If you have been waiting for a central government opening in the semiconductor sector, today is the day to act. The Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL) in Mohali has opened online applications for 83 regular posts, and the window stays open only till 5 pm on 30 November 2026. The recruitment covers technicians, technical assistants and officers, so candidates from ITI and diploma backgrounds as well as graduates all have something to aim for.
SCL is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and it runs India’s only integrated facility that designs and manufactures semiconductor devices end to end. For job seekers, that matters: this is not a short-term contract drive. The posts are regular establishment positions at the laboratory’s campus in Sector 72, S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali), Punjab, and the advertisement number to look for is SCL:DR:01/2026.
83 posts: who can apply for what
The biggest share of vacancies is on the technical side. There are 41 posts of Technician ‘B’ and 30 posts of Technical Assistant, spread across trades and disciplines. On the administrative side, there are 7 Junior Personal Assistant posts and 5 officer posts, covering Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer and Purchase and Stores Officer roles. Put together, that is 83 seats, and every one of them is a regular post.
Pay varies by post, from Rs 21,700 a month at the entry level to Rs 1,06,740 a month for the senior officer roles, apart from allowances as per government rules. Technician ‘B’ posts sit in Pay Level 3, Technical Assistants in Pay Level 7, Junior Personal Assistants in Pay Level 4, and the officer posts in Pay Level 10. Candidates should check the detailed advertisement for the exact qualification, trade and discipline required for their chosen post before filling the form, because eligibility differs sharply between a technician trade and an officer cadre.
Important dates and age limit
- Online applications open: 1 November 2026, 11 am
- Last date to apply and pay the fee: 30 November 2026, 5 pm
- Age and qualification counted as on: 30 November 2026
- Minimum age: 18 years; maximum age 25 to 35 years depending on the post
- Official website: scl.gov.in (careers page)
Age relaxations apply for reserved categories as per government rules. One rule candidates often miss: you can apply for only one officer or Junior Personal Assistant post, but you may apply for both Technical Assistant and Technician ‘B’, one trade each, with a separate application and fee for each.
Application fee and selection process
The application fee for General, OBC and EWS male candidates ranges from Rs 1,200 to Rs 1,500 depending on the post, and it must be paid online before the 30 November deadline. Candidates should confirm the exact fee for their post and category in the advertisement, since fee concessions apply to some categories.
Selection is through a computer-based examination, followed by an interview or skill test depending on the post. The written test covers general subjects as well as trade or discipline-specific knowledge, so preparation needs to balance both. Shortlisted candidates then go through document verification and the remaining stages of the process before final appointment.
How to apply online
- Visit the SCL careers page at scl.gov.in/career.html during the application window.
- Read advertisement SCL:DR:01/2026 fully and pick the post and trade you are eligible for.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number, then fill the form carefully.
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format and pay the fee online.
- Submit before 5 pm on 30 November 2026 and print the registration confirmation for your records.
A word of caution: the application link is active only between 1 and 30 November, and late or incomplete forms are not entertained. Do not wait for the last evening, when portals slow down and payment failures are common. If you are eligible, apply early and keep a copy of the submitted form and fee receipt safe.
FAQs
How many vacancies are there in SCL Recruitment 2026?
There are 83 regular posts: 41 Technician ‘B’, 30 Technical Assistant, 7 Junior Personal Assistant and 5 officer posts.
What is the last date to apply for SCL Recruitment 2026?
The online application window closes at 5 pm on 30 November 2026. Applications opened at 11 am on 1 November 2026.
Where is the SCL job location?
The posts are at the Semi-Conductor Laboratory campus in Sector 72, S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali), Punjab.
What is the age limit for SCL Recruitment 2026?
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum is 25 to 35 years depending on the post, calculated as on 30 November 2026, with relaxations as per rules.
Where do I apply for SCL Recruitment 2026?
Applications are online only through the official SCL website, scl.gov.in, on its careers page.
With 83 regular posts in a premier semiconductor laboratory and a one-month window, this is one of the more focused central government openings of November. Check your eligibility, pick the right trade, and apply well before the deadline.
