Technical Assistants work in a number of fields like arts, education, computer science, science and healthcare. Even though, the work of technical assistants might differ from one industry to another, their normal duty is to work in clerical role by offering support to professionals in their work field. In India, candidates are appointed for the position of Technical Assistant not only in private sector, but in government sector as well.

Pay scale for the position of Technical Assistant in Government Organizations in India is 5200-20200 plus a grade pay of Rs. 2000. In the case of Senior Technical Assistant, the pay scale is 9300-34800 plus a grade pay of Rs. 4200.

Recent job notification for the position of Technical Assistant:

Recently, the following government organizations recruited candidates for the position of technical assistants:

• National Agri-food biotechnology institute, Mohali

• School of Planning & Architecture, Bhopal

• Central Road Research Institute

• Gujarat Ecological Education & Research

• Staff Selection Commission

• Defence Research & Development

• Tezpur University

• Satish Dhawan Space Centre

• DNA Fingerprints and Diagnostics

• National Institute of Virology

• Society of Integrated Circuit Technology & Applied Research

• Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited

Educational Qualification required for the position of Technical Assistant:

Educational Qualification required for the position of Technical Assistant depends on the nature of the organization for which the candidates are appointed. Normally, candidates must be graduates in appropriate fields to which the organization belong.

Selection Process:

Normally, government organizations recruit candidates for the position of Technical Assistant based on the performance of the students in written test and interview. Some organizations also require candidates to take up medical examination.

Scope of the position of Technical Assistant in Government organizations:

Candidates appointed for the position of Technical Assistant can learn a lot and after they gain experience, they will be posted as Technical Officers with a higher pay scale.