Last checked: 27 October 2026. Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL), Mohali, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, has released Advertisement No. SCL:DR:01/2026 for 83 regular posts: 41 Technician ‘B’, 30 Technical Assistant, 7 Junior Personal Assistant and 5 officer posts. The online form opens on 1 November 2026 (11:00 am) and closes on 30 November 2026 (5:00 pm).
SCL is India’s only integrated chip manufacturing facility in the government sector, so these are permanent jobs with 7th CPC pay, NPS and medical cover. The catch: Technician B and Technical Assistant posts need two years of post-qualification experience, so fresh ITI or diploma pass-outs are not eligible.
SCL Recruitment 2026 at a glance
| Organisation | Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL), S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali), MeitY |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | SCL:DR:01/2026 |
| Total posts | 83 (regular) |
| Online application | 1 November 2026 (11:00) to 30 November 2026 (17:00) |
| Cut-off date for age and qualification | 30 November 2026 |
| Selection | Computer Based Test + Skill Test / Interview (post-wise) |
| Job location | SCL, Mohali (liable to be posted anywhere in India) |
| Official site | scl.gov.in/career.html |
Post-wise vacancies and pay level
| Post (code) | Posts | Pay level | Approx. total emoluments* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Officer (2601) | 2 | Level 10 (Rs 56,100) | Rs 1,06,740 |
| Accounts Officer (2602) | 1 | Level 10 (Rs 56,100) | Rs 1,06,740 |
| Purchase & Stores Officer (2603) | 2 | Level 10 (Rs 56,100) | Rs 1,06,740 |
| Junior Personal Assistant (2604) | 7 | Level 4 (Rs 25,500) | Rs 48,780 |
| Technical Assistant (2605-01 to 11) | 30 | Level 7 (Rs 44,900) | Rs 83,700 |
| Technician ‘B’ (2606-01 to 12) | 41 | Level 3 (Rs 21,700) | Rs 41,940 |
*Monthly figures as stated by SCL in the advertisement (basic pay plus DA, HRA and transport allowance). Your in-hand amount will be lower after the NPS contribution and other deductions. You can estimate it with our salary calculator.
Technical Assistant: discipline-wise posts
Electronics 12, Mechanical 4, Instrumentation 4, Information Technology 2, Chemistry 2, and 1 each in Electrical, Computer Science, Civil, Chemical, Fire & Safety and Physics (total 30).
Technician ‘B’: trade-wise posts
Electronics 10, Electronics Mechanic 8, Instrumentation 6, Fitter 3, Electrician 3, Draughtsman (Mechanical) 3, ICT System Maintenance 2, Refrigeration & AC 2, and 1 each in Draughtsman (Civil), Fire & Safety, Plumber and Mechanic (Diesel) (total 41). The category-wise split for every trade is in the official advertisement.
Eligibility
Education and experience
- Technician ‘B’: Matriculation plus a 2-year NCVT ITI in the trade, or Matriculation plus National Apprenticeship/National Trade Certificate in that trade, and 2 years’ post-qualification experience in an R&D institute, reputed organisation or industry. If you are unsure which certificate counts, read our guide on NTC vs NAC certificates.
- Technical Assistant: First-class 3-year full-time diploma in the relevant engineering discipline (first-class B.Sc. for Physics and Chemistry), plus 2 years’ post-qualification experience.
- Junior Personal Assistant: 12th pass, with stenography at 80 wpm (10 minutes dictation; transcription on computer in 50 minutes for English or 65 minutes for Hindi).
- Officer posts: Graduate with 10 years’, post-graduate with 5 years’, or relevant MBA (HR, Finance or Material Management) with 2 years’ supervisory experience. For Accounts Officer, CA/ICWA is also accepted as the qualification.
