The CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nagpur, one of the constituent laboratories of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), has announced a total of 13 vacancies for the posts of Technical Assistant and Technical Officer, for which the detailed notification has been released under Advertisement No. CSIR-NEERI/1/2026. The vacancy distribution is 01 post of Technical Assistant and 12 posts of Technical Officer.
The online application process start from 16th September 2026 (10:00 AM) onwards. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their application forms online at the official website www.neeri.res.in or career.neeri.res.in. The last date for submission of online applications is 15th October 2026 (05:00 PM).
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CSIR-NEERI Recruitment 2026
The eligible candidates who will be applying for the CSIR-NEERI Recruitment 2026 will have to go through a selection process that includes a Trade Test (Qualifying in nature) followed by a Competitive Written Examination. The final merit list will be prepared based on the performance in Paper-II and Paper-III of the written examination.
| Organization | CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI) |
|---|---|
| Post | Technical Assistant, Technical Officer |
| Vacancy | 13 |
| Advertisement No. | CSIR-NEERI/1/2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 16th September to 15th October 2026 |
| Selection Process | Trade Test and Competitive Written Examination |
| Pay Level | Level 6 and Level 7 (7th CPC) |
| Job Location | Nagpur or CSIR-NEERI Regional Centres |
| Official Website | www.neeri.res.in |
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Date of Commencement of Online Applications | 16/09/2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Online Applications | 15/10/2026 (05:00 PM) |
CSIR-NEERI Notification 2026 Out
The CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute has released a detailed CSIR-NEERI Notification 2026 under Advertisement No. CSIR-NEERI/1/2026 at their official website, www.neeri.res.in, to recruit eligible candidates for 13 posts of Technical Assistant and Technical Officer. Candidates who are willing to apply must first go through the notification PDF to check all the details, such as eligibility criteria, selection process, and more.
CSIR-NEERI Notification 2026 PDF- Click to Download
CSIR-NEERI Vacancy 2026
The CSIR-NEERI has announced a total of 13 vacancies for Technical Assistant and Technical Officer posts. The vacancy distribution is as follows:
| Designation | No. of Posts and Reservation | Pay Level | Total Emoluments | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant | 01 (EWS-01) | Level 6 | Rs. 69,480/- Approx. | 28 years |
| Technical Officer | 12 (UR-06, EWS-01, OBC(NCL)-02, SC-02, ST-01) | Level 7 | Rs. 86,580/- Approx. | 30 years |
Note: Out of 13 vacant posts, 01 post is reserved for PwBD – Category (a) i.e. B & L.V (Blindness and Low Vision).
CSIR-NEERI Post-Wise Vacancy Details 2026
Technical Assistant
| Post Code | No. of Posts & Category | Pay Matrix | Essential Qualification | Job Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA-01 | 1 post (EWS-01) | Level 6 | B.Sc. or equivalent with minimum 60% marks and one-year experience in Science Communication from a recognized Institute/Organization | To work in Science dissemination/policy and Project Management or perform any other tasks as specified by the Competent Authority |
Technical Officer
| Post Code | No. of Posts & Category | Pay Matrix | Essential Qualification | Job Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TO-01 | 4 posts (UR-02, EWS-01, ST-01) | Level 7 | B.E/B.Tech or equivalent with minimum 55% marks in Civil Engineering | To work in Institutional Scientific facility/laboratory/site/field or perform any other tasks as specified by the Competent Authority |
| TO-02 | 1 post (UR-01) | Level 7 | M.Sc. or equivalent in Biochemistry with minimum 55% marks | Same as above |
| TO-03 | 1 post (SC-01) | Level 7 | M.Sc. or equivalent in Microbiology with minimum 55% marks | Same as above |
| TO-04 | 2 posts (OBC(NCL)-01, SC-01) One post reserved for PwBD under cat (a) | Level 7 | B.E/B.Tech or equivalent with minimum 55% marks in Chemical Engineering | Same as above |
| TO-05 | 1 post (UR-01) | Level 7 | M.Sc. or equivalent in Chemistry with minimum 55% marks | Same as above |
| TO-06 | 1 post (OBC(NCL)-01) | Level 7 | B.E./B.Tech or equivalent with minimum 55% marks in Geoinformatics | Same as above |
| TO-07 | 1 post (UR-01) | Level 7 | M.Sc. or equivalent in Geology with minimum 55% marks | Same as above |
| TO-08 | 1 post (UR-01) | Level 7 | MBA with minimum 55% marks | To work in tasks related to Institute’s Marketing/Business development/IPR/business analytics |
CSIR-NEERI Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates who are willing to apply for CSIR-NEERI Recruitment 2026 must first go through the notification to make sure they fulfill the required eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria covering Age Limit and Educational Qualifications are provided below.
