minimum 18 years. Relaxation is as per the notice. Emoluments are approximate totals under 7th CPC at Nagpur and vary with the posting city. Technical Officer: UR 6, EWS 1, OBC (NCL) 2, SC 2, ST 1. One of the 13 posts is reserved for PwBD category (a).
Qualification by Post Code
| Code | Post | Updates | Essential qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| TA-01 | Technical Assistant | 1 | B.Sc. or equivalent with at least 60% marks and one year experience in Science Communication |
| TO-01 | Technical Officer | 4 | B.E./B.Tech, Civil Engineering, at least 55% |
| TO-02 | Technical Officer | 1 | M.Sc., Biochemistry, at least 55% |
| TO-03 | Technical Officer | 1 | M.Sc., Microbiology, at least 55% |
| TO-04 | Technical Officer | 2 | B.E./B.Tech, Chemical Engineering, at least 55% |
| TO-05 | Technical Officer | 1 | M.Sc., Chemistry, at least 55% |
| TO-06 | Technical Officer | 1 | B.E./B.Tech, Geo-informatics, at least 55% |
| TO-07 | Technical Officer | 1 | M.Sc., Geology, at least 55% |
| TO-08 | Technical Officer | 1 | MBA, at least 55% |
Qualifications must be from a recognised university or institution, with results declared on or before the last date. Marks are percent or equivalent CGPA.
Application Fee
- Rs 500, non-refundable, paid online through SBI Collect. Upload the e-receipt with the application.
- SC, ST, PwBD, women and ex-servicemen candidates are exempt, subject to uploading the relevant document.
- To apply for more than one post code, fill a separate application and pay the fee separately for each post code.
Selection Process
- Applications are screened by a committee, which shortlists candidates for a Trade Test / Skill Test (qualifying in nature).
- Candidates who qualify are called for a competitive written exam: 200 objective questions in 3 hours, OMR or computer based, in English and Hindi (except English language questions).
- Paper-I (Mental Ability Test, 50 questions, 1 hour) is qualifying with no negative marking. Papers II and III are evaluated only for candidates who meet the Paper-I threshold; the final merit list is based on Papers II and III.
- The notice says more exam details will be notified on the official website www.neeri.res.in.
How to Apply
- Open the official CSIR-NEERI recruitment page and read the advertisement for your post code.
- Register, fill the application, and upload photo, signature, certificates, mark sheets and the fee receipt if applicable.
- Check the preview, submit before 15 October 2026, 5:00 PM, and save the final application copy. This blog does not submit applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date?
15 October 2026, 5:00 PM, under the official advertisement.
Is there a written exam?
Yes. After screening and a qualifying trade test, there is a written exam. The notice gives the pattern above; dates are to be notified.
Are these jobs in Nagpur only?
The headquarters is Nagpur, with regional centres at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad. Posting is as per CSIR-NEERI.
Important Note
SarkariJobDaily is an independent information blog, not an official recruitment website. The full notice, later official amendments and the live portal control eligibility and dates. Never pay a third party promising selection.