Contractual / Regular

NISST Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 4 Technical & Administrative Posts

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Sep. 7, 2026
Technical Manager (Electrical & Electronics)Technical Assistant to DirectorAssistant (P&A)Assistant (Technical Division)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
4 Posts
Pay Scale
Up to ₹25,000/- to ₹1,25,000/- per month
Age Limit
18 to 45 Years (35 Years for Assistants) as on 28/09/2026
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 1, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 1, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 28, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window1 – 28 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

Eligibility criteria for contractual posts at National Institute of Secondary Steel Technology (Ministry of Steel):
Technical Manager (Electrical & Electronics) [01 Post]: Master's in Electrical / Electronics Engineering with at least 7 years of steel plant experience in energy, power systems, maintenance & training. Govt. PSE experience preferred. Max age: 45 years.
Technical Assistant to Director [01 Post]: B.E. / B.Tech (Mechanical / Metallurgy / Electronics) with at least 2 years of experience in iron & steel industry. Max age: 35 years.
Assistant (P&A) [01 Post]: Graduate degree with 3 to 5 years experience in personnel & administrative matters, drafting, and MS Office. Max age: 35 years.
Assistant (Technical Division) [01 Post]: Diploma in Engineering or B.Sc Graduate with 1 year post-qualification experience, MS Office proficiency, and typing speed of 40 wpm on computer. Max age: 35 years.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit as on 28.09.2026: 45 years for Technical Manager; 35 years for Technical Assistant to Director, Assistant (P&A), and Assistant (Technical Division). Age relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD as per Government of India rules.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Submission by Post & Email (by 28.09.2026)

OfflineQualifying Only

Screening of Applications and Experience Credentials

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview at Mandi Gobindgarh with Travel Fare Reimbursement

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection will be made through screening and personal interview:
1. Application: Candidates must submit the completed Annexure-A application form with self-attested documents by post to NISST Mandi Gobindgarh by 28 September 2026, and optionally email a copy to [email protected].
2. Shortlisting: Candidates meeting essential qualifications and requisite steel industry experience are shortlisted.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates appear for the interview. 2nd AC railway/deluxe bus fare is reimbursed for Technical Manager and Technical Assistant to Director; 2nd Class/Sleeper fare is reimbursed for Assistant posts.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

Verified Official Source

Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

National Institute of Secondary Steel Technology (NISST) at Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab is an autonomous R&D and human resource development body established under the Ministry of Steel, Government of India. The institute caters to the secondary steel sector (electric arc furnaces, induction furnaces, rolling mills, and sponge iron plants), providing industrial energy audits, automation consultancy, Industry 4.0 technological interventions, pollution monitoring, and workforce skill certification. Personnel engage directly with steel plant management, industrial clusters, and ministry delegations in a focused applied-engineering environment.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at National Institute of Secondary Steel Technology (NISST), G.T. Road, Sirhind Side, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab - 147301, with liability to serve anywhere in India. Tenure is 3 years (1 year probation + 2 years), extendable by 3 additional years (total up to 6 years).

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual tenure engagement with no claim for permanent absorption in regular NISST cadre. However, comprehensive steel industry consultancy and ministry oversight experience provides high market valuation for senior operations and plant managerial appointments across private steel conglomerates (Tata Steel, JSW, JSPL, AM/NS India) and secondary metallurgy units.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Strict Offline Submission Deadline (28 September 2026): Hardcopy applications along with self-attested testimonials must reach Post Box No. 92, Mandi Gobindgarh by 28.09.2026.
  • Dual Submission Encouraged: Along with postal dispatch, candidates should email a scanned copy of the complete application to [email protected].
  • Travel Fare Reimbursement: Interview travel expenses are reimbursed by NISST (2nd AC for Manager/Tech Asst; Sleeper/2nd Class for Assistants).
  • Typing Speed Requirement for Tech Assistant: Assistant (Technical Division) post requires a demonstrated computer typing speed of 40 words per minute.

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

  • Technical Manager (Electrical & Electronics)1
  • Technical Assistant to Director1
  • Assistant (P&A)1
  • Assistant (Technical Division)1
Total Vacancies4 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

• Technical Manager: Up to ₹1,25,000/- pm.
• Technical Assistant to Director: Up to ₹50,000/- pm.
• Assistant (P&A): Up to ₹35,000/- pm.
• Assistant (Technical Division): Up to ₹25,000/- pm.

Consolidated monthly remuneration up to ₹1,25,000/- for Technical Manager, ₹50,000/- for Technical Assistant to Director, ₹35,000/- for Assistant (P&A), and ₹25,000/- for Assistant (Technical Division). Medical & accidental insurance provided by the Institute.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is charged for applying or appearing in the interview.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

5 Queries Resolved

Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The last date for receipt of completed offline application forms at NISST Mandi Gobindgarh is 28 September 2026.

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