Recruitment of Scientific Support Staff in National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE)
The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), functioning as an apex national centre for Research and Technology Development in the areas of Solar Energy under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, is inviting applications for recruitment to Scientific Support Staff positions on a Direct Recruitment basis. NISE, located on a sprawling 200-acre campus in Gwal-Pahari, Gurugram (Haryana), is looking for dedicated professionals to support its cutting-edge R&D activities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with relevant educational backgrounds, particularly in Engineering or Science, to join a premier government autonomous institute focused on sustainable energy solutions. The selection process involves a Written Examination, and applicants must strictly adhere to the prescribed eligibility criteria and application procedures detailed in the advertisement.
Table of Contents
- Job Summary
- Details of Position
- Eligibility Details
- Application Details
- Important Conditions
- Mode of Selection
- Important Links
Job Summary
| Organization | Job Position | Pay Level | Total Vacancies | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) | Executive Assistant -I | 7 (as per 7th CPC) | 5 | 2026-01-05 |
Details of Position
The recruitment is for the post of Executive Assistant -I under Scientific Support Staff category. The details of reservation breakdown for the 5 posts are as follows:
- Total Posts: 5
- Reservation Breakdown: OBC (NCL): 1, EWS: 1, UR: 3, PwBD: 1*
- Pay Level: 7 (as per 7th CPC)
- Horizontal Reservation for PwBD: One vacancy is reserved for candidates belonging to Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD), specifically Deaf (D) and Hard of Hearing (HH).
- Suitability for PwBD: All five vacancies are suitable for candidates belonging to PwBD categories including Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Locomotor Disability (OA, OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV), ASD(M), SLD, MI, and MD.
- Location: Headquarters in Gurugram, but incumbents are liable to serve anywhere in India.
Eligibility Details
Essential Qualifications:
- Diploma in Engineering or Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering from a recognized University/ Board / Institution.
- Basic Operational computer knowledge.
Age Limit:
- The upper age limit for direct recruitment is 35 Years.
- Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Government Servants is applicable as per existing Central Govt. Rules.
Functional/Physical Requirements:
- Required abilities include Sitting (S), Standing (ST), Walking (W), Bending (BN), Manipulation with Fingers (MF), Reading & Writing (RW), Seeing (SE), and Hearing (H).
Application Details
- Application Deadline: 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News. (Advertisement Date: 06.12.2025, therefore the last date is calculated as 30 days after publication, assuming publication date is close to 06.12.2025, making the deadline around 2026-01-05).
- Application Method: Candidates must apply ONLINE through the career portal of the Institute at https://nise.res.in/.
- Required Documents for Upload: One recent colour passport size photograph (taken within three months).
- Application Fee:
- Nil for applicants belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, and Female candidates.
- Rs. 1000 (Rupees One Thousand only) for applicants belonging to other categories.
Important Conditions
- Applicants must be a Citizen of India.
- Mere fulfillment of essential qualifications does not entitle a candidate to be called for the Written Test.
- The number of posts advertised is subject to change by the competent authority.
- Appointment orders are provisional and subject to verification of character and antecedents.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
- Selected candidates will be kept on probation for two years under the New Pension Scheme (NPS).
Mode of Selection
Selection will be through a Written Examination based on merit secured in the examination. The exam consists of two parts: Part-I (General) and Part-II (Technical). No TA/DA will be paid for attending the Written Test.
Exam Pattern Summary (Total Duration: 180 min)
| Part | Weightage | Total Questions/Marks | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-I: General (5 Subjects) | 100 Marks | 50 Questions (10 each) | 0.25 per wrong answer |
| Part-II: Technical (3 Sections) | 150 Marks | 150 Questions (50 each) | 0.25 per wrong answer |
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