SCL Mohali Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online from Nov 1 for 83 Technician, Technical Assistant and More Posts

SCL Recruitment 2026 Overview

SCL describes itself as the only Integrated Device Manufacturing Facility in the country providing end-to-end solutions for the development of Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), opto-electronics devices and Micro Electro Mechanical System (MEMS) devices, covering design, fabrication, assembly, packaging, testing and reliability assurance. The quick facts below answer the main questions about this recruitment.

SCL Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The notification gives the following dates. The cut-off date for age and for acquiring the essential qualification is the same as the closing date.

The notification states that the cut-off date will remain unchanged even if the closing date for online applications is extended. Exam dates are not specified in the notification.

SCL Vacancy 2026 – Post-wise Details

SCL has advertised 83 posts in total across the Administrative and Technical cadres, based on the post-wise tables in the notification. The notification does not state a combined total. Each table below shows the number of posts for each post code, with the reservation breakup given in brackets.

SCL Administrative Posts Vacancy 2026

SCL Technical Assistant Vacancy 2026

SCL Technician ‘B’ Vacancy 2026

Note 1: * PwBD and ESM reservation is applied on a horizontal interlocking basis in either UR/SC/ST/OBC (NCL) vacancies.

Note 2: ** ESM reservation is applied on a horizontal interlocking basis in either UR/SC/ST/OBC (NCL) vacancies for all the trades of Technician ‘B’.

Abbreviations: UR – Unreserved; EWS – Economically Weaker Section; OBC (NCL) – Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer); SC – Scheduled Caste; ST – Scheduled Tribe; ESM – Ex-Servicemen; PwBD – Persons with Benchmark Disabilities; VH – Visually Handicapped; HH – Hearing Handicapped; BL – Both Leg Handicapped.

SCL reserves the right to cancel, restrict, curtail or increase the number of vacancies depending on requirement, without further notice.

SCL Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility depends on the post applied for. The notification lists the following general conditions:

• Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
• A candidate cannot apply for more than one post among the Administrative Posts (SCL 2601 to SCL 2604).
• A candidate can apply for both Technical posts, Technical Assistant (any one of 11 disciplines) and Technician ‘B’ (any one of 12 trades), considering one trade per post. Separate applications must be submitted and a separate examination fee paid for each post.
• Age and essential qualifications are counted as on the closing date, 30.11.2026.
• Experience must have been obtained after acquiring the essential educational qualification.
• The eligibility criteria are the minimum requirement. Meeting them does not automatically make a candidate eligible for the Computer Based Test.
• The applicant should not have any criminal record or any legal case contemplated against him/her.
• Candidates with a spouse living, or who have married a person with a living spouse, are disqualified, unless exempted by the Central Government under the conditions stated in the notification.

SCL Recruitment 2026 Qualification

The essential qualification and experience for each post are given below as per the notification.

SCL Administrative Posts Qualification

Note from the notification: Candidates possessing an MBA degree other than those mentioned above are not eligible to apply. Experience should be in the relevant fields such as Administration/Accounts & Finance/Purchase & Stores activities in a Government office, a public body or a commercial organization of repute. Where supervisory experience is mentioned, it should be at least in Level 6 of the Pay Matrix (pre-revised Pay Band-2 of Rs. 9300-34800 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4200) or the candidate should have at least a CTC of 10 LPA. Candidates should also possess good communication skills, leadership qualities and familiarity with computers.

SCL Technical Assistant Qualification

For all Technical Assistant posts (SCL 2605-01 to 2605-11), the post qualification experience is 2 years after the qualification in an R&D institute / reputed organization / industry, as per the requirement of the post to be filled.

SCL Technician ‘B’ Qualification

For every Technician ‘B’ trade (SCL 2606-1 to 2606-12), the essential qualification is either (a) Matriculation/SSLC plus 2 years ITI from recognized NCVT institutions in the relevant trade, OR (b) Matriculation/SSLC plus a course completed as per the National Apprenticeship Certificate / National Trade Certificate in the relevant trade. The post qualification experience is 2 years in an R&D institute / reputed organization / industry, as per the requirement of the post to be filled.

