The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai, inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens for 19 contract-based positions across its various consultancy projects. NIOT functions as a constituent unit of the Earth System Sciences Council (ESSC) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India. These are project-specific roles with fixed tenure and offer an outstanding opportunity for engineering, science, and administration professionals to contribute to cutting-edge ocean and coastal research.
NIOT Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview
| Organization Name | National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai |
| Advertisement No. | NIOT/E&P/02/2026 (PROJECT) |
| Under Ministry | Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India |
| Post Names | Project Engineer-I, Project Engineering Associate, Technical Associate-II, Technical Associate-I, Project Engineering Assistant, Project Administration Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 19 Posts |
| Employment Type | Contract Basis – Project Specific (Co-terminus with project duration) |
| Place of Posting | NIOT Campus, Velachery-Tambaram Main Road, Chennai – 600 100 |
| Apply Mode | Online – niot.res.in |
| Last Date to Apply | 25 June 2026 |
| Interview / Test Dates | 06 July 2026 to 10 July 2026 (No separate call letter will be issued) |
| Contact Email | [email protected] |
NIOT 2026 – Post-Wise Vacancy Details
| S.No | Post Name | Discipline | Posts | Salary (+ HRA) | Age Limit |
| 1 | Project Engineer-I (Civil/Coastal/Ocean/Structural/Port & Harbour) | Civil / Ocean / Structural / Coastal Engineering | 8 (UR-4,SC-1,ST-1,OBC-1,EWS-1) | Rs. 56,000/- | 35 Years |
| 2 | Project Engineer-I (GIS / Remote Sensing) | Geoinformatics / Geomatics | 2 (UR-1, OBC-1) | Rs. 56,000/- | 35 Years |
| 3 | Project Engineering Associate | Marine Biology | 1 (UR) | Rs. 42,000/- | 40 Years |
| 4 | Technical Associate-II | CS / IT / Data Science / AI / Software | 1 (UR) | Rs. 35,000/- | 35 Years |
| 5 | Technical Associate-I (Electronics) | ECE / Electronics and Instrumentation | 2 (UR) | Rs. 31,000/- | 35 Years |
| 6 | Technical Associate-I (Zoology) | Zoology / Marine Science | 1 (UR) | Rs. 31,000/- | 35 Years |
| 7 | Project Engineering Assistant | ECE / Electronics and Instrumentation | 1 (UR) | Rs. 20,000/- | 50 Years |
| 8 | Project Administration Assistant | General Administration / Any Degree | 3 (UR) | Rs. 20,000/- | 50 Years |
Eligibility Criteria – Post-Wise Details
1 & 2. Project Engineer-I – 10 Posts | Rs. 56,000/- + HRA
- Civil/Coastal/Ocean/Structural/Port & Harbour stream: B.E./B.Tech. in Civil Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Structural, Coastal, or Port & Harbour Engineering with minimum 60% marks from a recognized university.
- GIS/Remote Sensing stream: B.E./B.Tech. in Geoinformatics or Geomatics Engineering with minimum 60% marks.
- M.E./M.Tech. in the relevant discipline is desirable. Age limit: 35 years (relaxation as per Government of India norms).
- Desirable skills include Civil AutoCAD 2D/3D, ArcGIS, QGIS, ERDAS, HYPACK, Mike 21, Delft3D, and experience in hydrographic, topographic, and oceanographic surveys.
3. Project Engineering Associate – 1 Post | Rs. 42,000/- + HRA
- M.Sc. in Marine Biology / Marine Science with 60% of marks, along with the Four years of R&D experience in industrial/academic/S&T organisations.
- OR Ph.D. in Marine Biology / Marine Science . Age limit: 40 years.
4. Technical Associate-II – 1 Post | Rs. 35,000/- + HRA
- B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Systems, or Informatics with at least 60% marks.
- 2 years of post-qualification experience required. Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, C++, C, SQL, or web/application development. Age limit: 35 years.
5. Technical Associate-I (Electronics) – 2 Posts | Rs. 31,000/- + HRA
- B.E./B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering with minimum 60% marks from a recognized institution. Age limit: 35 years.
6. Technical Associate-I (Zoology) – 1 Post | Rs. 31,000/- + HRA
- M.Sc. in Zoology or Marine Science with not less than 60% marks. The role involves marine fieldwork, scientific cruises, and laboratory experiments. Age limit: 35 years.
7. Project Engineering Assistant – 1 Post | Rs. 20,000/- + HRA
- Diploma in Electronics & Communication or Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering with minimum 60% marks. B.E./B.Tech. in ECE/E&I is desirable.
- 2 years of R&D/industry experience is preferred. Age limit: 50 years.
8. Project Administration Assistant – 3 Posts | Rs. 20,000/- + HRA
- Any Degree. Working knowledge of computers and 2 years of experience in a reputed organization is desirable. Age limit: 50 years.
Selection Schedule – Interview & Test Dates
| Post Code | Post Name | Discipline | Mode | Reporting Date |
| TASS-II-01 | Technical Associate-II | CS / IT / Data Science / AI | Interview | 06 Jul 2026 (8:30 AM) |
| PE-I-01 | Project Engineer-I | Civil / Ocean / Coastal / Structural | Interview | 07 Jul 2026 (8:30 AM) |
| PE-I-02 | Project Engineer-I | GIS / Remote Sensing | Interview | 08 Jul 2026 (8:30 AM) |
| PEASS-01 | Project Engineering Associate | Marine Biology | Interview | 08 Jul 2026 (8:30 AM) |
| TASS-I-02 | Technical Associate-I | Zoology | Interview | 08 Jul 2026 (8:30 AM) |
| TASS-I-01 | Technical Associate-I | ECE / E&I | Interview | 09 Jul 2026 (8:30 AM) |
| PEA-01 | Project Engineering Assistant | ECE / E&I | Written / Skill Test | 09 Jul 2026 (8:30 AM) |
| PAA-01 | Project Administration Assistant | General Admin | Written Test | 10 Jul 2026 (8:30 AM) |
How to Apply – Step-by-Step Guide
| Step 1 | Visit the official NIOT website and open the recruitment portal: https://www.niot.res.in/recruitment_details.php |
| Step 2 | Create your profile. A unique registration number will be generated after profile submission. |
| Step 3 | Select the desired post and complete the online application form. On submission, an online application number will be generated – download and retain this. |
| Step 4 | Upload: passport-size colour photograph, educational certificates (10th onwards), all semester mark sheets, degree certificate, experience certificates, and category/reservation certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) as applicable. |
| Step 5 | Complete submission before 25 June 2026. Incomplete applications or those without required documents will be summarily rejected. |
| Step 6 | Print/download the filled application form and carry it (with original documents) to the venue on the reporting date. Candidates without an application number will not be permitted to appear. |
Important Dates & Links
| Event | Date / Details |
| Last Date for Online Application | 25 June 2026 |
| Official Website | www.niot.res.in |
| Online Application Portal | niot.res.in/recruitment_details.php |