The National Institute of Ocean Technology has released its latest official recruitment notification (Advt. No. NIOT/E&P/02/2026 (PROJECT)) to fill the 19 Project Engineer-I, Project Engineering Associate, Technical Associate-II, Technical Associate-I, Project Engineering Assistant, Project Administration Assistant Posts. Applicants meeting the requirements notified may submit their application through online mode from 05.06.2026 to 25.06.2026 and the Online Application form facility can be accessed through National Institute of Ocean Technology website https://www.niot.res.in/ (Career Page).
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Eligible candidates with qualifications Diploma, B.E/B.Tech, Any Degree, M.E/M.Tech, M.Sc can apply online. Candidates should note that the primary Job locations for these posts are Chennai. Registered candidates will receive a link to download their exam hall tickets via email approximately 4 to 7 days prior to the examination date.
NIOT Chennai Current Notification 2026 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: National Institute of Ocean Technology |
| Notification No: NIOT/E&P/02/2026 (PROJECT) |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Contract Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 19 Project Engineer-I, Project Engineering Associate, Technical Associate-II, Technical Associate-I, Project Engineering Assistant, Project Administration Assistant Posts |
| Place of Posting: Chennai |
| Starting Date: 05.06.2026 |
| Last Date: 25.06.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Only through Online |
| Official Website: https://www.niot.res.in/ |
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Current NIOT Chennai Job Openings:
- Project Engineer-I – 10 Posts
- Project Engineering Associate – 01 Post
- Technical Associate-II – 01 Post
- Technical Associate-I – 03 Posts
- Project Engineering Assistant – 01 Post
- Project Administration Assistant – 03 Posts
NIOT Chennai Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for NIOT Chennai:
- Project Engineer-I –
- Discipline: Civil Engineering/ Ocean Engineering / Structural Engineering / Coastal Engineering / Port &Harbour Engineering
- Education Qualification: B.E./ B.Tech. Civil Engineering/ Ocean Engineering / Structural Engineering / Coastal Engineering / Port & Harbour Engineeringfrom a recognized university / institute with not less than 60% marks.
- Desirable Educational Qualification: M.E./M.Tech.in any of the aforesaid disciplines from a recognized university / institute.
- Desirable Experience:
- BIS & IS codes for construction and construction material testing and must be conversant with usage of software Civil AutoCAD, 2D and 3D, GIS, HYPACK, Microsoft Office Suite etc.
- software like Mike 21, Delft3D, Civil AutoCAD 2D and 3D, GIS, HYPACK, Microsoft Office Suite, water quality and Ecology modelling in coastal waters, Cormix, etc.
- Field data collection – Beach topographyand hydrographic survey, Oceanographic data
- Project Engineer – I (GIS / Remote sensing)
- Discipline: GIS/Remote sensing
- Essential Educational Qualification: B.E./ B.Tech. in Geoinformatics/ Geomatics from a recognized university / Institute with not less than 60% marks
- Desirable Educational Qualification: M.E / M.Tech. in any of the following discipline : Geomatics Engineering/GIS and Remote Sensing/ Geoinformatics / from an accredited university / Institute.
- Desirable Experience: Experience with software ARC GIS, QGIS, ERDAS, Microsoft Office Suite etc
- Project Engineering Associate –
- Discipline: GIS/Remote sensing
- Essential Educational Qualification: M.Sc. in Marine Biology/ Marine Science from a recognized university / Institute with not less than 60% marks; AND With four years of experience in the Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services. Or Ph.D. Marine Biology / Marine Science from a recognized University or equivalent.
- Technical Associate-II –
- Discipline: Computer Science/Information Technology/Data Science/Artificial Intelligence /Software Systems /Informatics
- Essential Educational Qualification: B.E./ B.Tech in Computer Science/Information Technology/Data Science/Artificial Intelligence /Software Systems /Informatics from a recognized university / Institute with not less than 60% marks; and, 2 years of experience (acquired after obtaining essential educational qualification) in areas given in job requirements
- Technical Associate-I –
- Discipline: Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Instrumentation
- Essential Educational Qualification: B.E. /B.Tech. in Electronics & Communication / Electronics&Instrumentation Engineering from a recognized University / Institute with not less than 60% marks. M.Sc. in Zoology / Marine Science from a recognized university / Institute with not less than 60% marks.
- Technical Associate-I –
- Discipline: Zoology
- Essential Educational Qualification & Experience: M.Sc. in Zoology / Marine Science from a recognized university / Institute with not less than 60% marks.
- Project Engineering Assistant
- Discipline: Electronics& Communication/ Electronics& Instrumentation
- Essential Educational Qualification: Diploma in ECE /E&I Engineering from a recognized university / Institute with not less than 60% marks.
- Desirable Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech. in ECE/E&I Engineering from a recognized university / Institute.
- Desirable Experience: Experience of 2 years in R&D, Industry and/or higher qualification as per the job requirement.
- Project Administration Assistant –
- Essential Educational Qualification:Any degree from a recognized Board or University.
- Desirable: Working experience of 2 years in an organization of repute. Working knowledge of Computer.
Age Limit for NIOT Chennai: (As on 25.06.2026)
- Project Engineer-I – 35 years
- Project Engineering Associate – 40 years
- Technical Associate-II – 35 years
- Technical Associate-I – 35 years
- Project Engineering Assistant – 50 years
- Project Administration Assistant – 50 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- +5 Years for ST/SC
- +3 Years for OBC (NCL)
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- +10 Years for UR
- +13 Years for OBC (NCL)
- +15 Years for ST/SC
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale for NIOT Chennai:
- Project Engineer-I – Rs. 56,000/- + HRA
- Project Engineering Associate – Rs. 42,000/- + HRA
- Technical Associate-II – Rs. 35,000/- + HRA
- Technical Associate-I – Rs. 31,000/- + HRA
- Project Engineering Assistant – Rs. 31,000/- + HRA
- Project Administration Assistant – Rs. 20,000/- + HRA
Method of Selection for NIOT Chennai:
- written / skill test
- Interview
How to Submit an Application:
Willing candidates may apply online through the link provided on the official website of the Official Website i.e. https://www.niot.res.in/. The link shall remain active from 05.06.2026 to 25.06.2026 after which the link shall be disabled. No new registration or modification in the online application form shall be permitted after the last date for submission of online application i.e.25.06.2026.
Crucial Dates:
- Opening Date for Submission of Online Applications: 05.06.2026
- Closing Date for Submission of Online Application Form: 25.06.2026
NIOT Chennai Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of NIOT Chennai: Click Here to Website |
| Advertisement for NIOT Chennai: Click Here to Download |
| Online Application Form for NIOT Chennai: Click Here to Apply |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Is NIOT Chennai Postions a permanent job?
Yes, it is a Contract Basis Job.
What are the stages of recruitment process?
written / skill test, Interview
What is the opening date of Application?
The opening date of application is 05.06.2026.
What is the closing date for submission of Application?
The closing date for submission of application is 25.06.2026.