Candidates holding qualifications from Open and Distance Learning mode must produce the approval of the Distance Education Bureau, UGC for the relevant period at the time of Document Verification. Candidates with equivalent qualifications must produce an Equivalence Certificate from the authorities concerned. The result of the qualifying examination must have been declared on or before the cut-off date; mere processing of the result by the University/Institute by that date does not satisfy the requirement.

Candidates with higher qualification and/or experience than the minimum may be called for the Written Test / Skill Test / Personal Interview, but this gives them no edge over other adequately qualified candidates. Candidates must mention their graduation course name clearly, for example B.A. (Honours) or B.Sc.

SCL Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

The age limit is calculated as on the closing date for receipt of online applications (30.11.2026).

SCL Age Relaxation

Date of Birth filled in the online application and recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate will be accepted for determining age, and no later request for change will be considered. Ex-servicemen who have already secured Group ‘C’ or ‘D’ civil employment on a regular basis after availing the re-employment reservation benefit are not eligible for ESM reservation and fee concession, subject to the exception explained in the notification (OM No. 36034/1/2014-Estt (Res) dated 14.08.2014 of DoP&T). The “Call up Service” period of an ex-serviceman is treated as service rendered for age relaxation. Age relaxation and ESM reservation are not admissible to sons, daughters and dependents of ex-servicemen.

A matriculate ex-serviceman with at least 15 years of service is considered eligible for the ESM-reserved Group ‘C’ vacancies. Non-graduate ex-servicemen who have not completed, or will not complete within one year of the closing date, 15 years of service are not eligible, and such ESM candidates are not eligible for Group ‘B’ posts. Serving servicemen must have acquired, or be able to establish by documentary evidence that they will acquire, ex-serviceman status within one year from the closing date.

SCL Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The examination fee has two parts: a non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 600 for all posts and an application fee. All candidates initially pay the full examination fee (refundable plus non-refundable) for each post. The application fee is refunded only to candidates who appear in the Computer Based Test and are exempted from the application fee, that is, Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen.

• The fee must be paid online. The last date for fee payment is 30.11.2026 (17:00 Hrs.). Candidates can pay the fee immediately after submitting the application or on any day before the last date.
• Refunds are made to the bank account entered in the application, so Bank Name, Branch, Name of Account Holder, Account Number and IFSC must be entered correctly. SCL is not responsible for refund issues caused by incorrect bank details.
• Applicable service charges, if any, are borne by the applicant.
• Do not click the REFRESH or BACK button during payment processing, otherwise the session will be aborted.
• Payment status can be checked, and the receipt printed, on the portal after 24 hours of making or attempting payment. For technical issues with online payment, candidates may write to [email protected].
• SCL is not responsible for incomplete, pending or failed fee transactions.

SCL Recruitment 2026 Salary

The notification gives the pay level as per the 7th CPC, the initial basic pay and the approximate total emoluments per month (as on date).

In addition to basic pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (for those not availing the SCL housing facility) and Transport Allowance are paid at the prescribed rates in force. Employees are governed by the National Pension System (NPS). Other facilities available on employment in SCL include medical facilities for self and eligible dependents, a subsidized canteen facility subject to certain terms and conditions, Children Education Allowance, Group Insurance, Leave Travel Concession, and advances for purchase of a computer and construction of a house as per norms.

The present posting is at SCL, S.A.S. Nagar. SCL reserves the right to post employees anywhere in India as per requirement/public interest. The notification also states that the posts are temporary but likely to be continued, and that appointees are liable to work in round-the-clock shifts for technical positions.

SCL Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process depends on the post. In every case, the final selection is subject to meeting the advertised eligibility criteria and to merit in the Computer Based Test (CBT) and interview, wherever applicable. A Common Merit List is prepared and offers of appointment are issued in order of merit.

Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer and Purchase & Stores Officer – CBT and Interview

The CBT is objective type (MCQ) with a total duration of 120 minutes, made up of two parts of 60 minutes each. Each right answer carries 1 mark and each wrong answer carries a negative mark of 0.25. Compensatory time is available for eligible PwBD candidates.

