Administrative Officer (SCL 2601)
- Vacancies
- 2
Government Jobs & Exam Updates
Always verify details from the official notification.
Recruitment notification
SCL
This recruitment is currently marked as upcoming. Check the official source for the current application position, later updates, or corrigenda.
SCL Mohali Recruitment 2026 notification has been released.
The examination fee has two parts: a non-refundable processing fee of ₹600 for all posts and an application fee; ₹600; ₹900; ₹1,500; ₹600; ₹700; ₹1,300; ₹600; ₹1,200; Classification Posts Processing Fee (Non-Refundable) Application Fee (Refundable to eligible candidates) Total Fee Group A Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, Purchase & Stores Officer ₹600 ₹900 ₹1,500 Group B Technical Assistant (SCL 2605-01 to 2605-11) ₹600 ₹700 ₹1,300 Group C Junior Personal Assistant (SCL 2604), Technician ‘B’ (SCL 2606-01 to 2606-12) ₹600 ₹600 ₹1,200; The fee must be paid online. The last date for fee payment is 30.11.2026 (17:00 Hrs.). Candidates can pay the fee immediately after submitting the application or on any day before the last date; Payment status can be checked, and the receipt printed, on the portal after 24 hours of making or attempting payment. For technical issues with online payment, candidates may write to [email protected]
SCL 2601 / Administrative Officer: Not exceeding 35 years; SCL 2602 / Accounts Officer: Not exceeding 35 years; SCL 2603 / Purchase & Stores Officer: Not exceeding 35 years; SCL 2604 / Junior Personal Assistant: Not exceeding 25 years; SCL 2605 (01 to 11) / Technical Assistant: 18–30 years; SCL 2606 (01 to 12) / Technician ‘B’: 18–27 years; 18–30 years
Any Graduate, BCA, B.Sc, Diploma, ITI, 12TH, Any Post Graduate, MBA/PGDM
2026 · 83 Posts
SCL describes itself as the only Integrated Device Manufacturing Facility in the country providing end-to-end solutions for the development of Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), opto-electronics devices and Micro Electro Mechanical System (MEMS) devices, covering design, fabrication, assembly, packaging, testing and reliability assurance. The quick facts below answer the main questions about this recruitment.
| Recruiting Organization | Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL), an autonomous body under MeitY, Govt. of India |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. and Date | SCL:DR:01/2026 dated 24.10.2026 |
| Posts | Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, Purchase & Stores Officer, Junior Personal Assistant, Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’ |
| Total Vacancies | 83 (sum of the post-wise vacancies given in the notification: 12 administrative + 30 Technical Assistant + 41 Technician ‘B’) |
| Type of Employment | Regular basis |
| Who Can Apply | Indian nationals who meet the post-wise qualification, experience and age conditions |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Start Date | 01.11.2026 (11:00 Hrs.) |
| Last Date | 30.11.2026 (17:00 Hrs.) |
| Job Location | SCL, S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali), Punjab; SCL may post candidates anywhere in India as per requirement/public interest |
| Official Website | www.scl.gov.in |
Register for Job Alerts
The notification gives the following dates. The cut-off date for age and for acquiring the essential qualification is the same as the closing date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 24.10.2026 |
| Starting date and time for submission of online applications | 01.11.2026 (11:00 Hrs.) |
| Last date and time for submission of online applications and fee payment | 30.11.2026 (17:00 Hrs.) |
| Cut-off date for computation of age, acquiring essential qualification(s), etc. | 30.11.2026 |
The notification states that the cut-off date will remain unchanged even if the closing date for online applications is extended. Exam dates are not specified in the notification.
