NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCEAN TECHNOLOGY, CHENNAI

National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai, an autonomous R&D organization under
the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India, invites online applications through the website link
https://www.niot.res.in/niot1/recruitment.php for the following positions in various disciplines on
contract basis for various projects carried out by NIOT for the plan year 2021-2026 as mentioned
below:-

Sl. No. Name of the Posts No. of posts & Category

1 Project Scientist – II 4 posts (UR)
25 posts
2 Project Scientist – I
(OBC – 6; SC – 3; ST – 6; EWS – 6 ; UR – 4)

3 Project Scientific Assistant 30 posts

(OBC – 10; SC – 4; ST – 5; EWS – 6; UR – 5)
16 Posts
4 Project Technician
(OBC – 6; ST – 2; EWS – 3; UR – 5)

5 Project Jr. Asst. 14 posts

(OBC – 3; SC – 1; ST – 2; EWS – 2; UR – 6)
Total 89

Please read the terms and conditions and the instructions for how to apply carefully.

Name of the Post : Project Scientist – II

Number of Post(s) : 4 (Un-reserved)
Emoluments : Rs. 67,000/- + HRA
(Increment of 5% for every two years of experience subject to performance review)
Maximum age limit : 40 Years

Discipline / Qualification Job Requirement

Reservation
ECE / E&I M.E./M.Tech. in Electronics &  Embedded System design
(1 Post) Communication / Electronics / Applied  Programming and verification of
Electronics/ VLSI Design/ Embedded C/C++/MATLAB/PYTHON/Java
(Un-reserved) system design/ Instrumentation &  Data acquisition/ SCADA /LabView
Control/Communication systems from a  Signal and image processing
Post Code: recognized university or institute.  Satellite communications
PSII-ECE-EI With  Circuit design with ORCAD, Pspice
 Planning, coordination and
Three years’ experience in Research & participating
Development, Survey / Planning,  In field studies in coastal regions and
supervision or training in the relevant field. scientific cruises.
 Installation of systems on-board ships
 Calibration and testing of underwater
acoustic sensors / accreditation
processes

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 Discipline / Qualification Job Requirement
Reservation
Life Science Ph.D./M.Tech., in marine microbiology /  R&D related to marine microbes /
(1 Post) algae / fin fish culture/Ballast water marine algal / offshore cage culture /
treatment/ biotechnology from a recognized
Ballast water treatment
(Un-reserved) university or institute
With  Culture and marine microbes/
Post Code: Three years’ experience in Research & phytoplankton / zooplankton/ finfish
PSII-LS Development in the fields of marine breeding, larval rearing and cage
microbes / marine algal / marine fish culture.
culture / Ballast water treatment.
 Organizing scientific cruises /
execution field studies

 Interpretation of results and

preparation of technical report

Naval Architect / M.E./M.Tech. in Ocean Engineering/ Ocean  Analysis and design of offshore
Ocean Technology/ Ocean Engineering and Naval components such as moorings, fixed /
Engineering Architecture from a recognized University / floating structures, design of
(1 post)
Institute with at least 60% marks in the submarine pipeline and response
qualifying degree level. analysis of floating systems.
(Un-reserved) With  Various site related activities in
project sites at Islands/Mainland.
Post Code: Three years experience in Research &
PSII-NA-OE Development, industry and/or the area of  Working on software like ANSYS,
work as per the job requirement. SACS, ORCAFLEX, MOSES,
AUTOCAD (2D & 3D).

M.E in /Electrical/ Electrical & Electronics Working in design, selection and

Electrical operation of Rotating machines
/Power Electronics /Power system from a
(1 Post)  Transformers
recognized University / Institute with
 SCADA/ Data loggers
atleast 60% marks in the qualifying degree  MATLAB/Simulink
(Un-reserved) level.  Protection Coordination (ETAP/SKM)
 Programmable logic controllers
Post Code: With
 Installation and maintenance of on-
PSII-ELEC grid/off-grid renewable electrical
Three years experience in Research &
Development, industry and/or the area of systems and desalination plants in
work as per the job requirement. islands and mainland
 Participation in offshore scientific
cruises.

