Official source: NIT Agartala Notification No. F.NITA.2(519-Estt)/2019/Vol-III/4473 dated 10.09.2026 for recruitment to Non-Teaching Posts on Direct Recruitment basis under the Pay Level of 7th CPC. Applicants must apply online through the link on the Institute website; no offline/physical applications are accepted.
NIT Agartala Recruitment 2026 Overview
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Institute of Technology (NIT) Agartala |
| Notification No. | F.NITA.2(519-Estt)/2019/Vol-III/4473 |
| Notification Date | 10 September 2026 |
| Posts Advertised | Technical Assistant, Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical), Library & Information Assistant, SAS Assistant, Pharmacist, Senior Technician, Technician, Lab Attendant |
| Total Posts | 51 |
| Recruitment Basis | Direct recruitment under the Pay Level of 7th CPC, as per Recruitment Rules (2019) for Non-Teaching staff in NITs (MHRD Notification No. F.35-5/2018/TS.III dated 04.04.2019) |
| Application Mode | Online only, via the Institute website |
NIT Agartala Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
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| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 20 September 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Online Application Last Date | 20 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | Closing date of online application (20 October 2026) |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | Not specified in the official notification – schedule to be notified separately on the Institute website |
Note: The crucial date for determining age limit, essential qualification and other eligibility criteria for each post is the closing date of submission of the online application.
NIT Agartala Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details (Post & Category-wise)
8 Post Codes
27 Unreserved (UR)
51 Total Posts
Post-wise & Category-wise Vacancy Breakup
| Post Code | Post Name | Pay Level | UR | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technical Assistant | PL-6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 2 | Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical) | PL-6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 3 | Library & Information Assistant | PL-6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 4 | SAS Assistant | PL-6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | Pharmacist | PL-5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Senior Technician | PL-4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 7 | Technician | PL-3 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| 8 | Lab Attendant | PL-1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Grand Total | 27 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 51 | ||
Note: The number of posts advertised may increase or decrease as per the requirement of the Institute during the selection process. Reservation for PwD and Ex-Servicemen categories will be provided as per extant Government of India rules. A tentative department-wise distribution for Post Codes 3–4 and 9–10 is stated to be given in Annexure C of the notification, but the specific department-wise figures for these post codes were not legible/available in the source document reviewed for this article – refer to the official PDF for the exact breakup.
NIT Agartala Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Post-wise Educational Qualification (Essential)
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Technical Assistant | First Class B.E./B.Tech/MCA in a relevant subject, OR First Class Diploma in Engineering (relevant field) with excellent academic record, OR First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Science, OR Master’s Degree in Science with at least 50% marks or equivalent grade |
| Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical) | First Class B.E./B.Tech in Civil/Electrical Engineering, OR First Class Diploma in Civil/Electrical Engineering with excellent academic record |
| Library & Information Assistant | First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Arts/Commerce and Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science; Desirable: PG Diploma in Library Automation and Networking or PGDCA or equivalent |
| SAS Assistant | First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, with a strong record of participation in sports/drama/music/films/painting/photography/journalism/event management or other student/event management activities during college or university studies |
| Pharmacist | 10+2 in Science (PCB/PCM) + 2 Years’ Diploma (First Class) recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India with minimum 2 years’ experience in a recognized hospital/pharmacy, OR Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharma); must be registered as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 |
| Senior Technician | Senior secondary (10+2) with Science and at least 60% marks, OR (10+2) with at least 50% marks and a 1-year+ ITI course in an appropriate trade, OR Secondary (10th) with at least 60% marks and a 2-year ITI certificate in an appropriate trade, OR a 3-year Diploma in Engineering in a relevant field; Desirable: Bachelor’s degree |
| Technician | Senior secondary (10+2) with Science and at least 60% marks, OR (10+2) with at least 50% marks and a 1-year+ ITI course in an appropriate trade, OR Secondary (10th) with at least 60% marks and a 2-year ITI certificate in an appropriate trade, OR a 3-year Diploma in Engineering in a relevant field |
| Lab Attendant | Senior secondary (10+2) in Science from a recognized board |
General Eligibility Conditions
- Applicants must be citizens of India possessing a consistently good academic record and the requisite qualification/experience as per the Recruitment Rules (2019) notified by MHRD vide No. F.35-5/2018/TS.III dated 04.04.2019.
