Administrative and Technical Recruitment - 2025

Administrative and Technical Recruitment - 2025

Advt. No. ARIES/Estt./2025-26/646                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Date: 29th August, 2025     

Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital, an autonomous Institute under Department of Science of Technology, Govt. of India, invites online applications from the eligible candidates for the recruitment of the following Posts in the Institute.

Sr. No.

Name of the post

Direct Recruitment Basis

Deputation Basis*

SC

ST

OBC

EWS

UR

Total

1.

Laboratory Assistant,

Pay level 2

-

-

-

-

01

01

-

2.

Junior Engineering Assistant,

Pay level 4

-

-

01

02

04

07

-

3.

Junior Scientific Assistant,

Pay level 4

01

-

-

-

02

03

-

4.

Engineering Assistant,

Pay level 5

01

-

02

-

01

04

02

5.

Scientific Assistant (Library),

Pay level 5

01

-

01

-

-

02

-

6.

Senior Scientific Assistant,

Pay level 6

-

01

-

-

03

04

-

7.

Senior Scientific Associate,

Pay level 7

-

-

-

-

-

-

02

8.

Lower Division Clerk,

Pay level 2

-

-

-

-

01

01

-

9.

Upper Division Clerk,

Pay level 4

-

-

-

-

-

-

01

10.

Accounts Assistant,

Pay level 5

-

-

01**

01

-

02

-

11.

Administrative Assistant,

Pay level 5

-

-

-

-

01

01

01

12.

Junior Officer,

Pay level 6

-

-

01

-

01

02

02

13.

Personal Assistant,

Pay level 6

-

-

-

-

01

01

-

14.

Driver,

Pay level 4

01

-

-

-

-

01

-

15.

Multi-Tasking Staff,

Pay level 1

01

01

02

-

03***

07

-

 

05

02

08

03

18

36

08

* The terms and conditions for the posts to be filled by deputation shall be regulated as per DOPT Office Memorandum No. DOPT1716267027220 dated March 28, 2024.

** Reserved for OBC-PwBD

*** One post is reserved for PwBD

Suitable Category of Benchmark Disability: B, LV, D, HH, OA, OL, OAL, BL, BA, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, ASD (M, MoD), SLD, MI

ABBREVIATIONS USED: B=Blind, LV=Low Vision, D=Deaf, HH= Hard of Hearing, OA=One Arm, OL=One Leg, BA=Both Arms, BL=Both Leg, OAL=One Arm and One Leg, BLOA=Both leg & one arm , BLA=Both Legs Arms, CP=Cerebral Palsy, LC=Leprosy Cured, Dw =Dwarfism, AAV=Acid Attack Victims, MDy=Muscular Dystrophy, ASD= Autism Spectrum Disorder (M= Mild, MoD= Moderate), ID= Intellectual Disability, SLD= Specific Learning Disability, MI= Mental Illness, MD=Multiple Disabilities

Note: The number of Vacancies are tentative.

 

Sr. No

 

Name of the Post

Educational and other qualifications required for post (s)

1.

Laboratory Assistant,

Pay level 2

UR: 1

Essential:

12th Class pass from a recognized University/Board.

Age Limit: Between 18 and 27 years (Age relaxation will be applicable as per Govt. norms)

2.

Junior Engineering Assistant,

Pay level 4

 

Electronics

UR: 4

Essential:

2 years ITI certificate in any Engineering / Technical stream with minimum 02 years post qualification experience in the same grade.

 

Desirable: Holding valid license, if applicable, in the engineering stream.

Age Limit: Between 18 and 27 years (Age relaxation will be applicable as per Govt. norms)

 

EWS: 1

Mechanical:- Fitter

OBC: 1

Electrical

EWS: 1

3.

Junior Scientific Assistant,

Pay level 4

 

UR: 2

 

Essential:

B.Sc. with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and 02 years post qualification experience in scientific institute/ laboratory

Age Limit: Between 18 and 27 years (Age relaxation will be applicable as per Govt. norms)

SC: 1

4.

Engineering Assistant,

Pay level 5

 

Electronics/Computer

Science Engineering

SC: 1

On Direct Recruitment:

 

Essential:

Diploma of 3 years duration in Civil/Electronics/Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering as may be specified according to requirement from a recognized board with 3 years’ experience in the relevant field.

Age Limit: Between 18 and 27 years (Age relaxation will be applicable as per Govt. norms)

 

OBC: 1

Civil

UR: 1

Electronics/Electrical

OBC: 1

Electronics

2

On Deputation:

Essential:

(i) 2 years ITI certificate in any Engineering / Technical stream with minimum 02 years post qualification experience in the same grade.

