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Ministry Of Electronics & IT Recruitment 2025 | Scientific Assistants At NIELET

Looking for a career in the government tech sector? This is your shot! The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has opened applications for multiple Scientific Assistant positions under the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT).

NIELIT, a key player in IT education and certification, oversees Standardization Testing & Quality Certification (STQC), the department responsible for ensuring top-notch electronics and IT standards nationwide. Read on for details if you are a tech enthusiast eager to work in a dynamic government role.

Job Openings & Reservations For Ministry of Electronics & IT (NIELIT) Recruitment 2025

NIELIT is offering a total of 78 vacancies for the post of Scientific Assistant across different engineering streams. The distribution of vacancies, including reservations, is as follows:

Stream	UR	EWS	SC	ST	OBC	Total
Computer Science (CS)	3	5	4	1	6	19
Information Technology (IT)	3	4	3	1	5	16
Electronics and Communication (EC)	7	11	9	1	15	43
Total	13	20	16	3	26	78

Additionally, there are horizontal reservations for the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) category– Visual Impairment (VH), Hearing Impairment (HH), and Orthopedic Impairment (OH)– 1 vacancy each.

💰 Salary & Pay Scale

Selected candidates will receive a salary under Level-6 of the pay matrix, ranging from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 per month, along with applicable allowances as per government norms.

Eligibility Criteria For Ministry of Electronics & IT (NIELIT) Recruitment 2025

To apply for the Scientific Assistant position at NIELIT, candidates must meet the following educational, age, and citizenship requirements:

Criteria	Details
Educational Qualification	B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. in one or more of the following disciplines: Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Science, Computer & Networking Security, Software System, Information Technology, Electrical, Informatics.
Age Limit	Maximum 30 years as of 18/03/2025. Relaxations apply as per government norms: - SC/ST: 5 years - OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years - Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years (+ category-based relaxations) - Ex-servicemen and Central Govt. employees: As per rules.
Citizenship	Candidates must be: - A citizen of India, or - A subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or - A Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, intending to settle permanently, or - A person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam) with the intent of permanent settlement in India. (Non-Indian citizens must have a Government of India-issued eligibility certificate.)

Important Dates

Start Date for Online Application: 17/02/2025 (11:30 AM)
Last Date for Online Application: 18/03/2025 (5:30 PM)

Application Link: Official Website

Application Process For Ministry of Electronics & IT (NIELIT) Recruitment 2025

Interested candidates should follow these steps to apply:

Visit the official recruitment portal (link above) and register with a valid email address and mobile number.
Complete the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and professional details.
Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and relevant documents as specified in the guidelines.
Review the application thoroughly before submission.
Submit the application and note down the application number for future reference.

Note: Applicants must pay the non-refundable application fee (including processing charges/service tax) online via the application portal. Payments through Demand Draft, Pay Order, Cheque, or Challan are not accepted. The fee structure is as follows:

General and all other candidates: ₹800 per application
SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates: Exempted (No fee)

Selection Process & Exam Structure

The selection process and exam structure for the Scientific Assistant position at NIELIT, Ministry of Electronics & IT, are given below.

Selection Process

Selection is based solely on the written test and based on streamwise merit thereof.

Written Examination: Candidates must clear a computer-based test (CBT) conducted at designated centers.
Merit List: After the exam, the organisation will prepare a stream-wise (EC/CS/IT) merit list. PwBD candidates will have a common merit list across streams and categories.
Final Selection: Based on performance in the written exam, it is subject to document verification.
Tie-breaking rule: If candidates score the same, the older candidate (by date of birth) gets a higher rank.

Exam Structure

Exam Type	Objective-type, OMR-based
Duration	3 hours
Total Questions	120 MCQs
Question Distribution	65% from Technical subjects (EC/CS/IT) 35% from Generic Area (Logical & Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative & Qualitative Abilities, General Awareness, Aptitude)
Marking Scheme	+1 mark for each correct answer -0.25 mark for each wrong answer
Cut-off Marks	General/EWS: 50% OBC: 40% SC/ST/PwBD: 30% (Cut-offs apply to overall score and individual sections.)

For more details on the application requirements, exam syllabus, etc., visit the official notification here.

Ready to launch your career in electronics and IT? A prestigious role and a clear path are just one application away. Don’t miss out; kickstart your career with NIELIT!