Last updated: September 17, 2026 at 10:34 PM
CSIR – National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL), Bengaluru has issued the Trade Test notification dated 03-09-2026 for recruitment to the posts of Technician-1 against Advt. No. 05/2025. A total of 3,290 provisionally shortlisted candidates across 8 post codes (Fitter, Welder, Turner, Motor Mechanic, ICTSM, Machinist, Electronics and Electrical) will appear for the Trade Test at CSIR-NAL, Bengaluru between 25.09.2026 and 11.10.2026. Admit cards can be downloaded from 09.09.2026, 11:00 AM onwards at www.nal.res.in using the Application ID and Date of Birth.
Quick Navigation
- CSIR-NAL Technician-1 Trade Test 2026 – Overview
- CSIR-NAL Technician-1 Trade Test Schedule 2026 – Post Code Wise
- Post-wise Reservation Details
- Important Dates
- How to Download CSIR-NAL Technician-1 Trade Test Admit Card
- Documents to Carry to the Exam Centre
- Exam Day Guidelines
- After the Trade Test
- Important Links
- Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Frequently Asked Questions
CSIR-NAL Technician-1 Trade Test 2026 – Overview
| Exam Name | Trade Test for the posts of Technician-1 (against Advt. No. 05/2025) |
| Organization | CSIR – National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL), Bengaluru |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | No. A-12024/05/2025-Rect. dated 03-09-2026 (against Advt. No. 05/2025) |
| Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Post Codes Covered | 8 post codes — T-101, T-102, T-103, T-104, T-105, T-106, T-109 and T-114 |
| Total Posts | 21 (Technician-1) |
| Total Shortlisted Candidates | 3,290 (Annexure-I to Annexure-VIII) |
| Trade Test Dates | 25.09.2026, 26.09.2026, 27.09.2026, 30.09.2026, 06.10.2026, 08.10.2026, 10.10.2026 and 11.10.2026 |
| Admit Card Download | From 09.09.2026 at 11:00 AM onwards, at the link to be provided on www.nal.res.in |
| Login Credentials | Application ID and Date of Birth |
| Reporting Time | 07:30 AM sharp for identity verification; Trade Test begins at 09:00 AM |
| Venue | Meeting Complex, CSIR-NAL, HAL Airport Road, Kodihalli, Bengaluru – 560 017 |
| Pay Level | Level-2, Basic Pay Rs. 19,900 (7th CPC) |
| Next Stage | Candidates who qualify the Trade Test will be called for the competitive written examination (date notified separately) |
| Helpdesk Email | recruitment.nal@csir.res.in |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website | www.nal.res.in |
CSIR-NAL Technician-1 Trade Test Schedule 2026 – Post Code Wise
Find your post code below and check your Trade Test date against your Application ID. Post codes T-101 (Fitter) and T-104 (Electrical) are split across multiple days because of the large number of shortlisted candidates.
| Post Code & Trade | Posts | Trade Test Date | Application ID Range | Shortlisted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-101 – Fitter (Annexure-I) | 08 | 25.09.2026 (Friday) | 73405 to 80061 (Sl. No. 1 to 500) | 500 |
| T-101 – Fitter (Annexure-I) | — | 26.09.2026 (Saturday) | 80072 to 95670 (Sl. No. 501 to 1000) | 500 |
| T-101 – Fitter (Annexure-I) | — | 27.09.2026 (Sunday) | 95671 to 100462 (Sl. No. 1001 to 1509) | 509 |
| T-102 – Welder (Annexure-II) | 01 | 30.09.2026 (Wednesday) | 73443 to 100446 (Sl. No. 1 to 73) | 73 |
| T-103 – Turner (Annexure-III) | 01 | 30.09.2026 (Wednesday) | 73429 to 100193 (Sl. No. 1 to 61) | 61 |
| T-114 – Motor Mechanic (Annexure-IV) | 01 | 30.09.2026 (Wednesday) | 75597 to 100278 (Sl. No. 1 to 25) | 25 |
| T-106 – ICTSM (Annexure-V) | 01 | 30.09.2026 (Wednesday) | 73652 to 100217 (Sl. No. 1 to 63) | 63 |
| T-105 – Machinist (Annexure-VI) | 03 | 06.10.2026 (Tuesday) | 73422 to 100437 (Sl. No. 1 to 267) | 267 |
| T-109 – Electronics (Annexure-VII) | 03 | 08.10.2026 (Thursday) | 73447 to 100470 (Sl. No. 1 to 319) | 319 |
| T-104 – Electrical (Annexure-VIII) | 03 | 10.10.2026 (Saturday) | 73415 to 83812 (Sl. No. 1 to 500) | 500 |
| T-104 – Electrical (Annexure-VIII) | — | 11.10.2026 (Sunday) | 83842 to 100465 (Sl. No. 501 to 973) | 473 |
| Total | 3,290 | |||
Post-wise Reservation Details
| Post Code & Trade | No. of Posts | Category-wise Breakup |
|---|---|---|
| T-101 – Fitter | 08 | UR-05, EWS-01, SC-01, ST-01 (of these 8 posts, 3 are reserved for PwBD: OH-01, VH-01 and MD & Autism-01) |
| T-102 – Welder | 01 | OBC (NCL)-01 |
| T-103 – Turner | 01 | SC-01 |
| T-114 – Motor Mechanic | 01 | OBC (NCL)-01 |
| T-106 – ICTSM | 01 | UR-01 |
| T-105 – Machinist | 03 | UR-01, OBC-01, SC-01 (of these 3 posts, 1 is reserved for PwBD HH-01) |
| T-109 – Electronics | 03 | UR-03 |
| T-104 – Electrical | 03 | UR-02, OBC (NCL)-01 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Trade Test notification issued | 03.09.2026 |
| Earlier reference notifications (Advt. No. 05/2025) | 01.06.2026, 24.06.2026 and 28.08.2026 |
| Admit card download link active | 09.09.2026 from 11:00 AM |
| Trade Test – T-101 Fitter | 25.09.2026, 26.09.2026 and 27.09.2026 |
| Trade Test – T-102 Welder, T-103 Turner, T-114 Motor Mechanic, T-106 ICTSM | 30.09.2026 |
| Trade Test – T-105 Machinist | 06.10.2026 |
| Trade Test – T-109 Electronics | 08.10.2026 |
| Trade Test – T-104 Electrical | 10.10.2026 and 11.10.2026 |
| Competitive written examination | To be notified separately |
How to Download CSIR-NAL Technician-1 Trade Test Admit Card
- Visit the official CSIR-NAL website at www.nal.res.in and open the Career section.
