NIOT Technician Grade-A (Electronics/Instrumentation) Recruitment 2026

The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Technician Grade-A (Electronics/Instrumentation). The recruitment is for eligible candidates who can apply online during the notified window. Selection will be carried out through a trade/written test followed by a skill test.

NIOT has announced 1 vacancy for Technician Grade-A (Electronics/Instrumentation) under Pay Level 2 in the Group ‘C’ category. The online application process started on 2026-08-14 and will remain open until 2026-09-14. Candidates must submit the application only through the online mode. The selection process includes a Trade/Written Test and a Skill Test, with the final selection based on merit as per the notification details.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for Technician Grade-A (Electronics/Instrumentation) must have a 10th Class Pass (Secondary/Matric) from a recognized Board. In addition, they must possess an ITI course in Electronics/Instrumentation that is approved by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) or an equivalent course from recognized institutions. The notification also requires basic knowledge of computer.

Desirable: Candidates with two years of experience in the relevant field related to the job requirements are considered desirable.

Age Limit

The maximum age limit for the post is 25 years as on 2026-09-14. The notification provides age relaxation for certain categories as per Central Government instructions/orders issued from time to time.

It also states that since the post is earmarked as Unreserved (UR), no relaxation in the upper age limit will be provided to SC/ST/OBC candidates. However, relaxation in the upper age limit will be applicable for Ex-servicemen and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities in accordance with Central Government orders issued from time to time.

Application Fee

No application fee has been mentioned in the provided notification details. Candidates should apply online free of cost as per the information available.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official NIOT website: https://niot.res.in/.
2. On the homepage, find the recruitment section and open the application link for Technician Grade-A (Electronics/Instrumentation).
3. Enter the basic details required to generate your application number.
4. Fill the complete application form with personal, educational, and professional details. Ensure all entries are accurate.
5. Upload the required documents, including a recent passport-size colour photograph, educational qualification certificates from 10th onwards, the ITI certificate and consolidated mark list, signature, and other supporting documents as required in the application.
6. Submit the application online.
7. Download and save the confirmation page and application summary for future reference.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selection Process

Candidates will be shortlisted and evaluated through a multi-stage selection process. First, there will be a Trade/Written Test to assess technical knowledge. Second, candidates will undergo a Skill Test, which is described as qualifying in nature. As per the notification, the final selection is based on merit, while the skill test requires meeting a minimum cut-off decided by the selection committee.

Eligible candidates should complete the online application before 14 September 2026, as applications will not be accepted after the link is inactivated.