Vacancies:

There are approx. 598 vacancies.

Exam Pattern:

Written Examination.

Scheme of Tier-I Examination:

• The written examination will be in ONLINE mode and the question paper would consist of 120 nos. of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) to be answered in a maximum time of 3 hours.
• The medium of written examination shall be in English only.
• The question paper will consist of 65% questions from Technical Area and 35% questions from Generic Area.
• Every question will carry 1 (one) mark and there will be a negative marking of 0.25 mark for each wrong answer.

Important Dates:

• Dates for submission of online applications: 04-03-2023 
• Last date and time for receipt of online applications: 04-04-2023
• Last date and time for making online fee payment: 04-04-2023 (upto 05:30 PM)
  
• Issuance of Admit Card for Computer-Based Test: To be declared later
• Tentative Date of Computer-Based Test: To be declared later

Essential Educational Qualifications:

For Scientist B:

A Pass in Bachelor Degree in Engineering OR Bachelor in Technology OR Department of Electronics and Accreditation of Computer Courses B-level OR Associate Member of Institute of Engineers OR Graduate Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers OR Master Degree in Science (MSc) OR Master Degree in Computer Application OR Master Degree in Engineering /Technology (ME /M.Tech) OR Master Degree in Philosophy (M Phil) in the field of Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Computer Sciences, Communication, Computer and Networking Security, Computer Application, Software System, Information Technology, Information Technology Management, Informatics, Computer Management, Cyber-law, Electronics and Instrumentation.

For Scientific Officer / Engineer-SB and Scientific/Technical Assistant-A

A Pass in M.Sc. /MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech in any one or in a combination of the field such as Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics & Telecommunications, Computer Sciences, Computer and Networking Security, Software Systems, Information Technology, and Informatics. 

Age limit: 

• Maximum Age limit for different categories is as follows: UR / EWS-30 Years, SC/ST-35 Years, OBC (NCL)-33 Years
  
• The cut-off date to determine eligibility in terms of the age of candidates will be 04-04-2023.

Documents Required:

• Applications must be submitted only in online mode at the official IGNOU Recruitment website i.e. https://www.calicut.nielit.in/nic23
• Scanned image of Photograph along with signature (JPEG/JPG format, size less than 50 KB).
• Scanned copies of Essential Educational Qualifications, i.e., Matriculation Certificate, Higher Secondary Certificate, and Degree certificate along with consolidated marks list, date of birth certificate, category certificate, i.e. SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD (if applicable), Experience certificate (if applicable), NOC (if applicable) in a single file of PDF format (size less than 3 MB) only.
  

Application Fee:

• SC/ST/ PWD/ Women candidates: Nil
• General and all others: Rs. 800/-

Important Links related to the NIELIT Various Posts examination:

• Official website of NIELIT:  https://nielit.gov.in/
• NIELIT Various Posts Examination 2023 Examination official Notification:   https://www.calicut.nielit.in/nic23/documentformats/DetailedAdvertisement.pdf