CSIR MTS Recruitment 2026 : Apply online

Short Information

CSIR-Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology, Delhi has released a direct recruitment notification for the post of Multi-Tasking Staff (Post Code: MTS-2601). There are only 2 vacancies in total — 01 UR and 01 SC. Candidates who have passed 10th Standard / SSC are eligible to apply. The age limit is 18 to 25 years (calculated as on the last date of online application, i.e., 26 August 2026).

Selection will be done purely on the basis of a single OMR-based Objective Type Multiple Choice Examination. The paper will cover General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and English Language. Candidates will be awarded +3 marks for every correct answer, while 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer (negative marking).

The online application window is open from 27 July 2026 (10:00 AM) to 26 August 2026 (5:00 PM). The application fee is ₹500/-, which is exempted for SC, ST, Women, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates. Please note that all posts carry All India Service Liability (AISL) — if selected, you can be posted anywhere in India as per the Institute’s requirement.

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Important Dates

Application Start Date

27 July 2026

Last Date to Apply

26 August 2026

Last Date Fee Payment

26 August 2026

Exam Date

Admit Card Release

Update

Result Declaration

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Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General	₹500/-
OBC	₹500/-
EWS	₹0/-
SC	₹0/-
ST	₹0/-
PwBD	₹0/-

Payment Mode:
The fee must be deposited online through SBI Collect, which is available on the CSIR-IGIB online recruitment portal.
After successful payment, you must upload a copy of the SBI Collect e-receipt along with your online application.

Age Limit (As on 26 August 2026)

Category	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
General	18 Years	25 Years
EWS	18 Years	25 Years
OBC	18 Years	25 Years
SC	18 Years	25 Years
ST	18 Years	25 Years
PwBD	18 Years	25 Years

Age Relaxation:
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit.
This is applicable only if you are applying against the reserved SC post.
Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL), and Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
No age relaxation is granted whatsoever.
Candidates belonging to these categories must apply under the General (Unreserved) category for age limit purposes.
However, ST candidates can still avail fee exemption by selecting ST in the fee waiver section.
Widows, Divorced Women, and Women Judicially Separated from their Husbands (who have not remarried)
The upper age limit is relaxable up to 35 years.
For SC women falling under this criteria, the relaxation is further extended up to 40 years.
Documentary proof is mandatory: death certificate (for widows) or certified court decree (for divorced/judicially separated), along with an affidavit confirming non-remarriage.
Ex-Servicemen
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules.
The period of actual military service is deducted from the actual age.
The resultant age after deduction should not exceed the maximum age limit by more than 3 years.
Only those who meet the revised definition of Ex-Serviceman as per Ministry of Home Affairs notification are eligible.
Departmental Candidates (Current Regular Employees in CSIR / Government / PSU / Autonomous Bodies / Universities)
Age relaxation is applicable as per existing CSIR / Government of India rules.
You must produce a certificate from your employer after the date of advertisement, on official letterhead, clearly stating that you are regularly appointed and not working on casual, ad-hoc, daily wages, hourly paid, or contract basis.

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
MTS	02	1	0	1	0	0

Note:Vacancy details are tentative. Final vacancies will be updated in the official notification.

Education Qualification

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CSIR MTS Recruitment 2026 Education Qualification

The bar is straightforward:

You must have passed SSC / 10th Standard from a recognized Board or Institution
Any other qualification that is officially declared equivalent to 10th Standard is also accepted

Key Rules

The crucial date for checking your qualification is 26 August 2026 — the last date of online application. You must have already passed 10th by this date
Mere qualification does not guarantee an exam call. CSIR-IGIB will screen every application, and if anything looks doubtful, they can reject it
If there is any mismatch between what you type in the online form and what your original certificate says, you will be disqualified immediately

Selection Process

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CSIR MTS Recruitment 2026 Selecation Process

The process is clean and direct — one exam, one merit list, no interview.

Stage 1: Application Screening

CSIR-IGIB will screen every online application
If your documents are unreadable, information is false, or you do not meet the basic criteria, your application will be rejected outright without any warning

Stage 2: OMR-Based Written Examination

Only eligible candidates will get the call for this exam
One paper, multiple-choice questions, OMR sheet based
Negative marking applies

Stage 3: Final Merit & Document Verification

Merit list is prepared purely on exam marks
Shortlisted candidates will be called to verify original documents along with self-attested photocopies
For reserved category candidates, the caste certificate will be verified through proper government channels
If your SC certificate is found fake or invalid, your appointment will be cancelled immediately without any notice, and legal action may follow

Final Appointment

After clearing document verification, you will be appointed provisionally
You must complete 2 years of probation successfully before getting confirmed

Salary / Pay Scale

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CSIR MTS Recruitment 2026 Salary – Pay Scale

This is a central government post under CSIR, so the salary structure is as per the 7th Pay Commission.

