Overview
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology has released a recruitment notification for the post of Junior Technical Assistant (JTA). Eligible candidates can apply as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology
- Qualification
- Eligibility under the draft rules covers age, educational qualification, and a general disqualification clause: • Age limit: not exceeding 30 years for direct recruits (see age limit section below) • Educational qualification: a recognised Bachelor's degree in a specified science discipline, or a three-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology (see qualification section below) • General disqualification: a person who has a living spouse and marries again, or marries a person who already has a living spouse, is not eligible for appointment - unless the Central Government grants an exemption where such a marriage is permissible under the applicable personal law
Important Dates
| Notice Date | 27 July 2026 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
The Schedule I annexed to the draft rules specifies the following post: S. No.: Post Name | No. of Posts 1: Junior Technical Assistant | 5* (subject to variation dependent on workload) The vacancy figure of 5 posts is marked with a footnote in the rules stating it may vary depending on workload; no category-wise (UR/SC/ST/OBC) reservation breakup has been published in this notice.
Eligibility
Eligibility under the draft rules covers age, educational qualification, and a general disqualification clause: • Age limit: not exceeding 30 years for direct recruits (see age limit section below) • Educational qualification: a recognised Bachelor's degree in a specified science discipline, or a three-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology (see qualification section below) • General disqualification: a person who has a living spouse and marries again, or marries a person who already has a living spouse, is not eligible for appointment - unless the Central Government grants an exemption where such a marriage is permissible under the applicable personal law
Age Limit
• Maximum age for direct recruits: Not exceeding 30 years • Age relaxation: Relaxable for Government servants up to five years, in accordance with instructions or orders issued by the Central Government • Crucial date for age calculation: The closing date for receipt of applications - and not the extended closing date allowed for candidates from remote areas such as Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti District, Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District (Himachal Pradesh), and the Union Territories of Ladakh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep • Age limit for deputation appointment: Not exceeding 56 years, as on the closing date for receipt of applications
Salary
Component: Detail Pay Matrix Level: Level-6 Pay Scale Range: Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 112,400 Classification: General Central Service, Group B, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial The notice does not break down allowances (DA, HRA, TA) separately, so only the pay matrix level is confirmed at this stage.
Selection Process
The draft rules do not specify a written-exam or interview scheme for direct recruitment through SSC (this will follow SSC's own recruitment process once the rules are finalised and a vacancy notification is issued). For confirmation/selection matters, the rules specify a Departmental Selection/Confirmation Committee comprising: • Scientist not below the rank of Scientist 'F' - Chairman • Deputy Secretary or Under Secretary in charge of Establishment - Member • Scientist not below the rank of Scientist 'C' - Member Consultation with the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is not applicable under this post's rules.
How to Apply
Not available yet. This notice only publishes the draft Recruitment Rules for stakeholder comments; it does not open applications. Once the rules are finalised, actual recruitment for JTA posts will be conducted through the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), which will separately publish the application process, portal link, and dates.
Required Documents
Not available yet, as no application notification has been issued. Once SSC opens recruitment, candidates are typically asked for documents such as educational certificates, age proof, category certificates (if applicable), and photo ID - but DSIR has not specified a document list in this notice.
Important Instructions
• This is a draft notification of Recruitment Rules, issued under DoPT O.M. No. AB-14017/61/2008-Estt.(RR) dated 13 October 2015, which requires draft rules to be published for 30 days to invite stakeholder comments before finalisation. • These draft rules supersede the DSIR Junior Technical Assistant (Group 'C' post) Recruitment Rules, 1996, except for matters already done or omitted before this supersession. • Stakeholders wishing to comment on the draft rules should do so within 30 days from the date of publication of the notice (27 July 2026). • The rules will come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette, after finalisation. • The notice was issued by Jayant Kumar, Under Secretary to the Government of India, with a request to Dr. D. R. Das, Scientist 'E', DSIR, to upload the draft rules on the department's website. Candidates possessing a Bachelor's degree in Science or a Diploma in Engineering/ Technology may also explore more Graduate Government Jobs and Diploma Government Jobs available in Delhi. Candidates interested in scientific and technical government careers can also check the latest Central Government Jobs and Science & Technology Jobs matching their qualifications. Those looking for upcoming vacancies through the Staff Selection Commission can browse the latest SSC Recruitment Notifications for future Junior Technical Assistant and other technical posts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for DSIR Junior Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline?
Notice Date: 27 July 2026
What is the age limit?
• Maximum age for direct recruits: Not exceeding 30 years • Age relaxation: Relaxable for Government servants up to five years, in accordance with instructions or orders issued by the Central Government • Crucial date for age calculation: The closing date for receipt of applications - and not the extended closing date allowed for candidates from remote areas such as Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti District, Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District (Himachal Pradesh), and the Union Territories of Ladakh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep • Age limit for deputation appointment: Not exceeding 56 years, as on the closing date for receipt of applications
What is the selection process?
The draft rules do not specify a written-exam or interview scheme for direct recruitment through SSC (this will follow SSC's own recruitment process once the rules are finalised and a vacancy notification is issued). For confirmation/selection matters, the rules specify a Departmental Selection/Confirmation Committee comprising: • Scientist not below the rank of Scientist 'F' - Chairman • Deputy Secretary or Under Secretary in charge of Establishment - Member • Scientist not below the rank of Scientist 'C' - Member Consultation with the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is not applicable under this post's rules.