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Name of the Post : Project Scientist – I
Number of Post(s) : 25 (OBC-6; SC-3; ST-6; EWS-6; UR-4)
Emoluments : Rs. 56,000/- + HRA
(Increment of 5% for every two years of experience subject to performance review)
Maximum age limit : 35 (Age relaxation as per Govt. of India norms)

Discipline / Essential Desirable Job Requirement

Reservation Qualification
Mechanical / B.E. / B.Tech. in M.E. / M.Tech from  Design, Analysis and Development
Thermal Mechanical Engg. a recognized of Mechanical Systems / Sub
(3 Posts) from a recognized University / Institute systems for - Components such as
University / in any of the following moorings, fixed / floating /
(ST – 1 Institute with at disciplines: underwater /offshore structures
OBC -1 least 60% marks in - thermal systems / components
EWS –1) the qualifying degree Mechanical/Thermal  Fabrication, Assembly, Integration
level. /Production/ and Testing of Systems /
Post Code: Engineering Design/ Subsystems / Components in the
PSI-MECH-THERMAL Computer Aided Lab / Sea / project sites in
Design/Naval Mainland / Islands.
Architecture/ Ocean  To participate in cruises Field
Engg/Aeronautical
survey / deployment / retrieval
Engg. operations.

 To assist in retrieval and

deployment of Oceanographic
equipment / underwater systems,
offshore data collection &
participation in ship cruises
 Cruise onboard NIOT research
vessels/ Monitor & maintenance
of ships and to troubleshoot ship
board machineries
 To supervise the dry-dock
works, construction of ships /
Maintain and control
inventory/Liaise with IRS/DNV.
 Working knowledge of
- FEA software like ANSYS
- FEM softwares like Fluent, CFX,
Ansys-Mechanical,
- 3D-CAD modelling of components
and integrated mechanical
systems using Inventor,
Solidworks, Autocad, ProE, Catia
- Ansys Aqua, Orcaflex, Matlab,
Simulink MARPOL & SOLAS
regulations, Knowledge on
Welding technology & Ship
technology.
Naval Architect / B.E/B.Tech in M.E./M.Tech. in  Analysis and design of offshore
Ocean Engineering Mechanical/ Civil/ Ocean Engineering/ components such as moorings,
(3 post) Ocean Engineering
Ocean Technology/ fixed / floating structures, design
and Naval
Ocean Engineering of submarine pipeline and
(OBC- 2 Architecture from a
SC - 1) recognized and Naval response analysis of floating
University / Architecture systems.
Post Code: Institute with at
 Various site related activities in
PSI-NA-OE least 60% marks in
project sites at Islands/Mainland.
the qualifying degree
level.  Working on software like ANSYS,
SACS, ORCAFLEX, MOSES,
AUTOCAD (2D & 3D).

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 ECE / E&I B.E/B.Tech. in M.E./M..Tech. in The job involves carrying out :
(5 Posts) Electronics & Electronics &  Embedded System design
Communication / Communication /  Programming in
(SC – 1 Instrumentation Electronics / Applied C/C++/MATLAB/PYTHON/ Java.
ST – 2 Engg. from a Electronics/ VLSI  SCADA /LabView
EWS – 2) recognized Design/ Embedded  Signal processing
University / system design/  Satellite communications
Institute with at Instrumentation &  Circuit design with ORCAD
Post Code: least 60% marks in Control /  Installation of systems on-board
PSI-ECE-EI the qualifying degree Communication ships
level. systems
 Field studies coastal regions/
Participation in scientific cruises
including data buoys.
B.E/B.Tech. in M.E in Power Working in design, selection and
Electrical Electrical / operation of Rotating machines
Electronics /Power
(1 Post) Electrical &  Transformers
Electronics Engg system
 SCADA/ Data loggers
from a recognized  MATLAB/Simulink
(Un-reserved) University /  Protection Coordination
Institute with (ETAP/SKM)
atleast 60% marks  Programmable logic controllers
Post Code: in the qualifying  Installation and maintenance of
PSI-ELEC degree level. on-grid/off-grid renewable
electrical systems and
desalination plants in islands and
mainland
 Participation in offshore scientific
cruises.