Pay Details

Pay Level: Level-1 (7th CPC)
Pay Scale: ₹18,000 – 56,900
Starting Emoluments: Approximately ₹36,360 per month (this includes basic pay plus HRA applicable for Delhi posting)

Allowances & Benefits

Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Transport Allowance (TA)
Medical expense reimbursement
Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
Children Education Allowance
Accommodation as per CSIR Residence Allotment Rules, 2022 (if you take official accommodation, HRA will be cut)
Coverage under National Pension System (NPS) or the existing pension scheme

Service Conditions

You will be on probation for 2 years from the date you join
During probation, you cannot apply for any other job without informing CSIR-IGIB
These posts carry All India Service Liability (AISL) — you can be posted or transferred anywhere in India

Exam Pattern

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CSIR MTS Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern

This is a single-stage, pen-and-paper OMR-based MCQ exam. No computer test, no interview.

Structure

Mode: OMR Based Objective Type
Standard: 10th (SSC) level
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Medium: Questions will be in both English and Hindi, except the English Language section which will obviously be in English only

Subject Breakdown

Subject	Questions	Marks per Question	Negative Marking
General Intelligence	25	3 marks	-1
Quantitative Aptitude	25	3 marks	-1
General Awareness	50	3 marks	-1
English Language	50	3 marks	-1

Note: Every correct answer gives you 3 marks. Every wrong answer takes away 1 mark. So blind guessing can seriously hurt your score.

Final Merit

Your rank in the final merit list depends only on the marks you score in this single paper
If two or more candidates score the same total marks, the tie will be broken as per CSIR rules mentioned in Letter No. 5-1(211)/2014-PD dated 30.05.2023

Documents Required

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CSIR MTS Recruitment 2026 Documents Required

uments

SBI Collect e-receipt (only if you paid the ₹500 fee). The reference number is a 10-character code — 3 letters and 7 numbers. Enter this correctly in the form
SC Certificate in the Government of India prescribed format (Annexure-II) — issued only by specified authorities like DM, SDO, Deputy Commissioner, etc.

Special Cases

Name change / mismatch: Gazette notification or affidavit from the proper authority
Widow / Divorced / Judicially separated women: Certified court judgement/decree plus an affidavit confirming you have not remarried
Ex-Servicemen: Discharge certificate
Current regular employees in Government / CSIR / PSU / University / Autonomous Body: NOC (No Objection Certificate) from your employer on official letterhead as per Annexure-I. Without this, the form is incomplete

How to Apply

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CSIR MTS Recruitment 2026 How To Apply

Everything is online. There is no offline form.

Step-by-Step

Go to the official website: https://www.igib.res.in
Click on “Opportunities Permanent Position Open”
Find the link for Multi-Tasking Staff Advt. 2026
Click “Apply Here” and register yourself
Fill every detail carefully — once submitted, you cannot edit anything
Upload your photograph, signature, and all certificates at the correct places
Pay the fee through SBI Collect (₹500 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates; zero fee for SC/ST/Women/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen)
Note down your SBI Collect Reference Number (10 characters: 3 alphabets + 7 numbers) and enter it correctly in the form
Submit and take a printout for your own record

Crucial Points

You need a valid email ID. Create one if you don’t have it, and keep checking it throughout the process
Only one application per person. If you submit multiple forms using different email IDs, only the latest one will be considered
Do not send any hard copy to the office after submitting online
Exception: If you are a current regular government employee applying through proper channel, you must send the printed application within 15 days from the last date (i.e., by 10 September 2026) to the Administrative Officer at the address given in the notification

Important Links

Link Name	Action
Apply Now	Click Here
Official Notificatiion	Click Here
Officail Website	Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. The notification says 100 total questions, but the subject-wise break-up adds up to 150. Which one is correct?

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This is a genuine confusion in the advertisement. The text mentions 100 questions total, but the table lists 25 + 25 + 50 + 50 = 150 questions. Since this is an official discrepancy, you should prepare for 150 questions to be on the safer side, but keep checking the IGIB website for a corrigendum. Do not skip any section assuming it won't come.

Q2. I am an OBC (NCL) / EWS / ST candidate. Can I apply under the reserved category and get age relaxation?

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No. For this recruitment, only SC candidates get 5 years age relaxation against the reserved post. ST, OBC (NCL), and EWS candidates must apply under the General (UR) category for age limit purposes — they get zero age relaxation. However, ST candidates can still select 'ST' under the fee waiver section to skip the ₹500 payment, provided they upload a valid ST certificate in the Government of India format.

Q3. I am currently working as a regular employee in a Government PSU. Do I need to inform my employer before applying?

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Yes, absolutely. If you are a regular employee in any Government department, CSIR lab, PSU, Autonomous Body, Statutory Body, or University, you must upload a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your employer along with your online application. Without this NOC, your form will be treated as incomplete and rejected. Additionally, if you are applying through proper channel, the hard copy of your application must reach CSIR-IGIB within 15 days of the last date.

Q4. Is this only an office assistant job, or will I have to do other work like driving or gardening?

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This is not a desk-only job. The notification clearly lists multi-tasking duties including office record maintenance, photocopying, dak delivery, guest house management (cleaning rooms, serving tea/coffee, collecting charges), gardening (mowing lawns, trimming hedges, watering plants, pest control), and even vehicle maintenance and driver duties if required. If you are asked to drive, you will get an honorarium as per rules. You may also have to work in shifts. So apply only if you are ready for physical and varied duties across departments.