New Delhi, April 1, 2025 – The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has announced a significant recruitment drive for 113 Scientific Assistant positions within the Standardization Testing & Quality Certification Directorate (STQC). The application window, which opened on February 17, 2025, has been extended to April 17, 2025, offering a prime opportunity for qualified candidates in electronics, computer science, and IT fields to join one of India’s leading technical organizations.
A Boost to Technical Talent
The recruitment, advertised under notification NIELIT/NDL/STQC/2025/1, targets filling 113 vacancies across three streams: Electronics and Communications (EC), Computer Science (CS), and Information Technology (IT). Initially set at 78 posts, the vacancy count was revised upward in an updated notice, reflecting STQC’s growing need for skilled professionals to support its mission of ensuring quality and reliability in electronics and IT systems across India.
The breakdown of vacancies includes 43 posts for EC, 19 for CS, and 16 for IT, with an additional 35 positions recently added to meet organizational demands. Reservations are in place for various categories: 13 for Unreserved (UR), 20 for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), 16 for Scheduled Castes (SC), 3 for Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 26 for Other Backward Classes (OBC), alongside 3 slots for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). “These numbers are tentative and subject to change based on future requirements,” NIELIT cautioned in its official statement.
Eligibility and Application Details
Candidates aspiring to apply must hold a B.E./B.Tech, M.Sc., MS, or MCA degree in relevant disciplines such as Electronics, Computer Science, IT, Electrical, or Informatics, earned from a recognized university. The age limit is capped at 30 years as of March 18, 2025, with relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for PwBD candidates.
The application process is exclusively online via the portal recruit-delhi.nielit.gov.in, with submissions accepted from February 17 (11:30 AM) to April 17 (5:30 PM). Applicants must pay a fee—Rs. 600 for General/EWS/OBC and Rs. 300 for SC/ST/PwBD/Women—through the online gateway, with no refunds for incomplete transactions. “Candidates should ensure eligibility before applying,” NIELIT advised, noting that only one application per stream is permitted, and duplicates will be rejected.
Selection Process and Compensation
Selection hinges on a single written examination, a 3-hour, 120-question objective test conducted via OMR sheets. The exam comprises 65% technical questions specific to the candidate’s stream and 35% generic questions, with a 0.25-mark penalty for each wrong answer. Cut-off marks are set at 50% for General/EWS, 40% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD, applied both overall and section-wise. Successful candidates will face document verification before final appointment, with merit lists prepared stream-wise and ties broken by prioritizing older applicants.
Those selected will join STQC at Level-6 of the pay scale, earning between Rs. 35,400 and Rs. 1,12,400, plus allowances like travel and housing. Postings could be anywhere in India, aligning with STQC’s nationwide network of labs and centers.
A Strategic Expansion
STQC, an attached office of MeitY, plays a pivotal role in testing, certification, and quality assurance for electronics and IT products, supporting both government and industry. This recruitment drive underscores its expansion amid India’s push for technological self-reliance and innovation. “It’s an exciting opportunity for young professionals to contribute to a critical national mission,” said an NIELIT spokesperson.
The extension of the application deadline to April 17—announced after posts on X highlighted the original March 18 cutoff—reflects NIELIT’s intent to cast a wider net. Exam centers will span cities like Delhi, Bengaluru, and Kolkata, though NIELIT reserves the right to reassign locations based on administrative needs.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit recruit-delhi.nielit.gov.in, register with a valid email and mobile number, and complete the form with personal, educational, and payment details. A printed copy of the application is recommended for records. For technical glitches, the helpdesk at recruit-stqc@nielit.gov.in stands ready to assist, provided queries include the advertisement number and post applied for.
As the deadline nears, NIELIT urges prompt action. With no interview stage and a straightforward merit-based selection, the 2025 Scientific Assistant recruitment promises a streamlined path to a rewarding career in India’s tech ecosystem. For full details, the official notification is available at nielit.gov.in and stqc.gov.in.
