NIELIT STQC Announces Scientific Assistant Recruitment for 2025

The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) has released an official notification (Advertisement no. NIELIT/NDL/STQC/2025/1) on behalf of the Standardisation Testing & Quality Certification Directorate (STQC), an attached office of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), inviting online applications from qualified and enthusiastic individuals for the recruitment of Scientific Assistants (categorized as Group-B positions) within STQC for the year 2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill various government job vacancies in the scientific domain.

Significant Opportunity for Scientific Professionals

This recruitment presents a significant opportunity for candidates holding relevant qualifications in science and engineering disciplines to join a reputable government organization like STQC. The selection process for these direct recruitments will be solely based on performance in a Written Test (Objective Type). This screening test will be a comprehensive assessment consisting of 120 Multiple Choice Questions designed to evaluate both technical expertise and general aptitude. Candidates will be allotted 180 minutes to complete the test. The question paper will be structured with a weightage of 65% for questions pertaining to the Technical Area specific to their chosen stream and 35% for questions from the Generic Area. The Generic Area will assess crucial skills such as Logical and Analytical Reasoning Capabilities, Quantitative and Qualitative abilities, General Awareness, and General Aptitude.

Details of the Scientific Assistant Vacancies

A total of 113 vacancies for the post of Scientific Assistant have been announced, with reservations for various categories as per government norms: Unreserved (UR) – 43, Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) – 11, Other Backward Classes (OBC) – 34, Scheduled Castes (SC) – 20, and Scheduled Tribes (ST) – 05. Additionally, 07 vacancies are reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PWD). The selected candidates will be entitled to a Pay Scale of Pay Level-6, ranging from ₹35400 to ₹112400. The upper age limit for applicants is 30 years as of 17th April 2025.

Essential Educational Qualifications

To be eligible for the Scientific Assistant position, candidates must possess one of the following educational qualifications: a Master’s degree in Science (M.Sc.) or Master of Science (MS) or Master of Computer Application (MCA), OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.E.) or Bachelor’s Degree in Technology (B.Tech) in any one or a combination of the following specialized fields: Electronics, Electronics & Communications, Electronics & Telecommunications, Computer Science, Computer & Networking Security, Software System, Information Technology, Electrical, or Informatics.

Application Fee Structure

The prescribed application fee for candidates belonging to the General and Other Backward Classes (OBC) categories is ₹800/-. However, candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Disabilities (PWD), and Women categories are exempted from paying any application fee. The payment of the application fee must be done exclusively through the online mode.

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online

Interested and eligible candidates are required to submit their applications through the online mode only. The application process will be active on the official NIELIT website from 18th March 2025 and will remain open until the closing date of 17th April 2025. Candidates are advised to carefully follow the prescribed format and instructions provided on the website while filling out the online application for the NIELIT STQC Scientific Assistant Vacancy Recruitment 2025.

Accessing Detailed Information and Online Application Link

For comprehensive details regarding the recruitment process, including the detailed syllabus, eligibility criteria, important dates, and instructions for filling the online application form, interested candidates are requested to visit the official NIELIT recruitment portal at https://recruit-delhi.nielit.gov.in. This website will also host the direct link for submitting the online application for the NIELIT STQC Scientific Assistant Job Vacancy Recruitment 2025. Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the website for all relevant information and to complete their application within the stipulated timeframe.