DSIR Junior Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Golden Opportunity for Science & Engineering Graduates
The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, has released the Draft Recruitment Rules for Junior Technical Assistant (JTA) on 27 July 2026. This is a Golden Opportunity for candidates seeking a Sarkari Naukri in a prestigious Central Government organization. A total of 5 vacancies (subject to variation) are proposed. The actual recruitment notification and online application will be published by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) after finalization of these rules. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Science or a Diploma in Engineering/Technology are eligible.
Organization: Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)
Post Name: Junior Technical Assistant (JTA)
Total Vacancy: 5 (subject to variation)
Last Date to Comment: 26 August 2026 (Draft Rules)
Official Website: dsir.gov.in
Vacancy Details
| Post Designation | Vacancy Count | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Technical Assistant | 5* | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400-112,400) |
*Subject to variation based on workload. Category-wise reservation not published in draft.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidate must hold either:
- A Bachelor’s degree in a specified science discipline (see Schedule II below) from a recognized university, OR
- A three-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology from a recognized university/institute
Schedule II: Eligible Science Disciplines
| S. No. | Discipline Group | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physical Sciences | Physics, Applied Physics, Solid State Physics, etc. |
| 2 | Chemical Sciences | Chemistry, Organic, Inorganic, Analytical, etc. |
| 3 | Biological Sciences | Biology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology |
| 4 | Earth-Atmospheric Sciences | Geology, Marine Sciences, Meteorology, etc. |
| 5 | Environmental Sciences | Environment and Ecology |
| 6 | Mathematical Sciences | Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, etc. |
| 7 | Computational and Information Sciences | Computational Science, Data Science, Statistics, etc. |
| 8 | Agricultural Sciences | Agriculture, Agricultural Physics, etc. |
Age Limit
Not exceeding 30 years. Age relaxation for Government servants up to 5 years. Crucial date is the closing date of application (when announced).
Salary
Pay Matrix Level-6: Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 112,400 per month (plus allowances as per Central Government rules).
How to Apply for DSIR JTA Recruitment 2026
Note: This is only a draft Recruitment Rules notification. The online application process has not started yet. Once the rules are finalized, actual recruitment will be conducted through the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Candidates are advised to regularly check the official DSIR website and SSC portal for the official notification. No applications are currently being accepted.
Download the official Draft Notification PDF here: DSIR JTA Draft Rules PDF
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is DSIR JTA Recruitment 2026?
DSIR has released Draft Recruitment Rules for Junior Technical Assistant (JTA) posts. This is a pre-recruitment stage; actual notification will be issued later by SSC.
What is the educational qualification required?
A Bachelor's degree in a specified Science discipline OR a three-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology from a recognized institution.
How can I apply for DSIR JTA Recruitment?
Applications are not yet open. Once the final notification is released, SSC will open online applications. Stay tuned to the official DSIR website.