Physical Master’s Degree in  Ph. D in  Coastal processes modelling,

Oceanography Oceanography/ Oceanography / planning, coordinating and
/Chemical Physical Physical managing field data collection
Oceanography Oceanography/ Oceanography/ programs, hydrodynamic
(4 Posts) Chemical Physics / Chemical modelling related to ocean
oceanography/Phy Oceanography / /coastal engineering.
(ST – 1 sics/Ocean Ocean science /  Carryout oceanographic survey,
SC-1 Technology/ Ocean Marine sciences and data collection at costal /
EWS-1 science from a from a recognized offshore locations, involve in
UR– 1) recognized University / Laboratory studies,
university with at Institute. Instrumentation, Site assessment
least 60% marks in  Two years of relevant studies / CRZ / GIS related
Post Code: the qualifying degree experience in R&D in surveys
PSI-PO-CO level industrial or S&T  Physico-chemical analysis of
organizations and seawater and sediment. EIA
scientific activities studies related to coastal and
and services marine environment. Metal
 Working Knowledge analysis marine waters /
in MATLAB / C / sediment.
Fortran and data  Field Sample collection and
processing Analysis of nutrients, metals,
methodologies. pesticides, etc. in sea water and
 Experience in Python sediments.
& R Programming,  Experience in handling of
Ferret, and related Spectrophotometer, AAS/ICPMS,
software. GC
 Oceanographic/acoustic Data
Processing and Analysis.
 Machine learning and Data mining
applications
 Numerical modelling / Sound
Propagation model
 Scientific / technical report

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 preparation and any other project
related documentation.
 Oceanographic data collection,
data processing, quality control
and application of numeric
models. Analysing oceanographic
data using tools like MATLAB,
Ferret. etc.
 Participating in cruises for the
data collection and maintenance
of ocean observation platforms
Life Science M.Sc. in Marine Ph.D. Marine Biology  Isolation and culture of marine
(3 Posts) Biology/ / Aquaculture / micro & macro algal, breeding,
Marine Science / Zoology / Botany larval rearing of finfish and
(ST – 1 Aquaculture/
offshore cage culture.
OBC – 1 Zoology/Botany
EWS – 1) from a recognized  Physico-chemical analysis of
university / seawater and analysis and culture
Post Code: Institute with at
of phytoplankton / zooplankton
PSI-LS least 60% marks in
for ballast treatment testing
the qualifying degree
level experiments

 Participation in scientific cruise

and field work

Biotechnology M.Sc./B.Tech in Ph.D./M.Tech. in  Isolation, culture,

(4 Posts) Microbiology/ Biotechnology/Bioinf characterization, molecular and
Biotechnology/Bioi
ormatics. genomic analysis of marine
(OBC – 1 nformatics from a
microbes
EWS – 1 recognized
UR – 1 university /  Participation in scientific cruise
ST -1) Institute with at and field studies
least 60% marks in
Post Code: the qualifying degree  Interpretation of results /
PSI-BIOTECH level compilation of reports

Chemistry M.Sc. in Organic Ph.D. in Organic  Isolation, purification and

(2 Post) Chemistry from a Chemistry. characterization of bioactive
recognized
marine natural products by
university /
chromatographic / spectroscopic
(OBC- 1 Institute with at
UR -1) least 60% marks in techniques.
the qualifying degree  Physico-chemical analysis of
level
seawater /estimation,
Post Code:
Chlorine/Bromine and their bio-
PSI-CHEM
products by analytical techniques.

 Participation in scientific cruise

and field studies.

