CSIR NCL: Innovations & Opportunities 2025

CSIR NCL conducts a national exam twice a year to recruit candidates for various positions, requiring extensive knowledge in areas like organic chemistry, materials chemistry, chemical engineering, and more. This recruitment process presents a wide range of opportunities and holds great potential for aspiring candidates. The CSIR-NCL recruitment is highly competitive and is highly valued by professionals in these fields due to its attractive benefits and competitive salaries.

Founded by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), the National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) is based in Pune and is recognized globally for its excellence in chemical engineering and analysis. Led by Dr. Ashish Lele, NCL is renowned for publishing the second-largest number of papers in chemical sciences, filing the highest number of patents, and producing the most Ph.D.s in Chemical Sciences in India.

CSIR NCL Exam 2025: Overview

Organization	CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory(CSIR-NCL)
Post Name	Principal Scientist, Senior Scientist, Scientist
Vacancy	20
Exam Date	Yet to be notified
Application Mode	Online
Exam Mode	Interview
Recruitment Process	Interview
Educational Qualification	Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree.
Age Limit	For Scientist, 32. For Senior Scientist,  37.  For Principal Scientist, 45.
Salary	Yet to be notified
Official Website	https://www.ncl-india.org

CSIR NCL Notification 2025

Exam notifications and dates will be mentioned on the official website of CSIR NCL. The official notification of CSIR NCL 2023 is yet to be released. However, students can refer to the previous year’s notification for reference.

CSIR-NCL-Notification

CSIR NCL Exam Dates

Exams notifications and dates pop up on the official website of NCL. The official announcements for the opening and closing dates of Regular and Project jobs offered by NCL are reflected on the ‘Join Us page’ of NCL.

The table below mentions all the important dates for this recruitment.

Events	Tentative Dates
CSIR NCL Notification 2025	January 1, 2025
Registration Starts	January 1, 2025
Registration Ends	February 11, 2025
CSIR NCL Admit Card Release	February 2025
CSIR NCL Recruitment Exam Date	28 February to 2 March 2025
CSIR NCL Exam 2025 Results	To be Announced

CSIR NET 2025 Exam Date Subject Wise

Subject Name	Exam Date
Mathematical Sciences	28 February 2025
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences	28 February 2025
Chemical Sciences	28 February 2025
Life Sciences	1 March 2025
Physical Science	2 March 2025

CSIR NCL Exam 2025 Application

Interested candidates can apply for the CSIR NCL exam by visiting the official website. The authority releases the application form once or twice a year, depending upon the vacancy.

How to apply for CSIR NCL Recruitment?

To apply for CSIR-NCL recruitment, visit the official NCL website under the “Join Us” section, then select “Job Vacancies.” Read the job advertisement carefully before applying. Eligible candidates can complete the application form online.

The non-refundable application fee is INR 100/-, with fee waivers for SC/ST/PWD/Women/CSIR employees/Abroad applicants. Payments must be made via NEFT to:

• Bank: SBI (NCL Campus Branch, Pune)
• Account No.: 30267257846
• IFSC: SBIN0003552

After payment, generate a receipt with the UTR/Transaction number and attach it with a printed copy of the application. Ensure the following details are mentioned on the acknowledgment: (i) Name, (ii) Application ID, (iii) Candidate type, (iv) Postal Code.

CSIR NCL Requirements for Online Application

• Candidates must have a working email ID, soft copies of passport-size photographs, and signatures before applying. The application form will ask you to attach the documents of the same.
• Scanned images in JPG/JPEG format only.
• The Aspirant’s Photograph File size must be less than 50 kb.
• The applicant’s Signature File size must be less than 25 kb.

CSIR NCL Registration Process

• Candidates applying for the first time must register to the NCL portal through their Email ID. They will receive their activation keys to their respective Email IDs after clicking on the activation key, you will be re-routed to the NCL portal logged-in, and your NCL portal system login ID will be the same as your user ID. However, they can use one ID to apply for more than one job position in NCL.
• Eventually, candidates later need to pick their desired job position and press “Fill Application” written against the job position. Click on “view” to proceed with filling out the application form.

Application Form Details

• The application form asks candidates to fill in their contact information and qualifications/ educational details. It should be noted, that these are the mandatory fields. Without the required information, the application form will not be submitted.
• While filing the educational details, candidates will be requested to convert their CGPA/SGPA/OGPA grades to the percentage. They can do it by the formula presented by the University.
• If the applicant has acquired relevant experience or additional academic qualifications, he can add all of those in the “Other Qualification”. Also, note that SSC and HSC details will be considered under the category of “Academic Details”, and not under “Other Qualifications”.
• At last, the candidate is asked to fill in the details from the remitted application fee certificate generated online. Furthermore, the mandatory fields include UTR/ Transaction no., the date of the transaction; Bank account no. of the candidate, etc. to confirm the payment of the application.
• You can send your application form to oss@ncl.res.in
• If you have any technical issues or have a query while applying online, seek your solution by sending an E-mail to accountable authorities at recruit@ncl.res.in.
• For queries concerning these leagues or the CSIR examination, please contact, Dr. A. A. Arbale (Co-Ordinator of CSIR – UGC SRF Exam Unit, Chair- Human Resource Management Unit, NCL).

