NIT Tiruchirappalli Technical Assistant, JE & Technician Recruitment 2026

23 non-teaching technical positions are now open at one of India's top engineering institutes. National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy) is hiring across 5 different post categories ranging from Technician to Technical Assistant, with pay levels from Level 3 to Level 6 under the 7th CPC.

Available Posts

Key Highlights

• NIT Trichy -- consistently ranked among India's top 10 engineering institutions
• Posts spread across multiple departments including CSE, EEE, ECE, Civil, Chemical, and Central Workshop
• Hardcopy submission also required -- send printed application by Speed Post to reach by 31 March 2026
• 2 Ex-Servicemen vacancies in Technician posts and 1 PwBD vacancy in Senior Technician
• Selected candidates covered under New Pension System (NPS)
• Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply as per the notification

Selection Process

The selection involves a Screening Test to shortlist candidates, followed by a Skill Test (qualifying in nature) and a Main Written Test. All tests will be conducted at the NIT Trichy campus. The institute reserves the right to shortlist applicants based on a higher benchmark before calling them for the tests.

Preparation Tips for NIT Trichy Technical Recruitment Exam

1. Know your department's trade requirement -- each department has its own specialization, so study the desirable qualifications listed for your specific post
2. Revise core technical subjects -- for Technician and Senior Technician, focus on your ITI trade fundamentals; for Technical Assistant, brush up on your B.E./B.Tech specialization
3. Practice previous NIT recruitment papers -- NITs follow a standardized recruitment rules pattern set in 2019
4. Time management is key -- the screening test is designed to filter a large pool, so speed and accuracy matter equally
5. Prepare for skill-based assessment -- the Skill Test is qualifying, so make sure your practical laboratory or workshop skills are sharp

Documents You'll Need

Key documents to keep ready:

• Educational certificates -- SSLC, HSC, ITI/Diploma/Degree with all semester mark sheets
• Category certificate -- SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS, only if claiming reservation; OBC and EWS certificates must be issued on or after 1 April 2025
• Experience certificate -- mentioning pay scale, grade pay, duration, and nature of duties (if applicable)
• Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature -- for online upload and verification
• Photo ID proof -- Aadhaar Card, Passport, Driving Licence, or Voter ID (mandatory at exam centre)

See the complete document list in the section below.

• Provide technical support in laboratories, workshops, and computing facilities of the assigned department
• Assist faculty and research scholars in setting up and maintaining laboratory equipment
• Operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot technical instruments and machinery
• Maintain inventory records of equipment, chemicals, and consumables
• Support day-to-day administrative and technical operations of the department
• Handle network administration, system maintenance, and IT support (for CSE/CSG departments)
• Supervise civil and electrical works, prepare estimates, and monitor project execution (for Junior Engineers)
• Manage library cataloguing, digital resources, and information retrieval systems (for Library Assistant)