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Name of the Post : Project Scientific Assistant
No. of Post(s) : 30 ( OBC-10; SC-04; ST-05; EWS-06; UR – 5)
One post will be suitable for PwD-OH category.)
Emoluments : Rs. 20,000/- + HRA
(Increment of 15% for 3 years of experience with maximum ceiling of 4 such revision, i.e., up to 12 years of
experience subject to performance review)
Maximum age limit : 50 (Age relaxation as per Govt. of India norms)

Discipline / Essential Desirable Job Requirement

Reservation Qualification
i) Any higher  Erection and commissioning of
Mechanical Three years Diploma qualification in the equipments / machineries in
(10 Posts) in Mechanical / relevant project sites at Islands /
Mechatronics / discipline/field. Mainland.
Automobile
Engineering ii) Knowledge in  Site supervision including
(UR – 1 from a recognized software like reading specifications,
OBC – 5 Institute with 60% AUTOCAD (2D & drawings, supervising the
SC – 2 marks. 3D) is desirable. Manufacturing / Fabrication /
ST – 2) Assembly / Integration and
iii) Experience in testing activity in shop floor,
assembly, ensuring quality, co-ordination
integration, testing, between various inspection
Post Code: and field agencies and contractors.
PSA-MECH operations,
Maintenance of  Operation and maintenance of
mechanical power / process plants at
systems at R&D Islands / Mainland.
Institute, Industry
and /or the area of  Preparation of mechanical 2D
work as per the job and 3D Drawings / Modeling
requirement. using Autocad / Inventor /
Solid works / Catia / Pro E etc.
 Maintenance of EOT crane,
Positioning systems,
 Fabrication / Assembly /
Integration and testing of
mechanical sub systems for
underwater applications,
 To assist in retrieval and
deployment of Oceanographic
equipment, offshore data
collection and participation in
ship cruises

 Knowledge in site execution

Civil Three years Diploma including preparation of
(2 Posts) in Civil Engineering i) Any higher estimates, specifications and
from a recognized qualification in the drawings as per CPWD codal
(EWS – 2) Institute with 60% relevant
marks. provisions, supervising the
discipline/field. construction/fabrication
Post Code: activities, quality
ii) Knowledge
PSA-CIVIL control/assurance, recording
in AUTOCAD (2D &
measurements in M-book and
3D)
bill preparation, co-ordination
iii) Experience between various agencies and
in oil and gas / contractors.
offshore industries  Carrying out oceanographic
or R&D in Ocean survey including bathymetry
Engineering / studies, data collection, field
Technology. installation and retrieval

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 operations in coastal / offshore
locations.
 Operation, maintenance and
inspection of scientific
equipments and to participate
in the scientific cruises, dry
dock works and construction of
ships / maintain and control
inventory.
 Assist laboratory operations
/ instrument maintenance,
diving skill.
NOTE: Involves work in
various project sites at
Islands/Mainland.

 Assembly, Integration and

ECE / E&I Three years Diploma Experience of 2 years testing of Marine Electronics
(1 Post) in Electronics& in R&D, Industry Systems/sub systems, data
Communication/Elec and/or higher acquisition systems
tronics & qualification as per  Underwater systems,
Instrumentation the job requirement. deployment / retrieval
(EWS – 1) engineering from a operations, calibration, tests &
recognized Institute trials of electronics subsea
with 60% marks. system.
 Participation in cruises for the
Post Code: maintenance of ocean
PSA-ECE-EI observation platforms. Working
with Data/Tsunami buoy
systems, Data Acquisition &
Control and Telemetry System
for offshore data platforms.
Handling Meteorological and
Oceanographic sensors.
 Installation of instruments and
Calibration, and
Implementation of Data
acquisition, Instrumentation &
control systems for Island
based desalination plants
 Software skills in
ORCAD/PADS/LabView/ PLC
 Participation in offshore
scientific cruises.
Electrical Three years Diploma Experience of 2 years  Installation and maintenance of
(3 posts) in Electrical in R&D, Industry on-grid/off-grid renewable
Engineering / and/or higher electrical systems and
(OBC – 1 Electrical & qualification as per desalination plants in islands
UR – 2) Electronics the job requirement. and mainland.
engineering from a  Operation and maintenance of
recognized Institute Genset, Transformer, rotating
Post Code: with 60% marks. machine and drives.
PSA-ELEC
 Testing of electrical and
acoustical parameters for
underwater acoustic sensors,
Laboratory accreditation
processes, Monitoring
laboratory environmental
parameters and maintenance of
records etc.

