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.
DSIR Junior Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology has officially released Notice No. A-12018/1/2022-ESTT-DSIR dated 27/07/2026 inviting public and stakeholder comments on the Draft Recruitment Rules for the post of Junior Technical Assistant (JTA). This is a draft Recruitment Rules notification and not an actual recruitment advertisement. The notice contains details regarding the proposed number of posts, pay level, educational qualifications, age limit, recruitment method, probation period, and other service conditions. Eligible stakeholders may submit their comments within 30 days from the date of publication of the notice. The draft notification is available on the official DSIR website.
DSIR JTA Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology |
| Post Name | Junior Technical Assistant (JTA) |
| Notice Reference | A-12018/1/2022-ESTT-DSIR |
| Notice Date | 27 July 2026 |
| Notice Type | Draft Recruitment Rules - open for stakeholder comments |
| Classification | General Central Service, Group B, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
| Pay Level | Level-6 in pay matrix (Rs. 35,400-112,400) |
| Method of Recruitment | Direct recruitment through Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Probation Period | Two years |
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:
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Technical Assistant | 5* (subject to variation dependent on workload) |
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
Schedule II: Eligible Science Disciplines for DSIR JTA
| S. No. | Discipline Group | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physical Sciences | Physics, Physics (Electronics), Applied Physics, Solid State Physics, Computational Physics, Engineering Physics, Physics and Electronics, Basic Sciences with specialisation in Physics, and other disciplines with Physics as the main subject |
| 2 | Chemical Sciences | Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Chemical Sciences, and other disciplines with Chemistry as the main subject |
| 3 | Biological Sciences | Biology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology Sciences, and other disciplines with Biology or Biotechnology as the main subject |
| 4 | Earth-Atmospheric Sciences | Geology and Geophysics, Geology, Applied Geology, Marine Sciences, Meteorology, Oceanography and Coastal Area Studies, Physical Oceanography, Geo-informatics, Marine Geophysics, Geology and Mineralogy, Earth Sciences, Geophysics, Applied Geophysics, and related disciplines |
| 5 | Environmental Sciences | Environment and Ecology, Environment, Ecology, and related disciplines |
| 6 | Mathematical Sciences | Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics and Computing, Mathematical Sciences, and related disciplines |
| 7 | Computational and Information Sciences | Computational Science, Data Science, Statistics, Computational Statistics, Information Science, Applied Statistics, Cryptography, and related disciplines |
| 8 | Agricultural Sciences | Agriculture, Agricultural Physics, Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Microbiology, Vegetable Science, and related disciplines |
Candidates with a postgraduate background in life sciences, biotechnology, agriculture, or related science disciplines fall under the eligible discipline groups listed above, provided the qualifying degree specifies the relevant subject as the main discipline.
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
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Matrix Level | Level-6 |
| Pay Scale Range | Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 112,400 |
| Classification | General Central Service, Group B, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
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.
