Frequently Asked Questions — Recruitment 2026
Advertisement No. CSIR/NIES/REC/2026/05. For complete details see full notification.
How many vacancies are available?
Total 257 posts: Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) — 119; LDC Clerk — 79; Assistant — 59. Category-wise roster: UR 104, OBC 69, SC 39, ST 19, EWS 26.
What are the essential qualifications?
MTS: 10th pass from recognized Board. LDC: 12th pass. Assistant: Graduation from recognized University. Apply for only one post code for which you are fully eligible.
What is the age limit?
Minimum 18 years. Maximum (on closing date): UR/EWS — 35 years; OBC — 38 years; SC/ST — 40 years. Additional relaxations for PwBD, ESM, etc. as per Government rules.
What is the application fee?
₹800 for UR, OBC, and EWS. ₹550 for SC and ST. Payment through online gateway on the application portal only.
What are the important dates?
Opening: 01 May 2026. Closing / fee last date: 28 May 2026. CBT (tentative): last week of June 2026.
How do I apply online?
Visit http://nies.csir.online/application, complete registration, pay fee (if applicable), fill the form, upload documents, and submit before the deadline.
Is there an interview?
Selection is based on CBT marks only, followed by document verification. No interview is contemplated unless notified by corrigendum.
What is the CBT pattern?
2 marks per question. MTS: 100 Q / 200 marks. LDC: 120 Q / 240 marks. Assistant: 150 Q / 300 marks. See full notification for subject-wise break-up.