• Qualifying marks: 50% in Part A and Part B together for the UR category, and 40% in Part A and Part B together for PwBD categories against notified reserved vacancies.
• Candidates are shortlisted for the interview in the ratio of 1:5 with a minimum of 10 candidates to the category-wise number of vacancies. Qualifying in the written test alone does not automatically entitle a candidate to an interview.
• Interview qualifying marks: 50% for the UR category and 40% for the PwBD category against notified reserved vacancies.
• The weightage of CBT marks and interview marks is 60:40 for panel generation.
• If sufficient PwBD candidates are not available, relaxation in standards of selection is extended as per extant norms, with no relaxation in the qualification norms.

Junior Personal Assistant – CBT and Skill Test (Stenography)

The CBT has a single part (Part A) of 60 minutes with the same four subjects, 25 questions and 25 marks each, and the same marking scheme (1 mark for each right answer, minus 0.25 for each wrong answer). Compensatory time is available for PwBD candidates.

• Qualifying marks in the CBT: 50% for UR, 45% for OBC (NCL), and 40% for SC/PwBD/ESM against notified reserved vacancies.
• Selection is based on CBT marks only, subject to qualifying in the skill test. Candidates are shortlisted for the skill test in the ratio of 1:5 with a minimum of 10 candidates to the category-wise number of vacancies.
• Skill test: a shorthand test of 800 words at 80 words per minute (10 minutes). The passage is to be transcribed on a computer in 50 minutes for English and 65 minutes for Hindi, with compensation time for PwBD candidates. Shorthand must be as per Pitman’s shorthand; long hand is not permitted, failing which the transcript is not evaluated.
• Full mistakes include every omission, substitution or addition of a word or figure. Half mistakes include wrong spelling (including transposition or omission of letters), using singular for plural or vice versa, and use of a small letter at the beginning of a sentence. Mis-spelling of proper nouns and unfamiliar names is ignored. Total mistakes in a single word cannot exceed one full mistake.
• Percentage of errors = (Full Mistakes + Half Mistakes/2) x 100 divided by the number of words in the master passage, rounded off to two decimal places.
• Maximum mistakes allowed: 10% for the UR category and 12% for reserved categories against notified reserved vacancies.

Technical Assistant and Technician ‘B’ – CBT and Skill Test (Trade-wise)

The CBT has Part A (60 minutes; General English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence and Logical Ability, General Knowledge / Current Affairs, 25 questions and 25 marks each) and Part B, a trade-wise Curriculum Based Test (60 minutes; 100 questions, 100 marks). Marking is 1 mark for each right answer and minus 0.25 for each wrong answer. Compensatory time is available for PwBD candidates.

• Qualifying marks in Part A and Part B together: 50% for UR, 45% for OBC (NCL)/EWS, and 40% for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM against notified reserved vacancies.
• Candidates are shortlisted for the Skill Test (Trade-wise) in the ratio of 1:5 with a minimum of 10 candidates to the category-wise number of vacancies.
• The Skill Test is on a go/no-go basis and its marks are not considered for selection. Final selection and empanelment are in the order of CBT marks, from candidates who qualify the Skill Test.
• Qualifying marks in the Skill Test: 50% for UR, 45% for OBC (NCL)/EWS, and 40% for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM against notified reserved vacancies.
• If a candidate applies for both posts, the CBTs are held separately: the CBT for all Technical Assistant trades is held together in the morning session and the CBT for all Technician ‘B’ trades is held together in a different afternoon slot.

SCL Exam Centres and Tie-Break Rules

The CBT will be conducted at New Delhi, Chandigarh, Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Kolkata. The Skill Test / Personal Interview will be conducted for shortlisted candidates in S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali) / Chandigarh only. SCL will try to accommodate candidates in their opted centres but may cancel or change the venue depending on the number of candidates.

In case of a tie, merit is decided in this order: marks in Part B, marks in Part A, date of birth (older candidate placed higher), and alphabetical order of names. Marks are calculated up to 5 decimal places.

