Science & Research

Scientific Assistant

Salary range₹29,200 – 92,300 / month (Level 5) + allowances → ₹35,400+ (Level 6) Apply throughCSIR, DRDO Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

A scientific assistant supports scientists in laboratories and research units by preparing samples, running instruments, recording results and maintaining equipment.

Prepare and run experiments
Maintain instruments and records
Assist in data collection and reports

2 Skills required

Science graduate knowledge Lab skills Instrument handling Accuracy Record keeping Teamwork

3 Opportunities available in the market

Government research bodies (CSIR, DRDO, ICAR, IMD) recruit scientific assistants through exams.

CSIR, DRDO and ICAR laboratories
Meteorological and geological departments
Government testing and research labs

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹29,200 – 92,300 / month (Level 5) + allowances

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹35,400+ (Level 6)

Senior / specialistHigher: Scientist grade promotions

Indicative only. Government and public-sector pay follows the official pay matrix of the recruiting body (basic pay plus allowances), which changes with revisions and state rules. Always confirm pay in the official notification.

5 Official recruitment — how to apply & which states

This is a government post.
It is not advertised on private job portals such as Naukri or Indeed. Vacancies are filled only through the official exams and notifications below. Apply only on these official websites.

Apply through these official bodies

CSIR — recruitmentScientific / technical assistant postscsir.res.in DRDO — recruitmentTechnical postsdrdo.gov.in Staff Selection Commission (SSC)Central posts (as notified)ssc.gov.in Employment News (official job notices)employmentnews.gov.in

Where vacancies are (indicative)

#	State	Main hubs	Share of vacancies
1	Uttar Pradesh Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	Larger share
2	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Larger share
3	Bihar Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur	Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur	Larger share

Recruitment for this role is organised by the recruiting body and is open across India; vacancies depend on the notification and on state / cadre allocation. The ranking shows larger states by population and is only a guide. Always read the official advertisement.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in) · Employment News

Always read the official advertisement for eligibility, age limit, syllabus, fees and last date.

Current openings — BiharCareer

No jobs foundNo matching posts are listed on BiharCareer right now. Check the official websites above for the latest notification.

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