NIOT Technician Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

NIOT Technician Recruitment 2026 – Overview

NIOT Technician Important Dates 2026

The notification specifies the closing date for the NIOT Technician Apply Online process. The application start date is not specified in the notification.

NIOT Technician Vacancy 2026 Details

NIOT has notified a single vacancy under the Technician discipline of Electronics / Instrumentation, categorized as Unreserved (UR).

NIOT Technician Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

NIOT Technician Qualification

Candidates must meet the following essential qualification for the NIOT Technician post:

• 10th Class Pass (Secondary / Matric) from a recognized Board
• ITI course in Electronics / Instrumentation approved by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) or equivalent from a recognized institution
• Basic knowledge of computers

Desirable: Two years of experience in the relevant field related to the job requirements is desirable but not mandatory.

NIOT Technician Age Limit

The upper age limit for NIOT Technician Recruitment 2026 is not exceeding 25 years, reckoned as on the closing date for online application. As the post is earmarked Unreserved, no age relaxation is available to SC/ST/OBC candidates. However, age relaxation is applicable for Government servants, Ex-servicemen, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) as per Central Government orders in force from time to time.

NIOT Technician Recruitment 2026 – Job Requirements

Selected candidates will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Industrial panel wiring and interfacing, PCB soldering and assembly, handling of electronic instruments, assembly, testing and calibration of instruments/sensors, interfacing and panel wiring, and installation of electronic systems on board ships and offshore installations.
2. Field testing of systems/equipment developed by NIOT onboard designated ships or platforms at sea.
3. Wiring of DAC systems, and assembly, integration and maintenance of DAC system sub-components, electronic instruments and equipment.
4. Pressure testing of underwater sensors and equipment.
5. Maintenance of power supply and instrumentation lab equipment.
6. Participation in sea trials, offshore system deployments, and survey and exploration at sea.

NIOT Technician Recruitment 2026 – Salary

Selected candidates will be placed at Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200) in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (VII CPC), under Group ‘C’, along with allowances as admissible under VII CPC.

NIOT Technician Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process

Selection for the NIOT Technician post involves two stages:

• Trade / Written Test: Final selection is based purely on the order of merit in the trade/written test marks, among candidates who qualify the skill test.
• Skill Test: A practical test of qualifying nature. Candidates must secure the minimum cut-off mark fixed by the Selection Committee to qualify.

Both the trade/written test and skill test will be conducted at NIOT, Chennai, either on the same day or on consecutive days. The syllabus, scheme of test, and schedule will be published on the NIOT website. Candidates must make their own arrangements for travel and stay, and no TA will be paid, except outstation SC/ST candidates, who will be reimbursed sleeper-class rail fare by the shortest route on production of tickets.

Before the test stage, applications go through a preliminary screening based on essential qualification, date of birth (after applicable age relaxation), completeness of the application and uploaded documents, and desirable experience. NIOT may further shortlist candidates for the test through cut-off marks, experience criteria, or a written test if the number of applications is large.

How to Apply for NIOT Technician Recruitment 2026

NIOT Technician Apply Online

Applications must be submitted only online. Candidates should note the following steps and instructions:

1. Visit the official NIOT recruitment portal: niot.res.in/recruitment_details.php.
2. Fill the application form online and upload a recent colour passport-size photograph.
3. Upload the required scanned documents (listed below).
4. Submit the completed application to generate an online application number.
5. Download and retain a copy of the generated application, which contains both the registration number and application number.

Hardcopy applications will not be entertained. Requests for change or correction in the submitted application form will not be entertained under any circumstances, so candidates must verify all data and documents before final submission.

Documents Required

• Recent colour passport-size photograph
• Educational qualification certificates from 10th Standard onwards
• ITI certificate and consolidated mark list
• Certificate for age relaxation, if applicable (Central Government employees, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, Ex-servicemen)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the present employer, if already employed in Government / Autonomous Bodies / PSUs

A copy of the online application must also be submitted at the time of appearing for the trade/written test and skill test. Candidates without a proper application number will not be permitted to attend the selection process, and incomplete applications will be treated as invalid and rejected.