National Institute of Technology (NIT) Agartala has released Advertisement No. F.NITA.2(519-Estt)/2019/Vol-III/4473 dated 10.09.2026 for direct recruitment to 51 Group B and Group C non-teaching technical posts, including Technical Assistant, Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical), Library and Information Assistant, SAS Assistant, Pharmacist, Senior Technician, Technician and Lab Attendant. Eligible Indian citizens holding 10+2, ITI, Diploma or a Degree in the relevant field can apply online from 10:00 AM on 20.09.2026 to 05:00 PM on 20.10.2026. Selection is through a Computer Based Test only, with no interview for any Group B or Group C post.
20.10.2026 (fee must be paid along with the application)
Crucial Date for Age, Qualification and Experience
20.10.2026 (closing date of online application)
Computer Based Test (CBT) Date
Not specified in notification — will be announced separately on the Institute website
Admit Card Release
Not specified in notification
Application Fee
Category
Fee
UR / OBC-NCL / EWS
Rs. 1,000/- (non-refundable)
SC / ST
Rs. 750/- (non-refundable)
PwD (Divyaang)
No fee
Mode of Payment
Online only, through the link available on the application portal
Applying for more than one post
A separate application and a separate fee must be submitted for each post
Note: If the fee is not received by NIT Agartala along with a duly filled application, the application will be summarily rejected. No request for consideration of such applications or of fee paid after the advertised period will be entertained.
Vacancy Details
Post-wise and category-wise breakup of all 51 vacancies as given in the notification:
Post Code
Name of the Post
Pay Level
Age not exceeding
UR
SC
ST
OBC-NCL
EWS
Total
1
Technical Assistant
PL-6
30 Years
4
1
0
2
0
7
2
Junior Engineer (Civil / Electrical)
PL-6
30 Years
3
1
0
1
0
5
3
Library and Information Assistant
PL-6
30 Years
4
0
0
1
0
5
4
SAS Assistant (Student Activity and Sports Assistant)
PL-6
30 Years
2
0
0
0
0
2
5
Pharmacist
PL-5
27 Years
1
0
0
0
0
1
6
Senior Technician
PL-4
33 Years
4
1
3
0
1
9
7
Technician
PL-3
27 Years
6
2
5
0
1
14
8
Lab Attendant
PL-1
27 Years
3
2
2
0
1
8
Grand Total
27
7
10
4
3
51
Reservation for PwD and Ex-Servicemen categories will be provided as per the extant Government of India rules. The number of posts advertised may increase or decrease as per the requirement of the Institute during the selection process.
Tentative Department-wise Distribution of Posts (Annexure C)
Field / Discipline
Junior Engineer
Technical Assistant
Senior Technician
Technician
Bio Engineering
—
—
1
2
Chemical Engineering
—
1
1
1
Civil Engineering
3
1
1
2
Computer Science and Engineering / Computing and ICT Unit / MIS
—
2
1
3
Electrical Engineering
2
1
1
2
Electronics and Communication / Instrumentation Engineering
—
1
2
2
Mechanical / Production Engineering
—
1
2
2
Total
5
7
9
14
This distribution is tentative, as stated in Annexure C of the notification. Library and Information Assistant, SAS Assistant, Pharmacist and Lab Attendant posts are not part of the department-wise breakup.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Nationality
Indian Citizen
Educational Qualification
Varies by post — from Senior Secondary (10+2) for Lab Attendant up to a First Class B.E./B.Tech./MCA or Master’s degree for Technical Assistant. Full post-wise requirement is in the table below.
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years for all posts. Upper age limit: 30 years (Technical Assistant, Junior Engineer, Library and Information Assistant, SAS Assistant), 33 years (Senior Technician), 27 years (Pharmacist, Technician, Lab Attendant), as on 20.10.2026. Check your age eligibility →
First Class / Percentage Rule
Where First Class or Division is not mentioned on the certificate, the candidate must have secured at least 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale or 60% marks in aggregate. Only the primary mode of evaluation printed on the certificate is considered; if both CGPA and percentage appear, only CGPA is taken. CGPA-to-percentage conversion given by an institute is not allowed.
Cut-off Date for Eligibility
All eligibility conditions, including age, qualification and experience, are judged as on the closing date of online application (20.10.2026).
Application Restriction
Multiple applications for the same post are not permitted. A candidate eligible for more than one post must apply separately for each post with a separate fee, at his or her own risk of exam schedule clashes.
NOC Requirement
Candidates serving in State/Central Govt., Semi-Govt., PSUs, Universities or Govt. Educational Institutions must bring a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of document verification, failing which they will not be allowed to appear for verification.
