The advertisement for Scientific Assistant (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Scientific & Technical) under the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology was released on February 15, 2025. Individuals may check the eligibility criterias, selection process, pay scale and other details by staying tuned till the end of this article.
Individuals who are seeking a job as a Scientific Assistant under the NIELIT should know that the window to apply is available from February 17, 2025, 11:30 am. The application form remains available online at https://recruit-delhi.nielit.gov.in/ upto March 18, 2025, 05:30 pm. It is highly recommended that aspirants to apply in the initial stage to avoid the last minute rush.
| Country | India |
| Organization | National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) |
| Post Name | Scientific Assistant (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Scientific & Technical) |
| Number Of Vacancies | 78 (UR: 13, EWS: 20, SC: 16, ST: 03, OBC: 26) + 3 PwBD |
| Eligibility Criteria | Educational Qualification: BE, BTech, MSc in relevant fields from AICTE/UGC-recognized institutions. Age Limit: 21 to 30 years (Relaxations: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwBD – 10-15 years) |
| Application Fee | ₹800 for UR & OBC (Male); Exempted for Female, SC, ST, PwBD candidates |
| Selection Process | Written Exam (Objective, 120 questions, 3 hours, negative marking: -0.25 per wrong answer) |
| Pay Scale | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 + Allowances |
| Official Website | https://recruit-delhi.nielit.gov.in/ |
Vacancy
As per advertisement released by the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, there are a total number of 78 vacancies for recruitment of Scientific Assistant (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Scientific & Technical). You may check the category-wise number of vacancies by going through the listed points.
- UR – Unreserved: 13
- EWS – Economically Weaker Section: 20
- SC – Scheduled Caste: 16
- ST – Scheduled Tribes: 03
- OBC – Other Backward Class: 26
Additionally, 3 vacancies are reserved for Person With Benchmark Disability, out of which, 1 for each VH, HH, and OH.
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the NIELIT Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2025 is available below in terms of educational qualification and age limit, go through the listed points to check the details about it.
- Educational Qualification:
- One must have pursued BE, BTech, MSc from an institution/university recognized by the AICTE/UGC in one or a combination of:
- Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Telecommunications
- Computer Science / Computer & Networking Security / Software System
- Information Technology / Electrical / Informatics
- One must have pursued BE, BTech, MSc from an institution/university recognized by the AICTE/UGC in one or a combination of:
- Age Limit: The candidate’s age shouldn’t be below 21 years and above 30 years as of March 18, 2025. The upper age relaxation is applicable as per government rules, whose details are available below:
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- OBC (NCL): 3 Years
- PwBD: 10 Years (15 years for SC/ST, 13 years for OBC)
Application Fee
In order to apply for recruitment of Scientific Assistant (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Scientific & Technical) under the NIELIT, a candidate is required to deposit the application fee using the debit card, credit card, NET banking or any other provided payment gateway. You may check the fee details by going through the listed points.
- Unreserved & Other Backward Class (Male): ₹800/-
- Female, Person with Benchmark Disability, Scheduled Tribes & Scheduled Caste: Exempted
It is mandatory to pay the application fee by March 18, 2025, because without it no application form will be accepted by the concerned authorities.
Selection Process
The selection process for the NIELIT Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2025 consists of a single stage, which is the Written Exam. Individuals should know that the examination is going to be administered most probably in the second quarter of 2025, you may check the exam pattern details from below.
- Mode: Offline
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Total Questions: 120 Questions
- Maximum Marks: 120 Marks
- Question Type: Objective
- Marking Scheme:
- Correct Answer: +1 mark
- Wrong Answer: -0.25 mark
- Unattempted Question: No marks
- Sections:
- Logical Reasoning
- Analytical Ability
- Quantitative & Qualitative Aptitude
- General Awareness
- Weightage:
- Technical Area: 65% (Approx. 78 Questions)
- Generic Area: 35% (Approx. 42 Questions)
- Medium of Exam: English
Candidates who will meet or exceed the cut off marks will be shortlisted for the appointment, individuals who will pass the exam are likely to be called for the DV. The exam is going to be held in Agartala, Bangalore, Calicut, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna.
Pay Scale
Individuals who will be appointed as Scientific Assistant (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Scientific & Technical) under the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology will get a monthly salary range from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 under the 7th CPC with additional benefits such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, etc,.
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