SCL Recruitment 2026: 83 Technician B, Technical Assistant & Administrative Vacancies
Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL) Recruitment 2026: Semi-Conductor Laboratory, an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, invites online applications for 83 regular posts under Advertisement No. SCL:DR:01/2026. The job location at present is S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali), Punjab, although SCL reserves the right to post employees elsewhere in India as required.
Qualification: Depending on the post, applicants need 12th pass with stenography, a relevant SSLC + ITI / NTC / NAC certificate, first-class three-year engineering Diploma / relevant BSc, or Degree/PG/MBA and qualifying professional experience. Two years of post-qualification experience is required for Technician ‘B’ and Technical Assistant posts. This is not an unrestricted fresher recruitment.
Applications open 1 November 2026 at 11:00 AM and close 30 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. The same date is the reckoning date for age and qualifications. The supplied PDF filename includes 22 October 2026, but the first page of the PDF itself is dated 24 October 2026. This article follows the document date and should be checked against any subsequent corrigendum on the official site.
SCL Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organisation | Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL), MeitY, Government of India |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | SCL:DR:01/2026 |
| Advertisement Date Printed in PDF | 24 October 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 83 |
| Nature of Posts | Regular appointments |
| Post Names | Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, Purchase & Stores Officer, Junior Personal Assistant, Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’ |
| Qualification | 12th / SSLC + ITI or NTC/NAC / relevant Diploma or BSc / Degree or PG with role-specific requirements |
| Work Location | SCL, S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab (transfer anywhere in India possible) |
| Pay | Basic pay from ₹21,700 to ₹56,100 initially, depending on post, plus applicable allowances |
| Application Mode | Online at official SCL career portal |
| Start Date | 01 November 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Last Date | 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Official Website | SCL Career and Online Registration |
SCL 83 Vacancies – Post-wise Distribution
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Level | Initial Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Officer | 2 | Level 10 | ₹56,100 |
| Accounts Officer | 1 | Level 10 | ₹56,100 |
| Purchase & Stores Officer | 2 | Level 10 | ₹56,100 |
| Junior Personal Assistant | 7 | Level 4 | ₹25,500 |
| Technical Assistant | 30 | Level 7 | ₹44,900 |
| Technician ‘B’ | 41 | Level 3 | ₹21,700 |
| Total | 83 |
SCL Technical Assistant – 30 Discipline-wise Vacancies
Pay: 7th CPC Level 7, initial basic pay ₹44,900; SCL advertisement estimates total monthly emoluments around ₹83,700 including eligible allowances. Experience: two years of relevant post-qualification experience in R&D institutes, reputed organisations or industry.
| Post Code | Trade/Discipline | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| SCL 2605-1 | Electrical | 1 |
| SCL 2605-2 | Mechanical | 4 |
| SCL 2605-3 | Electronics | 12 |
| SCL 2605-4 | Instrumentation | 4 |
| SCL 2605-5 | Computer Science | 1 |
| SCL 2605-6 | Information Technology | 2 |
| SCL 2605-7 | Civil | 1 |
| SCL 2605-8 | Chemical | 1 |
| SCL 2605-9 | Fire & Safety | 1 |
| SCL 2605-10 | Physics | 1 |
| SCL 2605-11 | Chemistry | 2 |
| Total | 30 | |
Education: Generally a first-class full-time three-year Diploma in the corresponding trade/discipline. In the Electronics category, a first-class BSc Electronics is also an option. In Computer Science, the advertisement additionally allows first-class BCA/Computer Science degree qualifications; Physics and Chemistry categories specify first-class BSc in the respective subject. Read the exact post-code entry before applying.