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  Handling of electrical
/electronic systems in
laboratory
 Software skills in Electrical CAD
, ORCAD PSpice, GNU Octave.
 Participation in offshore
scientific cruises.
 Knowledge in Programming,
Computer Science B.Sc Computer  M.Sc Computer maintenance of IT
(4 Posts) Science / BCA / Science/ / M.Sc I.T/ infrastructure operations and
Three years Diploma MCA Data base Management and,
(OBC – 2 in Computer Science Application Software
EWS – 1 from a recognized  Experience in data development
UR – 1) Institute with 60% acquisition and  Knowledge in data plotting,
marks. control systems/ scientific software (eg
remote control Python/Matlab/Ferret/ Origin)
sensors and  Middleware development,
Post Code: instrumentation/ Scientific Data Plotting
PSA-COMP software testing and  Knowledge in Microsoft
R&D. Technologies platform, SQL,
MySQL, Unix/Linux, Core Java,
VBA, RDBMS, etc.
 Software development,
maintenance, fixing of errors,
generating reports, and end
user support based on bugs
reported
 writing program codes, review &
improvement of existing
softwares, backup and
maintenance; testing the
product in controlled, real
situations before going live;
preparation of training manuals
for users

 Master’s degree in
Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology / Should be capable of carrying
Microbiology or Biotechnology / out preparatory works in the
Diploma in Bioinformatics from laboratory for research and
Biotechnology / a recognized development pertaining to
Life Sciences/ Bio- Bioinformatics from a University /National marine microbes and
Technology laboratories.
recognized participation in scientific cruise
(8 Posts) University/Board /
 Two years experience
/ and field work.
(after obtaining
National laboratories essential educational
(OBC – 2
SC – 2 with 60% marks. qualification) in
ST - 2 Research and
EWS – 2) Development in the
area listed in job
requirement.
Post Code:
PSA-LS Bachelor’s degree in  Master’s degree in Should be capable of carrying
Marine Biology/ Marine Biology/ out preparatory works in the
Post Code: Aquaculture / Aquaculture / laboratory for research and
PSA-BIOTECH Zoology / Botany Botany /Zoology development pertaining to
from a recognized from a recognized marine micro & macro algal /
University / National University /National offshore cage culture /
laboratories with 60% laboratories. physicochemical / biological
marks.  Two years experience analysis of seawater /
(after obtaining participation in scientific cruise
essential educational / SCUBA diving and field work.

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 qualification) in
Research and
Development in the
area listed in job
requirement.
 SCUBA diving
certification with not
less than 25 logged
dive.

Chemistry Bachelor’s degree in i) Master’s degree in

(2 Posts) chemistry from a chemistry from a Should be capable of carrying
recognized University recognized University out preparatory works in the
(ST – 1 / National / National laboratory for research and
UR – 1) laboratories with 60% laboratories. development pertaining to
marks. purification and
ii) Two years characterization of marine
Post Code: experience (after natural products /
PSA-CHEM obtaining essential physicochemical analysis of
educational seawater and participation in
qualification) in scientific cruise and field work.
Research and
Development in the
area listed in job
requirement.

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Name of the Post : Project Technician
No. of Post(s) : 16 (UR-5; OBC-06; ST-02; EWS-03)
Emoluments : Rs. 20,000/- + HRA
Maximum age limit : 50(Age relaxation as per Govt. of India norms)

Discipline/ Essential Desirable Job Requirement

Reservation Qualification
Fitter 10th standard with Basic reading of Candidate needs to work at various
(3 Posts)
two years ITI Engineering drawing, project sites at Islands/Mainland.
Tradesman Course in Basic knowledge in
(ST – 1 Dismantling, Repairing and
EWS – 2) Fitter approved by manufacturing tools and
reassembling equipment such as
National Council for process.
Rotating machinery systems, plant
Vocational Training
Post Code: Two years experience in equipments and assisting field testing
or its equivalent from
PT-FITTER assembly of mechanical operation of varies mechanical systems
recognized systems and sub systems
Institutions.
Participating in cruises for the
deployment & retrieval operations

