The fundamental requirements for candidates wishing to apply for this Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) position are:
| Requirement | Details |
| Cut-off Date | 25 November 2025 (for determining age and qualifications) |
| Educational Qualification (Essential) | Must have passed Matriculation (10th Class) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board. |
| Educational Qualification (Desirable) | An Intermediate (12th class) pass is desirable but not essential for applying. |
| Age Limit (Unreserved) | Minimum Age: 18 years; Maximum Age: 25 years. |
The upper age limit is relaxed for reserved categories as per the following Government of India rules:
SC/ST: 5 years (Maximum age: 30 years)
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years (Maximum age: 28 years)
PwBD (Unreserved): 10 years (Maximum age: 35 years)
PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years (Maximum age: 40 years)
PwBD (OBC): 13 years (Maximum age: 38 years)
Relaxation for Ex-Servicemen and other categories will be as per government norms.
The position is highly sought-after due to an attractive salary package and benefits under the Central Government.
Pay Level: Pay Level-01 of the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix.
Pay Scale: ₹18,000 – ₹56,900.
Approximate Monthly Emoluments: Around ₹38,155/- (at the minimum of the scale in a ‘Y’ class city like Lucknow).
This includes the Basic Pay (starting at ₹18,000), Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA).
As a Central Government employee, you are entitled to:
National Pension System (NPS): A defined contribution pension scheme.
Medical Expense Reimbursement: Coverage for medical treatment for the employee and dependent family members.
Children Education Allowance: Financial support for your children's education.
Leave Travel Concession (LTC): Allows travel to the hometown or other parts of India on leave.
Career Progression: Opportunities for growth through periodic assessments and promotions within CSIR.
The selection will be based on a single-stage process—a competitive written examination.
Basis for Merit: The final merit list will be prepared only on the marks scored in this examination.
Mode of Exam: OMR-Based or Computer Based Objective Type Multiple Choice Examination.
Standard of Questions: The questions will be at the Matriculation (10th) level.
Language: Questions will be set in both English and Hindi (except for the English Language paper).
Total Time: 2 hours (120 minutes).
Marking Scheme:
Correct Answer: Three marks will be awarded.
Negative Marking: One negative mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 75 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 75 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 150 |
| English Language | 50 | 150 |
| Total | 150 | 450 |
| Category | Application Fee |
| Unreserved (UR), OBC, EWS | ₹ 500/- |
| Women Candidates, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen | No Fee |
| The fee must be paid online. |
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Starts | 27 October 2025 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 25 November 2025 (06:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 25 November 2025 |
| Tentative Written Exam Date | Third Week of December 2025 |
You must have the following documents ready before applying online:
Valid Email ID and Mobile Number.
Recent passport-size color photograph (max 50 KB, .jpeg format).
Signature (max 50 KB, .jpeg format).
10th Class certificate (for DOB/Qualification, max 1 MB, PDF).
Caste/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Serviceman certificate (if applicable, max 1 MB, PDF).
This opportunity is excellent for 10th-pass candidates seeking a career in a Central Government institution, with a clear path to selection based on performance in a single written test.
Would you like me to find the official notification download link or the official website link for the CSIR NBRI MTS recruitment?
Yes, I can provide the essential links you requested.
The Official Notification and Online Application Portal for the CSIR-NBRI MTS position (Advertisement No. 02/2025) are available through the following links:
| Link Type | URL |
| Apply Online Link (Recruitment Portal) | https://recruitment.nbri.res.in/ |
| Official Notification Download Link (PDF) | https://nbri.res.in/media/Advertisement-MTS-02-of-2025_Final.pdf |
| Official Website | https://nbri.res.in/ |
Note: You must apply online through the recruitment portal (https://recruitment.nbri.res.in/) before the deadline of 25 November 2025 (06:00 PM).