NIOT Multi-Post Recruitment 2026

About This Job

NIOT is hiring 19 project staff for consultancy projects in Chennai. If you have B.E./B.Tech, M.Sc, Diploma or any degree in the required discipline, you can apply online. The last date for online application is 25 June 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 56,000 plus HRA depending on the post.

National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) Multi-Post Recruitment 2026 - 19 Posts

National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. NIOT/E&P/02/2026 (Project). The notice covers Project Engineer-I, Project Engineering Associate, Technical Associate, Project Engineering Assistant and Project Administration Assistant posts on contract basis for consultancy projects. No separate call letter will be issued, so candidates should note the fixed selection schedule in July 2026.

The posts are project-specific and do not create any right to permanent appointment at NIOT. Most technical roles involve field travel, coastal surveys, scientific cruises, site work or laboratory operations. If many candidates report, NIOT may hold a screening test before interview to keep the interview list manageable.

Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply?

Engineering and Technical Posts

• Project Engineer-I: You need B.E./B.Tech with at least 60% marks in the notified discipline. M.E./M.Tech is desirable for engineering streams.
• Technical Associate-II: You need B.E./B.Tech with 60% marks in CS/IT/Data Science/AI/Software/Informatics and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Technical Associate-I: You need B.E./B.Tech ECE/E&I or M.Sc Zoology/Marine Science, depending on the post.
• Project Engineering Assistant: You need a Diploma in ECE/E&I with 60% marks; B.E./B.Tech is desirable.

Science and Administration Posts

• Project Engineering Associate: You need M.Sc Marine Biology/Marine Science with 60% marks and 4 years R&D experience, or a Ph.D in Marine Biology/Marine Science.
• Project Administration Assistant: You need any degree. Working experience of 2 years in an organisation of repute and computer knowledge are desirable.
• Nationality: You must be a citizen of India.

Age Limit

• 35 years: Project Engineer-I, Technical Associate-II and Technical Associate-I posts.
• 40 years: Project Engineering Associate.
• 50 years: Project Engineering Assistant and Project Administration Assistant.
• Age cut-off: Age, qualification and experience are counted as on the closing date for online application, 25 June 2026.
• Age relaxation: OBC, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-servicemen relaxation will apply as per Central Government rules.

Salary

• Project Engineer-I: Rs. 56,000 + HRA per month.
• Project Engineering Associate: Rs. 42,000 + HRA per month.
• Technical Associate-II: Rs. 35,000 + HRA per month.
• Technical Associate-I: Rs. 31,000 + HRA per month.
• Project Engineering Assistant / Project Administration Assistant: Rs. 20,000 + HRA per month.
• The pay is fixed throughout the project tenure. No TA/DA will be paid for attending written test, skill test or interview.

Application Fee

• Application fee: The advertisement does not mention any application fee.
• Payment mode: No fee payment instructions are given in the notice.

Selection Process

NIOT has already fixed the written test, skill test and interview schedule. Candidates must attend on the date and time shown for their post.

1. Online Application Scrutiny: NIOT will check your online application and uploaded documents.
2. Interview: Project Engineer, Project Engineering Associate and Technical Associate posts are scheduled for interview.
3. Written / Skill Test: Project Engineering Assistant has written / skill test. Project Administration Assistant has a written test.
4. Screening Test if Needed: If many candidates report, NIOT may conduct a screening test before interview.
5. Document Verification: You must produce original certificates uploaded in the online portal at the time of selection.

How to Apply

1. Go to the NIOT recruitment page at niot.res.in/recruitment_details.php.
2. Open the online application portal at services.niot.res.in/recruit.
3. Create your profile and get the registration number.
4. Select the post you want and submit the completed online application.
5. Upload photo and scanned documents for education, experience and reservation/relaxation claims.
6. Download the generated application with registration number and application number.
7. Bring the downloaded application and original certificates for the scheduled selection date.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 05 June 2026
• Last Date for Online Application: 25 June 2026
• Technical Associate-II Interview: 06 July 2026, 8:30 AM
• Project Engineer-I Civil/Ocean/Structural/Coastal/Port Interview: 07 July 2026, 8:30 AM
• Project Engineer-I GIS, Project Engineering Associate and Technical Associate-I Zoology Interview: 08 July 2026, 8:30 AM
• Technical Associate-I ECE/E&I Interview and Project Engineering Assistant Written / Skill Test: 09 July 2026, 8:30 AM
• Project Administration Assistant Written Test: 10 July 2026, 8:30 AM
• Admit Card / Call Letter: No separate call letter will be issued.

• Support NIOT consultancy projects in engineering, science, technical or administration work
• Carry out field surveys, site monitoring, lab work or data processing as assigned
• Prepare technical drawings, maps, reports, records or office documents for the project team
• Assist scientists, engineers and project managers during coastal, marine and field activities
• Operate or support relevant software, instruments, electronics systems or office tools
• Maintain project documentation and submit updates to the reporting officer
• Follow safety, travel, cruise and field-work instructions issued by NIOT