10th standard with Two years Experience in Candidate needs to work at various
two years ITI ACAD, 2D and 3D is project sites at Islands/Mainland.
Tradesman Course in desirable. / Knowledge in Knowledge in reading and
Draftsman- 3D Modelling software understanding engineering drawing and
Mechanical such as Inventor, Solid symbols. Drafting components, general
approved by National works assembly and fabrication drawings etc.,
Mechanical Council for
(3 Posts)
Vocational Training
(OBC – 2 or its equivalent from
UR – 1) recognized
Institutions.

Post Code: 10th standard with Two years Experience in Candidate needs to work at various
PT-MECH two years ITI Turning, drilling, surface project sites at Islands/Mainland.
Tradesman Course in grinding and milling Turning, drilling, surface grinding and
Machinist approved trouble shooting and milling of mechanical system
by National Council maintenance work at components
for Vocational industries / R&D.
Training or its Experience in assembly, Overseeing fabrication / installation of
equivalent from integration and testing of mechanical systems.
recognized mechanical systems and
Institutions. rotating machinery and in
hydraulic systems;
Civil 10th standard with Two years experience in Preparation of drawings for concrete
(2 Posts) two years ITI Research and and steel structures etc.
(OBC – 1 Tradesman Course in Development, Industry in
Preparation of bar bending schedules
UR – 1) Draftsman-Civil the area listed in job
and estimation.
approved by National requirement.
Council for Operation/maintenance of plumbing
Post Code: Knowledge in AUTOCAD
Vocational Training works and support scientists in
PT-CIVIL (2D & 3D)
or its equivalent from scientific cruises operation and field
a recognized work.
Institutions.
NOTE: Candidate needs to work at
various project sites at
Islands/Mainland.

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 Electrical 10th standard with 2 years work experience Candidate needs to work at various
(4 Posts) two years ITI in Operation / project sites at Islands/Mainland.
Tradesman Course in maintenance of electrical
equipments, Wiring of Assembly and Integration of the
Electrician approved electrical system, Wiring of control
control panels, Industrial
(ST – 1 by National Council wiring, cable termination, panels, Industrial wiring, cable
EWS – 1 for Vocational assembly and integration termination, low and high voltage
UR – 2) Training or its of electrical system, system erection. Maintenance of
equivalent from a handling of low and high Electrical installations, Generators,
Post Code: voltage equipment. Transformers, etc., onshore, on board
recognized
PT-ELEC ships and Offshore installations and
Institutions. handlings.

Electronics 10th standard with Two years work Candidate needs to work at various
(4 Posts) experience in Operation
two years ITI project sites at Islands/Mainland.
Tradesman Course in /maintenance of
electronics equipments. Industrial panel wiring and Interfacing,
(OBC – 3 Electronics /
Wiring, assembly and PCB soldering and Assembly, Handling
UR – 1) Instrumentation integration of control of electronic instruments, Assembly,
approved by National panels and circuit boards. testing and calibration of
Council for Instrumentation cable
Post Code: instruments/Sensors, Interfacing and
Vocational Training glanding, termination.
PT-EI Calibration and erection panel wiring, Installations of electronic
or its equivalent from
of sensors. Handling of systems on board ships, Offshore
a recognized
instrumentation and installations and handlings.
Institutions.
control, data acquisition
systems.

Name of the Post : Project Junior Assistant

No. of Post(s) : 14 (UR-06; OBC-03; SC-01; ST-02; EWS-02)
(One post will be suitable for PwD-OH category.)
Emoluments : Rs. 20,000/- + HRA
Maximum age limit : 50 (Age relaxation as per Govt. of India norms)

Essential
Desirable Job Requirement
Qualification

Any degree from a  Working experience of 2 years in  Knowledge in Office and accounting
recognized Board or organization of repute. procedures
University  Working knowledge of Computer,  Knowledge of word processing and
stenography and typing data entry
Post Code:  Secretarial Assistance in carrying out
PJA the day to day functions of the
Institute in Finance and Accounts,
Stores and Purchase and
Establishment Sections and Scientific
groups.

