NCESS Junior Technician Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 3 Group C Posts
The National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS),Thiruvananthapuram, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES ) , Government of India, has released an official recruitment notification for Junior Technician posts.Eligible Indian citizens are invited to apply online for a total of 03 regular vacancies.
This recruitment offers a good opportunity for candidates with Matriculation or ITI qualification to secure a central government job with stable pay and benefits.
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Organization Details
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Organization Name: National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS)
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Ministry: Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India
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Location: Akkulam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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Advertisement No.: NCESS/P&GA/1224/16/2025
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Notification Date: 20 January 2026
NCESS Recruitment 2026 Post Details & Vacancies
| Post Name | Post Code | Group | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Technician | 01 | Group C | 2 |
| Junior Technician | 02 | Group C | 1 |
| Total | 3 Posts |
NCESS Recruitment 2026 Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be placed in Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with a salary ranging from:
₹18,000 – ₹56,900 per month, along with allowances and benefits as applicable to Government of India employees
NCESS Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification
Candidates must have either:
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Passed Matriculation ( 10th ) or equivalent
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Passed ITI from a recognized institution
These are minimum qualifications, and merely meeting them does not guarantee selection.
NCESS Recruitment 2026 Age Limit & Reservation (as on closing date)
Junior Technician – Post Code 01 (UR)
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Age Limit: 18 to 25 years
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Vacancies: 2
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Category: Unreserved (UR)
Junior Technician – Post Code 02 (SC)
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Age Limit: Up to 30 years
(25 years + 5 years age relaxation for SC) -
Vacancies: 1
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Category: SC
Additional age relaxation is applicable for PwBD, Ex-servicemen, Government employees, and Kashmiri migrants as per Government of India rules .
NCESS Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection will be done only through a Written Test.
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Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email and NCESS website
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No interview is mentioned in the notification
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The decision of NCESS will be final in all recruitment matters
How to Apply Online for NCESS Recruitment 2026 Notification
Candidates must apply online only through the official NCESS website: http://www.ncess.gov.in
Documents to Upload:
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Recent passport-size photograph (.jpg, <100 KB)
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Signature (.jpg, <100 KB)
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Educational certificates & mark sheets (.pdf, <300 KB each)
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Date of birth proof
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Caste certificate (for SC candidates)
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Experience certificate (if applicable)
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NOC for candidates working in Government organizations
All certificates not in English must be uploaded with attested translations.
Notification PDF: Click Here
Official Website: Click Here
NCESS Recruitment 2026 Notification Important Dates
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Last Date to Apply Online: 10 February 2026 (up to 5:00 PM IST)
The NCESS Junior Technician Recruitment 2026 is an excellent opportunity for 10th pass and ITI candidates looking for a stable central government job in a reputed research organization. Interested candidates should ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and submit their applications before the deadline.