Puducherry JLA XSM Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Government of Puducherry has reopened the portal for the Junior Laboratory Assistant post in the Department of Science, Technology and Environment. The current window is only for Ex-Servicemen category applicants, with 1 horizontal XSM slot in the corrected reservation table. If you have passed Higher Secondary (H.Sc./12th) with Physics or Chemistry as one subject, you can apply online. The last date is 31 May 2026, 03:00 PM, and the pay is Level-2, Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 per month.

Government of Puducherry Junior Laboratory Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 1 XSM Slot

Puducherry Examining Authority issued Advertisement No. 02/CHSL/PEA/2026 for the Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination 2026. The corrigendum dated 23 May 2026 corrected the reservation for Junior Laboratory Assistant, Post Code 1021/2026 and reopened the portal from 25 May to 31 May 2026 for Ex-Servicemen category only. The crucial date for age and education remains 13 April 2026, so your qualification and age must be counted using that date.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Current XSM slot: 1 horizontal Ex-Servicemen slot for Junior Laboratory Assistant.
• Total notified JLA vacancies: 4 posts in Group-C Pay Matrix Level-2.
• Corrected vertical reservation: UR - 1, MBC - 1, SC - 1, EWS - 1.
• Corrected horizontal reservation: Ex-Servicemen - 1.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have passed Higher Secondary (H.Sc./12th) or equivalent.
• Subject requirement: You must have studied Physics or Chemistry as one of the subjects.
• Category condition: This reopened window is for Ex-Servicemen category only.
• Nativity/Residence: You must be a native or resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry with continuous residence in the UT for the last 5 years before the notification date.
• Crucial date: Age and education will be checked as on 13 April 2026.

Age Limit

• Base age limit: 18 to 30 years as on 13 April 2026.
• Ex-Servicemen relaxation: Period of military service plus 3 years.
• Reserved category relaxation: MBC/OBC/EBC/BCM/BT get 3 years; SC/ST get 5 years, wherever the category is earmarked in the notification.
• PwBD relaxation: Up to 10 years as per the notification, with additional reserved-category relaxation where applicable.

Salary

• Pay level: Group-C Pay Matrix Level-2.
• Monthly pay range: Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200.
• You may also get DA, HRA and other allowances as per Government of Puducherry rules after appointment.

Application Fee

• No application fee details are mentioned in the notification pages reviewed for this reopened JLA window.
• Apply through the official portal only at recruitment.py.gov.in.

Selection Process

Selection is through a written competitive examination followed by certificate verification.

1. Written Examination: Objective-type exam with 2 papers. Each paper has 100 questions for 100 marks and a duration of 2 hours.
2. Negative Marking: 0.25 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer or incorrectly shaded answer.
3. Minimum Qualifying Marks: UR - 30%, OBC/MBC/EWS - 25%, SC - 20%.
4. Shortlisting: A provisional shortlist up to 3 times the vacancies may be published.
5. Certificate Verification: Shortlisted applicants must produce original age, education, nativity/residence, community and category certificates.

Paper I topics: General Intelligence, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Studies, Current Affairs, Ethics and Morality, English grammar and Computer Knowledge are part of the indicative syllabus.

Paper II topics: The notification lists science and general subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Geography, History, Politics and Constitution of India. Questions may test the Higher Secondary level expected for this post.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official Puducherry recruitment portal at recruitment.py.gov.in.
2. Open the CHSL202621 Junior Laboratory Assistant recruitment page.
3. Register with your mobile number and receive the username and password by SMS.
4. Login, fill in the online application form and save the details in draft mode.
5. Upload your photo, signature and required documents as per the portal instructions.
6. Preview the form carefully, submit it online and download the submitted application.
7. Complete the application before 31 May 2026, 03:00 PM.

Documents to keep ready: You should keep a recent photo, signature, Government photo ID, SSLC certificate, Higher Secondary certificate, nativity/residence certificate, Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate and Department of Sainik Welfare registration details ready before filling the form.

After submission: Download the online application and keep it safely. The notification says original certificates and self-attested copies may be checked during certificate verification, along with the admit card signed during the examination.

Important Dates

• Original Advertisement Date: 13 March 2026
• Original Application Start: 23 March 2026
• Crucial Date for Age and Qualification: 13 April 2026
• Corrigendum Date: 23 May 2026
• Reopened Application Start for XSM: 25 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply for XSM Window: 31 May 2026, 03:00 PM
• Exam Date: To be announced
• Hall Ticket Date: To be announced on the recruitment portal

• Assist with laboratory testing, sample handling and day-to-day lab work
• Prepare laboratory materials, glassware and basic equipment before use
• Keep laboratory records, registers and test-related documentation updated
• Follow safety rules while handling chemicals, samples and lab instruments
• Support senior technical staff during testing, inspection and monitoring work
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the assigned laboratory area
• Report stock, equipment or safety issues to the supervising officer