Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
The advertisement (No. SCL:DR:01/2026) is listed on the SCL careers page linked above. Candidates should read it in full before applying, as several trades have only one seat reserved for one category.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 24 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 1 November 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online and Pay Fee | 30 November 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Cut-off Date for Age, Qualification and Experience | 30 November 2026 |
| Computer Based Test Date | To be notified |
The cut-off date of 30 November 2026 stays the same even if the closing date is extended. The CBT date has not been announced in the notification.
Application Fee
| Post Group | Total Fee | Refundable Part |
|---|---|---|
| Officer Posts (Administrative, Accounts, Purchase and Stores) | Rs. 1,500/- | Rs. 900/- |
| Technical Assistant | Rs. 1,300/- | Rs. 700/- |
| Junior Personal Assistant and Technician ‘B’ | Rs. 1,200/- | Rs. 600/- |
Everyone pays the full fee first, online only. The Rs. 600 processing fee is never refunded. The refundable part is refunded only to women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates who actually appear in the Computer Based Test.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Officer | UR 2 | 2 |
| Accounts Officer | UR 1 | 1 |
| Purchase and Stores Officer | UR 2 (PwBD VH/HH 1 inside) | 2 |
| Junior Personal Assistant | UR 5 / OBC 1 / SC 1 (ESM 1, PwBD VH/HH 1 inside) | 7 |
| Administrative Total | 12 |
| Technical Assistant Discipline | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | UR 1 | 1 |
| Mechanical | UR 2 / OBC 1 / SC 1 | 4 |
| Electronics | UR 5 / OBC 3 / SC 2 / ST 1 / EWS 1 | 12 |
| Instrumentation | UR 2 / OBC 1 / EWS 1 | 4 |
| Computer Science | UR 1 (PwBD BL 1 inside) | 1 |
| Information Technology | UR 1 / OBC 1 | 2 |
| Civil | ST 1 only | 1 |
| Chemical | UR 1 | 1 |
| Fire and Safety | UR 1 | 1 |
| Physics | OBC 1 only | 1 |
| Chemistry | OBC 1 / SC 1 | 2 |
| Technical Assistant Total | 30 |
| Technician ‘B’ Trade | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Fitter | UR 1 / OBC 1 / SC 1 | 3 |
| ICT System Maintenance | UR 2 (PwBD 1 inside) | 2 |
| Electrician / Electrical | UR 1 / OBC 1 / SC 1 | 3 |
| Electronics | UR 4 / OBC 3 / SC 2 / EWS 1 | 10 |
| Electronics Mechanic | UR 3 / OBC 2 / SC 2 / EWS 1 | 8 |
| Instrumentation | UR 3 / OBC 1 / SC 2 | 6 |
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | UR 1 / SC 1 | 2 |
| Draughtsman (Civil) | EWS 1 only | 1 |
| Draughtsman (Mechanical) | UR 2 / EWS 1 | 3 |
| Fire and Safety | UR 1 | 1 |
| Plumber | SC 1 only | 1 |
| Mechanic (Diesel) | SC 1 only | 1 |
| Technician ‘B’ Total | 41 | |
| Grand Total | 83 |
PwBD and ex-servicemen seats are horizontal, meaning they sit inside the totals above and are not extra. There is no ST seat in any Technician ‘B’ trade. SCL reserves the right to increase, reduce or cancel vacancies. The present posting is at SCL, S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali), Punjab, but SCL may post candidates anywhere in India, and technical staff must be ready to work round-the-clock shifts.
Age Limit
- Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, Purchase and Stores Officer: not above 35 years
- Junior Personal Assistant: not above 25 years
- Technical Assistant: 18 to 30 years
- Technician ‘B’: 18 to 27 years
- Age is counted as on 30 November 2026.
- Relaxation: SC / ST 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years, PwBD 10 years (UR) / 13 years (OBC) / 15 years (SC-ST), ex-servicemen 3 years after deducting military service. Central Government employees with 3 or more years of regular service get 5 years for officer and Technical Assistant posts, and up to 40 years (45 years for SC/ST) for Group C posts.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level and Scale | Approximate Total per Month |
|---|---|---|
| Officer Posts (Administrative, Accounts, Purchase and Stores) | Level 10: Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500 | Rs. 1,06,740 |
| Technical Assistant | Level 7: Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400 | Rs. 83,700 |
| Junior Personal Assistant | Level 4: Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100 | Rs. 48,780 |
| Technician ‘B’ | Level 3: Rs. 21,700 – Rs. 69,100 | Rs. 41,940 |
The approximate totals are the notification’s own figures. On top of basic pay, candidates get Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance (if SCL housing is not used) and transport allowance, and come under the National Pension System. Other benefits include medical cover for the employee and dependents, a subsidised canteen, children education allowance, group insurance and Leave Travel Concession.
