The Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), an Autonomous Body under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has released an official notification (Advt No. SCL:DR:01/2026) for the recruitment of 83 administrative and technical positions on a regular basis. SCL operates as the country’s premier Integrated Device Manufacturing Facility in S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab, and invites applications from dynamic, result-oriented professionals. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the online portal starting November 1, 2026.
Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL) Notification
The Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL) is conducting a recruitment drive to fill 83 Administrative and Technical vacancies, with the online application window remaining open from November 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026. To be eligible, candidates must acquire the specific educational qualifications for their desired post by the November 30 cut-off date; these requirements range from a 10th or 12th class pass, an ITI certification, or a 3-year Engineering Diploma, up to a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, MBA, or CA/ICWA credential, along with the corresponding post-qualification experience.
SCL Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL) |
| Notification No. | SCL:DR:01/2026 |
| Post Name | Admin Officer, Accounts Officer, Purchase & Stores Officer, JPA, Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’ |
| No. of Posts | 83 |
| Job Category | Central Government Jobs (Autonomous Body) |
| Job Location | S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 30.11.2026 (17:00 Hrs) |
| Official Website | www.scl.gov.in |
SCL Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
| Starting Date for Online Applications | 01.11.2026 (11:00 Hrs) |
| Last Date for Online Applications & Fee Payment | 30.11.2026 (17:00 Hrs) |
| Cut-off Date for Age & Qualifications | 30.11.2026 |
Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) Mohali Vacancy Details
The Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL) aims to fill a total of 83 regular vacancies. These posts are distributed among various cadres, including Administrative Officers, Junior Personal Assistants, Technical Assistants across multiple engineering disciplines, and Technician ‘B’ roles for various trades.
1. Administrative Posts
| Post Name | Post Code | UR | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | EWS | Total Vacancies | Horizontal Reservation |
| Administrative Officer | SCL 2601 | 02 | – | – | – | – | 02 | – |
| Accounts Officer | SCL 2602 | 01 | – | – | – | – | 01 | – |
| Purchase & Stores Officer | SCL 2603 | 02 | – | – | – | – | 02 | PwBD – 01 |
| Junior Personal Assistant | SCL 2604 | 05 | 01 | 01 | – | – | 07 | PwBD – 01, ESM – 01 |
2. Technical Assistant (Level 7)
| Trade / Discipline | Post Code | UR | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | EWS | Total Vacancies | Horizontal Reservation |
| Electrical | SCL 2605-1 | 01 | – | – | – | – | 01 | – |
| Mechanical | SCL 2605-2 | 02 | 01 | 01 | – | – | 04 | – |
| Electronics | SCL 2605-3 | 05 | 03 | 02 | – | 01 | 12 | ESM – 01 |
| Instrumentation | SCL 2605-4 | 02 | 01 | – | – | 01 | 04 | – |
| Computer Science | SCL 2605-5 | 01 | – | – | – | – | 01 | PwBD – 01 |
| Information Technology | SCL 2605-6 | 01 | 01 | – | – | – | 02 | – |
| Civil | SCL 2605-7 | – | – | – | – | 01 | 01 | – |
| Chemical | SCL 2605-8 | 01 | – | – | – | – | 01 | – |
| Fire & Safety | SCL 2605-9 | 01 | – | – | – | – | 01 | – |
| Physics | SCL 2605-10 | – | – | 01 | – | – | 01 | – |
| Chemistry | SCL 2605-11 | – | 01 | 01 | – | – | 02 | – |
| Total (Technical Assistant) | 14 | 08 | 04 | 00 | 02 | 30 | PwBD – 01, ESM – 01 |
3. Technician ‘B’ (Level 3)
| Trade / Discipline | Post Code | UR | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | EWS | Total Vacancies | Horizontal Reservation |
| Fitter | SCL 2606-1 | – | 01 | 01 | – | 01 | 03 | – |
| ICTSM | SCL 2606-2 | 02 | – | – | – | – | 02 | PwBD – 01 |
| Electrician / Electrical | SCL 2606-3 | 01 | 01 | 01 | – | – | 03 | – |
| Electronics | SCL 2606-4 | 04 | 03 | 02 | – | 01 | 10 | – |
| Electronics Mechanic | SCL 2606-5 | 03 | 02 | 02 | – | 01 | 08 | – |
| Instrumentation | SCL 2606-6 | 03 | 01 | 02 | – | – | 06 | – |
| Refrigeration & AC | SCL 2606-7 | 01 | – | 01 | – | – | 02 | – |
| Draughtsman (Civil) | SCL 2606-8 | – | – | – | – | 01 | 01 | – |
| Draughtsman (Mechanical) | SCL 2606-9 | 02 | – | – | – | 01 | 03 | – |
| Fire & Safety | SCL 2606-10 | 01 | – | – | – | – | 01 | – |
| Plumber | SCL 2606-11 | – | 01 | – | – | – | 01 | – |
| Mechanic (Diesel) | SCL 2606-12 | – | – | 01 | – | – | 01 | – |
| Total (Technician ‘B’) | 18 | 08 | 11 | 00 | 04 | 41 | PwBD – 01, ESM – 02 |
(Note: PwBD and ESM reservations are applied on a horizontal interlocking basis against the respective vertical categories).
