The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Agartala has advertised 51 non-teaching posts on direct recruitment, from Lab Attendant at Pay Level 1 to Technical Assistant and Junior Engineer at Pay Level 6. The advertisement is dated 10 September 2026. Online applications run from 10:00 AM on 20 September to 5:00 PM on 20 October 2026 at nita.ac.in. Selection is by a computer based test with no interview.
NIT Agartala Non-Teaching 2026 at a glance
| Institute | National Institute of Technology Agartala, Tripura |
| Advertisement | No. F.NITA.2(519-Estt)/2019/Vol-III/4473, dated 10 September 2026 |
| Posts | 51 across eight posts, Group B and Group C |
| Pay | Pay Level 1 to Pay Level 6 (7th CPC) |
| Age | 27, 30 or 33 years depending on the post |
| Selection | Computer Based Test (100 marks) and a skill test where applicable |
| Fee | Rs 1000 (UR, OBC-NCL, EWS), Rs 750 (SC, ST), nil for PwD; per post |
| Apply | Online, 20 September (10 AM) to 20 October 2026 (5 PM) |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | 10 September 2026 |
| Online application opens | 20 September 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Online application closes | 20 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| CBT | Schedule to be notified on the institute website |
Age, qualification and experience are all checked as on the last date of application, 20 October 2026.
Post-wise vacancies
| Code | Post | Pay Level | Max age | UR | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technical Assistant | PL-6 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 2 | Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical) | PL-6 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 3 | Library and Information Assistant | PL-6 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 4 | SAS Assistant | PL-6 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | Pharmacist | PL-5 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Senior Technician | PL-4 | 33 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 7 | Technician | PL-3 | 27 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| 8 | Lab Attendant | PL-1 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Total | 27 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 51 | |||
Technician (14) and Senior Technician (9) are the largest groups, and ST candidates have 10 posts in all. PwD and ex-servicemen reservation follows Government of India rules. The institute may change the number of posts and may decide not to fill some.
Eligibility and qualification
Qualifications follow the 2019 Recruitment Rules for non-teaching staff in NITs. The full text is in Annexure A of the advertisement.
| Post | Essential qualification |
|---|---|
| Technical Assistant | First class B.E./B.Tech./MCA in the relevant subject; or first class Diploma in Engineering with an excellent academic record; or first class B.Sc; or M.Sc with at least 50% marks |
| Junior Engineer | First class B.E./B.Tech. in Civil or Electrical Engineering, or first class Diploma in Civil or Electrical Engineering with an excellent academic record |
| Library and Information Assistant | First class Bachelor's degree in Science, Arts or Commerce and a Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science. Desirable: PG Diploma in Library Automation and Networking, PGDCA or equivalent |
| SAS Assistant | First class Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, and a strong record in sports, drama, music, films, painting, photography, journalism, event management or other student activities |
| Pharmacist | 10+2 in Science (PCB/PCM); a first class 2 year Diploma in Pharmacy from a PCI-recognised institute with at least 2 years of hospital or pharmacy experience, or B.Pharma; registration as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act 1948 |
| Senior Technician | 10+2 Science with 60%; or 10+2 with 50% and an ITI of one year or more in the trade; or 10th with 60% and a 2 year ITI in the trade; or a 3 year Diploma in Engineering in the relevant field. Desirable: Bachelor's degree |
| Technician | The same four options as Senior Technician |
| Lab Attendant | 10+2 in Science from a recognised board |
What "first class" means here
Where a degree or diploma certificate does not state the class or division, you need at least 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale or 60% marks in aggregate. Only the primary mode of evaluation on your certificate is used, and if both CGPA and percentage appear, the CGPA counts. Conversion formulas from individual universities are not accepted. CGPA on another scale is mapped linearly to a 10-point scale.
Age limit and relaxation
- The minimum age for all posts is 18.
- The upper limits in the table are for unreserved vacancies. SC, ST, OBC, PwD and ex-servicemen get relaxation under Government of India norms, and cumulative relaxation applies.
- Regular employees of State or Central Government, PSUs, autonomous bodies, universities or government educational institutions with at least 3 years of continuous service get 5 years of relaxation, with an NOC from their employer at document verification.