Other Conditions
No vigilance, criminal or disciplinary case should be pending against the candidate. Applicants must be in sound health and, if selected, must produce a fitness certificate from the District Medical Board. Candidates must not have been convicted by any Court of Law.
Post-wise Educational Qualification
Post
Essential Qualification (as per NIT Recruitment Rules 2019)
Technical Assistant
First Class or equivalent grade in B.E./B.Tech./MCA in the relevant subject; OR First Class Diploma in Engineering in the relevant field with excellent academic record; OR First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Science; OR Master’s Degree in Science with at least 50% marks or equivalent grade.
Junior Engineer (Civil / Electrical)
First Class B.E./B.Tech. in Civil or Electrical Engineering; OR First Class Diploma in Civil or Electrical Engineering with excellent academic record.
Library and Information Assistant
First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Science / Arts / Commerce AND a Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science. Desirable: Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking, PGDCA or equivalent.
SAS Assistant
First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, AND a strong record of participation in sports and drama / music / films / painting / photography / journalism / event management or other student activities during college or university studies.
Pharmacist
10+2 in Science (PCB/PCM); AND a 2-year Diploma with First Class from a Pharmacy Council of India recognised institute with minimum two years’ experience in a recognised hospital or pharmacy, OR a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharma.); AND registration as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act 1948.
Senior Technician
10+2 with Science with at least 60% marks; OR 10+2 with at least 50% marks and a 1-year or longer ITI course in the appropriate trade; OR Class 10 with at least 60% marks and a 2-year ITI certificate in the appropriate trade; OR a 3-year Diploma in Engineering in the relevant field. Desirable: Bachelor’s degree.
Technician
10+2 with Science from a Government recognised board with at least 60% marks; OR 10+2 with at least 50% marks and a 1-year or longer ITI course in the appropriate trade; OR Class 10 with at least 60% marks and a 2-year ITI certificate in the appropriate trade; OR a 3-year Diploma in Engineering in the relevant field.
Lab Attendant
Senior Secondary (10+2) in Science from a recognised board.
Age Relaxation
Category
Relaxation
SC / ST
As per Government of India norms
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
As per Government of India norms
PwD (Divyaang)
As per Government of India norms
Ex-Servicemen
As per Government of India rules; a self-attested copy of a valid Discharge / Service Certificate must be uploaded
05 years, subject to a minimum of 03 years’ continuous regular service and production of a No Objection Certificate from the competent authority at document verification
One-time relaxation up to the age of 56 years, on submission of supporting documents proving their association with NIT Agartala
The notification does not print category-wise relaxation figures for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen; it states only that relaxation will follow Government of India norms (see point 6 of the General Instructions, page 2 of the official notification). Cumulative age relaxation applies where a candidate qualifies under more than one category, and the maximum age after relaxation is computed as on the last date of submission of the online application. Reserved category candidates applying against Unreserved vacancies get no relaxation in age, qualifying marks or any other concession.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Upper age limits here run from 27 to 33 years depending on the post, and every one of them is counted as on 20.10.2026. Enter your date of birth, that cut-off date and your category relaxation to see instantly whether you fall inside the band for the post you want.
A single objective (MCQ) Computer Based Test of 100 marks, 60 minutes duration, made up of Part-I and Part-II (Lab Attendant has Part-I only). In line with DoPT Office Memorandum No. F.39020/01/2013-Estt.(B)-Part dated 29 December 2015, no interview is conducted for any Group B or Group C post. The schedule, venue and other details of the CBT will be notified separately on the Institute website.
Stage 2 — Skill Test (wherever applicable)
Qualifying in nature. The final merit list is prepared solely on the basis of CBT marks, subject to the candidate qualifying the prescribed skill test(s) wherever applicable. The notification does not specify which posts carry a skill test.
Stage 3 — Document Verification
Original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies must be produced. Without original certificates the candidature is outright rejected. No TA/DA is paid for attending the recruitment test or document verification.
Stage 4 — Medical Fitness and Verification
Selected candidates must undergo medical examination before the District Medical Board and produce a fitness certificate. All appointments are subject to verification of academic qualifications, experience, conduct, community certificates and police verification.
Tie-Breaking Rule
If two or more candidates score equal marks in the online test, weightage goes to the candidate scoring more marks in Part-I. If a tie remains, the merit list is prepared on Date of Birth as per the Matriculation certificate — the older candidate is placed higher. Any surviving tie is resolved at the discretion of the Institute.
Probation
One year for direct recruits as per NIT Statutes; confirmation is subject to satisfactory completion.
Post-wise Exam Pattern (Annexure B)
Post
Part-I (Marks)
Part-II (Marks)
Total
Duration
Technical Assistant
English, GK and Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability — 20
Syllabus of the department related to the concerned lab, choosing any one of Group-A, Group-B or Group-C — 80
100
60 minutes
Junior Engineer (Civil / Electrical)
English, GK and Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability — 20
Civil / Electrical Engineering — 80
100
1 hour
Library and Information Assistant
English, GK and Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability — 20
Library Information Science Test — 80
100
60 minutes
SAS Assistant
English, GK and Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability — 20
Physical Education and Sports — 80
100
60 minutes
Pharmacist
English, GK and Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability — 20
Pharmacy — 80
100
60 minutes
Senior Technician
English, GK and Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability — 20
Science and Engineering — 80
100
60 minutes
Technician
English, GK and Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability — 40
Science and Engineering — 60
100
60 minutes
Lab Attendant
English, GK and Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Knowledge of Computer — 100 (Part-I only)
—
100
60 minutes
The notification does not mention any negative marking. For Technical Assistant, Part-II is split into Group-A (Electrical, ECE, Electronics and Instrumentation, MCA, Computer Science and Engineering), Group-B (Civil, Mechanical, Production Engineering) and Group-C (Bio Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Science) — the candidate chooses any one group. The complete topic-wise syllabus for every post is given in Annexure B of the official notification.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Pay Structure
All posts are on the Pay Level of the 7th Central Pay Commission, as indicated against each post in the notification.
Technical Assistant, Junior Engineer, Library and Information Assistant, SAS Assistant
Pay Level 6 (PL-6) — Group B. Pre-revised scale per Recruitment Rules 2019: PB-2, Rs. 9,300 – 34,800 with Grade Pay Rs. 4,200/-
Pharmacist
Pay Level 5 (PL-5) — Group C. Pre-revised scale: PB-1, Rs. 5,200 – 20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 2,800/-
Senior Technician
Pay Level 4 (PL-4) — Group C. Pre-revised scale: PB-1, Rs. 5,200 – 20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 2,400/-
Technician
Pay Level 3 (PL-3) — Group C. Pre-revised scale: PB-1, Rs. 5,200 – 20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 2,000/-
Lab Attendant
Pay Level 1 (PL-1) — Group C. Pre-revised scale: PB-1, Rs. 5,200 – 20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1,800/-
Allowances and Perks
Not specified in notification. The advertisement states only the Pay Level; it does not list DA, HRA, medical, leave, NPS or other allowances.
Career Progression
Pharmacist: after 2 years’ experience in Grade Pay Rs. 2,800/-, Non-Functional up-gradation to the next higher Grade Pay of Rs. 4,200/- in PB-2 and re-designation as Sr. Pharmacist (personal to the incumbent). Promotion channels for other posts are as per the NIT Recruitment Rules 2019.
Please note: The notification prints the Pay Level code (PL-1 to PL-6) and the pre-revised Pay Band and Grade Pay from the Recruitment Rules 2019. It does not print the monthly 7th CPC Pay Matrix amount, so no monthly figure is quoted here. Candidates should read the Pay Level against their post and refer to the standard 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
How to Apply
Visit the NIT Agartala website at nita.ac.in and open the Recruitment tab, where the online application link will go live at 10:00 AM on 20.09.2026.
Read the full advertisement first and confirm your age, educational qualification, specialisation and trade or subject against the post you intend to apply for.
Fill in the online application with your personal details, bio-data and qualification exactly as recorded in your Matriculation certificate, and give an active mobile number and a valid e-mail ID that you will keep working through the entire recruitment process.
Upload a recent colour passport-size photograph (taken within the last three months, clear front view, no cap, scarf or sunglasses) and upload all supporting documents and testimonials, duly self-attested, as one single PDF of maximum 10 MB at the appropriate row in the form.
Pay the application fee online (Rs. 1,000/- for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS, Rs. 750/- for SC/ST, nil for PwD), submit the form before 05:00 PM on 20.10.2026, and print the completed application form containing fee payment details along with the e-receipt for your records.
Note: Application forms downloaded and submitted offline will not be accepted. Change of category is not allowed after submission of the online application — a candidate who fails to upload a valid category certificate will be treated as General. Applying for more than one post requires a separate application and a separate fee for each post.
Photograph or signature rejected by the upload form?
This form wants a recent colour passport-size photo with a clear front view, plus every supporting document squeezed into one PDF under 10 MB. Resize and compress your photograph and signature to the exact pixel and KB size the portal will accept, before the last-minute rush on 20.10.2026.
