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NIO Technical Assistant Recruitment 2025 - Complete Guide & How to Apply

CSIR - National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Goa has released the Technical Assistant notification (Advt. NIO/04-2025/R&A). Online applications open 03 Nov 2025 and close on 02 Dec 2025 (11:59 PM).

Important: Apply online at the official NIO website. Applications open 03 Nov 2025 - Last date: 02 Dec 2025.

Apply on NIO Official Site

Quick Snapshot (Must-know)

• Advertisement No.: NIO/04-2025/R&A
• Online Application Start: 03 Nov 2025 (10:00 AM)
• Last Date: 02 Dec 2025 (11:59 PM)
• Total Posts: 24 (including 3 posts reserved for PwBD)
• Upper Age Limit (General): 28 years as on 02 Dec 2025 (relaxation as per rules)
• Application Fee: ₹500 (UR/OBC/EWS). Women, SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen are exempt.
• Pay Level: Level-06 (7th CPC) - approximate starting emoluments ~₹65,856/- p.m. on minimum pay.

Vacancy Overview (Condensed)

Below is the condensed vacancy table - for full, role-by-role details consult the official notification on NIO's website.

Post Code	Seats (Reservation)	Essential Qualification (summary)	Main Job Tasks
TA01	01 (UR)	Diploma — Electronics / ECE / EEE / Computer Hardware & Networking (2–3 yrs) + 2 yrs exp	System admin, endpoints, servers; programming; security compliance
TA02	01 (UR)	Diploma — Electronics/Networking + 2 yrs exp	Network infra: switches, routers, firewalls, CCTV, Wi-Fi
TA03	02 (UR)	B.Sc — Archaeology/Env.Sc./Geology/Geography + 1 yr exp	Underwater archaeology, diving, videography/photography
TA04	02 (01 UR, 01 OBC)	Diploma — Civil Engg (2–3 yrs) + 2 yrs exp	Estate/maintenance, AutoCAD, estimates
TA05	02 (UR)	B.Sc CS / BCA + 1 yr exp	Design, graphics, social media, project records
TA06	05 (03 UR, 01 EWS, 01 SC)	Diploma — Electronics/Instrumentation + 2 yrs exp	Marine surveys, sensor calibration, on-board instrumentation
TA07	03 (02 UR, 01 ST)	Diploma — Mechanical + 2 yrs exp	Winches, deployment systems, fabrication, 3D printing/CAD
TA08	02 (01 UR, 01 OBC)	B.Sc Biology/Zoology/Botany + 1 yr exp	Water/sediment biological analysis, shipboard sampling
TA09	02 (01 UR, 01 OBC)	B.Sc Chemistry + 1 yr exp	Chemical analysis of water/sediments, lab upkeep
TA10	02 (01 UR, 01 OBC)	B.Sc Geology + 1 yr exp	Geological sample analysis, shipboard sampling
TA11	02	Diploma — Survey/Hydrographic/Mining Survey + 2 yrs exp	Topographic & bathymetric surveys, GIS/remote sensing

Note: The official notification provides a full breakdown of all posts, reservations, desirable qualifications and experience specifics. Always cross-check with the PDF notice before applying.

Eligibility, Fee & Age Relaxation

• Age Cut-off: As on 02 Dec 2025. Upper age limit is generally 28 years (relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/CSIR employees as per rules).
• Application Fee: ₹500 for UR/OBC/EWS. Women, SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen are exempt. Payment is through SBI Collect on the portal.
• PwBD Reservations: 3 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. Prescribed disability certificates must be uploaded/produced when called for.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The selection typically follows: Screening → Trade Test → Competitive Written Examination (final merit). The written examination scheme for Technical Assistant posts (summary):

Exam Structure (Summary)

• Total Papers: 3 (Paper I, Paper II, Paper III)
• Total Questions: ~200 questions combined
• Total Time: 3 hours (combined across papers)

Papers & Marking

• Paper I - Mental Ability Test: 50 Q - 100 marks (2 marks each). No negative marking.
• Paper II - General Awareness & English: 25 Q GA (75 marks), 25 Q English (75 marks). Negative marking: -1 for wrong answers.
• Paper III - Concerned Subject: 100 Q - 300 marks (3 marks each). Negative marking: -1 per wrong answer. This paper carries the most weight.

Preparation Tip: Paper I is qualifying - secure the threshold. Prioritise Paper III (Concerned Subject) because it contributes most to final merit. Practice mock tests, previous year papers (if available), and domain-specific objective questions.

How to Apply - Step-by-Step Checklist

1. Prepare documents: Matriculation (DOB), Diploma/Degree certificates & marksheets, experience certificates, Aadhaar, caste/EWS/PwBD/ESM certificates (if applicable), passport photo and signature scans.
2. Register on NIO portal: Create account at https://www.nio.res.in using an active email & mobile number.
3. Fill application: Enter details exactly as per original certificates. Upload clear, legible scans.
4. Pay fee: Pay ₹500 via SBI Collect (if applicable). Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM: fee exempt — upload proof.
5. Submit & print: Submit before 02 Dec 2025 (11:59 PM). Save/print the confirmation & fee receipt.
6. If Govt employee: Upload NOC & Vigilance Certificate (Annexure IX) during application.

For queries related to recruitment, email: recruitment.nio@csir.res.in (use official email for clarifications; keep a copy of communications).

Documents You Must Keep Ready (Upload Checklist)

• Matriculation / 10th certificate (proof of DOB)
• Diploma / Degree certificate & all marksheets (semester/year-wise)
• Experience certificate(s) with dates (if claimed)
• Aadhaar card (or other Govt ID as required)
• Caste / EWS / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen certificates (if applicable)
• Passport-size photo (scanned), signature image
• NOC & Vigilance certificate (if currently employed in Govt/PSU)

FAQs

When will NIO start online applications?

Online applications open on 03 Nov 2025 (10:00 AM).

What is the last date to apply?

The last date to apply is 02 Dec 2025 (11:59 PM).

How many Technical Assistant posts are there?

There are 24 Technical Assistant posts across multiple disciplines; 3 posts are reserved for PwBD categories.

What is the application fee?

The application fee is ₹500 for UR/OBC/EWS candidates. Women, SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen are exempt from the fee.

What does the exam pattern look like?

The exam has three papers: Paper I (Mental Ability), Paper II (General Awareness + English), and Paper III (Concerned Subject). Paper III carries the largest weight. There is negative marking in Paper II & III (-1 per wrong answer); Paper I has no negative marking.

Apply Now - Quick Checklist

Ready to apply? Use this quick copy-able checklist:

1. Matriculation certificate (DOB)
2. Diploma/Degree & marksheets
3. Experience certificates
4. Aadhaar & ID proof
5. Caste/EWS/PwBD/ESM documents (if applicable)
6. Passport photo + signature (scanned)

Apply online at the NIO portal:

Apply on NIO Official Site - Click Here

Important Notes & Disclaimer

This post is a blog summary prepared from the official NIO Technical Assistant Notification (NIO/04-2025/R&A). Candidates must read the full official notification on the NIO website before applying. The Institute reserves the right to change vacancies, dates or terms; always follow updates on the official site.

For recruitment queries: recruitment.nio@csir.res.in