- Where the notified qualification is a First Class Degree/Diploma but the certificate/marksheet does not mention First Class or Division, the candidate must have secured at least 6.5 CGPA (10-point scale) or 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized University/Institute.
- Only the primary mode of evaluation (CGPA or percentage) mentioned in the qualifying certificate/marksheet is considered; if both are mentioned, only CGPA is considered. Conversion from CGPA to percentage or vice versa by an individual Institute/University is not allowed. A CGPA on a scale other than 10-point is linearly mapped to the 10-point scale.
- Basic computer application knowledge as prescribed under the Gujarat-(not applicable here) is not a requirement of this notification; instead, the notification requires applicants to possess the prescribed qualification and experience as on the last date of application.
NIT Agartala Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
| Post | Upper Age Limit (Direct Recruits) |
|---|---|
| Technical Assistant | 30 years |
| Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical) | 30 years |
| Library & Information Assistant | 30 years |
| SAS Assistant | 30 years |
| Pharmacist | 27 years |
| Senior Technician | 33 years |
| Technician | 27 years |
| Lab Attendant | 27 years |
| Lower Age Limit (all posts) | 18 years |
Age relaxation: Age relaxation will be given to SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-servicemen/departmental candidates as per Government of India norms; the notification does not itemize specific year-wise relaxation figures by category. The upper age limit mentioned is with reference to the unreserved vacancies, and cumulative age relaxation applicable to relevant categories shall be extended. Departmental candidates serving in State/Central Government/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies/Universities/Government Educational Institutions on regular employment who have completed a minimum of 3 years’ continuous service are eligible for 5 years’ age relaxation, subject to production of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of Document Verification. A one-time age relaxation up to 56 years is granted to non-teaching staff working on ad-hoc/temporary/contractual/outsource basis at NIT Agartala, as per MHRD notification and BoG decision.
NIT Agartala Recruitment 2026 Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant | PL-6 | Group-B |
| Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical) | PL-6 | Group-B |
| Library & Information Assistant | PL-6 | Group-B |
| SAS Assistant | PL-6 | Group-B |
| Pharmacist | PL-5 | Group-C |
| Senior Technician | PL-4 | Group-C |
| Technician | PL-3 | Group-C |
| Lab Attendant | PL-1 | Group-C |
Note: Exact in-hand pay/gross salary figures are not stated in the official notification; only the Pay Level under the 7th CPC is specified for each post.
NIT Agartala Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
As per DoPT Office Memorandum No. F.39020/01/2013-Estt.(B)-Part dated 29 December 2015, no interview is conducted for any Group ‘B’ or Group ‘C’ post. Selection for all advertised posts is through a Computer Based Test (CBT) only, and the final merit list is prepared solely on the marks obtained in the CBT, subject to qualifying the prescribed skill test(s) wherever applicable.
Post-wise Exam Pattern
| Post | Part I Marks | Part II Marks & Subject | Total | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant | 20 | 80 – syllabus of the department related to the concerned lab (candidate chooses Group A, B or C) | 100 | 60 minutes |
| Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical) | 20 (1 hour) | 80 – Civil/Electrical Engineering | 100 | Not specified separately for Part II in the official notification |
| Library & Information Assistant | 20 | 80 – Library Information Science | 100 | 60 minutes |
| SAS Assistant | 20 | 80 – Physical Education & Sports | 100 | 60 minutes |
| Pharmacist | 20 | 80 – Pharmacy | 100 | 60 minutes |
| Senior Technician | 20 | 80 – Science and Engineering | 100 | 60 minutes |
| Technician | 40 | 60 – Science and Engineering | 100 | 60 minutes |
| Lab Attendant | 100 (single part – English, GK & Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Knowledge of Computer) | - | 100 | 60 minutes |
- Part I (English, GK & Current Affairs, General Mental Ability and Numerical Ability) is common across posts that have a Part I/Part II structure; Part II is the post-specific/technical paper.