(ii) 5 years of experience in Pay level 4 in relevant field under the Central Govt./State Govt./Public Sector Undertakings/Semi Govt./Statuary/ Autonomous organizations.

Desirable: Holding valid license, if applicable, in the engineering stream.

Age Limit: Maximum 56 years

 

5.

Scientific Assistant (Library),

Pay level 5

 

SC: 1

 

Essential:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Library/Library & Information Science from a recognized Institute/University with 60% marks.

2. At least one-year experience in relevant field in a University/Research Establishment/Central/State Govt./PSU/Autonomous Institutions

Age Limit: Between 18 and 27 years (Age relaxation will be applicable as per Govt. norms)

OBC: 1

6.

Senior Scientific Assistant,

Pay level 6

UR: 3

 

Essential:

Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with 60% marks from a recognized University/Board or as may be specified according to requirement.

 

Age Limit: Between 18 and 30 years (Age relaxation will be applicable as per Govt. norms)

ST: 1

7.

Senior Scientific Associate,

Pay level 7

2

On Deputation:

 

Essential:

(i) Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with 60% marks from a recognized University/Board or as may be specified according to requirement.

 

(ii) 5 years of experience in Pay level 6 in relevant field under the Central Govt./State Govt./Public Sector Undertakings/Semi Govt./Statuary/ Autonomous organizations.

 

Age Limit: Maximum 56 years

 

 

8.

Lower Division Clerk,

Pay level 2

UR: 1

 

Essential:

(i) 12th class pass or equivalent qualification from recognized Board or University.

(ii) Should have a typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on manual typewriter

OR

A typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on Computer. (35 w.p.m. and 30 w.p.m. correspond to 10500 KDPH/9000 KDPH on an average of 5 key depressions for each word)

Age Limit: Between 18 and 27 years (Age relaxation will be applicable as per Govt. norms)

9.

Upper Division Clerk,

Pay level 4

1

 

On Deputation:

 

Essential:

 

(i) 12th class pass or equivalent qualification from recognized Board or University.

(ii) Should have a typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on manual typewriter

OR

A typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on Computer. (35 w.p.m. and 30 w.p.m. correspond to 10500 KDPH/9000 KDPH on an average of 5 key depressions for each word)

 

(iii) 8 years of experience in Pay level 2 in relevant field under the Central Govt./State Govt./Public Sector Undertakings/Semi Govt./Statuary/ Autonomous organizations

 

Age Limit: Maximum 56 years

 

10.

Accounts Assistant,

Pay level 5

OBC: 1**

 

Essential:

B.Com degree from a recognized University and having five years experiences in accounts.

 

Desirable:

(i) Preference will be given to SAS qualified or CA qualified

(ii) Knowledge of computer-based software, tally software and PFMS.

 

Age Limit: Between 18 and 27 years (Age relaxation will be applicable as per Govt. norms)

EWS: 1

11.

Administrative Assistant,

Pay level 5


 

UR: 1

On Direct Recruitment:

 

Essential:

A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University and basic knowledge of computer

 

Desirable: Experience of working in Govt./PSU/Autonomous Bodies in relevant area

 

Age Limit: Between 18 and 27 years (Age relaxation will be applicable as per Govt. norms)

 

1

On Deputation:

 

(i) Holding analogous post on regular basis in the Pay level-5.

OR

With 5 years regular service in the Pay level 4

 

(ii) Officer under the Central Govt./State Govt./Public Sector Undertakings/Semi Govt./Statuary/ Autonomous organizations possessing a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University and basic knowledge of computer, having the experience in administration.

 

Age Limit: Maximum 56 years

 

12.

Junior Officer,

Pay level 6

UR: 1

 

On Direct Recruitment:

 

Essential:

A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University and basic knowledge of computer

 

Desirable: Experience of working in Govt./PSU/Autonomous Bodies in relevant area

 

Age Limit: Between 18 and 30 years (Age relaxation will be applicable as per Govt. norms)

OBC: 1

2

On Deputation:

(i) Holding analogous post on regular basis in the Pay level-6.

OR

With 6 years regular service in the Pay level 5.

 

(ii) Officer under the Central Govt./State Govt./Public Sector Undertakings/Semi Govt./Statuary/ Autonomous organizations possessing a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University and basic knowledge of computer, having the experience in administration.

 

Age Limit: Maximum 56 years

 

13.

