SCL Recruitment 2026: 83 Vacancies Including Technicians, Application Portal Opens on November 1
Chandigarh, October 22: A promising opportunity has emerged for those seeking jobs in laboratories. The Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has issued an official notification inviting applications from professionals to fill various 83 vacancies on a regular basis.
The 83 vacancies announced by SCL include 12 administrative positions, 30 technical assistant roles, and 41 Technician ‘B’ posts. Among the 12 administrative roles, there are 2 Administrative Officers, 1 Accounts Officer, 2 Purchase and Store Officers, and 7 Junior Personal Assistants.
The 30 technical assistant positions are distributed according to trade, including 1 in Electrical, 4 in Mechanical, 12 in Electronics, 4 in Instrumentation, 1 in Computer Science, 2 in Information Technology, 1 in Civil, 1 in Chemical, 1 in Fire and Safety, 1 in Physics, and 2 in Chemistry.
The 41 Technician ‘B’ posts comprise 3 Fitters, 2 for ICT System Maintenance, 3 Electricians/Electrical, 10 Electronics, 8 Electronics Mechanics, 6 Instrumentation, 2 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 1 Draftsman (Civil), 3 Draftsmen (Mechanical), 1 in Fire and Safety, 1 Plumber, and 1 Mechanic.
The online application process for all these posts will commence on November 1 at 11 AM, with the last date for applications set for November 30 at 5 PM. Candidates interested in applying can complete their registration on the SCL official website once the application portal is active.
Applicants for the administrative positions must possess a graduation/post-graduation degree in any subject from a recognized board/institution/university, or an MBA in HR/Personnel Management/Finance/Material Management or an equivalent degree, along with relevant experience of 10 years (for graduates), 5 years (for post-graduates), or 2 years (for MBA holders). For Junior Personal Assistant roles, candidates must have completed their 12th grade.
For technical assistant positions, candidates need a full-time first-class diploma or first-class B.Sc. or first-class Bachelor’s degree in the relevant trade. Additionally, candidates must have 2 years of experience in a research and development (R&D) institute/reputed organization/industry after obtaining their qualifications.
For Technician ‘B’ posts, candidates should have a matriculation/SSLC with 2 years of ITI (under NCVT, in the Fitter trade) or a National Apprenticeship Certificate/National Trade Certificate in the relevant trade. They must also have 2 years of experience in a relevant field after obtaining their qualifications.
The minimum age for applicants is set at 18 years, with a maximum age limit ranging from 25 to 35 years depending on the position, calculated as of the last date for application submission, November 30, 2026. Candidates from reserved categories will receive age relaxation as per regulations.
Selection of eligible candidates will be based on application scrutiny, a computer-based test (objective type – multiple choice questions), personal interviews, skill tests, and document verification. Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary ranging from ₹21,700 to ₹1,06,740, along with additional benefits and allowances.
While filling out the application form, candidates must pay the prescribed application fee online, which is set between ₹1,200 to ₹1,500 for General/OBC/EWS (male) candidates. Women/SC/ST/PWD/ex-servicemen are exempt from the registration fee. However, candidates appearing for the computer-based test (CBT) will have ₹600 deducted from their application fee as processing charges.
It is noteworthy that the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) is the only integrated device manufacturing facility in the country, providing end-to-end solutions for Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), optoelectronics devices, and Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) devices. Candidates are advised to visit the SCL official website for more information regarding the vacancies.
