DSIR Junior Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline

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• Updated July 27, 2026 11:33 AM
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• Applications closed on 23 August 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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• Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) Junior Technical Assistant (JTA) Draft Recruitment Rules 2026 have been released on 27 July 2026 on the official DSIR website. A total of 5 (subject to variation) Junior Technical Assistant vacancies have been proposed through the draft Recruitment Rules.
• Candidates not exceeding 30 years of age who possess a Bachelor's degree in a specified Science discipline or a three-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology will be eligible for appointment once the recruitment notification is officially issued. At present, the online application process has not started, as DSIR has only published the draft Recruitment Rules. The actual recruitment notification, application dates, and SSC application process will be announced separately after the rules are finalized.
• Candidates can download the official draft notification PDF through the direct link provided in this article.

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DSIR JTA Recruitment 2026 - Overview

DSIR JTA Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates

• Notice/Draft Rules published: 27 July 2026
• Comment window for stakeholders: 30 days from the date of publication of the notice
• Recruitment notification, application start date, and last date: Not available yet - DSIR has not issued an actual recruitment/vacancy notification at this stage

DSIR JTA Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details

• The Schedule I annexed to the draft rules specifies the following post:
• The vacancy figure of 5 posts is marked with a footnote in the rules stating it may vary depending on workload; no category-wise (UR/SC/ST/OBC) reservation breakup has been published in this notice.

DSIR JTA Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

• Eligibility under the draft rules covers age, educational qualification, and a general disqualification clause:
• Age limit: not exceeding 30 years for direct recruits (see age limit section below)
• Educational qualification: a recognised Bachelor's degree in a specified science discipline, or a three-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology (see qualification section below)
• General disqualification: a person who has a living spouse and marries again, or marries a person who already has a living spouse, is not eligible for appointment - unless the Central Government grants an exemption where such a marriage is permissible under the applicable personal law

DSIR JTA Recruitment 2026 - Educational Qualification

• As per column 7 of Schedule I, direct recruits must hold one of the following:
• A Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or institute in a discipline specified in Schedule II of the rules, or
• A three-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology from a recognised university or institute

DSIR JTA Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit

• Maximum age for direct recruits: Not exceeding 30 years
• Age relaxation: Relaxable for Government servants up to five years, in accordance with instructions or orders issued by the Central Government
• Crucial date for age calculation: The closing date for receipt of applications - and not the extended closing date allowed for candidates from remote areas such as Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti District, Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District (Himachal Pradesh), and the Union Territories of Ladakh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep
• Age limit for deputation appointment: Not exceeding 56 years, as on the closing date for receipt of applications

DSIR JTA Recruitment 2026 - Salary

• The notice does not break down allowances (DA, HRA, TA) separately, so only the pay matrix level is confirmed at this stage.

DSIR JTA Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process

• The draft rules do not specify a written-exam or interview scheme for direct recruitment through SSC (this will follow SSC's own recruitment process once the rules are finalised and a vacancy notification is issued). For confirmation/selection matters, the rules specify a Departmental Selection/Confirmation Committee comprising:
• Scientist not below the rank of Scientist 'F' - Chairman
• Deputy Secretary or Under Secretary in charge of Establishment - Member
• Scientist not below the rank of Scientist 'C' - Member
• Consultation with the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is not applicable under this post's rules.

How to Apply for DSIR Junior Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026

• Not available yet. This notice only publishes the draft Recruitment Rules for stakeholder comments; it does not open applications. Once the rules are finalised, actual recruitment for JTA posts will be conducted through the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), which will separately publish the application process, portal link, and dates.

Required Documents for DSIR JTA Recruitment 2026

• Not available yet, as no application notification has been issued. Once SSC opens recruitment, candidates are typically asked for documents such as educational certificates, age proof, category certificates (if applicable), and photo ID - but DSIR has not specified a document list in this notice.

DSIR JTA Recruitment 2026 - Important Instructions

• This is a draft notification of Recruitment Rules, issued under DoPT O.M. No. AB-14017/61/2008-Estt.(RR) dated 13 October 2015, which requires draft rules to be published for 30 days to invite stakeholder comments before finalisation.
• These draft rules supersede the DSIR Junior Technical Assistant (Group 'C' post) Recruitment Rules, 1996, except for matters already done or omitted before this supersession.
• Stakeholders wishing to comment on the draft rules should do so within 30 days from the date of publication of the notice (27 July 2026).
• The rules will come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette, after finalisation.
• The notice was issued by Jayant Kumar, Under Secretary to the Government of India, with a request to Dr. D. R. Das, Scientist 'E', DSIR, to upload the draft rules on the department's website.
• Candidates possessing a Bachelor's degree in Science or a Diploma in Engineering/ Technology may also explore more Graduate Government Jobs and Diploma Government Jobs available in Delhi. Candidates interested in scientific and technical government careers can also check the latest Central Government Jobs and Science & Technology Jobs matching their qualifications. Those looking for upcoming vacancies through the Staff Selection Commission can browse the latest SSC Recruitment Notifications for future Junior Technical Assistant and other technical posts.
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Q3. What is the age limit for DSIR JTA?

• Not exceeding 30 years for direct recruits, with up to 5 years' relaxation for Government servants as per Central Government instructions.

Q4. What qualification is required for DSIR Junior Technical Assistant?

• A recognised Bachelor's degree in a science discipline listed in Schedule II, or a three-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology from a recognised university or institute.

Q5. What is the pay level for DSIR JTA?

• Level-6 in the pay matrix, corresponding to Rs. 35,400–112,400.

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