• Essential Educational Qualification: (i) 10th Class Pass (Secondary / Matric) of a recognized Board and ITI course in Electronics / Instrumentation approved by National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) or equivalent from recognized Institutions. (ii) Basic knowledge of computer.
• Desirable Experience: Experience of two years in the relevant field in relation to the job requirements.
• Age Limit (as on 14.09.2026): Not exceeding 25 years.
• Pay Scale: Central 7th CPC Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200/-) with Entry Pay of ₹19,900/- plus central allowances.
PermanentAug. 15, 2026
NIOT Chennai Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Technician Grade-A Post
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Aug. 15, 2026Technician Grade-A (Electronics / Instrumentation)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot
Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply
Vacancies
01 Post (Unreserved)
Pay Scale
₹19.9K - ₹63.2K / mo
Age Limit
Not exceeding 25 years as on 2026-09-14
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Aug 15, 2026
2
Starts
Aug 14, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 14, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window14 Aug – 14 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
Age Limit & Relaxations
Maximum age limit is 25 years as on the last date of application (14 September 2026). As the post is Unreserved (UR), no age relaxation is applicable to SC/ST/OBC candidates. Relaxation is admissible only for Central Govt employees, Ex-servicemen, and PwD as per GoI rules.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Online Application Registration at niot.res.in by 14.09.2026
OnlineQualifying Only
Preliminary Screening of ITI Marksheets, Experience & Documents
OnlineQualifying Only
Trade / Written Test (Objective MCQs on Core Trade & General Aptitude)
OfflineMerit Scored
Practical Skill Test (Hands-on Electronics / Wiring / Soldering / Calibration - Qualifying)
OfflineQualifying Only
Document Verification and Regular Direct Appointment Offer
OfflineQualifying Only
Candidates must submit their online application through the NIOT recruitment portal (https://niot.res.in/recruitment_details.php) by 14 September 2026. Screened-in candidates will be called for a Trade / Written Test and a practical Skill Test held at NIOT Chennai. The Skill Test is qualifying in nature, and final selection is determined strictly in order of merit based on marks scored in the Trade / Written Test from among those qualifying the skill test.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview
Verified Official SourceWhat is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.
Exam Tier / Mode
Trade / Written Test
Total Duration
120 Minutes
Negative Marking
0.25 marks per wrong answer
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A: General Science, Arithmetic, General Knowledge & Basic Computer Concepts | 25 | 25 |
| Part B: Core Electronics & Instrumentation Trade Theory (Panel Wiring, PCB, Sensors, DAC) | 75 | 75 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Exam Tier / Mode
Practical Skill Test
Total Duration
60 Minutes
Negative Marking
None (Qualifying Nature)
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| PCB Soldering, Cable Crimping, Instrument Calibration & Sensor Testing | 1 | 50 |
Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks
Verified Official SourceHistorical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.
| Year / Cycle | Stage / Tier | UR (Gen) | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Trade / Written Test | 74.5 | 70 | 68 | 65.5 | 62 |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
Verified Official SourcePractical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.
Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Technician Grade-A (Electronics/Instrumentation) operates at the sprawling National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) Campus along Velachery-Tambaram Main Road in Pallikaranai, Chennai. As an autonomous scientific research institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), NIOT leads flagship national deep-sea initiatives including the Deep Ocean Mission, Samudrayaan (manned submersible MATSYA 6000), ocean acoustics, tsunami early warning systems, and ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC). The technician works in specialized laboratories (Ocean Electronics, Deep Sea Technologies, and Coastal Environmental Engineering). Daily duties include industrial panel wiring, assembling and soldering printed circuit boards (PCBs), pressure testing and calibrating underwater acoustic sensors/transducers, maintaining Data Acquisition Systems (DAC), and testing electronics systems on board NIOT research vessels (ORV Sagar Nidhi, Sagar Manjusha, Sagar Tara). The role entails participation in sea trials, offshore equipment deployments, and marine survey expeditions, with shore-based hours from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM (Monday to Friday) and special sea allowances during maritime voyages.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Stationed at NIOT Headquarters, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600100. The post is a regular permanent central government appointment with a 2-year probation period. Candidates are liable to serve at any of NIOT's field stations or project sites across India and participate in offshore marine expeditions.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Appointed in Central 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 2 (Entry Basic Pay ₹19,900/-, Pay Band ₹19,900 – ₹63,200/- plus central DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and Sea Duty Allowance during voyages). Promotional advancement under the Modified Flexible Complementing Scheme (MFCS) / Departmental Promotion Rules for Technical Staff progresses to Technician Grade-B (Pay Level 4, GP ₹2,400/-), Technical Assistant (Pay Level 6), and Senior Technical Assistant (Pay Level 7).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.