Personal Assistant,

Pay level 6

UR: 1

 

Essential:

1. A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University or its equivalent.

2. Speed in short hand @ 80 w.p.m. in English. The dictation will be given for 10 minutes which will be transcribed in 50 minutes.

3. The typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English on Computer. (35 w.p.m. corresponds to 10500 KDPH on an average of 5 key depressions for each word)

 

Age Limit: Between 18 and 30 years (Age relaxation will be applicable as per Govt. norms)

14.

Driver,

Pay level 4

SC: 1

 

Essential:

1. Matriculation from a recognized Board

2. Possession of valid driving license for motor cars/heavy vehicles.

3. Knowledge of motor mechanics. (The candidate should be able to remove minor defects in vehicle.)

4. Experience of driving a motor car for at least 5 years out of which 3 years’ experience must be in hilly area.

5. Working knowledge of English or Hindi.

 

Desirable:

3 Years’ experience as Home Guard/Civil Volunteers

 

Age Limit: Between 18 and 27 years (Age relaxation will be applicable as per Govt. norms)

15.

Multi-Tasking Staff (Non-Technical),

Pay level 1

 

 

ST: 01

 

Essential:

Matriculation or equivalent qualification from recognized Board or University with typing speed of 30 w.p.m. (corresponds to 9000 KDPH on an average of 5 key depressions for each word) in English/Hindi.

 

Multi-Tasking Staff (Technical)

Pay level 1

 

Electronics mechanic/instrument mechanic/technician electronics system design/technician power electronics

UR: 03***

ITI equivalent from a recognized Board.

ARIES will conduct the skill test in concerned Trade

 

Age Limit: Between 18 and 25 years (Age relaxation will be applicable as per Govt. norms)