Education Details
| Post Name & Code | Essential Educational Qualification | Required Post-Qualification Experience |
| Administrative Officer (SCL 2601) | Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in any discipline OR MBA/equivalent in HR/Personnel Management. | Graduate with 10 years, OR Post Graduate with 5 years, OR MBA (HR) with 2 years. Experience must be in Establishment, Estate, and General Administration at a supervisory level. |
| Accounts Officer (SCL 2602) | Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in any discipline OR MBA/equivalent in Finance / CA / ICWA. | Graduate with 10 years, OR Post Graduate with 5 years, OR MBA (Finance) with 2 years. Experience must be in Finance & Accounts, Auditing, Tax (TDS, GST) at a supervisory level. |
| Purchase & Stores Officer (SCL 2603) | Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in any discipline OR MBA/equivalent in Material Management. | Graduate with 10 years, OR Post Graduate with 5 years, OR MBA (Material Management) with 2 years. Experience must be in Procurement, Import, and Stores Management at a supervisory level. |
| Junior Personal Assistant (SCL 2604) | 12th Pass from a recognized board. | Dictation: 10 minutes @ 80 words per minute. Transcription: 50 minutes (English) or 65 minutes (Hindi) on Computer. |
| Technical Assistant (SCL 2605-01 to 2605-11) | First Class Diploma (3 years full time) in relevant engineering disciplines (Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Instrumentation, CS, IT, Civil, Chemical, Fire & Safety) OR First Class B.Sc./BCA in relevant fields (Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, CS). | 2 years of post-qualification experience in an R&D institute, reputed organization, or industry matching the post requirement. |
| Technician ‘B’ (SCL 2606-01 to 2606-12) | Matriculation/SSLC + 2 years ITI from recognized NCVT institutions in the relevant trade OR Matriculation/SSLC + National Apprenticeship Certificate/National Trade Certificate in the respective trade. | 2 years of post-qualification experience in an R&D institute, reputed organization, or industry matching the post requirement. |
Semi Conductor Laboratory Salary
| Post Name | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Total Emoluments (Per Month Approx.) |
| Admin / Accounts / Purchase & Stores Officer | Level 10 | Rs. 1,06,740/- |
| Technical Assistant | Level 07 | Rs. 83,700/- |
| Junior Personal Assistant (JPA) | Level 04 | Rs. 48,780/- |
| Technician ‘B’ | Level 03 | Rs. 41,940/- |
Semiconductor Laboratory Age Limit
The cut-off date for calculating the age limit is 30.11.2026.
| Post Name | Post Code | Base Age Limit |
| Administrative Officer | SCL 2601 | Not exceeding 35 years |
| Accounts Officer | SCL 2602 | Not exceeding 35 years |
| Purchase & Stores Officer | SCL 2603 | Not exceeding 35 years |
| Junior Personal Assistant | SCL 2604 | Not exceeding 25 years |
| Technical Assistant | SCL 2605 (01 to 11) | 18 to 30 years |
| Technician ‘B’ | SCL 2606 (01 to 12) | 18 to 27 years |
Permissible Age Relaxations
| Category | Age Relaxation Permissible Beyond Upper Age Limit |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| PwBD (Unreserved) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years (after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age) |
| Serving Employees of Autonomous Societies (under MeitY / DoS / DRDO / DAE for Admin Posts, and under MeitY for Technical Posts) | 5 years |
| Central Govt. Employees (with min. 3 years regular service) applying for Group ‘A’ & ‘B’ posts (Admin, Accounts, Purchase, Tech Assistant) | 5 years |
| Central Govt. Employees (with min. 3 years regular service) applying for Group ‘C’ posts (JPA, Technician ‘B’) | Up to 40 years of age |
| Central Govt. Employees (SC/ST) (with min. 3 years regular service) applying for Group ‘C’ posts (JPA, Technician ‘B’) | Up to 45 years of age |
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Selection Process
Here are the detailed selection processes and exam patterns for the Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL) Recruitment 2026, categorized by post.
