Designation/Position- NIOT Recruitment
National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai, India invites applications for NIOT Recruitment from eligible and interested candidates
About- The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), an autonomous R&D organization under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, is recruiting for various project positions on a contract basis. A total of 152 vacancies are available across multiple disciplines. The number of vacancies is subject to change based on project needs.
Research/Job Area-
| Sl. No. | Name of the Post | No. of Vacancies & Category | Research Area(s) Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project Scientist III | 1 Post (UR) | Life Science (Marine Biology, Open Sea Cage Culture) |
| 2 | Project Scientist II | 7 Posts (UR) | Mechanical, Life Science, Physical Oceanography, ECE/E&I |
| 3 | Project Scientist I | 34 Posts (UR-14, ST-4, SC-5, OBC-8, EWS-3) | Mechanical, Physical Oceanography, ECE/E&I, Life Science, Biotechnology, Civil, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Coastal Management/Remote Sensing & GIS |
| 4 | Project Scientific Assistant | 45 Posts (UR-23, ST-5, SC-5, OBC-8, EWS-4) | Mechanical, Life Science, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, ECE/E&I, Electrical, Chemistry/Physics, Computer Science, Civil |
| 5 | Project Technician | 19 Posts (UR-9, ST-2, SC-1, OBC-6, EWS-1) | Fitter, Electrical, Electronics, Air Conditioning |
| 6 | Project Field Assistant | 10 Posts (UR-6, SC-1, OBC-2, EWS-1) | Coastal and Marine Field Surveys |
| 7 | Project Junior Assistant | 12 Posts (UR-5, ST-2, SC-3, OBC-1, EWS-1) | Administrative and Secretarial Support |
| 8 | Research Associate | 6 Posts (UR-4, SC-1, OBC-1) | Oceanography/Physical Oceanography/Physics, Life Science |
| 9 | Senior Research Fellow | 13 Posts (UR-6, ST-1, SC-2, OBC-3, EWS-1) | Oceanography/Physical Oceanography, Life Science |
| 10 | Junior Research Fellow | 5 Posts (UR-4, OBC-1) | Life Science |
Location- NIOT Campus, Velachery-Tambaram Main Road, Pallikaranai, Chennai – 600
Eligibility/Qualification–
Specific eligibility criteria vary widely depending on the position. Refer to the detailed document ([Final_project_recruit_202420241202171735.pdf](Filename: Final_project_recruit_202420241202171735.pdf)) for complete details on educational qualifications, experience requirements, and age limits for each post.
Name of the Post: Project Scientist – III
Number of Post(s): 01 (Un-reserved)
Maximum age limit: 45 years (Age relaxation as per Govt. of India norms)
Emoluments: Rs. 78,000/- + HRA (Increment of 5% for every two years of experience subject to performance review)
Name of the Post Research Associate (RA)
No. Post(s) 6 (UR-4,SC-1, OBC-1)
Emoluments Rs. 58,000/- + HRA
Maximum age limit 35
| Name of the Post | : Project Scientist – I |
| Number of Post(s) | :34 (UR-14, ST-4, SC-5, OBC-8, EWS-3) Three post will be suitable for PwD category |
| Maximum age limit | : 35 (Age relaxation as per Govt. of India norms) |
| Emoluments | : Rs. 56,000/- + HRA |
(Increment of 5% for every two years of experience subject to performance review)
| Name of the Post | : Project Scientist – II |
| Number of Post(s) | : 7 (Un-reserved) |
| Maximum age limit | : 40 Years(Age relaxation as per Govt. of India norms) |
| Emoluments | : Rs. 67,000/- + HRA |
(Increment of 5% for every two years of experience subject to performance review)
Job/Position Description-
| Name of the Posts | No. of vacancies& Category |
| Project Scientist III | 1 Post (UR) |
| Project Scientist II | 7 Posts (UR) |
| Project Scientist I | 34 Posts(UR-14, ST-4, SC-5, OBC-8, EWS-3) |
| Project Scientific Assistant | 45 Posts(UR-23, ST-5, SC-5, OBC-8, EWS-4) |
| Project Technician | 19 Posts(UR-9, ST-2, SC-1, OBC-6, EWS-1) |
| Project Field Assistant | 10 Posts (UR-6, SC-1, OBC-2, EWS-1) |
| Project Junior Assistant | 12 Posts(UR-5, ST-2. SC-3, OBC-1, EWS-1) |
| Research Associate | 6 Posts (UR-4, SC-1, OBC-1) |
| Senior Research Fellow | 13 Posts (UR-6, ST-1, SC-2, OBC-3, EWS-1) |
| Junior Research Fellow | 5 Posts(UR-4, OBC-1) |
| Total | 152 Posts |
How to Apply-
- The online application form is available on NIOT website.
- The candidates applying for the posts should apply on-line through web link https://www.niot.res.in/recruitment_details.php and shall download the filled in application form generated online and produce the same at the time of registration for interview/ Test on the scheduled dates as follows :
| Name of the post | Discipline | Mode of Selection | Date of Recruitment |
| Project Scientist -III | Life Science | Interview | 06-01-2025 |
| Project Scientist -II | Mechanical | Interview | 20-01-2025 |
| Life Science | Interview | 07-01-2025 | |
| Physical Oceanography | Interview | 10-01-2025 | |
| ECE/E&I | Interview | 03-02-2025 | |
| Project Scientist – I | Mechanical | Interview | 21-01-2025 |
| Physical Oceanography | Interview | 10-01-2025 | |
| ECE/E&I | Interview | 04-02-2025 | |
| Electrical | Interview | 24-01-2025 | |
| Civil | Interview | 22-01-2025 | |
| Life Science | Interview | 07-02-2025 | |
| Biotechnology | Interview | 07-02-2025 | |
| Microbiology | Interview | 10-02-2025 | |
| Bioinformatics | Interview | 10-02-2025 | |
| Chemistry | Interview | 11-02-2025 | |
| Coastal Management/ Remote Sensing & GIS | Interview | 27-01-2025 | |
| Project Scientific Assistant | Mechanical | Written Test | 23-01-2025 |
| ECE/E&I | Written Test | 06-02-2025 | |
| Electrical | Written Test | 28-01-2025 | |
| Civil | Written Test | 22-01-2025 | |
| Computer Science | Written Test | 08-01-2025 | |
| Life Science | Written Test | 12-02-2025 | |
| Biotechnology | Written Test | 13-02-2025 | |
| Micro-biology | Written Test | 13-02-2025 | |
| Bioinformatics | Written Test | 10-02-2025 | |
| Chemistry | Written Test | 08-01-2025 | |
| Project Technician | Fitter | Trade test | 09-01-2025 |
| Electrical | Trade test | 05-02-2025 | |
| Electronics | Trade test | 05-02-2025 | |
| Air Conditioning | Trade test | 05-02-2025 | |
| Project Field Assistant | General Science | Written Test | 05-02-2025 |
| Project Junior Assistant | Admin | Written Test | 27-01-2025 |
| Research Fellow | Oceanography/ Physical Oceanography/Physics | Interview | 10-01-2025 |
| Life Science | Interview | 06-01-2025 | |
| Senior Research Fellow | Oceanography/Physical Oceanography | Interview | 10-01-2025 |
| Life Science | Interview | 07-01-2025 | |
| Junior Research Fellow | Life Science | Interview | 07-01-2025 |
Last Date for Apply– 23 December 2024
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