Finally, you are done with the form. Above all, don’t forget to get a printout of the application form for future purposes.

Application Fees

The National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL) mentioned the application fee in the official notification for the recruitment procedure. The application fees for any position are 100/- and are non-refundable. Candidates who belong to the SC / ST / PWD / Women / CSIR Workers category do not need to pay anything.

The candidates need to take a printout of the application fee receipt to have an acknowledgment of the payment. The hard copy will be further helpful to fill in UTR / Transaction no. and other details while filing the application form.

CSIR NCL Salary 2025

CSIR NCL recruitment salary is as follows-

Position	Salary
Project Associate II	INR. 28,000.00/- PM
Project Associate I	INR. 25,000.00/- PM
Senior Technical Officer	INR. 1,00,136/- PM
STO / Fire Safety Officer	INR. 84,360/- PM
Technical Officer	INR. 65,096/- PM
Technical Assistant	INR. 52,176/- PM
Technician	INR. 29,200/- PM

CSIR NCL Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility of each vacancy differs from the required qualification and field of specialization.

Age Limit:

The Age limit of the CSIR-NCL Recruitment exam varies from position to position. The maximum age limit to apply is 45 for Principal Scientist, whereas the minimum is 28 Years for the rank of Technician/Technical Assistant. The tabular classification of the age limit for the positions is mentioned below.

Position	Upper Age limit
Sr. Technical Officer	40 Years
Sr. Technical Officer/ Fire Safety Officer	35 Years
Technical Officer	30 Years
Technical Assistant	28 Years
Technician	28 Years
Senior Project Associate	40 years
Project Associate I	35 years
Project Associate II	35 years
Scientist	32 years
Senior Scientist	37 years
Principal Scientist	45 years

*Age relaxation will be granted for SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWD category as per Govt. of India Rules

CSIR NCL Educational Qualification

All those candidates with the minimum educational qualification are eligible to apply for this recruitment procedure. All those posts mentioned in the official notification require different educational qualifications. The detailed educational qualifications mentioned in the table below are required for this recruitment process.

Name of the post	Educational Qualification
Scientist	A Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering, Technology, Polymer Engineering, Material Science, Material Engineering, or Biochemical Science from a recognized university or institute.
Senior Scientist	A Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Material Engineering, or Polymer Engineering, or a Ph.D. in Material Science from a recognized university or institute with at least two years of post-qualification experience.
Principal Scientist	A Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or Pharmaceutics from a recognized university or institute with 03 years of post-qualification experience.
Sr. Technical Officer	A minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade, in aggregate of all semesters/years, is required in Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) or Bachelor in Technology (B.Tech). In addition, five years of expertise in the service/maintenance of scientific and analytical instruments or facilities.
Technical Officer	A minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade, in aggregate of all semesters/years, is required in Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) or Bachelor in Technology (B.Tech), under the specialization in Chemical Engineering and Chemical Technology.
Technical Assistant	A minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade, in aggregate of all semesters/years, is required in Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) or Bachelor in Technology (B.Tech). It can be under the specialization in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Natural Philosophy Engineering, or Instrumentation Engineering.
Senior Project Associate	A minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade is required for an M. Sc. in Organic Chemistry from a Recognized University. In addition, 04 years of rich experience in research and development in industrial and academic institutions or science and technology organizations in organic/organometallic synthesis. Aspirants with a Doctoral degree in Organic chemistry/Organometallic Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent grade are also welcomed.
Project Associate I	A minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade is required in M.Sc/B. Tech or bachelor’s degree in Engineering. It should be under the specialization in any chemistry branch from a Recognized Institute/University. As per DST Norms, candidates with NET/GATE will be preferred.
Project Associate II	A minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade is required in M.Sc/B. Tech in Biochemistry/ M.Sc in Natural or Agricultural Sciences/ MVSc or Bachelors degree in Engineering. They can be under Technology or Medicine, Biotechnology / Microbiology, or any part of Life Sciences from a recognized University. As per DST Norms, candidates with NET/GATE will be preferred.

CSIR NCL Recruitment Admit Card

CSIR NCL Admit Card 2025 is a document or receipt declaring you are eligible for the CSIR NCL Exam.

The data on the CSIR NCL admit card must match the information on the CSIR NCL application form. To ensure accuracy, candidates must double-check these facts on the CSIR NCL Admit Card. However, if you witness any mistake, candidates should report the person in authority. If you find missing information, seek your solution by sending an e-mail to accountable authorities at recruit@ncl.res.in.

