The Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2025 is now open under the Standardization Testing & Quality Certification Directorate (STQC), an attached office of MeitY. Moreover, if you are aspiring to work in Assam and secure a stable career in the government sector, this recruitment drive is perfect for you. With multiple vacancies available, candidates with a background in Electronics, Computer Science, IT, and related fields can apply. Therefore, don’t miss this chance to grab one of the top government jobs in Assam! Apply now.
Last Date: 18th March 2025
vacancy Details
- Name of Post: Scientific Assistant (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Scientific & Technical Post)
- Advertisement Number: NIELIT/NDL/STQC/2025/1
- Total Vacancies: 78 posts
- Category-wise Distribution:
- UR: 13
- EWS: 20
- SC: 16
- ST: 03
- OBC: 26
- Pay Scale: Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400)
- Educational Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech / M.Sc. in any one or a combination of the following:
- Electronics
- Electronics & Communications
- Electronics & Telecommunications
- Computer Science
- Computer & Networking Security
- Software System
- Information Technology
- Electrical
- Informatics
- Upper Age Limit: Up to 30 years as on the closing date (18/03/2025)
- Selection Process: Written Test (Objective Type)
Stream wise details of Vacancies and Reservations: POST NAME: SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANT
| Stream | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | 03 | 04 | 03 | 01 | 05 |
| CS | 03 | 05 | 04 | 01 | 06 |
| EC | 07 | 11 | 09 | 01 | 15 |
| Total | 20 | 16 | 03 | 26 | 78 |
PwBD Reservation (Horizontal)
- VH-01
- HH-01
- OH-01
Suitability for PwBD Candidates
Identified suitable categories:
- Locomotor Disability (OA, OL)
- Low Vision
- Hard of Hearing
- Multiple Disabilities (except deaf-blindness)
Age Limit & Relaxations
- Upper Age Limit: As mentioned in the table above (as on 18/03/2025)
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: Up to 5 years (for reserved posts)
- OBC (NCL): Up to 3 years (for reserved posts)
- PwBD: Up to 10 years (15 years for SC/ST, 13 years for OBC)
- Ex-servicemen: As per Government rules
- Central Govt. Employees: Up to 5 years (for employees with at least 3 years of continuous service)
Exam Centers
Candidates can choose from the following exam centers, but NIELIT reserves the right to assign centers based on applications received:
- Agartala
- Bangalore
- Calicut
- Chandigarh
- Chennai
- Delhi
- Guwahati
- Hyderabad
- Jaipur
- Jammu
- Kolkata
- Lucknow
- Mumbai
- Patna
Exam Scheme & Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Type: Objective Type (OMR-Based)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Total Questions: 120 (Technical: 65%, Generic: 35%)
- Marking: 1 mark per correct answer, 0.25 negative marking per incorrect answer
- Cut-off Marks:
- General/EWS: 50%
- OBC: 40%
- SC/ST/PwBD: 30%
- Generic Section Includes: Logical & Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative & Qualitative Aptitude, General Awareness
- Selection Process
- Selection based only on Written Test
- Merit list prepared stream-wise (EC/CS/IT)
- Tie-breaking criteria: Older candidate given preference
- Document verification before joining
How to Apply
- Candidates must check eligibility before applying.
- Ensure valid email ID and mobile number.
- Multiple applications will be rejected.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women | NIL |
| General/Others | Rs. 800/- |
- Payment to be made online only
- Non-refundable fee
Instructions
- Candidates must carefully ensure accuracy in their application details, as once submitted, no modifications will be allowed.
- Furthermore, admit cards, updates, and notifications will be sent via email/SMS, so applicants should regularly check their registered contact details.
- Additionally, providing false information or engaging in misconduct will result in immediate disqualification.
- For government employees, it is mandatory to submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of joining.
Important Dates
- Start Date for Online Application: 17/02/2025 (11:30 AM)
- Last Date for Online Application: 18/03/2025 (5:30 PM)
- Written Examination Date: To be announced
Important Links
For queries related to online applications, candidates may contact recruit-stqc@nielit.gov.in (mentioning the post applied for and advertisement number in the subject).