Age Limit (as on 15/10/2026)
| Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant | 18 years | 28 years |
| Technical Officer | 18 years | 30 years |
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deduction of military service |
| Government Employees (CSIR/ Govt/ PSU) | Up to 5 years |
Educational Qualifications
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Technical Assistant (TA-01) | B.Sc. or equivalent with minimum 60% marks and one-year experience in Science Communication |
| Technical Officer (TO-01) | B.E/B.Tech in Civil Engineering with minimum 55% marks |
| Technical Officer (TO-02) | M.Sc. in Biochemistry with minimum 55% marks |
| Technical Officer (TO-03) | M.Sc. in Microbiology with minimum 55% marks |
| Technical Officer (TO-04) | B.E/B.Tech in Chemical Engineering with minimum 55% marks |
| Technical Officer (TO-05) | M.Sc. in Chemistry with minimum 55% marks |
| Technical Officer (TO-06) | B.E./B.Tech in Geoinformatics with minimum 55% marks |
| Technical Officer (TO-07) | M.Sc. in Geology with minimum 55% marks |
| Technical Officer (TO-08) | MBA with minimum 55% marks |
Which Post Should You Apply For?
| Candidate Profile | Suitable CSIR-NEERI Post |
|---|---|
| B.Sc. with 60% marks + 1 year Science Communication experience | Technical Assistant (TA-01) |
| B.E/B.Tech in Civil Engineering with 55% marks | Technical Officer (TO-01) |
| M.Sc. in Biochemistry with 55% marks | Technical Officer (TO-02) |
| M.Sc. in Microbiology with 55% marks | Technical Officer (TO-03) |
| B.E/B.Tech in Chemical Engineering with 55% marks | Technical Officer (TO-04) |
| M.Sc. in Chemistry with 55% marks | Technical Officer (TO-05) |
| B.E./B.Tech in Geoinformatics with 55% marks | Technical Officer (TO-06) |
| M.Sc. in Geology with 55% marks | Technical Officer (TO-07) |
| MBA with 55% marks | Technical Officer (TO-08) |
CSIR-NEERI Apply Online 2026
Interested candidates who fulfill the required eligibility criteria can start submitting their online application forms on the official website www.neeri.res.in or http://career.neeri.res.in from 16th September 2026 onwards. Candidates must make sure to submit their application forms with all the correct details well before the last date to avoid any technical issues at the last moment.
CSIR-NEERI Apply Online 2026 Link (Active from 16.09.2026)- Click to Apply
Steps to Apply Online
- Visit the official website www.neeri.res.in or http://career.neeri.res.in
- Register with your name, email ID, and mobile number
- Login using the credentials and fill up the online application form
- Upload recent passport size scanned colour photograph (jpeg, max 50 KB) and signature (jpeg, max 50 KB)
- Upload relevant certificates (only in .pdf, max 1 MB each)
- Pay the application fee through SBI Collect (if applicable)
- Upload the e-receipt of the fee payment
- Verify or edit the application to ensure accuracy
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference
Note: Candidates are advised to submit the online application much before the closing date and not wait till the last date to avoid the possibility of disconnection/inability or failure to login to the recruitment portal.
Documents Required for CSIR-NEERI Application Process 2026
Candidates must upload the following documents along with the online application:
- Printed copy of SBI Collect e-receipt/Transaction reference for the application fee of Rs. 500/- (wherever applicable)
- Recent passport size colour photograph
- Signature of the candidate
- SSC/10th certificate (reflecting Date of Birth)
- SSC/10th Mark Sheet
- Intermediate/10+2 certificate/Mark Sheet
- B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc/M.Sc./MBA or equivalent Mark Sheets of all semesters
- Caste/Category certificate (wherever applicable) in the formats prescribed by the Govt. of India
- Certificate related to PwBD (wherever applicable) in the prescribed format
- Copy of the judgment/decree for widow, divorced, or judicially separated women (if applicable)
- Copy of the ‘No Objection Certificate’ (NOC) from the employer (if applicable)
- Copy of experience certificate(s), if any
- Certificate(s) related to Ex-servicemen/Discharge book/PPO certificate (if applicable)
- Any other relevant certificates in support of the claim(s) made in the application
CSIR-NEERI Application Fee 2026
Before submitting the online application forms, candidates have to pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 500/- (Five Hundred Rupees) wherever applicable. The fee may be deposited through the link to pay online available on the website (State Bank Collect).