One recent colour photograph, taken not earlier than three months from the date of application, clear front view, without cap, scarf or sunglasses. Keep an identical extra print for verification at the CBT centre. The Institute may reject candidature for an old or unclear photograph. Resize your photo and signature →
All supporting documents / testimonials
To be uploaded duly self-attested as a single PDF, maximum 10 MB
Matriculation / Class 10 certificate
Indicating date of birth. Only the date of birth shown on the 10th / 12th / Birth Certificate is accepted; no later change is entertained.
Higher Secondary / Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
Board certificate and mark sheet
UG / PG Degree / ITI / Diploma certificate
Whichever is applicable, along with mark sheets of all academic years
SC / ST / OBC community certificate
In the proforma prescribed by DoPT vide letter No. F.No.36028/1/2014-Estt.(Res.) dated 3 September 2015. The caste must appear in the State-wise Central list. No other certificate is accepted.
OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate
Issued on or after 1 April 2025, and must clearly state that the applicant belongs to the non-creamy layer
EWS certificate
Issued on or after 1 April 2025, in the prescribed proforma, for families with gross annual income below Rs. 8.00 lakh in the financial year prior to the year of application, subject to the asset conditions in DoPT OM No.36039/1/2019-Estt (Res) dated 31 January 2019
PwD (Divyaang) certificate
Disability / Medical Certificate in the prescribed proforma issued by the competent medical authority. Only 40% or more disability qualifies for reservation under this category.
Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate
Self-attested copy of a valid Discharge / Service Certificate, where age relaxation is claimed
Experience certificate(s)
From the Head(s) of Organisation(s), if applicable, plus supporting documents for past experience at different levels
No Objection Certificate (NOC)
Mandatory at document verification for candidates serving in State/Central Govt., Semi-Govt., PSUs, Universities or Govt. Educational Institutions
Photo identity card
Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, PAN Card, Driving Licence or Passport. At least one original photo ID must be carried to the examination centre, failing which entry is refused.
Printed application form and fee e-receipt
To be printed and carried to document verification
Any other document
As NIT Agartala may deem fit
All certificates claiming reservation or age relaxation under SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD/ESM must be valid as on the last date of submission of the online application. All related certificates must be produced in original at document verification.
Applying for two posts with one application and one fee — each post needs its own separate application and its own fee, and a single combined submission will not be counted for both.
Submitting the form without completing the online fee payment — if the fee does not reach NIT Agartala with the application, it is summarily rejected and no later payment is entertained.
Leaving the category certificate out of the upload — the category cannot be changed after submission, and a candidate without a valid certificate is treated as General.
Assuming a CGPA-to-percentage conversion certificate from your college will be accepted — it will not; only the primary mode of evaluation printed on your own certificate is considered.
Uploading an old or unclear photograph, or one with a cap, scarf or sunglasses — candidature can be rejected at any stage for this alone.
Waiting until 20 October to apply — the portal closes at 05:00 PM sharp, and the notification itself advises applying early to avoid the last-minute rush.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for NIT Agartala Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026? The online application window closes at 05:00 PM on 20.10.2026.
2. How many vacancies are there in this NIT Agartala recruitment? There are 51 vacancies in total, covering eight posts: Technical Assistant (7), Junior Engineer (5), Library and Information Assistant (5), SAS Assistant (2), Pharmacist (1), Senior Technician (9), Technician (14) and Lab Attendant (8).
3. What is the minimum qualification required? It depends on the post — Lab Attendant needs only Senior Secondary (10+2) in Science, while Technical Assistant needs a First Class B.E./B.Tech./MCA, First Class Diploma, First Class B.Sc. or an M.Sc. with at least 50% marks.
4. What is the age limit for these posts? The minimum age is 18 years for all posts, and the upper age limit as on 20.10.2026 is 30 years for Technical Assistant, Junior Engineer, Library and Information Assistant and SAS Assistant, 33 years for Senior Technician, and 27 years for Pharmacist, Technician and Lab Attendant.
5. What is the application fee? Rs. 1,000/- for UR, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates and Rs. 750/- for SC and ST candidates, both non-refundable, with no fee for PwD candidates.
6. Is there an interview in the selection process? No — as per DoPT Office Memorandum dated 29 December 2015, no interview is held for any Group B or Group C post, and selection rests on a Computer Based Test plus a qualifying skill test wherever applicable.
7. Where will these candidates be posted? All posts are at NIT Agartala, Barjala, Jirania, West Tripura — PIN 799046, in the state of Tripura.
8. Can an over-age contractual employee of NIT Agartala still apply? Yes — staff working at NIT Agartala on an ad-hoc, temporary, contractual or outsourced basis get a one-time age relaxation up to 56 years, provided they upload documents proving their association with the Institute; if that proof is not uploaded, the relaxation is refused and no later representation is entertained.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
