CSIR National Metallurgical Laboratory (CSIR-NML) has announced a recruitment notification for one Driver post under Advertisement No. 06/2025. Eligible candidates must apply through offline mode only. The application window is open from 19 November 2025 to 18 December 2025.
This article provides vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, selection process, salary, and application procedure.
Organization Details
Organization Name: CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (CSIR-NML)
Post Name: Driver
Total Vacancies: 01 (Unreserved)
Job Type: Full Time
Application Mode: Offline (Speed Post/Courier only)
Official Website: www.nml.res.in
Advertisement Number: 06/2025
Location: Jamshedpur, Jharkhand – 831007
Notification Date: 19 November 2025
Important Dates
Application Start Date: 19 November 2025
Application End Date: 18 December 2025 (up to 5:45 PM)
Salary Structure
Pay Level 2: Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 per month
Approximate Monthly Salary: Rs. 36,500 including allowances
Allowances and benefits will be provided as per CSIR rules.
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancy: 01 Post (UR)
Note: No reservation applies to this particular post.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility must be fulfilled as of the last date of application.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have:
- Valid driving license for LMV and HMV
- Knowledge of motor mechanism with ability to handle minor repairs
- Minimum 3 years of experience in driving after obtaining license
- Passed 10th Standard (Matriculation)
Age Limit
Maximum Age: 27 Years
Age Relaxation:
- Widows, divorced women, and women judicially separated (not remarried): Up to 35 years
- Ex-servicemen: As per Government rules
- Other categories: As per CSIR and Central Government guidelines
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 500/- (through SBI Collect with receipt attached)
SC/ST/PwBD/Women/CSIR Employees/Eligible Ex-Servicemen: No Fee
Selection Process
The selection procedure consists of:
- Shortlisting of Applications
- Skill Test (Qualifying in nature)
- Competitive Written Examination (10th standard level)
Final merit will be based solely on performance in the written examination. Only candidates who qualify the skill test will be allowed to appear for the written exam.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via Speed Post or Courier only. Online submission is not allowed.
Steps to apply:
- Download and fill the prescribed application form (Annexure-A) from the CSIR-NML website.
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph.
- Attach self-attested copies of:
- Matriculation certificate
- Driving license (LMV & HMV)
- Experience certificate
- Category certificate if applicable
- Payment receipt for application fee (if required)
- Place the application and documents in a sealed envelope.
- Send it to the following address:
Controller of Administration,
CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory,
Post: Burma Mines, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand – 831007
Applications must reach the above address on or before 18 December 2025 up to 5:45 PM.