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen | Nil (Exempted) |
Note: Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen are exempted from payment of application fee, subject to uploading of the relevant document of their claim. Applications without the prescribed fee will not be considered and summarily rejected in the non-exempted categories.
CSIR-NEERI Selection Process 2026
The selection of eligible candidates will be conducted through a Trade Test and a Competitive Written Examination.
Selection Procedure for Technical Assistant & Technical Officer
- The candidates fulfilling all necessary eligibility criteria as recommended by the Screening Committee will be invited for Trade Test in the relevant Area/discipline (Qualifying in nature).
- Those who qualify in the Trade Test will be invited for a competitive written examination.
- There will be three papers (Paper-I, Paper-II & Paper-III) in the competitive written examination. Paper-I is qualifying in nature.
- The Second and Third paper (i.e. Paper-II & III) will be evaluated only for those candidates who secure the minimum threshold marks in the first paper (Paper-I).
- The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the performance of the candidates in the competitive written examination in Paper-II & III.
Scheme of Written Examination
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Examination | OMR based or Computer Based Objective Type Multiple Choice Examination |
| Medium of Question | English and Hindi (except English language questions) |
| Standard of Exam | Graduation Level (for TA) / Post-Graduation/B.Tech Level (for TO) |
| Total No. of Questions | 200 |
| Total Time Allotted | 3 hours |
Paper-I (Time Allotted – 1 hour)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability Test | 50 | 100 (2 marks per correct answer) | No negative marks |
Paper-II (Time Allotted – 30 Minutes)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 (3 marks per correct answer) | 1 negative mark |
| English Language | 25 | 75 (3 marks per correct answer) | 1 negative mark |
Paper-III (Time Allotted – 90 Minutes)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concerned Subject | 100 | 300 (3 marks per correct answer) | 1 negative mark |
CSIR-NEERI Salary 2026
The CSIR-NEERI Recruitment 2026 offers posts across Pay Levels 6 and 7 under the 7th CPC. The detailed post-wise pay structure is given below:
| Post | Pay Level | Total Emoluments (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant | Level 6 | Rs. 69,480/- per month |
| Technical Officer | Level 7 | Rs. 86,580/- per month |
Other Benefits:
- Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) as admissible to central government employees
- Reimbursement of Medical Expenses, Leave Travel Concession, Children’s Education Allowances
- National Pension System (NPS) or Extant Pension System
- Accommodation according to CSIR Residence Allotment Rules (subject to availability)
- Career advancement under Assessment Promotion Scheme for Technical Staff
CSIR-NEERI Recruitment 2026- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When will the CSIR-NEERI online application process start?
A1. The online application process will start from 16th September 2026 (10:00 AM).
Q2. What is the last date to apply for CSIR-NEERI Recruitment 2026?
A2. The last date to apply online is 15th October 2026 (05:00 PM).
Q3. How many vacancies are announced for CSIR-NEERI Recruitment 2026?
A3. A total of 13 vacancies have been announced – 01 post of Technical Assistant and 12 posts of Technical Officer.
Q4. What is the age limit for CSIR-NEERI Recruitment 2026?
A4. The upper age limit is 28 years for Technical Assistant and 30 years for Technical Officer as on 15/10/2026.
Q5. What is the application fee for CSIR-NEERI Recruitment 2026?
A5. The application fee is Rs. 500/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates. SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen are exempted from payment of fee.
Q6. What is the selection process for CSIR-NEERI Recruitment 2026?
A6. The selection process includes a Trade Test (Qualifying) and a Competitive Written Examination (Paper-I, Paper-II, Paper-III).
Q7. What is the salary for CSIR-NEERI Technical Assistant?
A7. The pay level is Level 6 with total emoluments of approximately Rs. 69,480/- per month.
Q8. What is the salary for CSIR-NEERI Technical Officer?
A8. The pay level is Level 7 with total emoluments of approximately Rs. 86,580/- per month.
Q9. What is the educational qualification required for CSIR-NEERI Technical Assistant?
A9. B.Sc. or equivalent with minimum 60% marks and one-year experience in Science Communication.
Q10. What is the educational qualification required for CSIR-NEERI Technical Officer?
A10. B.E/B.Tech in Civil/Chemical/Geoinformatics Engineering or M.Sc. in Biochemistry/Microbiology/Chemistry/Geology or MBA with minimum 55% marks.