Eligibility
Only Indian nationals can apply. The qualification, age and experience are all counted on 30 November 2026, and the qualifying result must have been declared on or before that date. Experience must have been gained after acquiring the essential qualification. A higher qualification or more experience gives no extra advantage.
| Post | Educational Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Officer | Graduate or Post Graduate in any discipline, or MBA in HR / Personnel Management | Graduate 10 years, Post Graduate 5 years, MBA 2 years, in establishment, transport, estate and general administration at supervisory level |
| Accounts Officer | Graduate or Post Graduate in any discipline, or MBA in Finance, or CA / ICWA | Graduate 10 years, Post Graduate 5 years, MBA 2 years, in finance and accounts, auditing, finalisation of accounts, staff benefits, income tax TDS and GST at supervisory level |
| Purchase and Stores Officer | Graduate or Post Graduate in any discipline, or MBA in Material Management | Graduate 10 years, Post Graduate 5 years, MBA 2 years, in purchase and stores, procurement, import and stores management at supervisory level |
| Junior Personal Assistant | 12th pass; shorthand 80 words per minute; computer transcription (50 minutes English, 65 minutes Hindi) | Not specified in the notification |
| Technical Assistant | First Class 3-year full-time Diploma in the discipline, or First Class B.Sc. / BCA where listed (Electronics: Diploma or B.Sc. Electronics; Computer Science: Diploma or BCA / Computer Science degree; Physics: B.Sc. Physics only; Chemistry: B.Sc. Chemistry only) | 2 years after qualification, in an R and D institute, reputed organisation or industry |
| Technician ‘B’ | Matriculation / SSLC plus 2-year NCVT ITI in the trade, or NAC / NTC in the trade | 2 years after qualification, in an R and D institute, reputed organisation or industry |
For the three officer posts, supervisory experience must be at least Level 6 of the pay matrix, or a CTC of at least Rs. 10 lakh per annum, in a government office, public body or reputed commercial organisation. MBA degrees other than those named for the officer posts are not eligible. Candidates can apply for only one officer or JPA post. A candidate may apply for both Technical Assistant (any one of 11 disciplines) and Technician ‘B’ (any one of 12 trades), but each needs a separate application and fee.
Selection Process
- Officer posts: Computer Based Test, then Personal Interview (CBT 60 : Interview 40)
- Junior Personal Assistant: Computer Based Test (Part A only), then Stenography Skill Test
- Technical Assistant and Technician ‘B’: Computer Based Test, then trade-wise Skill Test (qualifying only — final selection is on CBT marks among candidates who qualify the skill test)
- Document Verification with originals and photocopies for shortlisted candidates
To qualify in the CBT, UR candidates need 50%, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and EWS 45%, and SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen 40%, as applicable to the post against reserved seats. Candidates are called for the next stage in a ratio of 1:5 to category-wise seats, with a minimum of 10. Qualifying the CBT alone does not guarantee a call. Ties are broken by Part B marks, then Part A marks, then older age. The CBT is held in eight cities; the skill test and interview are held only in Mohali or Chandigarh.
Exam Pattern
| Part | Subjects / Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Part A | English 25, Quantitative Aptitude 25, Reasoning 25, General Knowledge 25 — 100 questions | 60 minutes |
| Part B | 100 questions, curriculum or trade based (not for Junior Personal Assistant) | 60 minutes |
Marking is +1 per right answer and minus 0.25 per wrong answer. For the JPA skill test, candidates take dictation of 800 words at 80 words per minute in 10 minutes, then transcribe on a computer in 50 minutes (English) or 65 minutes (Hindi), with mistakes capped at 10% for UR and 12% for reserved categories, in Pitman’s shorthand style.
Documents Required
- Scanned passport-size colour photograph (under 3 months old, no cap or glasses) and signature
- Left thumb impression and certificates, each file under 50 KB, as specified on the application portal
- Proof of date of birth from the Matriculation certificate
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
- Experience certificates showing the post, period and pay level or CTC, where applicable
- Caste / category certificate, if applicable, and PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Bank account details, entered carefully, as the fee refund goes to that account
Government employees must produce an original No Objection Certificate to appear for the skill test or interview. A blurred photograph or signature, or an incomplete or incorrect form, leads to rejection, and no changes are allowed after submission.
How to Apply
- Open the SCL careers page linked in the Important Links box above, between 1 and 30 November 2026.
- Register with your full name, date of birth, valid email ID and mobile number to get a Registration Number.
- Fill the application form for one post (or one Technical Assistant discipline and one Technician ‘B’ trade, with separate applications).
- Upload your photograph, signature, left thumb impression and certificates in the prescribed size.
- Enter your bank account details carefully.
- Submit the form and pay the fee online by 30 November 2026 (5:00 PM).
- Print the registration confirmation form for future reference.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for SCL Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online and pay the fee is 30 November 2026 (5:00 PM).
Q2. How many posts are there in SCL Recruitment 2026?
There are 83 posts — 12 administrative, 30 Technical Assistant and 41 Technician ‘B’.
Q3. When do SCL applications open?
Online applications open on 1 November 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Q4. What is the application fee for SCL Recruitment 2026?
Rs. 1,500 for officer posts, Rs. 1,300 for Technical Assistant, and Rs. 1,200 for Junior Personal Assistant and Technician ‘B’, with a refundable part as given in the Application Fee table.
Q5. What is the age limit for SCL Recruitment 2026?
Not above 35 years for officer posts, not above 25 years for Junior Personal Assistant, 18 to 30 years for Technical Assistant, and 18 to 27 years for Technician ‘B’, as on 30 November 2026.
Q6. Has the SCL CBT date been announced?
No. The notification does not specify the CBT date; admit card city details come 10 days before the CBT and the centre address 3 days before.
Q7. Can a candidate apply for more than one SCL post?
Only one officer or JPA post is allowed, but a candidate may apply for both one Technical Assistant discipline and one Technician ‘B’ trade, with separate applications and fees.
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Sources: Semi-Conductor Laboratory advertisement No. SCL:DR:01/2026; SCL careers page, scl.gov.in
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