SCL Technician ‘B’ – 41 ITI Trade-wise Vacancies
Pay: Level 3, initial basic pay ₹21,700; estimated monthly emoluments approximately ₹41,940 with applicable allowances. Required education: Matriculation/SSLC with the prescribed two-year NCVT-recognised ITI in the relevant trade, or the advertised NTC/NAC trade-certificate pathway. Experience: two years of relevant post-qualification experience in R&D, a reputable organisation or industry.
| Post Code | Trade/Discipline | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| SCL 2606-1 | Fitter | 3 |
| SCL 2606-2 | Information & Communication Technology (ICT) System Maintenance | 2 |
| SCL 2606-3 | Electrician / Electrical | 3 |
| SCL 2606-4 | Electronics | 10 |
| SCL 2606-5 | Electronics Mechanic | 8 |
| SCL 2606-6 | Instrumentation | 6 |
| SCL 2606-7 | Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | 2 |
| SCL 2606-8 | Draughtsman (Civil) | 1 |
| SCL 2606-9 | Draughtsman (Mechanical) | 3 |
| SCL 2606-10 | Fire & Safety | 1 |
| SCL 2606-11 | Plumber | 1 |
| SCL 2606-12 | Mechanic (Diesel) | 1 |
| Total | 41 | |
Fitter – 3 seats, Electrician/Electrical – 3, Electronics – 10, Electronics Mechanic – 8, Instrumentation – 6 and Diesel Mechanic – 1 are among the trade-specific posts. Applicants must match their ITI/NTC/NAC trade to the individual vacancy.
Administrative Posts – Qualifications and Experience
Administrative Officer – 2 vacancies
A Graduate degree with 10 years experience, a PG degree with 5 years experience, or MBA (HR/Personnel Management) with 2 years experience. The experience must be in the notified administration fields and at supervisory level. Government rules knowledge required. Other MBA specialisations are not interchangeable.
Accounts Officer – 1 vacancy
Graduate with 10 years or PG with 5 years of qualifying Accounts/Finance experience; relevant MBA Finance with 2 years experience is also provided as a route. The PDF also names CA/ICWA qualifications; applicants using professional qualification routes must check its precise experience rules. Supervisory-level finance, accounts, audit and tax experience is specified.
Purchase & Stores Officer – 2 vacancies
Graduate with 10 years, PG with 5 years or relevant MBA in Material Management with 2 years of post-qualification procurement/stores experience, together with knowledge of government rules and supervisory experience requirements.
Junior Personal Assistant – 7 vacancies
12th pass from a recognised board and shorthand dictation for 10 minutes at 80 words per minute, with computer transcription in 50 minutes (English) or 65 minutes (Hindi). Selection includes a stenography skill test. Check the detailed eligibility and skill test requirements in the PDF.
Age Limit – SCL Recruitment 2026
| Post | Age limit on 30 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Administrative / Accounts / Purchase & Stores Officer | Not exceeding 35 years |
| Junior Personal Assistant | Not exceeding 25 years |
| Technical Assistant | 18–30 years |
| Technician ‘B’ | 18–27 years |
Category-wise relaxation includes 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, and 10/13/15 years for PwBD UR/OBC/SC-ST, as applicable to reserved posts; other provisions apply to eligible ex-servicemen and specified government/autonomous body employees. Follow the detailed advertisement for eligibility and documentary requirements.
Salary and Benefits – SCL 2026
| Post | Basic Pay | Approx. Monthly Emoluments |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative / Accounts / Purchase & Stores Officer | ₹56,100 | ₹1,06,740 |
| Junior Personal Assistant | ₹25,500 | ₹48,780 |
| Technical Assistant | ₹44,900 | ₹83,700 |
| Technician ‘B’ | ₹21,700 | ₹41,940 |
Emoluments are approximate and include eligible allowances; they are not guaranteed take-home pay. The advertisement lists DA, HRA subject to accommodation rules, Transport Allowance, NPS, medical benefits and other facilities according to SCL provisions.
SCL Application and Examination Fees – 2026
The examination fee includes a ₹600 non-refundable processing component for all posts. Applicants must initially pay the full amount prescribed for their post. An application-fee component may be refunded to Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates who appear in the CBT, subject to the notice’s conditions; the processing component remains non-refundable.
| Post Group | Amount Payable Upfront | Non-refundable Processing Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Officer / Accounts Officer / Purchase & Stores Officer (Group A) | ₹1,500 | ₹600 |
| Technical Assistant (Group B) | ₹1,300 | ₹600 |
| Junior Personal Assistant / Technician ‘B’ (Group C) | ₹1,200 | ₹600 |
For eligible fee-exempt category applicants, the application-fee portion may be returned after appearing in the CBT; correct bank details are required. Payment gateway charges, if any, are borne by applicants.