SCL has advertised 83 posts in total across the Administrative and Technical cadres, based on the post-wise tables in the notification. The notification does not state a combined total. Each table below shows the number of posts for each post code, with the reservation breakup given in brackets.
| S. No. | Post Name (Post Code) | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Administrative Officer (SCL 2601) | 02 (UR 02) |
| 2 | Accounts Officer (SCL 2602) | 01 (UR 01) |
| 3 | Purchase & Stores Officer (SCL 2603) | 02 (UR 02; PwBD VH/HH 01*) |
| 4 | Junior Personal Assistant (SCL 2604) | 07 (UR 05, OBC (NCL) 01, SC 01; ESM 01*, PwBD VH/HH 01*) |
S. No. Post Name (Post Code) No. of Posts 1 Administrative Officer (SCL 2601) 02 (UR 02) 2 Accounts Officer (SCL 2602) 01 (UR 01) 3 Purchase & Stores Officer (SCL 2603) 02 (UR 02; PwBD VH/HH 01*) 4 Junior Personal Assistant (SCL 2604) 07 (UR 05, OBC (NCL) 01, SC 01; ESM 01*, PwBD VH/HH 01*)
| S. No. | Trade (Post Code) | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical (SCL 2605-1) | 01 (UR 01) |
| 2 | Mechanical (SCL 2605-2) | 04 (UR 02, OBC (NCL) 01, SC 01) |
| 3 | Electronics (SCL 2605-3) | 12 (UR 05, OBC (NCL) 03, SC 02, ST 01, EWS 01) |
| 4 | Instrumentation (SCL 2605-4) | 04 (UR 02, OBC (NCL) 01, EWS 01) |
| 5 | Computer Science (SCL 2605-5) | 01 (UR 01; PwBD BL 01*) |
| 6 | Information Technology (SCL 2605-6) | 02 (UR 01, OBC (NCL) 01) |
| 7 | Civil (SCL 2605-7) | 01 (ST 01) |
| 8 | Chemical (SCL 2605-8) | 01 (UR 01) |
| 9 | Fire & Safety (SCL 2605-9) | 01 (UR 01) |
| 10 | Physics (SCL 2605-10) | 01 (OBC (NCL) 01) |
| 11 | Chemistry (SCL 2605-11) | 02 (OBC (NCL) 01, SC 01) |
| Total | 30 (UR 14, OBC (NCL) 08, SC 04, ST 02, EWS 02; ESM 00; PwBD 01*) |
S. No. Trade (Post Code) No. of Posts 1 Electrical (SCL 2605-1) 01 (UR 01) 2 Mechanical (SCL 2605-2) 04 (UR 02, OBC (NCL) 01, SC 01) 3 Electronics (SCL 2605-3) 12 (UR 05, OBC (NCL) 03, SC 02, ST 01, EWS 01) 4 Instrumentation (SCL 2605-4) 04 (UR 02, OBC (NCL) 01, EWS 01) 5 Computer Science (SCL 2605-5) 01 (UR 01; PwBD BL 01*) 6 Information Technology (SCL 2605-6) 02 (UR 01, OBC (NCL) 01) 7 Civil (SCL 2605-7) 01 (ST 01) 8 Chemical (SCL 2605-8) 01 (UR 01) 9 Fire & Safety (SCL 2605-9) 01 (UR 01) 10 Physics (SCL 2605-10) 01 (OBC (NCL) 01) 11 Chemistry (SCL 2605-11) 02 (OBC (NCL) 01, SC 01) Total 30 (UR 14, OBC (NCL) 08, SC 04, ST 02, EWS 02; ESM 00; PwBD 01*)
| S. No. | Trade (Post Code) | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fitter (SCL 2606-1) | 03 (UR 01, OBC (NCL) 01, SC 01) |
| 2 | Information & Communication Technology (ICT) System Maintenance (SCL 2606-2) | 02 (UR 02; PwBD 01*) |