SCL Recruitment 2026 Syllabus

The notification gives an indicative syllabus for the CBT. The key topics are summarized below; the full lists are on pages 22 to 28 of the notification.

Part A (All Posts)

• General Intelligence & Logical Ability: verbal and non-verbal questions such as analogies, classification, series, coding-decoding, problem solving, Venn diagrams, drawing inferences, pattern folding and unfolding, embedded figures, critical thinking, emotional intelligence and social intelligence.
• General Knowledge / Current Affairs: general awareness of the environment and its application to society, current events, everyday observations in their scientific aspect, and India and its neighbouring countries, especially History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy and Scientific Research.
• Quantitative Aptitude: whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percentage, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, partnership, mixture and alligation, time and distance, time and work, algebraic identities, geometry (triangles, circles, quadrilaterals, polygons), mensuration, trigonometry, heights and distances, and statistical charts.
• General English: vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms and antonyms, spot the error, fill in the blanks, idioms and phrases, one word substitution, sentence improvement, active/passive voice, direct/indirect narration, sentence shuffling, cloze passage and comprehension passage.

Part B – Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, Purchase & Stores Officer

• Administrative Officer: Human Resources Management; Office Management; Government Rules (CCS conduct rules, Leave Rules, Pension Rules, TA Rules, LTC Rules, CCS (CCA) Rules 1965, Seniority, Promotion, Quarter Allotment, Pay Fixation, Confirmation and Probation, Counting of Past Services); Constitution of India including Reservations in Govt. Service; Code on Social Security 2020; Industrial Relations Code 2020; Apprentices Act 1961; Code on Wages 2019; Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code 2020; Official Secrets Act 1923; Emotional Intelligence and Managerial Effectiveness; Organizational Structure Design and Change; General Financial Rules 2017; Fundamental Rules & Supplementary Rules; Medical Attendance Rules & CGHS; Provident Fund Rules, NPS; Legal proceedings; Employee Grievance Management System; Right to Information Act 2005; CPGRAMS; Constitution of Internal Complaints Committee: POSH Act 2013.
• Purchase & Stores Officer: Procurement Process (complete procurement cycle); GeM procedures; Vendor Management; Inventory & Store Management; Import and Export Policy and Procedures; Duties and Taxes (Central and State); Contract Act and Sale of Goods Act; Supply Chain; General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017; Indian Contract Act 1872.
• Accounts Officer: Financial Accounting; Principles of Auditing; Costing; Management Accounting; Payment and Receipt Rules; Excise & Customs; Tools of Financial Analysis and Planning; Delegation of Financial Power Rules (DFPR); Mercantile Law; Taxation (Direct and Indirect Taxes, GST Act, GST TDS, Income Tax); Civil Contracts payments; Accounting Standards; Basics of Economics; National Pension Scheme, Provident Funds, Old Pension Scheme; Companies Act 2013; Contract Act.

Part B – Technical Assistant (SCL 2605-01 to 2605-11)

