Update: 3 November 2026
CSIR NAL MTS Answer Key 2026 – Key Details
A combined 66-page PDF contains the question booklet (in Hindi, English and Kannada) along with the provisional key, with the key table on page 66. The examination had 150 questions covering General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness and English. Candidates who wish to object can do so through the prescribed email process.
Important Dates | Application Fee
| Detail | Date / Fee |
|---|---|
| Written examination | 31 October 2026 |
| Provisional key released | 31 October 2026 |
| Objection period | 1 to 5 November 2026, up to 5:00 PM, by email |
| Application / objection fee | check official notification |
Age Limit
Vacancy Details
| Post | Detail |
|---|---|
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | Advertisement No. 11/2026 |
| Number of vacancies | check official notification |
| Questions | 150 (General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English) |
| 66 pages, key table on page 66 |
How to Apply
- Open the official CSIR NAL website.
- Select the MTS question booklet and provisional answer key notification.
- Compare your answers with the key table.
- To object, email with the prescribed subject line and supporting documentary evidence.
- Send the email by 5 November 2026, 5:00 PM.
Important Links
| Link | Detail |
|---|---|
| CSIR NAL Official Website | Question booklet and provisional key notification |
Disclaimer: GramSuvidha is a private information portal, not a government website. This information is for guidance only. Please check the official notification for final and accurate details. Objection email: recruitnal.nal@csir.res.in
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: When was the CSIR NAL MTS examination held?
A: The competitive written examination was held on 31 October 2026.
Q: Where is the key in the PDF?
A: The key table is on page 66 of the combined 66-page PDF.
Q: How many questions were there?
A: There were 150 questions in total.
Q: How can objections be filed?
A: By email to recruitnal.nal@csir.res.in, with the prescribed subject line and supporting evidence.
Q: What is the last date for objections?
A: 5 November 2026, up to 5:00 PM.