| 3 | Electrician / Electrical (SCL 2606-3) | 03 (UR 01, OBC (NCL) 01, SC 01) |
| 4 | Electronics (SCL 2606-4) | 10 (UR 04, OBC (NCL) 03, SC 02, EWS 01) |
| 5 | Electronics Mechanic (SCL 2606-5) | 08 (UR 03, OBC (NCL) 02, SC 02, EWS 01) |
| 6 | Instrumentation (SCL 2606-6) | 06 (UR 03, OBC (NCL) 01, SC 02) |
| 7 | Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (SCL 2606-7) | 02 (UR 01, SC 01) |
| 8 | Draughtsman (Civil) (SCL 2606-8) | 01 (EWS 01) |
| 9 | Draughtsman (Mechanical) (SCL 2606-9) | 03 (UR 02, EWS 01) |
| 10 | Fire & Safety (SCL 2606-10) | 01 (UR 01) |
| 11 | Plumber (SCL 2606-11) | 01 (SC 01) |
| 12 | Mechanic (Diesel) (SCL 2606-12) | 01 (SC 01) |
| Total | 41 (UR 18, OBC (NCL) 08, SC 11, ST 00, EWS 04; ESM 02**; PwBD 01*) |
S. No. Trade (Post Code) No. of Posts 1 Fitter (SCL 2606-1) 03 (UR 01, OBC (NCL) 01, SC 01) 2 Information & Communication Technology (ICT) System Maintenance (SCL 2606-2) 02 (UR 02; PwBD 01*) 3 Electrician / Electrical (SCL 2606-3) 03 (UR 01, OBC (NCL) 01, SC 01) 4 Electronics (SCL 2606-4) 10 (UR 04, OBC (NCL) 03, SC 02, EWS 01) 5 Electronics Mechanic (SCL 2606-5) 08 (UR 03, OBC (NCL) 02, SC 02, EWS 01) 6 Instrumentation (SCL 2606-6) 06 (UR 03, OBC (NCL) 01, SC 02) 7 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (SCL 2606-7) 02 (UR 01, SC 01) 8 Draughtsman (Civil) (SCL 2606-8) 01 (EWS 01) 9 Draughtsman (Mechanical) (SCL 2606-9) 03 (UR 02, EWS 01) 10 Fire & Safety (SCL 2606-10) 01 (UR 01) 11 Plumber (SCL 2606-11) 01 (SC 01) 12 Mechanic (Diesel) (SCL 2606-12) 01 (SC 01) Total 41 (UR 18, OBC (NCL) 08, SC 11, ST 00, EWS 04; ESM 02**; PwBD 01*)
Note 1: * PwBD and ESM reservation is applied on a horizontal interlocking basis in either UR/SC/ST/OBC (NCL) vacancies.
Note 2: ** ESM reservation is applied on a horizontal interlocking basis in either UR/SC/ST/OBC (NCL) vacancies for all the trades of Technician ‘B’.
Abbreviations: UR – Unreserved; EWS – Economically Weaker Section; OBC (NCL) – Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer); SC – Scheduled Caste; ST – Scheduled Tribe; ESM – Ex-Servicemen; PwBD – Persons with Benchmark Disabilities; VH – Visually Handicapped; HH – Hearing Handicapped; BL – Both Leg Handicapped.
SCL reserves the right to cancel, restrict, curtail or increase the number of vacancies depending on requirement, without further notice.
Eligibility depends on the post applied for. The notification lists the following general conditions:
The essential qualification and experience for each post are given below as per the notification.
