National Test House (NTH), under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, has released a notification inviting applications for Young Professional posts on a contract basis. These posts are available in various disciplines such as Technical, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Microbiology, RPPT, Food Analysis and Management.
There are a total of 25 vacancies for Senior and Junior Young Professional posts at different NTH offices across India. Candidates must submit their applications through email only. The last date for sending the application is 18 January 2026.
Required qualification, work experience, age limit and other important details are given below. Candidates must check the eligibility and other conditions before applying for the posts.
Overview of NTH Young Professional Recruitment 2026
| Organisation | National Test House (NTH) |
| Post Name | Senior Young Professional and Junior Young Professional |
| No. of Posts | 25 |
| Category | Government Contractual Engagement |
| Job Location | Various NTH Offices |
| Application Mode | By Email |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting and Interview |
All the main details about this recruitment are given in this article. Read further for vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, important dates and application process.
Important Dates
The registration process for National Test House Young Professional recruitment is currently open. Refer to the table below for the last date of application submission.
| Last Date for Submission of Application | 18 January 2026 |
Vacancy Details of National Test House Young Professional Recruitment 2026
| S. No. | Post Name | Discipline | Level | No. of Vacancies | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Young Professional | Technical – Food Analyst | Senior | 03 | Kolkata, Guwahati, Jaipur |
| 2 | Senior Young Professional | Management | Senior | 02 | DGCO Ghaziabad |
| 3 | Junior Young Professional | Management / Mass Communication | Junior | 02 | Ghaziabad, HQ Kolkata |
| 4 | Junior Young Professional | Technical – Chemical | Junior | 07 | Ghaziabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Jaipur, Guwahati |
| 5 | Junior Young Professional | Technical – Mechanical | Junior | 01 | Kolkata |
| 6 | Junior Young Professional | Technical – Civil | Junior | 05 | Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Jaipur |
| 7 | Junior Young Professional | Technical – Electrical | Junior | 02 | Ghaziabad, Jaipur |
| 8 | Junior Young Professional | Technical – Microbiology | Junior | 01 | Ghaziabad |
| 9 | Junior Young Professional | Technical – RPPT | Junior | 02 | Chennai, Guwahati |
| Total | 25 |
Eligibility Criteria of National Test House Young Professional Vacancies
| Post | Essential Qualification | Experience | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Young Professional (Technical – Food Analyst) | Qualified Food Analyst as per Food Safety and Standards Rules 2011 and Master’s in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Dairy Chemistry or Bachelor/Master’s in Food Technology, Food and Nutrition, Dairy Technology | Minimum 3 years in ISO/IEC 17025 accredited food testing laboratory or research institution | Not more than 38 years |
| Senior Young Professional (Management) | MBA or Post Graduate Diploma | Minimum 3 years, preferably in a Government organisation | Not more than 38 years |
| Junior Young Professional (Management / Mass Communication) | MBA or Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication | Minimum 1 year, preferably in a Government organisation | Not more than 35 years |
| Junior Young Professional (Technical – Chemical) | MSc Chemistry or B Tech in Chemical Engineering | Minimum 1 year in relevant field | Not more than 35 years |
| Junior Young Professional (Technical – Mechanical) | BE or B Tech in Mechanical Engineering | Minimum 1 year in relevant field | Not more than 35 years |
| Junior Young Professional (Technical – Civil) | BE or B Tech in Civil Engineering | Minimum 1 year in footwear or textile testing | Not more than 35 years |
| Junior Young Professional (Technical – Electrical) | BE or B Tech in Electrical Engineering | Minimum 1 year in relevant field | Not more than 35 years |
| Junior Young Professional (Technical – Microbiology) | MSc Microbiology or B Tech Microbiology | Minimum 1 year in relevant field | Not more than 35 years |
| Junior Young Professional (Technical – RPPT) | BE or B Tech in Textile, Footwear, Rubber, Polymer Technology or MSc Chemistry | Minimum 1 year in footwear or textile testing | Not more than 35 years |
Tenure of engagement is 1 year for all posts and may be extended up to a maximum of 4 years based on satisfactory performance in the previous year.
The engagement is purely contractual and may be terminated with one month notice from either side. No TA or DA will be paid for appearing in the selection process or joining.
Remuneration
| Senior Young Professional | Rs 70,000 per month (consolidated), with Rs 5,000 increase on yearly extension |
| Junior Young Professional | Rs 40,000 per month (consolidated), with Rs 5,000 increase on yearly extension |
How to Apply
Interested candidates must send their application in the prescribed format along with CV and supporting documents to the correct email ID as per the location of the vacancy. Applications will be accepted only through email up to 18 January 2026. Some of the email addresses mentioned are:
DGCO Ghaziabad: dg-office@nth.gov.in
NTH Ghaziabad: director-gzb@nth.gov.in
HQ Kolkata: dg-office@nth.gov.in
NTH Kolkata: director-kol@nth.gov.in
NTH Chennai: director-chn@nth.gov.in
NTH Mumbai: director-mum@nth.gov.in
NTH Jaipur: director-jai@nth.gov.in
NTH Guwahati: director-guw@nth.gov.in
Only shortlisted candidates will be informed and called for the interview.
National Test House Official Notification
Candidates should refer to the official notification document for complete details. The notification is issued by National Test House under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
Official Notification: DOWNLOAD PDF