SCL Mohali Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 83 Administrative and Technical Posts
1. Short Description
Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), an Autonomous Body under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Govt. of India, has released Advertisement No. SCL:DR:01/2026 dated 24.10.2026. SCL invites online applications for Administrative Posts and Technical Posts on regular basis. In total, 83 vacancies are mentioned: 12 Administrative Posts, 30 Technical Assistant posts and 41 Technician 'B' posts. Online applications start on 01.11.2026 and the last date is 30.11.2026 (17:00 Hrs).
2. Recruitment Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL), MeitY, Govt. of India |
| Advertisement No. | SCL:DR:01/2026 |
| Advertisement Date | 24.10.2026 |
| Posts | Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, Purchase & Stores Officer, Junior Personal Assistant, Technical Assistant, Technician 'B' |
| Total Vacancies | 83 (12 Administrative + 30 Technical Assistant + 41 Technician 'B') |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Starting Date and Time | 01.11.2026 (11:00 Hrs.) |
| Last Date and Time (application and fee payment) | 30.11.2026 (17:00 Hrs.) |
| Cut-off Date for age and qualification | 30.11.2026 |
| Official Website | www.scl.gov.in/career.html |
Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Post Code | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Officer | SCL 2601 | 02 |
| Accounts Officer | SCL 2602 | 01 |
| Purchase & Stores Officer | SCL 2603 | 02 |
| Junior Personal Assistant | SCL 2604 | 07 |
| Technical Assistant (11 disciplines) | SCL 2605-1 to 2605-11 | 30 |
| Technician 'B' (12 trades) | SCL 2606-1 to 2606-12 | 41 |
Technical Assistant Vacancies (Trade-wise)
| Trade | Post Code | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | SCL 2605-1 | 01 |
| Mechanical | SCL 2605-2 | 04 |
| Electronics | SCL 2605-3 | 12 |
| Instrumentation | SCL 2605-4 | 04 |
| Computer Science | SCL 2605-5 | 01 |
| Information Technology | SCL 2605-6 | 02 |
| Civil | SCL 2605-7 | 01 |
| Chemical | SCL 2605-8 | 01 |
| Fire & Safety | SCL 2605-9 | 01 |
| Physics | SCL 2605-10 | 01 |
| Chemistry | SCL 2605-11 | 02 |
| Total | 30 |
Technician 'B' Vacancies (Trade-wise)
| Trade | Post Code | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Fitter | SCL 2606-1 | 03 |
| Information & Communication Technology (ICT) System Maintenance | SCL 2606-2 | 02 |
| Electrician / Electrical | SCL 2606-3 | 03 |
| Electronics | SCL 2606-4 | 10 |
| Electronics Mechanic | SCL 2606-5 | 08 |
| Instrumentation | SCL 2606-6 | 06 |
| Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | SCL 2606-7 | 02 |
| Draughtsman (Civil) | SCL 2606-8 | 01 |
| Draughtsman (Mechanical) | SCL 2606-9 | 03 |
| Fire & Safety | SCL 2606-10 | 01 |
| Plumber | SCL 2606-11 | 01 |
| Mechanic (Diesel) | SCL 2606-12 | 01 |
| Total | 41 |
3. Company Name and Job Location
The recruiting organization is Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL), an Autonomous Body under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India. SCL is the only Integrated Device Manufacturing Facility in the country, providing end-to-end solutions for development of ASICs, Opto-electronics devices and MEMS devices.
Job Location: The present posting is at SCL, Sector 72, S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab-160071. SCL reserves the right to post selected candidates anywhere in India as per requirement or public interest.