| Post (Post Code) | Essential Qualification | Post Qualification Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Officer (SCL 2601) | Graduate/Post Graduate degree from a recognized University in any discipline, OR MBA or equivalent degree in HR/Personnel Management from a recognized Institution. | (a) Graduate with 10 years of experience, OR Post Graduate with 5 years of experience, OR MBA (HR/Personnel Management) with 2 years of experience. Experience should be in Establishment matters, transport, Estate and General Administration at supervisory level. (b) Knowledge of Govt. rules and regulations. Desirable: Knowledge of computerized system. |
| Accounts Officer (SCL 2602) | Graduate/Post Graduate degree from a recognized University in any discipline, OR MBA or equivalent degree in Finance from a recognized Institution / CA / ICWA. | (a) Graduate with 10 years of experience, OR Post Graduate with 5 years of experience, OR MBA (Finance) with 2 years of experience. Experience should be in Finance & Accounts, Auditing, Finalisation of Accounts, settlement of staff benefits, income tax TDS, GST and related work at supervisory level. (b) Knowledge of Govt. rules and regulations. Desirable: Knowledge of computerized system. |
| Purchase & Stores Officer (SCL 2603) | Graduate/Post Graduate degree from a recognized University in any discipline, OR MBA or equivalent degree in Material Management from a recognized Institution. | (a) Graduate with 10 years of experience, OR Post Graduate with 5 years of experience, OR MBA (Material Management) with 2 years of experience. Experience should be in Purchase & Stores matters such as procurement of goods/services, import, local purchase or stores management, etc. at supervisory level. (b) Knowledge of Govt. rules and regulations. Desirable: Knowledge of computerized system. |
| Junior Personal Assistant (SCL 2604) | (a) 12th pass from a recognized board. (b) Dictation: 10 minutes at 80 words per minute. (c) Transcription: 50 minutes (English), 65 minutes (Hindi), on computer only. | Not specified in the notification. |
Note from the notification: Candidates possessing an MBA degree other than those mentioned above are not eligible to apply. Experience should be in the relevant fields such as Administration/Accounts & Finance/Purchase & Stores activities in a Government office, a public body or a commercial organization of repute. Where supervisory experience is mentioned, it should be at least in Level 6 of the Pay Matrix (pre-revised Pay Band-2 of Rs. 9300-34800 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4200) or the candidate should have at least a CTC of 10 LPA. Candidates should also possess good communication skills, leadership qualities and familiarity with computers.
For all Technical Assistant posts (SCL 2605-01 to 2605-11), the post qualification experience is 2 years after the qualification in an R&D institute / reputed organization / industry, as per the requirement of the post to be filled.
| Post Code | Trade | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| SCL 2605-1 | Electrical | First Class Diploma (3 years full time) in Electrical from a recognized Institute / University / Board. |
| SCL 2605-2 | Mechanical | First Class Diploma (3 years full time) in Mechanical from a recognized Institute / University / Board. |
| SCL 2605-3 | Electronics | First Class Diploma (3 years full time) in Electronics Engineering from a recognized Institute / University / Board, OR First Class B.Sc. in Electronics from a recognized Institute / University / Board. |
| SCL 2605-4 | Instrumentation | First Class Diploma (3 years full time) in Instrumentation from a recognized Institute / University / Board. |
| SCL 2605-5 | Computer Science | First Class Diploma (3 years full time) in Computer Science from a recognized Institute / University / Board, OR First Class in Bachelor of Computer Application / Computer Science from a recognized Institute / University / Board. |
| SCL 2605-6 | Information Technology | First Class Diploma (3 years full time) in Information Technology from a recognized Institute / University / Board. |
| SCL 2605-7 | Civil | First Class Diploma (3 years full time) in Civil from a recognized Institute / University / Board. |
| SCL 2605-8 | Chemical | First Class Diploma (3 years full time) in Chemical from a recognized Institute / University / Board. |
| SCL 2605-9 | Fire & Safety | First Class Diploma (3 years full time) in Fire & Safety from a recognized Institute / University / Board. |
| SCL 2605-10 | Physics | First Class in B.Sc. of Physics from a recognized Institute / University / Board. |
| SCL 2605-11 | Chemistry | First Class in B.Sc. Chemistry from a recognized Institute / University / Board. |
For every Technician ‘B’ trade (SCL 2606-1 to 2606-12), the essential qualification is either (a) Matriculation/SSLC plus 2 years ITI from recognized NCVT institutions in the relevant trade, OR (b) Matriculation/SSLC plus a course completed as per the National Apprenticeship Certificate / National Trade Certificate in the relevant trade. The post qualification experience is 2 years in an R&D institute / reputed organization / industry, as per the requirement of the post to be filled.