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General Conditions:

1. The candidates applying for the above posts should apply on-line through web link
https://www.niot.res.in/niot1/recruitment.php and shall download the filled in
application form generated online and produce the same at the time of registration for
interview/ Test on the scheduled dates as follows :
Name of the post Discipline Interview/Test Date
ECE/E&I 13.03.2023
Project Scientist -II Electrical 14.03.2023
Naval Architect/ Ocean Engineering 15.03.2023
Life Science 17.03.2023
Mechanical 10.03.2023
ECE/E&I 13.03.2023
Electrical 14.03.2023
Naval Architect/ Ocean Engineering 15.03.2023
Project Scientist – I
Physical/Chemical Oceanography 16.03.2023
Life Science 17.03.2023
Biotechnology 17.03.2023
Chemistry 17.03.2023
Civil 09.03.2023
Mechanical 10.03.2023
ECE/E&I 13.03.2023
Project Scientific Assistant Electrical 14.03.2023
Computer Science 15.03.2023
Life Science 17.03.2023
Chemistry 17.03.2023
Civil 09.03.2023
Fitter 10.03.2023
Project Technician Mechanical 10.03.2023
Electrical 14.03.2023
Electronics 14.03.2023
Project Junior Assistant Admin 09.03.2023

2. The web-link for submission of online application is available till 5 p.m. of 28.02.2023
3. The registration for the walk in interview/ Test will starts from 8:00 a.m.–10.00 a.m on the
scheduled dates for the posts at National Institute of Ocean Technology, Pallikaranai,
Chennai.
4. Interview will be from 10:00 a.m. onwards. Test will commence by 10.30 AM.
5. Tenure: The posts are purely temporary under Project mode on contract basis. The
assignment is for fixed tenure or co-terminus with the project in which he / she is
engaged, whichever is earlier.
6. Candidates must be citizens of India.
7. The candidates should not have exceeded the maximum age limit specified above as on the
last date of receipt of online applications. A maximum relaxation of 5 years in age is
applicable to the candidates belonging to SC/ST category, 3 years for OBC candidates for
the post earmarked against respective category; 10 years for persons with disability; 5
years for Group – A and Group – B Ex-Servicemen and for Group– C Ex-servicemen – 3

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 years over and above the period of service rendered in the Army, Navy and Air Force,
subject to maximum age of 45 years (50 years in case of SC/ST).
8. No TA/DA will be paid to the candidate for appearing interview/Test.
9. In case more number of candidates appeared, the selection process for Project Scientists
posts will be based on the performance in the Test and Interview. In respect of the other
posts, the selection will be based on the marks obtained in the written test/Trade/Skill
test. The skill test will be of qualifying nature.
10. The person engaged will not be treated on par with regular employees of NIOT and shall
have no right to claim implicit or explicit for their absorption or regularization in NIOT.
11. All candidates are required to bring the original certificates related to educational
qualifications, date of birth, work experience, caste etc. Duly attested copies of all the
documents must be submitted with the printout of the online generated application form
and one self attested recent passport size photograph should be pasted in the appropriate
place in the online generated application.
12. The candidates selected are liable to work anywhere in India and can be posted in Islands
of Lakshadweep or Andaman and Nicobar in the projects of NIOT. The projects may involve
travel and operations, field trials in Islands and may involve sea cruises for data collection,
sampling etc. The selected candidates are required to apply and possess/apply
immediately for valid Indian National passport on joining the service.
13. The decision of NIOT in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection shall be
final, and no enquiry or correspondence will be entertained in this connection from any
individual or his/ her agency.
14. Candidates who are in Government/Autonomous institution and PSU should furnish NOC
at the time of interview.

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