1. Administrative, Accounts, and Purchase & Stores Officers (Post Codes: SCL 2601, 2602, 2603)
Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by a Personal Interview. Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview in a 1:5 ratio. The final panel generation weightage is 60% for the CBT and 40% for the Personal Interview.
CBT Exam Pattern:
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Part-A | General English | 25 | 25 | 60 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | ||
| General Intelligence and Logical Ability | 25 | 25 | ||
| General Knowledge/Current Affairs | 25 | 25 | ||
| Part-B | Curriculum Based Test | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
Marking Scheme: +1 mark for each correct answer; -0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Qualifying Marks (CBT & Interview): 50% each in Part A & B for UR; 40% for PwBD.
2. Junior Personal Assistant (Post Code: SCL 2604)
Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by a Skill Test in Stenography. The Skill Test is purely qualifying, and the final selection is based entirely on CBT marks. Candidates will be shortlisted for the Skill Test in a 1:5 ratio.
CBT Exam Pattern:
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General English | 25 | 25 | 60 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | |
| General Intelligence and Logical Ability | 25 | 25 | |
| General Knowledge/Current Affairs | 25 | 25 |
Marking Scheme: +1 mark for each correct answer; -0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Qualifying Marks (CBT): 50% for UR; 45% for OBC(NCL); 40% for SC/PwBD/ESM.
Skill Test Details: Dictation of 800 words @ 80 wpm for 10 minutes. Transcription on a computer takes 50 minutes (English) or 65 minutes (Hindi). Maximum allowed mistakes are 10% for UR and 12% for reserved categories.
3. Technical Assistant & Technician ‘B’ (Post Codes: SCL 2605 & 2606)
Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by a Trade-specific Skill Test. The Skill Test is evaluated on a strict ‘go-no-go’ (qualifying) basis. The final selection is based exclusively on CBT marks for those who qualify the Skill Test. Candidates are shortlisted for the Skill Test in a 1:5 ratio.
CBT Exam Pattern:
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Part-A | General English | 25 | 25 | 60 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | ||
| General Intelligence and Logical Ability | 25 | 25 | ||
| General Knowledge/Current Affairs | 25 | 25 | ||
| Part-B | Curriculum Based Test (Trade-wise) | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
Marking Scheme: +1 mark for each correct answer; -0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Qualifying Marks (CBT & Skill Test): 50% each in Part A & B for UR; 45% for OBC(NCL)/EWS; 40% for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM.
General Exam Guidelines
Tie-Breaking Criteria: If candidates have tied scores, merit is decided by: (1) Marks in Part-B, (2) Marks in Part-A, (3) Date of Birth (older candidate placed higher), and (4) Alphabetical order of names.
Exam Centers: The CBT will be conducted in New Delhi, Chandigarh, Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. The Skill Test and Personal Interview will be held exclusively in S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali) / Chandigarh.
Application Fee
| Category / Post | Processing Fee (Non-Refundable) | Application Fee (Refundable to eligible candidates) | Total Fees |
| Group A (Admin/Accounts/Purchase Officers) | Rs. 900/- | Rs. 600/- | Rs. 1500/- |
| Group B (Technical Assistant) | Rs. 600/- | Rs. 700/- | Rs. 1300/- |
| Group C (JPA / Technician ‘B’) | Rs. 600/- | Rs. 600/- | Rs. 1200/- |
Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from the Application Fee component, which will be refunded to their bank accounts after they appear in the Computer Based Test.
How to Apply for Semi Conductor Laboratory Recruitment 2026
Visit the official SCL careers website between 01.11.2026 and 30.11.2026.
Register by providing your full name, Date of Birth, valid e-mail ID, and a valid mobile number to generate a Unique Registration Number.
Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and professional experience details.
Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-sized photograph (without cap/spectacles), signature, left thumb impression (on plain white paper), and requisite certificates. Ensure file sizes are under 50 KB.
Pay the required Examination Fee through the online payment gateway before the closing date.
Verify all entered information via the Preview option, submit the application, and print the registration confirmation form for future reference.
Important Links
| Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL) Admin Officer, JPA, Tech Asst, Technician ‘B’ Posts Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL) Apply Online Link | Click Here |
