Urgent candidate update | 31 October 2026
The CSIR–National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL), Bengaluru, is conducting the competitive written examination for Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) posts under Advertisement No. 11/2026 today, Saturday, 31 October 2026. The official notification dated 23 October confirms the examination venue, reporting time and entry instructions. Candidates shortlisted for the written examination should check their admit card immediately and plan their travel around the reporting time.
CSIR-NAL MTS exam: key details
| Particular | Official detail |
|---|---|
| Recruiting organisation | CSIR–National Aerospace Laboratories |
| Post | Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) |
| Advertisement | 11/2026 |
| Written examination | 31 October 2026 (Saturday) |
| Reporting time | 12:00 noon |
| Examination time | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
| Venue | MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, MSR Nagar, Bengaluru – 560054 |
| Entry | Gate No. 10 |
| Admit-card link activation | 26 October 2026, 11:00 AM |
How to download the admit card
- Visit the official CSIR-NAL Career page.
- Locate the notification for the MTS competitive written examination under Advertisement No. 11/2026.
- Use the admit-card download link provided by CSIR-NAL and enter the candidate details requested by the official portal.
- Download and print the admit card. The notification specifically instructs candidates to fill in the candidate details and affix a recent self-attested passport-size photograph.
- Check the name, examination details and other particulars against the original photo identity document before leaving for the centre.
The admit card link was scheduled to become active from 26 October at 11:00 AM. If the link is not working, use the contact email given in the official notification: recruitnal.nal@csir.res.in. Do not use unofficial download sites or share application credentials with third parties.
Documents required at the examination centre
- Printed physical copy of the admit card, with the recent self-attested passport photograph affixed as instructed.
- Original valid photo identity proof, such as Aadhaar card, Driving Licence, Voter ID, Passport or PAN card.
- One self-attested photocopy of the same identity document. The original and photocopy must be of the same ID proof.
The notification warns that a candidate without the admit card, original valid photo ID and matching self-attested photocopy will not be allowed to enter. If the name on the admit card does not match the photo ID, the candidate may be refused entry. Check spelling and identity details before travelling.
Important examination instructions
- Reach the centre by the reporting time of 12:00 noon. The written examination is scheduled from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
- Use only a blue or black ball-point pen for marking responses on the OMR answer sheet.
- The official notification specifies one negative mark for every wrong answer in the OMR-based objective-type examination.
- Mobile phones, calculators, tablets, laptops, Bluetooth devices, smart watches and other electronic gadgets are not permitted inside the examination hall.
- Follow instructions from the invigilator and remain seated until the OMR sheet and admit card have been collected.
- Return the OMR sheet and admit card to the invigilator before leaving. The notification warns that failure to return them can lead to disqualification.
PwBD and scribe-related instructions
The official notice includes separate instructions for persons with benchmark disabilities. Candidates who have been permitted a scribe or compensatory time must carry the original supporting certificates and comply with the conditions in the recruitment advertisement. The notice states that eligible categories may receive compensatory time of 20 minutes for every hour of examination, subject to the prescribed conditions. Candidates should rely on their approved documentation and the original notification rather than assuming that the facility is automatic.
What if there is a problem with the admit card?
For technical problems in downloading the admit card, CSIR-NAL has provided the email address recruitnal.nal@csir.res.in. The notification does not permit requests to change the date, time or venue. Candidates should not wait until the reporting deadline to raise a technical issue. Keep a screenshot of the error for reference, but do not send sensitive passwords or OTPs by email.
About CSIR-NAL
CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories is a constituent national laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. Located in Bengaluru, NAL works in aerospace science and technology, including aircraft design, testing, materials and related engineering research. MTS recruitment is a non-technical support-staff route within this scientific research organisation; it should not be confused with Scientist or Technical Assistant recruitment.
Official notification and links
- CSIR-NAL MTS written examination notice dated 23 October 2026 (PDF)
- CSIR-NAL official Career page and admit-card link
- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
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Candidate advisory: This is a summary of the CSIR-NAL notification dated 23 October 2026. The admit card and official notice are controlling for entry requirements and examination instructions.