| Post Code | Trade |
|---|---|
| SCL 2606-1 | Fitter |
| SCL 2606-2 | Information & Communication Technology (ICT) System Maintenance |
| SCL 2606-3 | Electrician / Electrical |
| SCL 2606-4 | Electronics |
| SCL 2606-5 | Electronics Mechanic |
| SCL 2606-6 | Instrumentation |
| SCL 2606-7 | Refrigeration & Air Conditioning |
| SCL 2606-8 | Draughtsman (Civil) |
| SCL 2606-9 | Draughtsman (Mechanical) |
| SCL 2606-10 | Fire & Safety |
| SCL 2606-11 | Plumber |
| SCL 2606-12 | Mechanic (Diesel) |
Post Code Trade SCL 2606-1 Fitter SCL 2606-2 Information & Communication Technology (ICT) System Maintenance SCL 2606-3 Electrician / Electrical SCL 2606-4 Electronics SCL 2606-5 Electronics Mechanic SCL 2606-6 Instrumentation SCL 2606-7 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning SCL 2606-8 Draughtsman (Civil) SCL 2606-9 Draughtsman (Mechanical) SCL 2606-10 Fire & Safety SCL 2606-11 Plumber SCL 2606-12 Mechanic (Diesel)
Candidates holding qualifications from Open and Distance Learning mode must produce the approval of the Distance Education Bureau, UGC for the relevant period at the time of Document Verification. Candidates with equivalent qualifications must produce an Equivalence Certificate from the authorities concerned. The result of the qualifying examination must have been declared on or before the cut-off date; mere processing of the result by the University/Institute by that date does not satisfy the requirement.
Candidates with higher qualification and/or experience than the minimum may be called for the Written Test / Skill Test / Personal Interview, but this gives them no edge over other adequately qualified candidates. Candidates must mention their graduation course name clearly, for example B.A. (Honours) or B.Sc.
The age limit is calculated as on the closing date for receipt of online applications (30.11.2026).
| Post Code | Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| SCL 2601 | Administrative Officer | Not exceeding 35 years |
| SCL 2602 | Accounts Officer | Not exceeding 35 years |
| SCL 2603 | Purchase & Stores Officer | Not exceeding 35 years |
| SCL 2604 | Junior Personal Assistant | Not exceeding 25 years |
| SCL 2605 (01 to 11) | Technical Assistant | 18 to 30 years |
| SCL 2606 (01 to 12) | Technician ‘B’ | 18 to 27 years |
Post Code Post Name Age Limit SCL 2601 Administrative Officer Not exceeding 35 years SCL 2602 Accounts Officer Not exceeding 35 years SCL 2603 Purchase & Stores Officer Not exceeding 35 years SCL 2604 Junior Personal Assistant Not exceeding 25 years SCL 2605 (01 to 11) Technical Assistant 18 to 30 years SCL 2606 (01 to 12) Technician ‘B’ 18 to 27 years
| Sl. No. | Category | Relaxation Beyond Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC/ST | 5 years |
| 2 | OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| 3 | PwBD (Unreserved) | 10 years |
| 4 | PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| 5 | PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| 6 | Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date |
| 7 | Serving employees of Autonomous societies under MeitY / Department of Space / Defence Research and Development Organization / Department of Atomic Energy – Administrative Posts (SCL 2601, 2602, 2603, 2604) | 5 years |
| 8 | Serving employees of Autonomous societies under MeitY – Scientific & Technical Posts (SCL 2605-01 to 2605-11, 2606-01 to 2606-12) | 5 years |
| 9 | Central Govt. employees with not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as on the closing date – Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ posts (SCL 2601, 2602, 2603, 2605-01 to 2605-11) | 5 years |
| 10 | Central Govt. employees with not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as on the closing date – Group ‘C’ posts (SCL 2604, 2606-01 to 2606-12) | Up to 40 years of age |
| 11 | Central Govt. employees (SC/ST) with not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as on the closing date – Group ‘C’ posts (SCL 2604, 2606-01 to 2606-12) | Up to 45 years of age |
Date of Birth filled in the online application and recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate will be accepted for determining age, and no later request for change will be considered. Ex-servicemen who have already secured Group ‘C’ or ‘D’ civil employment on a regular basis after availing the re-employment reservation benefit are not eligible for ESM reservation and fee concession, subject to the exception explained in the notification (OM No. 36034/1/2014-Estt (Res) dated 14.08.2014 of DoP&T). The “Call up Service” period of an ex-serviceman is treated as service rendered for age relaxation. Age relaxation and ESM reservation are not admissible to sons, daughters and dependents of ex-servicemen.