- Strict Unreserved (UR) Status with No Category Age Relaxation: Because the solitary post is earmarked as Unreserved (UR), no age relaxation is available for SC, ST, or OBC candidates; all general candidates must strictly not exceed 25 years as on 14 September 2026 (age relaxation applies only to Central Govt employees, Ex-Servicemen, and PwD).
- Mandatory NCVT Approved ITI Certificate: Applicants must have passed 10th standard and hold an ITI certificate in Electronics or Instrumentation approved by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) or equivalent; unaccredited certifications will be summarily rejected.
- Two-Stage Selection Mandate (Written Test + Qualifying Skill Test): Candidates must pass the practical hands-on skill test at NIOT Chennai to be considered for final merit ranking, which is determined strictly by written/trade test scores.
- Online Only Submission (Carry Hard Copy on Test Date): Applications must be submitted online exclusively at https://niot.res.in/recruitment_details.php by 14 September 2026; candidates do not need to send physical copies by post beforehand, but must carry a printed copy of the generated application on the test date.
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
- Technician Grade-A (Electronics / Instrumentation) - Unreserved (UR)1
Total Vacancies01 Post (Unreserved)
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Pay Level 2 under 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹19,900 – ₹63,200/-). Eligible for central Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, medical benefits, and special allowances during offshore sea duties.
Central 7th CPC Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200/- per month) plus DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and central government allowances.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
Applicants must submit their applications online through the NIOT website: https://niot.res.in/recruitment_details.php. Hard copy applications will not be accepted. Candidates are required to fill out the online application and upload a recent color passport-size photograph along with scanned copies of the following documents:
- Educational Qualification Certificates (from 10th Standard onwards)
- ITI Certificate and consolidated Mark List
- Certificates for age relaxation (if applicable, for Central Government Employees/PwBD/Ex-servicemen)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer (if employed in Government/Autonomous Bodies/PSUs)
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Nil. No application fee is prescribed.
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Published
Aug 15, 2026
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Starts
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3
Deadline
Sep 14, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window14 Aug – 14 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
NI
National Institute of Ocean Technology
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Online Application Registration at niot.res.in by 14.09.2026
OnlineQualifying Only
Preliminary Screening of ITI Marksheets, Experience & Documents
OnlineQualifying Only
Trade / Written Test (Objective MCQs on Core Trade & General Aptitude)
OfflineMerit Scored
Practical Skill Test (Hands-on Electronics / Wiring / Soldering / Calibration - Qualifying)
OfflineQualifying Only
Document Verification and Regular Direct Appointment Offer
OfflineQualifying Only
Candidates must submit their online application through the NIOT recruitment portal (https://niot.res.in/recruitment_details.php) by 14 September 2026. Screened-in candidates will be called for a Trade / Written Test and a practical Skill Test held at NIOT Chennai. The Skill Test is qualifying in nature, and final selection is determined strictly in order of merit based on marks scored in the Trade / Written Test from among those qualifying the skill test.
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Applicants must have passed 10th Class and hold an NCVT-approved ITI certificate in Electronics or Instrumentation, along with basic computer knowledge. The maximum upper age limit is 25 years as on 14.09.2026.
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