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NIELIT Chennai Recruitment 2026: Notification, 11 Vacancies, Eligibility, Salary & Last Date 19 Feb

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Organization
Location / State
Total Vacancies
👥 11 Posts
Last Date
⏰ 19 February 2026
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Recruitment Highlights & Key Fact-Sheet

Summary of official notification, eligibility criteria, vacancies, and key dates.

🏛️ Official Notification Summary
👥
Total Vacancies
11 Posts
💰
Salary / Pay Scale
As per Govt Norms
📮
Application Mode
Online
Last Date to Apply
19 February 2026
🏛️ Conducting Body National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology Chennai 📑 Advt / Notification No. Refer Official Notification
💼 Post Name MTS, Project Engineer, Senior Admin Assistant, etc. 📍 Job Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu
🎓 Qualification Refer Official Notification 🎂 Age Criteria Refer Notification
💵 Application Fee Refer Notification 🎯 Selection Method Merit / Written Test / Interview
🌐 Official Website www.nielit.gov.in ↗ 📄 Notification Document Download Official PDF ↓

📋 Complete Notification Details

NIELIT Chennai Recruitment 2026: Notification, 11 Vacancies, Eligibility, Salary & Last Date 19 Feb

NIELIT Chennai Recruitment 2026: Overview

The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Chennai, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has released an official notification (Adv.No.01/04/2025/Recruitment/07) for the recruitment of 11 Contractual Manpower posts. This recruitment drive offers excellent opportunities for candidates seeking technical, administrative, and support roles in a prestigious government institute.

This is Direct Recruitment based on eligibility and interview (no written competitive exam). The positions are contractual in nature. Interested candidates must apply online before the last date of 19th February 2026.

Key Highlights Table

FeatureDetails
OrganizationNIELIT Chennai
Post NameMTS, Project Engineer, Senior Admin Assistant, etc.
Total Vacancies11
Application Start Date06.02.2026
Last Date to Apply19.02.2026 (by 05:00 PM)
Official Websitehttps://www.nielit.gov.in/

Vacancy Details (Post-wise Breakdown)

The total number of vacancies is 11 distributed across various technical, administrative, and support roles.

Post Name Category Vacancies Salary (Rs.) Age Limit
Senior Project Engineer (Data Science) Technical 1 30,000 - 35,000 Not exceeding 45 Years
Project Engineer (Data Science) Technical 1 23,000 - 30,000 Not exceeding 45 Years
Project Engineer (VLSI) Technical 1 23,000 - 30,000 Not exceeding 45 Years
Project Engineer (3DPAM) Technical 1 Up to 50,000 Not exceeding 40 Years
Project Engineer (RPA) Technical 1 30,000 - 35,000 Not exceeding 40 Years
Training Coordinator Training/Admin 1 Up to 35,000 Not exceeding 45 Years
Project Associate (Training) Training/Admin 1 23,000 - 30,000 Not exceeding 45 Years
Senior Administrative Assistant Administrative 2 23,000 - 30,000 Not exceeding 45 Years
Senior Accounts Assistant Administrative/Finance 1 23,000 - 30,000 Not exceeding 45 Years
MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) Support Staff 1 As per rules As per rules
TOTAL VACANCIES 11

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess relevant educational qualifications as per the post requirements:

  • Technical Posts (Project Engineers/Senior Project Engineer): B.Tech/B.E/M.Tech/M.E. in relevant disciplines (Computer Science, Electronics, Data Science, VLSI, etc.) OR equivalent qualification.
  • Training Coordinator/Associate: Degree/Diploma in relevant field (Education/Training/Admin) with relevant experience.
  • Administrative/Accounts Assistants: Graduate/Post-Graduate in Commerce/Arts/Science with computer knowledge and relevant experience.
  • MTS: 10th/ITI/12th Pass (or equivalent) as per the specific requirements mentioned in the detailed notification PDF.

Note: Specific experience requirements (years) vary by position. Refer to the official PDF for exact details.

2. Age Limit

Age limit varies by post as detailed in the vacancy table above. The maximum age ranges from 40 to 45 years.

Cut-off Date: The text does not explicitly mention an "Age as on" date. Candidates must verify the specific cut-off date for age calculation in the official notification PDF.

3. Age Relaxation

Standard age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories as per Government of India norms is applicable. Please refer to the detailed notification for specific percentage of relaxation.

Selection Process

Since this is a Direct Recruitment for contractual posts, the selection process does not involve a written competitive exam. The recruitment will likely follow these stages:

  1. Application Screening: Scrutiny of online applications and documents.
  2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview.
  3. Document Verification: Final selection subject to verification of original documents.
StageDetails
Interview Date23.02.2026 Onward (Online)
Selection BasisMerit in Qualification & Experience + Interview Performance
Exam ModeNot Applicable (Interview only)

Application Fee

CategoryFee Amount
All Categories (Gen/OBC/SC/ST/PwD)Rs. 200/- per post

Mode of Payment: Online (Net Banking, UPI, Credit/Debit Card).

Note: The fee is non-refundable.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)

  1. Visit the Official Website: Go to https://www.nielit.gov.in/ or the direct Chennai recruitment link.
  2. Find the Notification: Look for the "Recruitment" or "Announcements" section and download the Official Notification PDF (Adv.No.01/04/2025/Recruitment/07) to read the complete instructions.
  3. Registration: Click on the "Apply Online" link. Register using a valid Email ID and Mobile Number.
  4. Fill Application Form: Enter personal details, educational qualifications, and experience details carefully.
  5. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and required certificates (Degree, Experience, Caste, etc.) as per the specified size.
  6. Pay Fee: Pay the application fee of Rs. 200/- online.
  7. Submit & Save: Submit the application form before 19.02.2026 (05:00 PM). Download/print the confirmation page for future reference.

Important Dates

  • Notification Release Date: 06.02.2026
  • Application Start Date: 06.02.2026
  • Application End Date: 19.02.2026 (Till 05:00 PM)
  • Online Interview: 23.02.2026 Onward
  • Result Declaration: To be notified after the interview process.

Important Links

Candidates are advised to use the following direct links for easy access: