SCL Recruitment 2026: 83 Technician, Technical Assistant & Officer Vacancies, Eligibility, Salary & Apply Online

Introduction to SCL Recruitment 2026

Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL), Mohali, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has released Advertisement No. SCL:DR:01/2026 for recruitment to 83 regular Administrative and Technical vacancies.

The recruitment includes Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, Purchase & Stores Officer, Junior Personal Assistant, Technical Assistant and Technician ‘B’ posts. The detailed advertisement is dated 24 October 2026.

Online registration will open on 1 November 2026 at 11:00 AM and will close on 30 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. The closing date is also the cut-off date for determining age, essential qualification and experience.

Candidates should carefully check the post code, educational qualification, required post-qualification experience, age limit, examination fee and selection process before applying. Aspirants can also keep checking the latest govt jobs notifications for CBT, skill-test and interview updates.

Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL) Overview

Semi-Conductor Laboratory is an autonomous body under MeitY, Government of India, located at Sector 72, S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali), Punjab.

SCL describes itself as the country's integrated device manufacturing facility providing end-to-end solutions for 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 vacancies advertised under SCL:DR:01/2026 are on a regular basis.

SCL Recruitment 2026 Overview

Expert insight: Technician ‘B’ and Technical Assistant together account for 71 of the 83 vacancies, so candidates with ITI, Diploma, B.Sc., BCA or related technical qualifications form the largest applicant group in this recruitment.

SCL Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The notification states that the eligibility cut-off date will remain 30 November 2026 even if the application closing date is subsequently extended.

SCL Vacancy 2026

SCL Category-Wise Vacancy 2026

PwBD and Ex-Servicemen reservations are horizontal and are adjusted against the applicable vertical category vacancies.

SCL Technical Assistant Trade-Wise Vacancy 2026

SCL Technician ‘B’ Trade-Wise Vacancy 2026

SCL Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Only Indian nationals are eligible. Candidates must possess the required qualification and experience by 30 November 2026.

SCL Administrative Officer Qualification 2026

Candidates need one of the following:

• Graduate degree in any discipline with 10 years of relevant experience; OR
• Postgraduate degree in any discipline with 5 years of relevant experience; OR
• MBA or equivalent in HR / Personnel Management with 2 years of relevant experience.

Experience should relate to Establishment matters, transport, Estate and General Administration at supervisory level. Knowledge of Government rules and regulations is required, while familiarity with computerised systems is desirable.

SCL Accounts Officer Qualification 2026

Candidates need:

• Graduate degree with 10 years of relevant experience; OR
• Postgraduate degree with 5 years of experience; OR
• MBA in Finance with 2 years of relevant experience; OR
• CA / ICWA, subject to the conditions in the detailed notification.

Experience should be in areas such as Finance & Accounts, Auditing, finalisation of accounts, employee-benefit settlement, Income Tax/TDS, GST and related supervisory work.

SCL Purchase & Stores Officer Qualification 2026

• Graduate degree with 10 years of relevant experience; OR
• Postgraduate degree with 5 years of relevant experience; OR
• MBA / equivalent in Material Management with 2 years of relevant experience.

Relevant experience includes procurement of goods/services, imports, local purchases and stores management at supervisory level.

SCL Junior Personal Assistant Qualification 2026

• Class 12 pass from a recognised Board.
• Dictation: 10 minutes at 80 words per minute.
• Transcription on computer: 50 minutes in English or 65 minutes in Hindi.

SCL Technical Assistant Qualification 2026

Technical Assistant eligibility varies by discipline. The main requirements include:

• First-Class 3-year full-time Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Information Technology, Civil, Chemical or Fire & Safety, depending on the post.
• Electronics may also accept a First-Class B.Sc. in Electronics.
• Computer Science may also accept a First-Class BCA / Computer Science degree.
• Physics requires First-Class B.Sc. Physics.
• Chemistry requires First-Class B.Sc. Chemistry.
• All Technical Assistant posts require 2 years of post-qualification experience in an R&D institute, reputed organisation or industry as applicable.

SCL Technician ‘B’ Qualification 2026

For the applicable trade, candidates generally need:

• Matriculation / SSLC; and
• 2-year ITI from an NCVT-recognised institution in the relevant trade; OR
• Matriculation / SSLC plus National Apprenticeship Certificate / National Trade Certificate in the relevant trade.
• 2 years of post-qualification experience in an R&D institute, reputed organisation or industry.

SCL Age Limit 2026

Age is calculated as on 30 November 2026.

SCL Age Relaxation 2026

Eligible Central Government employees in prescribed Group C posts may receive relaxation up to 40 years, or up to 45 years for eligible SC/ST employees, subject to the detailed service conditions.

SCL Application Fee 2026

The Rs 600 processing fee is non-refundable. The application-fee portion is refundable to eligible Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates who actually appear in the CBT, subject to notification conditions.

SCL Salary 2026

Employees are also eligible for applicable allowances and benefits under SCL rules, including DA, HRA or housing, transport-related benefits and other admissible facilities.

SCL Selection Process 2026

SCL Officer Selection Weightage 2026

For Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer and Purchase & Stores Officer, the final panel is prepared using:

Candidates are generally shortlisted for interview in a ratio of 1:5 against category-wise vacancies, subject to qualifying standards.

SCL CBT Exam Pattern 2026 - Officer Posts

Part A duration is 60 minutes and Part B duration is 60 minutes.