A matriculate ex-serviceman with at least 15 years of service is considered eligible for the ESM-reserved Group ‘C’ vacancies. Non-graduate ex-servicemen who have not completed, or will not complete within one year of the closing date, 15 years of service are not eligible, and such ESM candidates are not eligible for Group ‘B’ posts. Serving servicemen must have acquired, or be able to establish by documentary evidence that they will acquire, ex-serviceman status within one year from the closing date.
The examination fee has two parts: a non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 600 for all posts and an application fee. All candidates initially pay the full examination fee (refundable plus non-refundable) for each post. The application fee is refunded only to candidates who appear in the Computer Based Test and are exempted from the application fee, that is, Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen.
| Classification | Posts | Processing Fee (Non-Refundable) | Application Fee (Refundable to eligible candidates) | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, Purchase & Stores Officer | Rs. 600 | Rs. 900 | Rs. 1,500 |
| Group B | Technical Assistant (SCL 2605-01 to 2605-11) | Rs. 600 | Rs. 700 | Rs. 1,300 |
| Group C | Junior Personal Assistant (SCL 2604), Technician ‘B’ (SCL 2606-01 to 2606-12) | Rs. 600 | Rs. 600 | Rs. 1,200 |
Classification Posts Processing Fee (Non-Refundable) Application Fee (Refundable to eligible candidates) Total Fee Group A Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, Purchase & Stores Officer Rs. 600 Rs. 900 Rs. 1,500 Group B Technical Assistant (SCL 2605-01 to 2605-11) Rs. 600 Rs. 700 Rs. 1,300 Group C Junior Personal Assistant (SCL 2604), Technician ‘B’ (SCL 2606-01 to 2606-12) Rs. 600 Rs. 600 Rs. 1,200
The notification gives the pay level as per the 7th CPC, the initial basic pay and the approximate total emoluments per month (as on date).
| Post Code | Post Name (Pay Level) | Pay Scale | Initial Basic Pay (per month) | Total Emoluments (per month, approx., as on date) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCL 2601 | Administrative Officer (Level 10) | Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500 | Rs. 56,100 | Rs. 1,06,740 |
| SCL 2602 | Accounts Officer (Level 10) | Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500 | Rs. 56,100 | Rs. 1,06,740 |
| SCL 2603 | Purchase & Stores Officer (Level 10) | Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500 | Rs. 56,100 | Rs. 1,06,740 |
| SCL 2604 | Junior Personal Assistant (Level 4) | Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 | Rs. 25,500 | Rs. 48,780 |
| SCL 2605-01 to 2605-11 | Technical Assistant (Level 7) | Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 | Rs. 44,900 | Rs. 83,700 |
| SCL 2606-01 to 2606-12 | Technician ‘B’ (Level 3) | Rs. 21,700 – 69,100 | Rs. 21,700 | Rs. 41,940 |
Post Code Post Name (Pay Level) Pay Scale Initial Basic Pay (per month) Total Emoluments (per month, approx., as on date) SCL 2601 Administrative Officer (Level 10) Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500 Rs. 56,100 Rs. 1,06,740 SCL 2602 Accounts Officer (Level 10) Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500 Rs. 56,100 Rs. 1,06,740 SCL 2603 Purchase & Stores Officer (Level 10) Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500 Rs. 56,100 Rs. 1,06,740 SCL 2604 Junior Personal Assistant (Level 4) Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 Rs. 25,500 Rs. 48,780 SCL 2605-01 to 2605-11 Technical Assistant (Level 7) Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 Rs. 44,900 Rs. 83,700 SCL 2606-01 to 2606-12 Technician ‘B’ (Level 3) Rs. 21,700 – 69,100 Rs. 21,700 Rs. 41,940
In addition to basic pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (for those not availing the SCL housing facility) and Transport Allowance are paid at the prescribed rates in force. Employees are governed by the National Pension System (NPS). Other facilities available on employment in SCL include medical facilities for self and eligible dependents, a subsidized canteen facility subject to certain terms and conditions, Children Education Allowance, Group Insurance, Leave Travel Concession, and advances for purchase of a computer and construction of a house as per norms.