4. Qualification Eligibility
Administrative Posts
| Post (Code) | Essential Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Officer (SCL 2601) | Graduate or Post Graduate degree from a recognized University in any discipline, OR MBA or equivalent degree in HR/Personnel Management from a recognized Institution. | Graduate with 10 years, OR Post Graduate with 5 years, OR MBA (HR/Personnel Management) with 02 years of experience. Experience should be in Establishment matters, transport, Estate and General Administration at supervisory level. Knowledge of Govt. rules and regulations is required. Knowledge of computerized system is desirable. |
| Accounts Officer (SCL 2602) | Graduate or Post Graduate degree from a recognized University in any discipline, OR MBA or equivalent degree in Finance from a recognized Institution / CA / ICWA. | Graduate with 10 years, OR Post Graduate with 5 years, OR MBA (Finance) with 02 years of experience. Experience should be in Finance & Accounts, Auditing, Finalisation of Accounts, settlement of staff benefits, income tax TDS, GST and related work at supervisory level. Knowledge of Govt. rules and regulations is required. Knowledge of computerized system is desirable. |
| Purchase & Stores Officer (SCL 2603) | Graduate or Post Graduate degree from a recognized University in any discipline, OR MBA or equivalent degree in Material Management from a recognized Institution. | Graduate with 10 years, OR Post Graduate with 5 years, OR MBA (Material Management) with 02 years of experience. Experience should be in Purchase & Stores matters such as procurement of goods/services, import, local purchase or stores management at supervisory level. Knowledge of Govt. rules and regulations is required. Knowledge of computerized system is desirable. |
| Junior Personal Assistant (SCL 2604) | 12th Pass from a recognized board. | Dictation: 10 minutes at 80 words per minute. Transcription: 50 minutes (English) or 65 minutes (Hindi) on computer only. |
Candidates having an MBA degree other than those mentioned above are not eligible to apply. Experience should be obtained after possessing the essential educational qualification, in a Govt. office, public body or commercial organization of repute. Supervisory experience should be at least Level 6 of Pay Matrix (pre-revised Pay Band-2 of Rs. 9300-34800 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4200/-) or a CTC of at least 10 LPA.
Technical Assistant (SCL 2605-1 to 2605-11)
Candidates need a First Class Diploma (3 years full time) in the relevant trade from a recognized Institute / University / Board, plus 2 years post qualification experience in an R&D institute / reputed organization / Industry as per the requirement of the post.
| Trade | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Electrical | First Class Diploma (3 years full time) in Electrical |
| Mechanical | First Class Diploma (3 years full time) in Mechanical |
| Electronics | First Class Diploma (3 years full time) in Electronics Engineering, OR First Class B.Sc. in Electronics |
| Instrumentation | First Class Diploma (3 years full time) in Instrumentation |
| Computer Science | First Class Diploma (3 years full time) in Computer Science, OR First Class in Bachelor of Computer Application / Computer Science |
| Information Technology | First Class Diploma (3 years full time) in Information Technology |
| Civil | First Class Diploma (3 years full time) in Civil |
| Chemical | First Class Diploma (3 years full time) in Chemical |
| Fire & Safety | First Class Diploma (3 years full time) in Fire & Safety |
| Physics | First Class in B.Sc. of Physics |
| Chemistry | First Class in B.Sc. Chemistry |
Technician 'B' (SCL 2606-1 to 2606-12)
Candidates need Matriculation/SSLC + 2 years ITI from recognized Institutions of NCVT in the relevant trade, OR Matriculation/SSLC + course completed as per National Apprenticeship Certificate / National Trade Certificate in the same trade. Also required: 2 years post qualification experience in an R&D institute / reputed organization / Industry as per the requirement of the post.
The trades are Fitter, ICT System Maintenance, Electrician / Electrical, Electronics, Electronics Mechanic, Instrumentation, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Draughtsman (Civil), Draughtsman (Mechanical), Fire & Safety, Plumber and Mechanic (Diesel).
Rules on Applying for Multiple Posts
Candidates cannot apply for more than one post among the Administrative Posts. Candidates may apply for both Technical Assistant (one discipline) and Technician 'B' (one trade). They must submit a separate application and pay a separate examination fee for each post.
5. Age Limit
Age is calculated as on the closing date of online application, which is 30.11.2026.