- Open the admit card download link for Technician-1 (Advt. No. 05/2025), which goes live on 09.09.2026 at 11:00 AM.
- Enter your Application ID and Date of Birth to log in.
- Check every detail on the admit card — name, post code, Trade Test date, reporting time and venue.
- Download the admit card and take a clear printout; a physical copy must be produced at the test centre.
Note: If you face any difficulty downloading the admit card, write to recruitment.nal@csir.res.in. No interim or telephonic enquiry will be entertained. The exam date, venue and reporting time printed on the admit card are final and no request for change will be allowed under any circumstances.
Documents to Carry to the Exam Centre
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Admit Card | Physical printed copy, mandatory on the date of the Trade Test |
| Photo Identity Proof | Original and valid — Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence, Voter ID, Passport or PAN Card |
| Photocopy of Photo ID | One self-attested photocopy of the same valid photo identity proof |
| Ballpoint Pen | BLUE or BLACK ballpoint pen only |
Exam Day Guidelines
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reporting time | 07:30 AM sharp at the Meeting Complex, CSIR-NAL, HAL Airport Road, Kodihalli, Bengaluru-17, for identity verification |
| Trade Test time | 09:00 AM at CSIR-NAL, Bengaluru-17 |
| Electronic devices | Mobile phones and other electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside the examination premises, even in switched-off mode — possession is treated as use of unfair means |
| Valuables | Candidates are advised not to bring valuables or costly items; safekeeping cannot be assured and the organisation is not responsible for any loss |
| Unfair means | In case of non-compliance or use of unfair means the candidature will be cancelled, the candidate debarred from future exams, and legal action may be initiated |
| TA / DA | No TA/DA will be paid by CSIR-NAL; candidates must make their own travel and stay arrangements |
| Provisional admission | Admission to the Trade Test is purely provisional and subject to verification of original documents at a later stage |
After the Trade Test
Candidates who qualify in the Trade Test will be called for the competitive written examination for the post of Technician-1. The date and time of that written examination will be notified separately by CSIR-NAL, so shortlisted candidates should keep checking their email and www.nal.res.in regularly for updates.
Important Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Trade Test Notification dated 03.09.2026 |
| Download Admit Card / Official Website | CSIR-NAL Career Page |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not turn up with only a soft copy on your phone — a physical printed admit card is compulsory and entry is refused without it.
- Do not forget the self-attested photocopy of your photo ID; carrying only the original is not enough as per the notification.
- Do not confuse your Trade Test date — T-101 (Fitter) and T-104 (Electrical) run across multiple days, so match your Application ID against the correct date range.
- Do not carry a mobile phone into the examination premises, even switched off — it is treated as use of unfair means and can lead to debarment.
- Do not report at 09:00 AM assuming that is the reporting time — identity verification starts at 07:30 AM sharp.
- Do not email or phone CSIR-NAL asking to change your test date or venue — such requests will not be entertained under any circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When will the CSIR-NAL Technician-1 Trade Test admit card be released?
The admit card download link will be active on the CSIR-NAL website www.nal.res.in from 09.09.2026 at 11:00 AM onwards.
2. What do I need to download my admit card?
You need your Application ID and your Date of Birth to log in and download the admit card.
3. When is the CSIR-NAL Technician-1 Trade Test being held?
The Trade Test is held between 25.09.2026 and 11.10.2026, on eight different dates depending on your post code and Application ID.
4. Where is the Trade Test venue?
All Trade Tests are held at CSIR-NAL, Bengaluru-17, with identity verification at the Meeting Complex, CSIR-NAL, HAL Airport Road, Kodihalli, Bengaluru – 560 017.
5. What time should I report at the centre?
Reporting for identity verification is at 07:30 AM sharp, and the Trade Test itself begins at 09:00 AM.
6. How many candidates have been shortlisted for the Trade Test?
A total of 3,290 candidates have been provisionally shortlisted across the 8 post codes listed in Annexure-I to Annexure-VIII.
7. What happens after the Trade Test?
Candidates who qualify in the Trade Test will be called for a competitive written examination, the date of which will be notified separately.
8. Will CSIR-NAL pay travel allowance for attending the Trade Test?
No, the notification clearly states that no TA/DA will be paid and candidates must make their own arrangements for travel and stay.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
