CSIR-CSIO MTS Recruitment 2026: 10th Pass Eligible, Apply Online

CSIR-CSIO MTS Recruitment 2026: Introduction

The CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO), a leading research laboratory under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) in Chandigarh, has issued Advertisement No. Regular-04/2025 for recruiting Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) (Group ‘C’ Non-Technical) positions. This drive fills 07 vacancies for eligible Indian citizens. The role supports office operations like clerical work, record management, and general maintenance in a prestigious scientific environment. Applications are accepted online only from 09 January 2026 to 09 February 2026.

CSIR-CSIO MTS Recruitment 2026: Fast Snapshot

Category Wise Vacancy Details

• Unreserved (UR): 04 posts
• OBC: 02 posts
• EWS: 01 post

Total Jobs: 07

Horizontal Reservations Apply:

• Ex-servicemen: 01 post
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: 02 posts
• Visually Handicapped: 01 post
• Hearing Handicapped: 01 Post

Educational Qualification:

• Essential: Matriculation (10th standard) or equivalent from a recognized board.
• Desirable: Intermediate (12th standard) pass.

Age Limit (as on 09 February 2026)

Maximum Age: 25 years

Age Relaxation (as per GoI rules)

• OBC (NCL): +3 years
• PwBD: +10 years (UR), +13 years (OBC), +15 years (SC/ST if applicable)
• Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
• Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated: Up to 35 years (UR), higher for reserved categories
• No relaxation for reserved category candidates applying against UR posts.

Salary Structure and Benefits

• Basic pay starts at ₹18,000 in Pay Level-1.
• Gross emoluments reach approximately ₹36,306/month in Chandigarh due to:
• Dearness Allowance (DA) – revised periodically.
• House Rent Allowance (HRA) – based on city classification (Chandigarh falls under applicable rate; higher if no govt. accommodation).
• Transport Allowance (TA) + DA thereon.
  Other perks include National Pension System (NPS), medical reimbursement for self/family, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), and potential advances/loans.

Selection Process of CSIR-CSIO MTS Recruitment 2026

There is only two stage for selecting for this job:

• Trade Test/Screening: Qualifying in nature. Shortlisted candidates undergo a practical/trade test to assess suitability for MTS duties . Mode decided by the committee.
• Written Examination: Qualifying candidates appear for an objective-type test. Final merit based solely on written exam marks.
  • Format: OMR/Computer-based, 150 questions, 450 marks total (3 marks per correct answer).
  • Duration: 2 hours.
• Subjects & Marks:
  • General Intelligence & Reasoning: 25 questions (75 marks)
  • Quantitative Aptitude: 25 questions (75 marks)
  • General Awareness: 50 questions (150 marks)
  • English Language: 50 questions (150 marks)
• Negative Marking:
  • 1 mark deducted per wrong answer.
• Medium:
  • English & Hindi (except English section).
• Level: 10th standard.
• Shortlisted candidates undergo document verification and medical examination.

Application Fee

Key Schedule of CSIR-CSIO MTS Recruitment 2026

How to submit online application CSIR-CSIO MTS Recruitment 2026

How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step):

• Visit the official CSIR-CSIO website and navigate to the recruitment section or direct application portal.
• Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
• Fill the online application form with personal, educational, and category details.
• Upload scanned copies:
  • Recent passport-size photo, signature, 10th certificate, category/PwBD/ESM certificate (if applicable).
• Pay the application fee (if required) via SBI Collect or specified mode.
• Submit the form and download/print the confirmation page and fee receipt for records. No hard copy needs to be sent.

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