Semiconductor Laboratory Recruitment 2026: 83 Government Job Openings
Semiconductor Laboratory Job Openings
Government Jobs 2026: The Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), which operates under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has announced a recruitment drive for 83 regular positions. This article outlines the available vacancies, required qualifications, salary details, and application fees.
Vacancy Breakdown
Vacancies by Position:
The SCL has 83 openings categorized as follows: 12 administrative roles, 30 technical assistant roles, and 41 'Technician B' roles. The administrative roles include 2 Administrative Officers, 1 Accounts Officer, 2 Purchase and Stores Officers, and 7 Junior Personal Assistants.
For the 30 Technical Assistant positions, the distribution is: 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' roles consist of 3 Fitters, 2 for ICT System Maintenance, 3 Electricians, 10 Electronics positions, 8 Electronics Mechanics, 6 Instrumentation roles, 2 for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 1 Draftsman (Civil), 3 Draftsmen (Mechanical), 1 for Fire and Safety, 1 Plumber, and 1 Mechanic.
Application Process and Deadline
Application Timeline:
The online application process will start at 11:00 AM on November 1 and will close at 5:00 PM on November 30. Interested candidates can register on the official SCL website once the application portal is live.
Qualifications Required
Qualifications for Administrative Roles:
Applicants must possess a graduation or post-graduation degree in any field from a recognized institution, or an MBA in HR, Personnel Management, Finance, or Material Management. For Junior Personal Assistant roles, a 12th-grade pass is mandatory, along with relevant experience: 10 years for graduates, 5 years for post-graduates, and 2 years for MBA holders.
Technical Assistant Qualifications:
Candidates should have a full-time diploma in the relevant trade or a first-division B.Sc. or Bachelor's degree, along with 2 years of post-qualification experience in a relevant field.
Technician B Qualifications:
Applicants must have a matriculation/SSLC certificate and a 2-year ITI certificate or a National Apprenticeship Certificate in the relevant trade, along with 2 years of post-qualification experience.
Age Limit
The minimum age for applicants is 18 years, while the maximum age varies from 25 to 35 years based on the position. This age limit will be calculated as of the application deadline, November 30, 2026. Relaxations in the upper age limit will be provided for candidates from reserved categories as per government regulations.
Selection Process and Salary
The selection will involve application scrutiny, a computer-based test (objective-type MCQs), interviews, skill tests, and document verification. Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary ranging from ₹21,700 to ₹1,06,740, depending on the position, along with additional benefits and allowances.
Application Fee
Fee Structure:
Candidates must pay the application fee online during the application process. For General/OBC/EWS (male) candidates, the fee ranges from ₹1,200 to ₹1,500. Women, SC/ST candidates, persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBD), and ex-servicemen are exempt from the registration fee. However, a processing fee of ₹600 will be deducted for those taking the computer-based test, with the remaining application fee refunded.
The Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) is India's sole integrated device manufacturing facility, providing comprehensive solutions for the development of Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), opto-electronic devices, and Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS). For more details on the vacancies, candidates are encouraged to visit the official SCL website.