Age limit (as on 30 November 2026)
| Post | Age limit |
|---|---|
| Administrative / Accounts / Purchase & Stores Officer | Up to 35 years |
| Junior Personal Assistant | Up to 25 years |
| Technical Assistant | 18 to 30 years |
| Technician ‘B’ | 18 to 27 years |
Upper age relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC (NCL) 3 years, PwBD 10 years (13 for OBC, 15 for SC/ST), plus ex-servicemen and departmental relaxations as per the notice. Check your exact age on the cut-off date with our age calculator, and see category-wise age relaxation rules.
Application fee
| Post group | Processing fee (non-refundable) | Application fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group A officer posts | Rs 600 | Rs 900 | Rs 1,500 |
| Technical Assistant | Rs 600 | Rs 700 | Rs 1,300 |
| JPA and Technician ‘B’ | Rs 600 | Rs 600 | Rs 1,200 |
Everyone pays the full amount first. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates get the application-fee part refunded only if they actually appear in the CBT, so enter your bank details carefully in the form.
Selection process and exam pattern
- Technical Assistant and Technician ‘B’: CBT of 200 questions in 120 minutes. Part A has 100 questions (General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning and GK, 25 each); Part B has 100 trade-based questions. Each correct answer gives 1 mark and each wrong answer costs 0.25. Shortlisted candidates (1:5 ratio) take a trade skill test, which is qualifying only. Final merit is based on CBT marks.
- Junior Personal Assistant: 100-question CBT in 60 minutes, then a qualifying stenography test (maximum 10% mistakes for UR, 12% for reserved categories).
- Officer posts: CBT (Part A plus a subject-based Part B) followed by an interview, with a 60:40 weightage.
The CBT will be held in New Delhi, Chandigarh, Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Skill tests and interviews will be held in Mohali or Chandigarh only.
How to apply for SCL Recruitment 2026
- Open scl.gov.in/career.html on or after 1 November 2026 and download advertisement SCL:DR:01/2026.
- Note your post code (for example SCL 2606-4 for Technician B Electronics).
- Register with a valid email and mobile number, fill in the form and upload your photo, signature and certificates.
- Pay the examination fee online before 30 November 2026, 5:00 pm.
- You may apply for one Technician ‘B’ trade and one Technical Assistant discipline, but each needs a separate application and fee. Among the administrative posts, only one can be chosen.
- Save the final printout. Government employees should keep an NOC ready for the skill test or interview.
Who should apply, and a few honest tips
This drive suits ITI and diploma holders who already have two years of shop-floor or lab experience, especially in electronics and instrumentation, which together account for 34 of the 71 technical posts. The age limit for Technician B is tight (27 years), so check it before paying. Part B decides most of the merit, so revise your trade theory alongside general aptitude. For JPA, practise shorthand dictation at 80 wpm and computer transcription; our typing speed test helps with transcription speed. More openings are listed on our latest jobs page.
Source: SCL careers page and the detailed advertisement SCL:DR:01/2026, read on 27 October 2026. Always confirm dates and eligibility in the official notice before paying any fee. Read our editorial policy to see how we check job updates.
Frequently asked questions
When does SCL Mohali Recruitment 2026 application start?
Online applications open on 1 November 2026 at 11:00 am and close on 30 November 2026 at 5:00 pm on scl.gov.in.
Can a fresher ITI pass apply for SCL Technician B 2026?
No. Along with Matriculation and a 2-year NCVT ITI or NAC/NTC in the trade, SCL requires 2 years of post-qualification experience in an R&D institute, reputed organisation or industry.
What is the age limit for SCL Technician B and Technical Assistant?
Technician B: 18 to 27 years. Technical Assistant: 18 to 30 years. Age is counted as on 30 November 2026, with relaxation for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years) and PwBD.
What is the salary of SCL Technician B?
Technician B is in Level 3 (basic Rs 21,700). SCL states approximate total emoluments of Rs 41,940 per month; in-hand pay will be lower after NPS and other deductions.
Is there negative marking in the SCL CBT?
Yes. Each correct answer gets 1 mark and 0.25 mark is deducted for every wrong answer.