| Event | Detail |
| Post Name | Technical Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 24 |
| Recruiting Body | CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO) |
| Job Location | Goa (Headquarters), Mumbai, Kochi, and Visakhapatnam (Regional Centres) |
| Application Start Date | November 3, 2025 (10:00 AM) |
| Application Last Date | December 2, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | December 2, 2025 |
The post is highly attractive, with an excellent salary structure and comprehensive benefits.
Pay Level: Pay Level-06 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
Pay Scale: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400.
Starting Basic Pay: ₹35,400 per month.
Gross Emoluments: The total monthly salary will be significantly higher than the basic pay due to the addition of:
Dearness Allowance (DA) (to offset inflation, currently around 50% of Basic Pay).
House Rent Allowance (HRA) (varies based on the city of posting).
Transport Allowance (TA) (fixed monthly allowance).
Additional Benefits: Selected candidates are eligible for:
Reimbursement of Medical Expenses.
Leave Travel Concession (LTC).
Children’s Education Allowance.
New Pension System (NPS) benefits.
Career Advancement opportunities under the Assessment Promotion scheme.
A total of 24 posts for Technical Assistant are available, with the following category breakdown:
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 17 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 01 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 01 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) | 04 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 01 |
| Total | 24 |
Note: 03 posts are horizontally reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs).
Candidates must meet the Age Limit and specific Educational Qualifications by the last date of application (02.12.2025).
Upper Age Limit: 28 years as of December 2, 2025.
Age Relaxation is provided as per Government of India rules:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC (NCL): 3 years
PwBD (Unreserved): 10 years
PwBD (OBC): 13 years
PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
For Technical Disciplines (e.g., TA01, TA02, TA04, TA06, TA07, TA11):
Requirement: 3-year full-time Diploma (with 60% marks) in the relevant field (e.g., Electronics, Civil, Mechanical, Survey Engineering) AND 2 years of relevant experience.
OR: 2-year Lateral Admission Diploma (with 60% marks) AND 2 years of relevant experience.
For Science/Non-Technical Disciplines (e.g., TA03, TA05, TA08, TA09, TA10):
Requirement: B.Sc. / BCA (with 60% marks) in the relevant subject (e.g., Archaeology, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geology).
Plus: One year of experience in the relevant discipline OR one year full-time professional qualification.
The selection is a two-stage process: Trade Test (Qualifying) followed by a Written Examination (Final Merit).
Nature: Qualifying only. Marks will NOT be used for the final merit list.
Purpose: Only candidates who qualify in the Trade Test will be eligible for the next stage.
Prerequisite: Applications are first screened, and shortlisted candidates are invited for the Trade Test.
Merit Basis: The final merit list is based ONLY on the marks scored in this written exam.
Format: OMR-based or Computer Based Test (CBT), set in both English and Hindi (except for the English section).
Standard: Diploma / Graduation level.
Key Condition: Paper II and Paper III will only be evaluated if the candidate secures the minimum threshold marks in Paper I (Mental Ability Test).
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
| Paper I | Mental Ability Test | 50 | 100 | 1 hour | No |
| Paper II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 30 mins | 1 mark |
| Paper II | English Language | 25 | 75 | 30 mins | 1 mark |
| Paper III | Concerned Subject | 100 | 300 | 90 mins | 1 mark |
Only Online via the official CSIR-NIO website (Recruitment/Careers section).
Process: New users must Register first, then Log in to accurately fill out the form, upload documents (Photo, Signature, Certificates, etc.), and pay the fee.
Final Step: Download and save the final submitted application form.
| Category | Application Fee |
| Unreserved (UR), OBC, EWS | ₹500 |
| Women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen | Exempted (No Fee) |
The fee must be paid online through the SBI Collect link provided on the application portal.
Would you like me to find the official CSIR-NIO website link or the direct "Apply Online" link mentioned in the article?
That's an excellent idea. The most crucial information for the user at this stage is the official link to apply.
The official website for CSIR-NIO is nio.res.in. Based on the current notices on their website, the advertisement for the Technical Assistant recruitment is active and has a direct application link.
To proceed with your application for the CSIR NIO Technical Assistant Recruitment 2025 (Advertisement No. NIO/04-2025/R&A), please use the following links:
Official Website of CSIR-NIO: https://www.nio.res.in/
Permanent Vacancies Page: Recruitment of Technical Assistant (Advertisement No. NIO/04-2025/R&A) is listed on this page.
Direct Application Link (Click on "CLICK HERE TO APPLY" in the official notice): You must navigate to the detailed official advertisement on the CSIR-NIO website, which contains the direct link to the application portal. The official notice on their website mentions "CLICK HERE TO APPLY" for the Technical Assistant post.
⚠️ Important: Always apply directly through the link provided in the official advertisement on the nio.res.in website to ensure security and validity.
The syllabus is structured according to the three papers in the Competitive Written Examination. The standard of the exam will be at the Diploma / Graduation level.
The final merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the written exam, which consists of three papers. Note that Paper I is a qualifying stage for Paper II and Paper III evaluation.
No. of Questions: 50
Maximum Marks: 100 (2 marks per question)
Duration: 1 hour
Negative Marking: None (No negative marking in Paper I)
| Subject Area | Expected Topics (General CSIR Pattern) |
| Mental Ability / General Intelligence & Reasoning | General Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Arithmetic Reasoning, Coding-Decoding, Analogies, Similarities and Differences, Space Visualization. |
Total Questions: 50 (25 for General Awareness + 25 for English Language)
Maximum Marks: 150 (3 marks per question)
Duration: 30 minutes
Negative Marking: 1 mark for every wrong answer.
Expected Topics: History of India and Indian National Movement, Current Affairs (National and International), Indian Constitution, Polity, Governance, General Science, Indian Culture and Heritage, Geography of India and the World, Oceanography-related developments and research.
Expected Topics: Grammar, Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitution), Sentence Structure, Error Spotting, Reading Comprehension, Fill in the Blanks, Idioms and Phrases.
No. of Questions: 100
Maximum Marks: 300 (3 marks per question)
Duration: 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes)
Negative Marking: 1 mark for every wrong answer.
The syllabus for Paper III will be entirely based on the Essential Educational Qualification required for the specific Post Code you are applying for.
| Post Code Type | Concerned Subject/Syllabus Focus |
| Diploma Posts (e.g., TA01, TA04, TA06, TA07, TA11) | Diploma level curriculum in the relevant Engineering discipline: Electronics, Civil, Mechanical, Survey Engineering, Instrumentation, etc. |
| B.Sc./BCA Posts (e.g., TA03, TA05, TA08, TA09, TA10) | Graduation (B.Sc./BCA) level curriculum in the relevant Science or Computer stream: Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Computer Science, Archaeology, etc. |
Crucial Note: Since the final merit depends only on the written exam, focus heavily on Paper III (Concerned Subject) and ensuring you clear the qualifying marks in Paper I (Mental Ability).
Here are all the important links you will need for this recruitment: