Helper / Assistant Jobs 2026

Latest government job vacancies from Helper / Assistant sector.

Helper / Assistant Jobs 2026: Entry-Level Government and PSU Recruitment

Helper and Assistant are broad entry-level designations used across PSUs, railways, and state departments for support-cadre roles that assist skilled technicians and officers — common examples include Helper (Electrical/Mechanical) in PSU plants and railway workshops, Laboratory Assistant, Office Assistant, and general-duty Assistant posts in administrative offices. These posts typically sit just above Peon/MTS and just below Technician or Junior Engineer in the organisational hierarchy.

Eligibility for Helper posts is usually Class 10 or ITI pass in a relevant trade; Assistant posts in administrative settings often require Class 12 pass, sometimes with basic computer literacy. Recruitment is conducted independently by each PSU, railway zone, or state department — there is no single centralised exam for Helper/Assistant posts, so notifications and eligibility criteria vary meaningfully between recruiters.

Selection generally combines a written test (basic numeracy, reasoning, and trade or subject knowledge for technical Helper posts) with, for technical trades, a practical skill test. Pay follows Group C/D pay scales appropriate to the recruiting organisation, with DA and standard allowances for confirmed regular posts; some PSU Helper posts are contractual rather than permanent.

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