OBC: 01

Electrician, electrician power distribution

OBC: 01

Mechanical :- Welding

SC : 01

**Reserved for OBC-PwBD

*** One post is reserved for PwBD

  1. The applicant must be a citizen of India.
  2. The applicants applying in response to this advertisement should satisfy themselves regarding their eligibility for the post applied for. They must be fulfilling eligibility criteria as on the closing date of applications failing which their application shall be rejected. The applicant may keep a copy of the finally submitted application for future reference. There is no need to send the hard copy of the application.
  3. The applicants for the post of Engineering Assistant (SC Category) and Junior Scientific Assistant (Unreserved category), those who were shortlisted with reference to ARIES advertisement in the Employment News dated: 21-27 August, 2021 and shortlisted candidates for the post in Sr. No. 1 to 8 against advertisement in the employment News 18-23 February, 2023, are not required to apply again. Their eligibility/application for the said posts will be considered based on their previous applications.
  4. The number of vacancies may increase or decrease.
  5. The applicants are required to apply through online mode only. Applicants applying for more than one post are required to apply online separately.
  6. The applicant must submit all the documents/photo with clear/good quality. All the document/photo must be legible, failing which the application shall be rejected.
  7. (a) SC, ST, OBC (Non-creamy layer), EWS and PwBD applicants are required to attach the valid Certificate in the format prescribed by the Government of India. The same shall also be produced in original at the time of skill/trade test/Document Verification. In the absence of said document(s), the candidature of the candidate shall be rejected. (b) OBC (Non-creamy layer) and EWS certificate issued by the Competent Authority, should be valid for the Financial Year 2025- 2026 only.
  8. The experience required in a certain pay level should match with pay level as per VII CPC. The relevant experience requirement specified should be the experience acquired after obtaining the minimum essential educational qualification required for the post.
  9. Application fee of ₹ 500/- for General/OBC category is to be paid in online mode only. SC/ST/PwBD/EWS/Women/Ex-servicemen are exempted from application fee. If applicant is applying for more than one post, the prescribed application fee is to be paid for each post separately. The application fee deposited once is neither refundable nor adjustable.
  10. The age relaxation to reserved candidates shall be applicable against the reserved vacancy only. Relaxation in upper age limit is applicable as per the norms of Govt. of India. The cutoff date for determining age will be as on the last date of receiving of applications.
  11. TA/DA is not admissible for appearing in the written/skill/Trade test.
  12. Incomplete application form, without the attachment of original/certified documents of all relevant Certificates (both experience and professional), or application without requisite fee, will be summarily rejected. The responsibility of entries in the application form lies with the applicant.
  13. All educational/professional/technical qualifications should be from a recognized Board/University.
  14. In case of any inadvertent mistake in the process of selection, which may be detected at any stage even after issue of the appointment letter, the Institute reserves the right to modify, withdraw or cancel any communication made to the applicants.
  15. After joining the service of the Institute, the persons will have to abide by the MoA/Bye-Laws/Rules and Regulations of the Institute as applicable from time to time. He/ She may be assigned any duty at Devasthal and Manora Peak, Nainital or any other office of ARIES.
  16. The Institute shall verify the antecedent or documents submitted by a person at the time of appointment or during the tenure of the service. In case, it is detected that the documents submitted by the candidates are misleading/false or the person has a clandestine antecedent or background and has suppressed any material information, then his/her services shall be terminated forthwith.
  17. The applicants are required to apply only through ONLINE process up to 17th October, 2025 till 23:59 Hrs with attachment of all required supporting documents i.e, educational qualifications, experience, caste, disability, etc., failing which candidature will not be considered.
  18. The candidates selected on direct recruitment will be governed by the provisions of the New Pension Scheme introduced by the Government of India w.e.f. 01.01.2004 or as applicable from time to time. It may be noted that Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) is not effective at the Institute till date.
  19. The applicants serving on regular basis in Central/State Government/ Public Sector Undertakings /Autonomous/Statutory Bodies must submit No Objection Certificate in the online application without which their candidature shall not be considered.
  20. Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected. In case candidates could not submit their online application due to failure of server/any technical defect at the last moment, last date will not be extended. Therefore, candidates are advised to submit their online application well in advance before the last date of submission of applications. Institute's decision shall be final and no enquiry will be entertained in this regard.
  21. If any document/certificate furnished is in a language other than Hindi or English, a transcribed copy in Hindi/English of the same duly attested by a Gazetted Officer or Notary is required to be uploaded.
  22. All further amendments/corrigendum, clarifications, communication, etc. if any, related to this advt. shall be published only at ARIES website. Candidates should regularly check ARIES website https://www.aries.res.in/opportunities for latest updates on this Advertisement.
  23. Mere possessing the essential qualification will not entitle any candidate, the right to be considered eligible for the post. The final list of candidates called for Written/Skill/Trade Test will be based on the short listing of candidates by a duly constituted Committee. All the updates regarding the same shall be published in the Institute’s website. No interim correspondence will be entertained.
  24. The selection will be done on the basis of written test/Examination. The skill / trade test will only be of qualifying nature, wherever applicable.
  25. The Institute reserves the right to reject the application without assigning any reason. Canvassing in any manner will disqualify the candidate from the selection process. The Institute reserves the right to modify/defer or cancel full/part of the advertisement/recruitment at any stage of processing without assigning any reasons. The Institute reserves the right not to fill the advertised post.
  26. The pay, allowances and other benefits i.e NPS, Medical Reimbursement, LTC, etc., are admissible as per the Institute's norms. The selected candidates will be governed by the rules of this Institute.
  27. The reservation policy will be followed as per Govt. Of India rules.
  28. If an applicant has applied twice/thrice for the same post, only the later application (latest) will be considered and no request in this regard will be entertained.
  29. Candidates facing any problem in Online application may contact: recruitments@aries.res.in.
  30. All original documents will have to be produced at the time of Document Verification.
  31. The terms and conditions for the posts to be filled by deputation shall be regulated as per DOPT Office Memorandum No. DOPT1716267027220 dated March 28, 2024.
  32. There shall be no reservation applicable to deputation posts.
  33. In case of any grammatical/linguistic deviation in the Advertisement, the English version will be preferred.

How to Apply

The candidates need to Submit the complete filled form in online mode only by the last date 17.10.2025, up to 11:59 p.m.

[A] To apply, follow this TWO-STEP PROCESS:

  1. Step 1: Registration Form
    Click the button below to access the registration form. You will be redirected to the online registration page. Complete the form with accurate information.
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  2. Step 2: Main Application Form (via email link)
    After completing Step 1, you will receive an email containing a link to the Main Application Form. Please note:
    • Click the link received via email within 48 hours.
    • If the link expires, you may need to re-register.
    • Complete the application in one session if possible.

[B] Candidates must read the instructions carefully and provide accurate information in both steps. Applications received through any other mode will not be accepted and will be summarily rejected.

[C] No requests to change data entered in the application will be entertained after submission. Candidates need to upload a scanned copy of their recent passport-size color photograph and signature during the online application process. If called for a skill test, candidates must produce original certificates and other relevant documents as mentioned in the application form.

[D] ARIES will not be responsible for any candidate unable to submit their online application by the deadline due to system errors or other reasons.