Contractual / Regular

National Test House Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 36 Senior & Junior Young Professional Posts

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Sep. 12, 2026
Sr. Young Professional (Technical - RPPT)Sr. Young Professional (Management)Sr. Young Professional (Technical - Microbiology)Sr. Young Professional (Technical - Electrical)Sr. Young Professional (Technical - Civil)Jr. Young Professional (Technical - Chemical)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
36 Posts (14 Senior YP & 22 Junior YP)
Pay Scale
₹40,000 to ₹70,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 35 Years for Jr. YP and Up to 38 Years for Sr. YP
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 11, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 12, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 26, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window12 – 26 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess:

  • Senior Young Professional (Technical): B.E. / B.Tech or M.Sc. in the relevant discipline (Textile/Footwear/Rubber/Polymer Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Electrical, or Civil Engineering) with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a testing laboratory.
  • Senior Young Professional (Management): MBA or Post Graduate Diploma in Management from a recognized University/Institution with a minimum of 3 years of experience (preferably in a government organization).
  • Junior Young Professional (Technical): B.E. / B.Tech or M.Sc. / MCA in the relevant branch (Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Microbiology, RPPT, Computer Science/IT, Aerospace/Metallurgical, or Drone Technology) with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in an industrial/testing laboratory or drone certification.

Age Limit & Relaxations

The upper age limit is 35 years for Junior Young Professionals and 38 years for Senior Young Professionals as on the last date of submission of applications.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Email Application Screening & Shortlisting

OnlineQualifying Only

Personal Interview (In-person / Virtual)

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted through application screening and interview: Candidates submit their application form, CV, and self-attested documents by email to the designated regional director. Applications are screened based on educational eligibility and laboratory/industrial experience. Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview before the NTH Selection Committee.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Evaluation Component25 MarksEssential Educational Qualifications (B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc./MBA/MCA)
Evaluation Component35 MarksHands-on Experience in Testing Laboratories / Quality Evaluation / ISO 17025 Standards
Evaluation Component20 MarksDomain Expertise in Respective Specialization (Materials, Instruments, LIMS, Drone UAS Certification)
Evaluation Component20 MarksPersonal Interview Performance & Technical Communication

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

National Test House (NTH) is India's premier testing and quality assurance laboratory network under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. Young Professionals work directly alongside government scientists across 6 regional laboratories (Kolkata, Ghaziabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Jaipur) and branch offices (Guwahati, Varanasi, Aurangabad). Responsibilities involve conducting standard physical, chemical, mechanical, electrical, and microbiological testing as per BIS, ISO, and ASTM specifications, operating advanced instruments (UTM, ICP-MS, HPLC, GC-MS), assisting in drone certification under the QCI CS for UAS scheme, maintaining LIMS data, and executing laboratory calibration protocols under ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Appointment is on a purely contractual basis initially for 1 year, extendable up to a maximum of 4 years based on annual performance reviews. Place of posting is at the specific regional laboratory or branch office opted for during application (e.g., Kolkata, Ghaziabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Guwahati, Jaipur, Varanasi, or Aurangabad). Remuneration increases by ₹5,000/- per month upon each annual extension.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a Young Professional contract position, there is no direct promotional cadre or provision for regularization into permanent scientific assistant / scientist cadres. However, working inside a certified NABL/ISO accredited central government testing facility provides high-value operational experience in materials testing, calibration, and statutory standards, making candidates highly competitive for regular Scientist 'B' / Scientific Officer positions at BIS, NTH, FSSAI, and DRDO.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Strict Email Submission Only: Applications must be sent exclusively by email to the designated regional director email ID; physical postal submissions will not be processed.
  • Correct Location-Wise Email: Candidates must carefully select their preferred laboratory location and send the application to that specific location's email address (e.g., [email protected] for Kolkata, [email protected] for Ghaziabad).
  • Mandatory Post-Qualification Experience: The requisite experience (1 year for Jr. YP, 3 years for Sr. YP) must be post-qualification hands-on testing/laboratory/management experience.
  • Shortlisting Discretion: Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview call; the NTH selection committee reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on academic merit and relevant experience.
  • One Month Termination Notice: The contract is temporary and can be terminated by either side with one month's notice, or without notice by NTH in case of breach of contractual terms.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Sr. Young Professional (Technical - RPPT)1
  • Sr. Young Professional (Management)8
  • Sr. Young Professional (Technical - Microbiology)2
  • Sr. Young Professional (Technical - Electrical)2
  • Sr. Young Professional (Technical - Civil)1
  • Jr. Young Professional (Technical - Chemical)2
  • Jr. Young Professional (Technical - Mechanical)4
  • Jr. Young Professional (Technical - Civil)3
  • Jr. Young Professional (Technical - Electrical)3
  • Jr. Young Professional (Technical - Microbiology)2
  • Jr. Young Professional (Technical - RPPT)3
  • Jr. Young Professional (Technical - IT)3
  • Jr. Young Professional (Technical - Aerospace)1
  • Jr. Young Professional (Technical - Drone)1
Total Vacancies36 Posts (14 Senior YP & 22 Junior YP)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly consolidated remuneration:

  • Senior Young Professionals: ₹70,000/- per month (annual increment of ₹5,000/- on contract extension).
  • Junior Young Professionals: ₹40,000/- per month (annual increment of ₹5,000/- on contract extension).
No other allowances such as DA, HRA, or transport allowance are admissible.

Sr. Young Professional: ₹70,000/- per month (consolidated); Jr. Young Professional: ₹40,000/- per month (consolidated). Both include an annual increment of ₹5,000/- upon extension of tenure.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download the official application form template from the notification circular on nth.gov.in.
  2. Fill out the application form with personal details, educational qualifications, and detailed laboratory/testing experience.
  3. Prepare a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) in PDF format along with scanned copies of proof of date of birth, educational degrees, consolidated mark sheets, and experience certificates.
  4. Send the completed application form, CV, and documentary proofs to the designated email ID corresponding to the vacancy location:
  5. Applications must be submitted via email within 15 days of the advertisement's publication in Employment News (on or before September 26, 2026). Do NOT send physical hard copies.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

NIL (No application fee is required to apply).

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Senior Young Professionals receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹70,000/-, and Junior Young Professionals receive ₹40,000/- per month. Both categories receive an annual enhancement of ₹5,000/- per month on contract extension.

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