The present posting is at SCL, S.A.S. Nagar. SCL reserves the right to post employees anywhere in India as per requirement/public interest. The notification also states that the posts are temporary but likely to be continued, and that appointees are liable to work in round-the-clock shifts for technical positions.
The selection process depends on the post. In every case, the final selection is subject to meeting the advertised eligibility criteria and to merit in the Computer Based Test (CBT) and interview, wherever applicable. A Common Merit List is prepared and offers of appointment are issued in order of merit.
| Posts | Stages |
|---|---|
| Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, Purchase & Stores Officer (SCL 2601, 2602, 2603) | Computer Based Test (MCQ) and Personal Interview |
| Junior Personal Assistant (SCL 2604) | Computer Based Test (MCQ) and Skill Test (Stenography) |
| Technical Assistant and Technician ‘B’ (SCL 2605-01 to 2605-11, SCL 2606-01 to 2606-12) | Computer Based Test (MCQ) and Skill Test (Trade-wise) |
Posts Stages Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, Purchase & Stores Officer (SCL 2601, 2602, 2603) Computer Based Test (MCQ) and Personal Interview Junior Personal Assistant (SCL 2604) Computer Based Test (MCQ) and Skill Test (Stenography) Technical Assistant and Technician ‘B’ (SCL 2605-01 to 2605-11, SCL 2606-01 to 2606-12) Computer Based Test (MCQ) and Skill Test (Trade-wise)
The CBT is objective type (MCQ) with a total duration of 120 minutes, made up of two parts of 60 minutes each. Each right answer carries 1 mark and each wrong answer carries a negative mark of 0.25. Compensatory time is available for eligible PwBD candidates.
| Part | Subject | Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | General English | 25 | 25 | 60 minutes |
| Part A | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | |
| Part A | General Intelligence and Logical Ability | 25 | 25 | |
| Part A | General Knowledge / Current Affairs | 25 | 25 | |
| Part B | Curriculum Based Test | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
Part Subject Questions Maximum Marks Duration Part A General English 25 25 60 minutes Part A Quantitative Aptitude 25 25 Part A General Intelligence and Logical Ability 25 25 Part A General Knowledge / Current Affairs 25 25 Part B Curriculum Based Test 100 100 60 minutes
The CBT has a single part (Part A) of 60 minutes with the same four subjects, 25 questions and 25 marks each, and the same marking scheme (1 mark for each right answer, minus 0.25 for each wrong answer). Compensatory time is available for PwBD candidates.
The CBT has Part A (60 minutes; General English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence and Logical Ability, General Knowledge / Current Affairs, 25 questions and 25 marks each) and Part B, a trade-wise Curriculum Based Test (60 minutes; 100 questions, 100 marks). Marking is 1 mark for each right answer and minus 0.25 for each wrong answer. Compensatory time is available for PwBD candidates.
