SCL Mohali recruitment 2026: 83 technician, technical assistant posts open November 1

The Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL) in Mohali, Punjab, has announced 83 regular vacancies for technicians, technical assistants and administrative staff, under advertisement number SCL:01/2026 dated October 21, 2026. Online applications will open on November 1, 2026, at 11 am and close on November 30, 2026, at 5 pm, according to the notification as reported by recruitment portals. The bulk of the openings, 71 of the 83, are technical posts, making this one of the few government recruitment drives aimed directly at young people who want to work in India's chip-making sector.

India is trying to build a home-grown semiconductor industry, with large chip factories and assembly plants being set up in several states. That push needs not only engineers with advanced degrees but also thousands of skilled technicians who can run and maintain sensitive equipment, handle materials in clean rooms, and keep production lines working. The Semi-Conductor Laboratory, as its name suggests, is a government facility that works on the design and fabrication of semiconductor devices, and its recruitment offers a direct route into that work.

For young job seekers, the two technical grades open different doors: Technician 'B' sits at pay Level 3 and Technical Assistant at the higher Level 7, so they are pitched at different levels of training and experience. The exact qualifications, subjects and reservation rules are set out in the detailed notification, and applicants should read it carefully before applying, since some portals list details as still to be confirmed. Government pay levels also come with allowances and job security that private manufacturing jobs often do not match.

The option to apply for both technical posts is useful for candidates who meet the requirements for each, because it increases the chances of selection. But each application carries its own fee, so candidates should check their eligibility first. The month-long window, starting on November 1, gives time to gather documents such as mark sheets, trade certificates, caste or category certificates and identity proof.

Beyond the 83 jobs, the drive is a reminder that the semiconductor industry is opening up careers for people with practical, hands-on training, not only for those with engineering degrees from top institutes. ITI and polytechnic students in electronics, electrical, mechanical and instrumentation trades may find the sector a growing source of employment over the next decade.

Short-term: Eligible candidates across India have a month, from November 1 to 30, 2026, to apply. Selection will follow the process set out in the official notification.

Long-term: Recruitment of trained technicians strengthens the workforce India needs as chip fabrication and assembly projects come up. For those selected, it is a chance to build specialised skills in a field where demand for experienced staff is likely to grow.

Who is affected: Young people with technical training, especially in electronics and related trades; young people in Punjab and neighbouring states who may prefer a Mohali posting; and coaching and training institutes preparing candidates for technical government jobs.

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