Pay scale
The advertisement gives 7th CPC pay levels: PL-6 for Technical Assistant, JE, Library and Information Assistant and SAS Assistant; PL-5 for Pharmacist; PL-4 for Senior Technician; PL-3 for Technician; PL-1 for Lab Attendant. In the 2019 Recruitment Rules these appear as Pay Band 2 (Rs 9,300-34,800) with Grade Pay Rs 4200 for the Group B posts, and Pay Band 1 (Rs 5,200-20,200) with Grade Pay from Rs 1800 to Rs 2800 for the Group C posts.
Selection process and exam pattern: CBT, no interview
Under the DoPT memo of 29 December 2015, there is no interview for Group B or Group C posts. Selection is through a Computer Based Test, and the final merit list is made only on CBT marks, subject to passing the skill test where the post has one.
- The CBT is a 100 mark multiple choice paper. The syllabus for each post is in Annexure B of the advertisement.
- Part I covers general topics, including English (synonyms, antonyms, error spotting, sentence improvement and similar). Most posts also have a Part II on their own subject.
- Ties go first to higher marks in Part A, then to the older candidate by the 10th certificate date of birth, then at the institute's discretion.
- Selected candidates serve one year of probation.
Syllabus highlights
Annexure B gives a syllabus for each post. A few examples of what Part II covers:
- Library and Information Assistant: library organisation and administration, starting with the library's role in society.
- Pharmacist: human anatomy and physiology, pharmaceutical analysis, pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical inorganic and organic chemistry, and remedial biology or mathematics.
- Posts at school level: matric level mathematics (number system, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry, statistical charts) and matric level science (physical and chemical substances, the living world, natural phenomena, effects of current, natural resources).
Part I, common to the posts, includes English: substitution, spotting errors, prepositions, joining sentences, fill in the blanks, synonyms and antonyms, idioms and phrases, active and passive voice, and passage completion.
Reservation and certificates
- Reservation for PwD and ex-servicemen follows the Government of India rules, on top of the SC, ST, OBC-NCL and EWS posts in the table.
- OBC (non-creamy layer) and EWS certificates must be issued on or after 1 April 2025 to be accepted.
- PwBD candidates must submit the disability certificate in the prescribed format; the advertisement lists the disabilities permitted for each post.
- Every certificate claimed for reservation or age relaxation must be valid on the last date of application, 20 October 2026.
Application fee
| Category | Fee per post |
|---|---|
| UR, OBC-NCL, EWS | Rs 1000 |
| SC, ST | Rs 750 |
| PwD applying in the PwD category | Nil |
The fee is non-refundable and paid online through the application link. An application without the fee reaching NIT Agartala is rejected.
How to apply
- Open nita.ac.in, go to the Recruitment tab, and use the online application link between 20 September and 20 October 2026.
- Apply separately for each post, with a separate fee. The CBT dates for two posts may clash, and the institute will not adjust for that.
- Fill in qualifications and experience exactly as on your certificates; selection stages are allowed on the basis of what you enter.
- Pay the fee online and print the application form with the e-receipt.
Documents for verification
- Original certificates for every qualification and experience claimed, and marksheets for all academic years.
- 10th certificate for date of birth.
- Caste, EWS or PwD certificates where claimed.
- NOC from the employer for departmental candidates claiming age relaxation.
- Pharmacy Council registration for the Pharmacist post.
- The printed application and fee receipt.
Points to check before you apply
- First class is compulsory for Technical Assistant, JE, Library and Information Assistant and SAS Assistant, except the M.Sc route for Technical Assistant (50%).
- Technician and Senior Technician have four routes: 10+2 Science, 10+2 with ITI, 10th with a 2 year ITI, or a Diploma in Engineering.
- Pharmacist with a diploma needs 2 years of experience; a B.Pharma holder does not.
- Separate fee for each post.
- No interview: CBT marks alone decide the merit.
Official links
- NIT Agartala non-teaching advertisement, 10 September 2026 (PDF)
- NIT Agartala official website (Recruitment tab)
Frequently asked questions
How many posts has NIT Agartala advertised?
51: Technical Assistant 7, Junior Engineer 5, Library and Information Assistant 5, SAS Assistant 2, Pharmacist 1, Senior Technician 9, Technician 14, Lab Attendant 8.
Is there an interview?
No. Merit is decided by the computer based test, plus a qualifying skill test for some posts.
What is the age limit for Technician?
27 years, with relaxation for reserved categories and departmental candidates.