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Administrative Officer (SCL 2601) | Not exceeding 35 years |
| Accounts Officer (SCL 2602) | Not exceeding 35 years |
| Purchase & Stores Officer (SCL 2603) | Not exceeding 35 years |
| Junior Personal Assistant (SCL 2604) | Not exceeding 25 years |
| Technical Assistant (SCL 2605-01 to 11) | 18 to 30 years |
| Technician 'B' (SCL 2606-01 to 12) | 18 to 27 years |
Age Relaxation (beyond upper age limit)
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| PwBD (Unreserved) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date |
| Serving employees of Autonomous societies under MeitY / Department of Space / DRDO / Department of Atomic Energy (Administrative Posts 2601, 2602, 2603, 2604) | 5 years |
| Serving employees of Autonomous societies under MeitY (Technical Posts 2605-01 to 2605-11, 2606-01 to 2606-12) | 5 years |
| Central Govt. employees with not less than 3 years regular and continuous service (Group A and B posts: 2601, 2602, 2603, 2605-01 to 2605-11) | 5 years |
| Central Govt. employees with not less than 3 years regular and continuous service (Group C posts: 2604, 2606-01 to 2606-12) | Up to 40 years of age |
| Central Govt. employees (SC/ST) with not less than 3 years regular and continuous service (Group C posts: 2604, 2606-01 to 2606-12) | Up to 45 years of age |
6. Salary and Facilities
| Post (Pay Level as per 7th CPC) | Pay Scale | Initial Basic Pay (per month) | Total Emoluments (per month, approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, Purchase & Stores Officer (Level 10) | Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500 | Rs. 56,100 | Rs. 1,06,740 |
| Junior Personal Assistant (Level 4) | Rs. 25,500 - 81,100 | Rs. 25,500 | Rs. 48,780 |
| Technical Assistant (Level 7) | Rs. 44,900 - 1,42,400 | Rs. 44,900 | Rs. 83,700 |
| Technician 'B' (Level 3) | Rs. 21,700 - 69,100 | Rs. 21,700 | Rs. 41,940 |
In addition to Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (for those not availing SCL Housing facility) and Transport Allowance are paid at the prescribed rates in force. Employees will be governed by the National Pension System (NPS). Other facilities available at SCL include:
- Medical facilities for self and eligible dependents
- Subsidized canteen facility, subject to certain terms and conditions
- Children Education Allowance
- Group Insurance
- Leave Travel Concession
- Advances for purchase of computer and construction of house as per norms
7. Selection Process
- Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, Purchase & Stores Officer (SCL 2601, 2602, 2603): Computer Based Test followed by Personal Interview.
- The CBT for these posts has Part A (General English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence and Logical Ability, General Knowledge / Current Affairs, 25 questions each, 100 marks in 60 minutes) and Part B (Curriculum Based Test, 100 questions, 100 marks in 60 minutes).
- Qualifying marks in CBT: 50% for UR category and 40% for PwBD categories against notified reserved vacancies.
- Candidates are shortlisted for interview in the ratio of 1:5, with a minimum of 10 candidates per category-wise vacancy. Qualifying in the written test alone does not entitle a candidate to an interview call.
- Interview qualifying marks: 50% for UR category and 40% for PwBD category against notified reserved vacancies. CBT and interview marks are weighed 60:40 for panel generation.
- Junior Personal Assistant (SCL 2604): Computer Based Test (60 minutes, 100 questions, 100 marks) followed by a Skill Test (Stenography).
- CBT qualifying marks for this post: 50% for UR, 45% for OBC (NCL), and 40% for SC / PwBD / ESM against notified reserved vacancies.
- Stenography skill test: shorthand dictation of 800 words at 80 words per minute (10 minutes), then transcription on computer in 50 minutes (English) or 65 minutes (Hindi). Shorthand must be as per Pittman's short-hand. Maximum mistakes allowed: 10% for UR and 12% for reserved categories.
- Selection for this post is based on CBT marks only, subject to qualifying in the skill test. Candidates are shortlisted for skill test in the ratio of 1:5, with a minimum of 10 candidates per category-wise vacancy.
- Technical Assistant and Technician 'B' (SCL 2605, 2606): Computer Based Test followed by a trade-wise Skill Test.
- The CBT has Part A (General English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence and Logical Ability, General Knowledge / Current Affairs, 25 questions each, 100 marks in 60 minutes) and Part B (Curriculum Based Test, trade-wise, 100 questions, 100 marks in 60 minutes).
- Qualifying marks in CBT: 50% for UR, 45% for OBC (NCL) / EWS, and 40% for SC / ST / PwBD / ESM against notified reserved vacancies.
- The trade-wise Skill Test is purely on go-no-go basis, and its marks are not considered for selection. Final selection and empanelment are based on CBT marks among the candidates who qualify in the skill test.
- For all CBTs, each right answer carries 1 mark and each wrong answer carries minus 0.25 mark.
- The CBT will be held in New Delhi, Chandigarh, Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Kolkata.
- In case of a tie, merit is decided in this order: marks in Part-B, marks in Part-A, date of birth (older candidate placed higher), and alphabetical order of names.
- Document verification will be done for shortlisted candidates. The candidature remains provisional until certificates and documents are verified.
8. Important Documents
At the time of online application: scanned copies of latest passport size photograph, signature and left thumb impression (on plain white page), and relevant certificates, each not more than 50 KB. The photograph should not be more than three months old from the date of publication of notice, should be without cap and spectacles, and the frontal view of the face should be clearly visible.
At the time of Document Verification (original and photocopies):
- Two recent passport size colour photographs and one original Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card / e-Aadhaar printout, Voter ID, Driving License, PAN Card, Passport, Govt./PSU Employer ID Card, Ex-Serviceman Discharge Book, or any other photo ID issued by Central/State Government)
- Matriculation / Secondary Certificate
- Educational qualification certificates, including ITI / Diploma / Graduation or above as per the post
- Caste / Category Certificate, if belonging to a reserved category (OBC (NCL) certificate as per Annexure-VII, EWS certificate as per Annexure-VIII)
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities certificate in the required format, if applicable
- For Ex-Servicemen: Serving Defence Personnel Certificate (Annexure-IV), Undertaking (Annexure-V) and Discharge Certificate, if applicable
- Relevant certificate, if seeking age relaxation
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer, for candidates already employed in Central Govt. / State Govt. / Union Territory / PSU / Autonomous Bodies
- Documents for change of name after marriage, remarriage or divorce, if applicable
- Any other document specified in the Admit Card
Candidates should also keep the printed application form and registration confirmation. Name, date of birth, father's name and mother's name must be written strictly as given in the matriculation certificate.
9. Important Dates and Links
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Skill Test / Personal Interview Location | S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali) / Chandigarh only |
| Last Date to Apply | 30.11.2026 (17:00 Hrs.) |
| CBT Centres | New Delhi, Chandigarh, Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Kolkata |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Online Apply | Click Here |
This is a recruitment through application and CBT, not a walk-in interview. Candidates should regularly check www.scl.gov.in/career.html for admit cards, updates and any addendum or corrigendum.
10. Application fee
The examination fee has two parts: a non-refundable Processing Fee of Rs. 600 for all posts, and an Application Fee. Initially, all candidates pay the full examination fee for each post.
The Application Fee is refunded only to those candidates who appear in the Computer Based Test and are exempted from the Application Fee, i.e. Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen.
| Group | Posts | Processing Fee (Non-Refundable) | Application Fee (Refundable to eligible candidates) | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, Purchase & Stores Officer | Rs. 600 | Rs. 900 | Rs. 1,500 |
| Group B | Technical Assistant (SCL 2605-01 to 11) | Rs. 600 | Rs. 700 | Rs. 1,300 |
| Group C | Junior Personal Assistant, Technician 'B' (SCL 2606-01 to 12) | Rs. 600 | Rs. 600 | Rs. 1,200 |
Fee is paid online only, and it can be paid after submitting the application or any day before the last date, 30.11.2026 (17:00 Hrs.).
Refund is made to the bank account given in the application, so bank details must be entered correctly. Service charges, if any, are to be borne by the applicant. For technical issues with online payment, candidates may write to rectt@scl.gov.in.
How to Apply
Only Indian nationals can apply. Visit www.scl.gov.in/career.html and fill the online application form between 01.11.2026 and 30.11.2026. After submission, no changes are permitted, so check all details using the Preview / Print option before final submission. Print the application form and registration confirmation for future reference.
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