SCL Junior Personal Assistant Exam Pattern 2026

The CBT duration is 60 minutes. Candidates shortlisted on CBT merit must qualify the stenography skill test.

SCL Technical Assistant & Technician Exam Pattern 2026

Part A and Part B are each allotted 60 minutes. The trade-wise skill test is qualifying, and final selection is based on CBT marks subject to qualifying the skill test.

SCL Negative Marking 2026

Each correct answer carries 1 mark. For each wrong answer, 0.25 mark is deducted.

Candidates should therefore avoid blind guessing in the CBT.

SCL CBT Qualifying Marks 2026

Officer Posts

• UR: 50% in Part A and Part B together.
• PwBD against notified reserved vacancies: 40%.

Junior Personal Assistant

• UR: 50%
• OBC-NCL: 45%
• SC / PwBD / ESM: 40%

Technical Assistant / Technician ‘B’

• UR: 50% each in Part A and Part B.
• OBC-NCL / EWS: 45% each.
• SC / ST / PwBD / ESM: 40% each.

SCL Junior Personal Assistant Skill Test 2026

The stenography test is qualifying in nature.

Marks obtained in the stenography test are not added to final merit; candidates only need to qualify it.

SCL Technical Skill Test 2026

Technical Assistant and Technician ‘B’ candidates shortlisted from the CBT will undergo a trade-wise skill test.

The skill test is conducted on a go / no-go qualifying basis. Final selection is based on CBT marks, subject to qualifying the relevant trade test.

Candidates are generally shortlisted for skill test in a ratio of 1:5 against vacancies.

SCL CBT Examination Centres 2026

The detailed advertisement lists the following CBT cities:

• New Delhi
• Chandigarh
• Chennai
• Bengaluru
• Mumbai
• Ahmedabad
• Hyderabad
• Kolkata

Skill tests and interviews are conducted at the locations prescribed by SCL in the recruitment notice / call letter.

How to Apply for SCL Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official SCL careers page at https://www.scl.gov.in/career.html.
2. Open Advertisement No. SCL:DR:01/2026.
3. Read the qualification, experience, age and post-code conditions carefully.
4. Register online from 1 November 2026 at 11:00 AM.
5. Enter personal, educational and experience information correctly.
6. Select the appropriate post code and trade.
7. Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and other documents.
8. Pay the applicable examination fee online.
9. Check the preview carefully before final submission.
10. Submit the application by 30 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.
11. Download and retain the final application and payment receipt.

Applications submitted through any mode other than the prescribed online system will be rejected.

SCL Multiple Application Rules 2026

• A candidate cannot apply for more than one Administrative post among SCL 2601 to SCL 2604.
• A candidate may apply for both Technical Assistant and Technician ‘B’, subject to eligibility.
• Only one trade may be selected per technical post.
• Separate applications and separate examination fees are required where multiple eligible technical posts are applied for.

SCL Documents Required 2026

Candidates should keep the following ready for application and verification:

• Recent passport-size photograph.
• Signature.
• Left thumb impression.
• Matriculation / Class 10 certificate.
• Class 12 certificate, where applicable.
• Degree / Postgraduate / MBA / professional qualification certificates.
• Diploma / B.Sc. / BCA certificates, where applicable.
• ITI / NTC / NAC certificate, where applicable.
• Post-qualification experience certificates.
• SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS certificate, where applicable.
• PwBD certificate, where applicable.
• Ex-Servicemen documents, where applicable.
• Distance-learning approval / equivalence certificate where required.

SCL Experience Rules 2026

Experience must be obtained after acquiring the essential educational qualification.

For Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer and Purchase & Stores Officer, supervisory experience should meet the conditions stated in the advertisement, including the applicable Government pay-level / private-sector CTC benchmark.

For Technical Assistant and Technician ‘B’, the notification requires 2 years of post-qualification experience in an R&D institute, reputed organisation or industry according to the requirement of the post.

SCL Important Recruitment Instructions

• Only Indian nationals can apply.
• Applications are accepted online only.
• The age, qualification and experience cut-off date is 30 November 2026.
• Experience obtained before the essential qualification will not count where post-qualification experience is prescribed.
• Meeting minimum eligibility does not automatically guarantee a CBT call.
• No changes in the application are permitted after final submission under the stated conditions.
• Candidates should keep their registered email ID and mobile number active throughout recruitment.
• SCL may cancel, restrict, curtail or increase vacancies according to requirement.
• Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India in public interest / organisational requirement.

SCL Recruitment 2026 Preparation Focus

For Technical Assistant and Technician ‘B’, Part B contributes 100 of the 200 CBT marks, making discipline or trade knowledge crucial. Candidates should therefore prioritise their technical curriculum while also maintaining the minimum qualifying score in Part A.

Officer candidates also face a 100-mark curriculum-based Part B and must later clear an interview carrying 40% weightage in final panel generation.

Since the CBT carries 0.25 negative marking for every wrong answer, candidates should focus on accuracy rather than blind attempts.

Aspirants can strengthen the General Knowledge / Current Affairs section through daily current affairs, revise factual topics using Static GK and practise regularly with our daily current affairs quiz.

SCL Recruitment 2026 Important Links

Candidates should regularly check the official SCL website for CBT dates, admit cards, skill-test schedules, interview notices, corrigenda and results.

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