• Electrical: Electrical Materials, Electricity and Magnetism, Electrical Engineering Drawing, Estimation & Costing, Electrical Circuit Analysis, Electrical Machines, Electrical Power Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electronics & Micro Processor.
• Mechanical: Applied Mathematics, Engineering Drawing and CAD/CAM/CIM, Solid Mechanics and Machine Design, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, Thermal and Heat Transfer and Refrigeration & Air-conditioning, IC Engines, Engineering Materials, Production Engineering and Industrial Engineering.
• Electronics: Electrical Machine, Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Power, Electrical Circuit and Analysis, Electronics Component and Device, Digital Electronics, Microcontroller, Microprocessor and Peripheral devices, Control System, Electrical and Electronics Instrumentation and Measurement, Industrial Electronics and Control, Engineering Materials, Maintenance and Repair of Electrical & Electronics Equipment.
• Instrumentation: Applied/Engineering Mathematics, Electronic components, devices and circuits, Electrical Measurements and calibration, Industrial Instrumentation and Measurement of Process variables, Sensors and transducers, Control System and Process controllers, Analog and Digital Electronics, Micro Processors and Micro controllers, Basics of PLC and DCS, Programming in C Language.
• Computer Science: Fundamentals of Computer, C/C++ and PHP Programming, Object Oriented Programming Principles, Data Structures and Algorithms, DBMS and SQL Queries, Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Computer System Organisation, Computer Networks, Web Technologies, Python, Digital Electronics/Switching Theory, Logical Devices.
• Information Technology: Fundamentals of IT, Java Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, DBMS and PL/SQL Queries, Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Windows/Linux System Administration, Computer Networks, Web Technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Client/Server Architecture), Digital Electronics/Switching Theory, Logical Devices.
• Civil: Strength of Material, Structural Mechanics, RCC Design, Steel Design, Concrete Technology, Estimation, Costing & Valuation, Building Planning & Construction, Construction Equipments, Contracts & Tendering, Codes & Standards, Engineering Drawing, Transportation Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Geo-Technical Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Public Health Engineering, Construction Management.
• Chemical: Applied Mathematics, Material and Energy Balance, Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Chemical Technology, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Process Plant Utilities, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Mass Transfer Operations, Material Science, Unit operations, Process Control and Instrumentation, Process Equipment Design.
• Fire & Safety: Physics and Chemistry of Combustion, Principle of Fire Extinguishment and Heat Transfer, Fire Extinguishing Agents, Fire Detection and alarm system, Fixed Fire Protection System, Fire Services Hydraulics, Fire Safety Laws, Codes and standards, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Fire Fighting Systems, Safety Management, Safety in Construction, Safety Work Permit Systems, Personal Protective Equipment, Occupational/Work Place Hazards, Properties of Chemicals and Gases.
• Physics: Mechanics, Waves and Optics, Electricity and Magnetism, Heat and Thermodynamics, Modern Physics, Solid State Physics and Electronics, Mathematical Physics.
• Chemistry: Basic Mathematical Concepts (10+2 level), Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry (including instrumental methods, titrations, spectroscopy and chromatography).

Part B – Technician ‘B’ (SCL 2606-01 to 2606-12)

• Fitter: Marking, Tools and Measurements, Materials, Drilling, Instruments, Bearings, Lathe and other processes, Nut and Bolts, Pipes and Pipefitting, Welding, Power Transmission, Lubricants and Lubrication, Pneumatics and Hydraulics.
• ICT System Maintenance: Basic Electrical & Electronics, Semiconductor Devices and Digital Electronics, Hardware PC Maintenance & Troubleshooting, Operating Systems & Network Management.
• Electrician / Electrical: Fuse and Relays, Cells and Batteries, Machines and Motors, Alternating current, Transformers, Wiring Systems, Electrical Measuring Instruments, Lighting, Basic and Digital Electronics, Power generation, Transmission and Distribution.
• Electronics: Basics of Electronics and Electrical Fundamentals, Power Electronics, Opto-Electronics, Sensor and Transducers, Communication, Amplifiers and Oscillators, Digital Electronics, LED Lights and Solar Power, Electronic Gadgets.
• Electronics Mechanic: Basics of Electricity, AC and DC measurements, Batteries/Cells, cables and connectors, Soldering, Printed Circuit Boards, Passive components, Transformers, Rectifiers and IC Regulators, Transistor, Amplifiers, Power electronics components, Basic Gates and combinational circuits, Electronic Test Instruments, Communication Electronics, Microcontrollers (8051) and IoT modules, Sensors, Transducers, Fibre optic communication, Computer Applications and Hardware, UPS and SMPS, Networking & Operating System, Basics of MS Office.
• Instrumentation: Basic Electricity & Electronics, AC and DC circuits, Passive components, Transformers, Transducers, Industrial Sensors & applications, Semiconductor devices, analog and digital circuits, Electronic Test Instruments, Calibration, Control and Testing, Computer Applications and Hardware, Basics of MS Office, Soldering, Workshop safety practices.
• Refrigeration & Air Conditioning: Basics in Refrigeration, Fundamentals in electrical engineering, AC & DC motors including VFDs, welding techniques, types of refrigerators and air conditioners, Package units, Centralised industrial Air Conditioning, Direct and indirect expansion systems, Frost free refrigerators, Types of refrigerants/Eco friendly refrigerants, Automobile AC systems, parts of an AC system, Cooling towers, Types of condensers, Water cooler, deep freezer, ice cube machine, ice candy plant, ice cream plant, walk-in cooler and reach-in cabinet, Cold storage type AC systems.
• Draughtsman (Civil): Engineering Drawing & CAD, Building Construction & Materials, Surveying, Estimation & Costing, Infrastructure, Water-supply, Sanitation, IS codes, Basic Mathematics & Physics.
• Draughtsman (Mechanical): Drawing Instruments, Geometrical Construction & Projections, Sectional Views & Fasteners, Limits, Fits and Tolerances, Assembly & Detailed Mechanical Drawings, Machinery, Transmission & Fabrication, Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), Engineering Science.
• Fire & Safety: Basic Fundamentals of Fire Science and Safety, Physical and Chemical Properties of Chemicals and Gases, Classification of Fire, Principle of Fire Detection and Fire Extinguishment, Types of Fire Extinguishers, Pipe Fitting and Jointing Techniques, Classification of Pumps and components, Safety Signages, Colour coding of Fixed Fire Protection systems, Industrial Pipe Colour code.
• Plumber: Plumbing Material, Water Supply Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Pumps & Valves, Plumbing Drawings, Estimation & Measurement, Codes & Standards, practical knowledge of all types of plumbing works including installation, maintenance, testing and commissioning.
• Mechanic (Diesel): Introduction to Trade, Occupational Safety and Energy Conservation, System of Measurements, Tools and Equipment, Basic Electricity and Electronics, Vehicle Systems and Components, Heat treatment, Welding, Non-destructive testing, Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Engines and components, Intake and Exhaust System, Diesel & Petrol Fuel System, Electronic Diesel & Petrol Control, Emission and Emission Control, Workshop Calculations, Basic Science, Advance technologies in Automobile, Maintenance and Troubleshooting, Engine Cooling Systems.

