Scientific Officer (Mechanical) – NTH

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Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 2
Employment Type
Employment Type: Full Time
Qualification
Qualification: Master’s Degree in Physics or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgy.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of experience in a Mechanical testing Laboratory or Research and Development.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Upto 30 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Online
Deadline
Deadline:

The National Test House is recruiting 2 Scientific Officers (Mechanical) to lead laboratory testing and evaluation of materials. This Level 8 post requires a Master's Degree in Physics or a Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Metallurgy. It is a permanent Group-B Gazetted role that offers a stable career in scientific research and development. Candidates will be responsible for developing testing methods and supervising technical assistants in a professional laboratory environment.

  • The upper age limit for this position is 30 years for UR candidates.
  • Headquarters are in Kolkata, with liability to serve in any regional office across India.
  • Probation period is two years and includes 2-4 weeks of mandatory induction training.
  • The post is suitable for PwBD candidates in categories like Leprosy Cured and Dwarfism.
  • Selection involves evaluating laboratory samples and signing test certificates.
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Additional Salary Information

Pay Level 8 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

Important Dates

Application Start Date 23 May 2026
Application Deadline 12 June 2026
Last Date for Printing Submitted Application 13 June 2026

Selection Process

Shortlisting based on Essential and Desirable Qualifications Recruitment Test (RT) or Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) if applicable Personal Interview

Application Fees

General/OBC/EWS Male: ₹25 SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Nil

Reservation

Reservation is provided for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD candidates as per Government of India norms.
Specific posts in Ladakh follow the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004 as extended to the UT.

How to Apply

  • Visit the official UPSC ORA website at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) to generate a Universal Registration Number (URN).
  • Log in using the URN and fill out the post-specific application form.
  • Upload scanned copies of required documents including age proof, educational certificates, and experience certificates in PDF format.
  • Capture a live photo and upload a scanned signature as per the specified instructions.
  • Pay the application fee of ₹25 online (if applicable) using Visa/Master/Rupay/UPI or Net Banking.
  • Submit the application and take a printout of the finally submitted form for future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 2 vacancies available for this post.

The pay scale is Level 8 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

Master’s Degree in Physics or a Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgy.