Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology
Contractual / Regular

SCTIMST Technician Apprentice Walk-in 2026

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Oct. 5, 2026
Technician Apprentice in Computer Engineering

Required Qualification

Diploma97
Diploma in Engineering27
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

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Vacancies
6
Pay Scale
Rs. 10,900 per month (Stipend)
Age Limit
Up to 35 Years (as on 01.10.2026)
Job Location
Kerala38Thiruvananthapuram14

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 29, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 29, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 15, 2026

Application Window29 Sep – 15 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date15 Oct 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Diploma in Computer Engineering from a recognized institution.
Apprenticeship Eligibility Rules:
• Eligible for training only if the period between the date of commencement of training and the date of issue of the final mark list is less than three years.
• Candidates possessing more than one year of prior training or job experience after obtaining the qualification are NOT eligible.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit is 35 years as on 01.10.2026. Age relaxations apply for SC/ST and OBC candidates as per Government of India guidelines.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Registration & Certificate Verification

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Walk-in Interview / Written Screening Test

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted through a Walk-in Selection process on 15.10.2026. Candidates must report at 09:00 AM at the Achutha Menon Centre for Health Science Studies (AMCHSS), Medical College Campus, Thiruvananthapuram. Depending upon the number of candidates reporting, a written screening test may be conducted to shortlist candidates for the interview on the same day.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Diploma Academic StandingEvaluation of marks scored in Diploma in Computer Engineering
Core Computer Hardware & Networking KnowledgeAssessment of technical fundamentals in computer hardware, operating systems, networking, and software troubleshooting
Interview / Screening Test PerformanceAptitude, problem-solving, and communication skills assessed during interview / written test

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) in Thiruvananthapuram is an autonomous Institute of National Importance under the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. Technician Apprentices in Computer Engineering work within the hospital's central computer division and biomedical research facilities. Hands-on duties include supporting hospital information management systems (HIMS), computer hardware troubleshooting, LAN/Wi-Fi network maintenance, operating system installation, peripheral management, and software support across clinical and administrative departments. Working hours are standard day shifts (8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Saturday).

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The training period is strictly one year under the Apprentices Act 1961. The engagement automatically terminates upon completion of the training period and confers no right, claim, or preference for regular employment, absorption, or extension at SCTIMST.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Apprentice positions have no promotional avenues or regular pay increments. However, completing a one-year technician apprenticeship at an Institute of National Importance grants national apprenticeship certification (NATS/BOAT) and vital practical IT maintenance experience, providing a competitive edge in technical assistant, junior engineer, and IT technician selections in central healthcare, defence, and public sector organizations.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict 3-Year Degree Recency Rule: Candidates are eligible only if the gap between the date of commencement of training and the date of issue of the final mark list is less than three years.
  • Experience Disqualification: Candidates with more than one year of training or job experience after completing the diploma are strictly ineligible under Apprentices Act rules.
  • Tahsildar Level Certificate: SC candidates must produce valid Caste Certificates, and OBC candidates must submit Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificates issued by an officer not below the rank of Tahsildar.
  • Strict Reporting Deadline: Candidates must report at 09:00 AM sharp on 15.10.2026; late arrivals will not be permitted to register for the walk-in selection.
  • Screening Test Contingency: If a large number of candidates report, a written screening test will be held prior to the personal interview.

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

  • Unreserved (UR)3
  • Scheduled Caste (SC - Backlog)2
  • Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer)1
Total Vacancies6

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly statutory stipend of Rs. 10,900/- per month for the duration of the 1-year apprenticeship training. No other allowances or regular benefits are applicable.

Statutory stipend of Rs. 10,900/- per month for the 1-year training period under the Apprentices Act 1961.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Ensure fulfillment of eligibility conditions: Diploma in Computer Engineering passed within the last 3 years, with no prior job or apprenticeship experience exceeding one year.
  2. Assemble original certificates along with self-attested copies of: Proof of Date of Birth (10th / SSLC certificate), Diploma pass certificate and mark sheets, and valid Caste Certificate (for SC candidates) or Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (for OBC candidates) issued by a Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar.
  3. Prepare a detailed bio-data/CV and carry recent passport-size photographs.
  4. Report in-person on 15.10.2026 at 09:00 AM at the Achutha Menon Centre for Health Science Studies of the Institute, Medical College Campus, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 011, Kerala.
  5. Complete spot registration and attend the written test / walk-in interview commencing at 10:30 AM onwards.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is charged for attending the walk-in selection.

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The walk-in selection is scheduled for 15th October 2026 (reporting at 09:00 AM) at Achutha Menon Centre for Health Science Studies, Medical College Campus, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 011.

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