How to Apply for SCL Recruitment 2026

Applications are accepted in online mode only, and an application sent by any other mode will stand rejected. The SCL Apply Online link is available on the SCL website career page between 01.11.2026 and 30.11.2026.

SCL Apply Online Steps

1. Visit the SCL career page at www.scl.gov.in/career.html.
2. Register online with your full name, date of birth, valid e-mail ID and valid mobile number. A unique Registration Number is sent by SMS/e-mail on the registered mobile number/e-mail ID; keep it safe.
3. Fill in the application form carefully. Write your name, date of birth, father’s name and mother’s name exactly as given in the Matriculation certificate.
4. Upload scanned copies of your latest passport-size photograph, signature, left thumb impression (on plain white paper) and relevant certificates, each not more than 50 KB in size.
5. Check every field using the Preview/Print option before final submission. No change or correction is allowed after submission.
6. Pay the examination fee online before 30.11.2026 (17:00 Hrs.). The online application is complete only on receipt of the fee.
7. Download and print the personalized registration confirmation form, which shows the candidate’s name, Registration Number, Advertisement No., Post code and Post name, and keep the application printout for future reference.

Photograph and Application Rules

• The photograph should not be more than three months old from the date of publication of the notice, should be without cap and spectacles, and the frontal view of the face should be clearly visible. Applications with a blurred or miniature photograph, signature or thumb impression, or a photograph not in the prescribed format, are rejected.
• If a candidate submits duplicate or multiple applications for the same post code, only the last successfully submitted complete application with the examination fee paid is considered.
• Incomplete or incorrect application forms are summarily rejected. Requests to change address or particulars are not entertained.
• Candidates should apply well before the closing date to avoid heavy load on the SCL website. SCL is not responsible for failure to submit an application within the last date for reasons beyond its control.
• Candidates must provide a valid e-mail ID and a registered mobile number. Admit cards for the CBT, Skill Test and Personal Interview are sent by SMS/e-mail and no hard copy is sent. Check e-mail, including spam/junk folders, and the SCL website regularly.