The following are the details that the Admit Card has:

1. Candidate Name
2. Gender
3. Roll Number
4. Application Number
5. Candidate’s Photo
6. Candidate’s Signature
7. Thumb Impression
8. Date and Timings
9. Name & Address of the exam center
10. General Instructions

Downloading Process of Admit Card

1. First, a candidate needs to go to the official website of CSIR- NCL
2. Now, the candidate will land on the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research’s official home page.
3. After that, the candidate must scroll down the webpage and look for the link to download the CSIR NCL position Hall Ticket for the interview exam.
4. Now, the candidate needs to enter his/ her login details like his/ her registration ID and date of birth. A candidate needs to remember his/ her registration ID is the same as an email ID in the portal.
5. After that, the candidate must download his/ her CSIR NCL Admit Card 2023 for the interview exam.
6. The candidate needs to take this Admit Card to the written examination hall.

Important Things to Remember

• The candidates must double-check all the information before putting it on the application form.
• They need to ensure the information on the application form matches that on the admit card.
• A candidate doesn’t forget to carry his/ her admit card during the exam. His/ her entry will be prohibited without an admit card.
• In the case of an emergency, candidates can keep the photocopies of the same.
• A candidate must ensure a good internet connection while downloading and uploading admit cards.
• Candidates should never forget their login credentials. They can write them in your notes for safety. You will not be able to download an Admit card without it.
•  The candidates may keep their admit cards safe until the recruitment process is completed.

CSIR NCL Exam Pattern

There is no written exam for this CSIR NCL Exam this year. The entire process is divided into three categories. All the aspirants will go through these three processes to get selected for the posts mentioned in the official notification of CSIR NCL. These three steps are mentioned down below.

1. The Selection Process
2. The Screening process
3. Interview

CSIR NCL – The Selection Process

Candidates must meet the minimum educational qualifications, but meeting these alone does not guarantee an interview. Due to the high volume of applications, the Screening Committee may limit the number of candidates invited, at the Project Leader’s discretion. Preference will be given to those with additional qualifications and relevant experience. Candidates are advised to list all qualifications and experience accurately at the time of application to improve their chances.

CSIR NCL – The Screening Process

The possibility of you getting selected by the screening committee will increase depending on how convincing your qualifications and experience look. The candidates who pass the Selection Process must undergo the Screening Process. The candidates recommended by the Screening Committee to be called for an interview would also be notified on the website of the Divisional Notice Board. This interview will be held by the CSIR NCL later this year. The Selection Committee will call for the shortlisted candidates for an online interview. The link to the online interview will be provided to short-listed candidates via email later this year.

Interview Details

The interview will be conducted when the Selection and Screening Procedures are completed. The interview can be taken in the CSIR NCL, Pune office. Or it may happen through a suitable medium such as Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, etc. Candidates who pass the Interview will be selected in the recruitment process. The selected candidates will be contacted directly through email individually. The selected candidates will be requested to join duty immediately as mentioned in the engagement letter issued by CSIR NCL. All the candidates are requested to visit the official website of the CSIR NCL regularly to get all the updates.

CSIR NCL Syllabus

The CSIR-NCL syllabus is vast and comprehensive. It includes logical and general awareness, language, and subject proficiency. As the CSIR-NCL Exam paper suggests, you should thoroughly understand fields like electrical, chemical, computer, instrumentation, and metallurgical engineering.

CSIR NCL Recruitment Result & Cut-off

The CSIR NCL will declare the interview results for the Scientists, Senior Scientists, and Principal Scientists’ posts. The interview exam has not been conducted yet. It is expected that the CSIR NCL will take the interview soon. The result will be based on the interview exam conducted among the shortlisted candidates by CSIR NCL. The result and the cut-off marks are notified on the official website of CSIR NCL.

The cut-off marks are different for different categories of students. Therefore, the CSIR NCL will publish the final results and the cut-off marks separately for categories such as General, OBC, SC, ST, PWD, etc.

How to check the CSIR NCL Results 2025?

1. First, the candidates need to visit the official website of the CSIR- NCL www.ncl-india.org
2. Here, the candidates will reach the CSIR NCL official home page.
3. After that, the candidates need to check for the ‘link’ or any option to check the result for the CSIR NCL Scientist positions and click on it.
4. Now, the candidates need to enter their login details like registration ID and date of birth, etc. to log in to their candidate’s profile.
5. Here, the candidates can see their results.
6. Next, the candidates can download the CSIR NCL Result 2023 and check the cut-off.

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Conclusion

CSIR-NCL (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Chemical Laboratory) in Pune, India, is a premier research institution advancing chemical sciences, engineering, and biotechnology. It fosters collaborations and promotes sustainability, notably through its “Living Lab” project with the UK’s Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) to decarbonize India’s pharmaceutical industry, targeting up to 80% emission reduction. CSIR-NCL’s work bridges scientific research with practical solutions that benefit society and the environment. As a hub of innovation, it plays a crucial role in sustainable development, driving advancements that shape the future of chemical research and industrial practices.

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