- Tie-breaking: (a) weightage given to the candidate scoring more marks in Part A; (b) if a tie persists, the candidate with the earlier Date of Birth (as per Matriculation certificate) is placed higher; (c) any residual tie is resolved at the discretion of the Institute.
- Candidates using a scribe (visually impaired or candidates whose writing speed is permanently affected) are eligible for compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination, subject to the conditions and undertakings specified in the notification.
How to Apply for NIT Agartala Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website nita.ac.in.
- Go to the "Recruitment" tab and click the link for online application.
- Select the relevant Post Code and read the notification carefully before proceeding.
- Register and fill in personal, educational and category details in the online application form.
- Upload a recent colour passport-size photograph (not earlier than three months) with clear front view, without cap, scarf or sunglasses.
- Upload all supporting documents/testimonials, duly self-attested, in a single PDF (maximum size 10 MB) at the appropriate row/column in the application.
- Pay the prescribed application fee online.
- Review and submit the application, then download and keep a printout of the confirmed application and fee receipt for reference.
Important: Candidates must apply separately, with a separate application fee, for each post they wish to be considered for. Change of category is not allowed after submission of the online application. Application forms downloaded and submitted offline will not be accepted.
Documents Required
- Matriculation/10th Standard or equivalent certificate indicating date of birth
- Higher Secondary/Class 12th (or equivalent) Board Certificate and Mark sheet
- UG/PG Degree/ITI/Diploma certificate (whichever applicable) along with mark sheets for all academic years
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) in the prescribed DoPT proforma, where applicable
- EWS certificate issued on or after 1 April 2025 (with family income and asset details as prescribed), where applicable
- Disability/Medical Certificate in the prescribed proforma, for PwBD applicants
- Discharge/Service Certificate, for Ex-Servicemen claiming age relaxation
- Experience certificate(s) from the Head(s) of Organization(s), if applicable
- Photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID Card/PAN Card/Driving Licence/Passport)
- Recent colour passport-size photograph and signature
- No Objection Certificate (NOC), for departmental candidates serving in Government/PSU/University employment
Important Conditions
- The number of posts advertised may increase or decrease as per Institute requirement; the Institute reserves the right to fill or not fill some or all advertised positions.
- Candidates applying for more than one post must apply separately, with a separate application fee, for each post; the Institute is not responsible for any clash in examination date, time or slot across posts.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the recruitment test or document verification.
- Original documents along with one set of self-attested copies must be produced at the time of document verification; candidature will be rejected outright at that stage if original certificates are not produced.
- Persons serving in State/Central Government/Semi-Govt./PSUs/Universities/Government Educational Institutions must bring a "No Objection Certificate" from their employer at the time of Document Verification, failing which they will not be allowed for Document Verification.
- Any vigilance/criminal/disciplinary case pending against a candidate working in Government/PSU/Autonomous body/University employment will result in the application not being considered.
- Selected candidates will be under probation for one year, subject to satisfactory completion as per NIT Statutes.
- Canvassing in any form, directly or on behalf of a candidate, will lead to disqualification.
- Malpractice, impersonation, use of unfair means, possession of mobile phones/electronic gadgets in the examination hall, or furnishing false/incomplete information can lead to summary cancellation of candidature or debarment, besides possible criminal/legal action.
- Legal disputes, if any, with NIT Agartala are to be dealt with in the jurisdiction of the Tripura High Court only.
- Regular staff of NIT Agartala who are otherwise eligible are allowed to participate in the selection process irrespective of age and percentage of marks, applicable to staff appointed before implementation of RRs including Model RRs (2012).
- Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) applying against Unreserved (UR) vacancies are not entitled to any relaxation in age, qualifying marks, or other concessions admissible to their category.