SCL Admit Card, Documents and Important Instructions

SCL Admit Card

The Admit Card for the CBT is issued online on the SCL website (www.scl.gov.in/career.html). The facility to download the Admit Card with the city of the CBT is made available 10 days before the examination, and the complete address of the examination centre is made available 3 days before the examination. Candidates must carry a printout of the final Admit Card, at least two recent passport-size colour photographs and an original valid Photo ID proof showing the date of birth printed on the Admit Card. Accepted Photo IDs include Aadhaar Card/E-Aadhaar printout, Voter ID Card, Driving License, PAN Card, Passport, Government/PSU Employer ID Card, Ex-Serviceman Discharge Book issued by Ministry of Defence, or any other photo-bearing ID card issued by the Central/State Government. If the Photo ID does not show the date of birth, an additional original document (for example the Matriculation Certificate or a marks sheet issued by CBSE/ICSE/State Boards, Birth Certificate or Category Certificate) is required. In case of mismatch in the date of birth, the candidate will not be allowed to appear.

Documents for Document Verification

• Two passport-size recent colour photographs and one original Photo ID proof.
• Matriculation/Secondary Certificate.
• Educational qualification certificate(s), including ITI / Diploma / Graduation or above, as per the qualifications for the post. Mark sheets for all years/semesters of graduation, or the provisional certificate/degree, are required in original as proof of qualification on or before the cut-off date.
• Caste/Category Certificate, if belonging to a reserved category (the EWS Income and Asset certificate must be valid for Financial Year 2026-2027, issued on the basis of income for Financial Year 2025-2026).
• PwBD certificate in the required format, if applicable.
• For Ex-Servicemen: Serving Defence Personnel Certificate (Annexure-IV), if applicable; Undertaking (Annexure-V); and Discharge Certificate, if discharged from the Armed Forces.
• Relevant certificate from the competent authority if seeking any age relaxation.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) in original from the employer, for those already employed in Central/State Govt., Union Territory, PSUs or Autonomous Bodies, at the time of the Skill Test/Personal Interview. Without it, the candidate will not be permitted to appear and Travelling Allowance will not be paid.
• For a change of name after matriculation on account of marriage, re-marriage or divorce, the documents listed in the notification (for example marriage certificate or affidavit, divorce decree, Deed Poll/Affidavit, newspaper cuttings and Gazette Notification as applicable).
• Any other document specified in the Admit Card for Document Verification.

Other Important Instructions

• Candidature is accepted only provisionally. If any claim in the application is not supported by documents, the candidature will be cancelled. Success in the examination confers no right of appointment.
• Reservation, relaxation and concession for OBC (NCL)/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD/ESM candidates are as per Government of India directives. The crucial date for claiming such status is the closing date for online applications. The certificate formats are given in Annexures VI to XI of the notification.
• PwBD candidates must select the correct PwBD sub-category in the application form, and no later change is allowed. A scribe is permitted for eligible PwBD candidates, but SCL does not provide a scribe; the candidate must arrange his/her own scribe whose qualification is one step below the minimum qualification for the post. Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination is given as per the notification.
• Outstation candidates qualified for the Skill Test/Personal Interview are paid to-and-fro Sleeper Class train fare or ordinary bus fare by the shortest route, on production of proof of journey. TA/DA is not paid for appearing in the Computer Based Test.
• Canvassing in any form results in disqualification. Giving false information leads to cancellation of candidature.
• Administrative Posts (SCL 2601 to 2604) and Technical Posts (SCL 2605-01 to 2606-12) are separate cadres. Candidates with a technical degree have no claim to Administrative Cadre posts and vice versa.
• The English version of the notification prevails in case of any dispute over language versions. SCL’s decision on all matters is final and binding. Any dispute is subject to courts/tribunals having jurisdiction over S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali) and Chandigarh.
• The notification states that the Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and that women candidates are encouraged to apply.

SCL Recruitment 2026 Important Links

For technical issues with online payment or for clarifications, the notification provides the e-mail [email protected]. Any addendum or corrigendum will be published only on www.scl.gov.in/career.html.