Selection Process and CBT Exam Pattern
Technical Assistant and Technician ‘B’: CBT plus qualifying trade-based Skill Test. The CBT has Part A: 100 questions/100 marks on General English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence/Logical Ability and GK/Current Affairs (25 each), and Part B: 100 discipline/trade questions/100 marks. Total 200 questions, 200 marks, 120 minutes, with −0.25 marks for an incorrect answer. Skill Test is qualifying (go/no-go); final merit is based on CBT marks among those who qualify in the skill test.
Administrative, Accounts and Purchase & Stores Officers: CBT followed by Personal Interview. The CBT uses general and curriculum-based parts, and the PDF assigns 60% weight to CBT and 40% to interview for final panel generation.
Junior Personal Assistant: 100-question/100-mark CBT (60 minutes) plus qualifying stenography Skill Test, with final selection based on CBT marks subject to qualifying the skill test.
Cutoffs vary by notified reservation category. The full PDF contains a detailed trade-wise syllabus, examination conditions and skill test rules.
Important Dates – SCL Recruitment 2026
| Date Printed in Advertisement | 24 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Application Opens | 1 November 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Last Date for Application and Fee | 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Age and Qualification Reckoning Date | 30 November 2026 |
| CBT and Skill Test | Dates to be communicated on SCL career portal |
How to Apply Online for SCL Recruitment 2026
- Visit SCL’s official Career page and read Advertisement SCL:DR:01/2026 carefully.
- From 1 November 2026 at 11:00 AM, follow the registration link posted on the official site.
- Choose the post and precise trade/discipline. You may apply for one administrative post; eligible candidates may apply separately for one Technician ‘B’ trade and one Technical Assistant discipline, paying the relevant fees separately.
- Enter personal, category, qualification and post-qualification experience information accurately.
- Upload the prescribed photograph, signature, left-thumb impression and relevant qualification/experience documents.
- Pay the applicable ₹1,500 / ₹1,300 / ₹1,200 fee through the official payment system before 30 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.
- Submit your application online, save your unique registration number and download the confirmation form. Check email/SMS and SCL career announcements for admit cards and selection updates.
Official Recruitment Links
| Original Official Advertisement PDF | Download SCL:DR:01/2026 detailed advertisement |
|---|---|
| Online Application and Updates | SCL Careers – www.scl.gov.in/career.html |
| Official Organisation Website | scl.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are notified?
83 regular posts: 12 administrative, 30 Technical Assistant and 41 Technician ‘B’.
Can ITI Fitter candidates apply?
Yes, for 3 Technician ‘B’ Fitter posts, if they meet the prescribed SSLC, NCVT ITI/NTC/NAC Fitter trade and 2 years of post-qualification experience requirements.
Can ITI Electrician candidates apply?
Yes, the Electrician/Electrical Technician ‘B’ category has 3 posts, subject to the relevant qualification and experience conditions.
Can freshers apply for Technician ‘B’?
The advertisement requires two years of relevant post-qualification experience. Freshers without that experience should not assume eligibility.
How many Technical Assistant posts are there?
30, across 11 listed disciplines, including Mechanical (4) and Electronics (12).
What is the last date to apply?
30 November 2026, 5:00 PM. Applications open on 1 November at 11:00 AM.
What is the age limit?
Technical Assistant: 18–30 years; Technician ‘B’: 18–27 years; the upper limit is 35 years for the three officer categories and 25 years for Junior Personal Assistant, with applicable relaxations.
Is it a permanent central-government position?
The advertisement describes the vacancies as regular posts at an autonomous organisation under MeitY. This is not a short-term internship.
Where is SCL located?
The present location is Mohali (S.A.S. Nagar), Punjab. SCL reserves the right to post employees elsewhere in India.
Disclaimer: Geosial Eduland is an independent job-update portal, not affiliated with Semi-Conductor Laboratory. This article is prepared from the official 51-page advertisement. The full PDF and SCL website govern all eligibility, fees, reservation, tests and any corrigenda.