The CBT will be conducted at New Delhi, Chandigarh, Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Kolkata. The Skill Test / Personal Interview will be conducted for shortlisted candidates in S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali) / Chandigarh only. SCL will try to accommodate candidates in their opted centres but may cancel or change the venue depending on the number of candidates.
In case of a tie, merit is decided in this order: marks in Part B, marks in Part A, date of birth (older candidate placed higher), and alphabetical order of names. Marks are calculated up to 5 decimal places.
The notification gives an indicative syllabus for the CBT. The key topics are summarized below; the full lists are on pages 22 to 28 of the notification.
Applications are accepted in online mode only, and an application sent by any other mode will stand rejected. The SCL Apply Online link is available on the SCL website career page between 01.11.2026 and 30.11.2026.
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (SCL career page) | Apply Online |
| Official Notification (Advt. No. SCL:DR:01/2026) | Download Notification PDF |
| Short Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | www.scl.gov.in |
Particulars Link Apply Online (SCL career page) Apply Online Official Notification (Advt. No. SCL:DR:01/2026) Download Notification PDF Short Notification PDF Click Here Official Website www.scl.gov.in
For technical issues with online payment or for clarifications, the notification provides the e-mail [email protected]. Any addendum or corrigendum will be published only on www.scl.gov.in/career.html.
The post-wise tables list 83 vacancies in total: 12 Administrative posts, 30 Technical Assistant posts and 41 Technician ‘B’ posts. The notification does not state a combined total.
The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee is 30.11.2026 (17:00 Hrs.). The application starts on 01.11.2026 (11:00 Hrs.).
It varies by post. Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer and Purchase & Stores Officer need a graduate/post graduate degree (or the specified MBA/CA/ICWA) with supervisory experience. Junior Personal Assistant needs 12th pass with the dictation and transcription speeds mentioned. Technical Assistant needs a first class 3-year diploma or the specified first class B.Sc./BCA degree. Technician ‘B’ needs Matriculation/SSLC with ITI/NCVT or NAC/NTC in the trade. Technical Assistant and Technician ‘B’ also need 2 years of post-qualification experience.
The age limit as on 30.11.2026 is not exceeding 35 years for Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer and Purchase & Stores Officer; not exceeding 25 years for Junior Personal Assistant; 18 to 30 years for Technical Assistant; and 18 to 27 years for Technician ‘B’. Relaxation is available for the categories listed in the notification.
The total examination fee is Rs. 1,500 for Group A posts (Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, Purchase & Stores Officer), Rs. 1,300 for Technical Assistant and Rs. 1,200 for Junior Personal Assistant and Technician ‘B’. This includes a non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 600. The application fee is refunded to eligible Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates who appear in the CBT.
Visit www.scl.gov.in/career.html between 01.11.2026 and 30.11.2026, register, fill in the application form, upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and certificates (each up to 50 KB), pay the examination fee online and print the registration confirmation.
Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer and Purchase & Stores Officer are selected through a Computer Based Test and Personal Interview. Junior Personal Assistant is selected through a Computer Based Test and a Stenography Skill Test. Technical Assistant and Technician ‘B’ are selected through a Computer Based Test and a trade-wise Skill Test.
The initial basic pay is Rs. 56,100 (Level 10) for Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer and Purchase & Stores Officer, Rs. 25,500 (Level 4) for Junior Personal Assistant, Rs. 44,900 (Level 7) for Technical Assistant and Rs. 21,700 (Level 3) for Technician ‘B’. The approximate total emoluments per month are Rs. 1,06,740, Rs. 48,780, Rs. 83,700 and Rs. 41,940 respectively, as mentioned in the notification.
The present posting is at SCL, S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali), Punjab. SCL reserves the right to post candidates anywhere in India as per requirement/public interest.
Read the official notification and visit the recruiting organization’s official website for application instructions.
Department of Space
J&K Bank
Be the first to know about new government jobs, results and admit cards.