Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, Purchase & Stores Officer, Junior Personal Assistant, Technical Assistant, Technician 'B'

Who Should Apply Age: See official notification. The age limit is not stated in the job details available, so confirm the exact range in the notification before applying. Once you have the cutoff date, check your eligibility with the age calculator . Qualification: See official notification. The required qualification is not listed in the details available and is likely to differ by post. Domicile: Not specified in notification. Gender: Open to all genders. The six posts sit at different pay levels, which usually reflects different seniority and educational expectations. The Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, and Purchase & Stores Officer posts (Level 10) are the most senior in this recruitment, and candidates for these roles should expect a higher qualification bar than for the Technician 'B' post (Level 3). Confirm the exact requirement for each post in the notification rather than assuming one standard qualification applies to all six. The Junior Personal Assistant post (Level 4) is an office support role, the Technical Assistant post (Level 7) is a technical support role, and the Technician 'B' post (Level 3) is the entry-level hands-on technical role. Match your education and experience to the specific post, and do not apply to a post where you cannot meet the stated qualification, as the application fee for General and SC/ST candidates is ₹0 but a rejected application still uses up your effort and time. Salary and Career Growth Technician 'B' (41 posts): Pay Level 3 Junior Personal Assistant (7 posts): Pay Level 4. Technical Assistant (30 posts): Pay Level 7. Administrative Officer (2 posts), Accounts Officer (1 post), Purchase & Stores Officer (2 posts): Pay Level 10. Overall pay band across all levels is ₹41,940 to ₹1,06,740. Post-wise gross figures are not specified in the job details, so see the official notification for the exact pay for each post. These are regular salaried government posts, so the National Pension System applies. NPS deduction is 10% of basic pay plus DA. This assumes the post is covered by NPS rather than an older pension scheme, and the job details do not confirm which scheme applies, so verify this in the notification. Income tax is deducted as per your slab. Use the salary calculator to work out your take-home pay once you know your basic pay and DA. Compared with private sector roles at the same level, government posts offer job security, a defined pension structure under NPS, and standard leave and medical benefits. Promotion timelines depend on departmental rules and are not stated in the job details, so check the notification and service rules for progression paths. How to Apply This is an online application. Follow these steps in order. Step 1: Visit the official SCL careers page at and open the advertisement for the 2026 recruitment. Step 2: Read the full notification and confirm your post, age limit, qualification, and the closing date of 30 November 2026. The application window opens on 1 November 2026. Step 3: Register on the portal with a valid email ID and mobile number that you can access throughout the process. Step 4: Fill in the application form with your personal, category, and education details, exactly as they appear on your certificates and marksheets. Step 5: Enter your work or experience details if the post requires them, and double-check every field before moving forward. Step 6: Upload a recent passport-size photograph and your signature in the size and format stated in the notification. If your photo or signature does not meet the specification, use the image resizer to adjust it before uploading. Step 7: Upload your category certificate in the prescribed format if you are claiming any reservation or relaxation. Step 8: Pay the application fee if applicable. The fee is ₹0 for General and SC/ST candidates. The fee for other categories is not specified in the job details, so check the notification. Step 9: Review the complete form, then submit it before 30 November 2026. Do not wait for the last day. Step 10: Download the acknowledgement, save the application number, and keep a printout for document verification. Common Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected Uploading a photograph or signature that does not match the size, dimensions, or file format stated in the notification. This is the most common reason for rejection on online portals. Entering education details that do not match your certificates, such as the wrong year of passing, board name, or percentage or grade. Miscalculating your age against the cutoff date. Confirm the reference date in the notification and check with the age calculator before applying. Claiming SC, ST, OBC, or PwD category without a valid certificate in the prescribed format. The age relaxation for these categories is not specified in this notification, so do not assume any standard figure applies. Missing original documents or attested copies at document verification, which can

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