Lab technician jobs in India are in government institutes, hospital laboratories and diagnostic labs, and most posts ask for a diploma or a degree in medical laboratory technology. This guide covers the posts you can apply for, who hires, what each post asks for, and how a degree prepares you.
Lab Technician Jobs at a Glance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where do they work? | Hospital laboratories, diagnostic labs and government institutes |
| Usual qualification | Class 12 science with a DMLT diploma, or a B.Sc or Bachelor in medical laboratory technology |
| Common post titles | Lab Technician, Junior Medical Laboratory Technologist, Medical Laboratory Technologist, Technical Assistant (MLT) |
| Government notices | Each notice states its own qualification, age limit and closing date |
| Related guides | Course types and eligibility, fees, salary |
What Does a Lab Technician Do?
A lab technician handles patient samples and produces the test results that doctors use to diagnose and treat patients.
- Collecting, labelling and storing blood, urine and other samples
- Running tests on laboratory analysers and by hand
- Recording results and reporting them to the doctor or senior technologist
- Checking quality and keeping instruments calibrated and clean
- Following infection control and safety rules
The profession is recognised in the Schedule of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, which lists the Medical Lab Technologist under Medical Laboratory Sciences Professional. Source note: India Code, NCAHP Act 2021.
Roles You Will See in Job Notices
Laboratories use different titles for closely related work. The AIIMS common recruitment notice of June 2026 is a good example, because one notice used all of these:
- Junior Medical Laboratory Technologist
- Lab Technician
- Laboratory Technician
- Medical Laboratory Technologist
- Technical Assistant (MLT)
- Lab Attendant Grade II
When you search for lab technician jobs, search each title, because an employer may use only one of them. Searches such as lab assistant jobs and medical lab technician jobs return different results from lab technician job searches. Source note: AIIMS notice no. 93/2026.
Where Do Lab Technicians Work?
Government institutes. The June 2026 AIIMS notice listed laboratory posts at AIIMS New Delhi, Madurai, Bhubaneswar, Mangalagiri, Raebareli, Rewari, Vijaypur, Bilaspur, Bathinda, Deoghar, Nagpur, Raipur, Bhopal, Rishikesh, Patna and Jodhpur, and at CAPFIMS, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, CNCI Kolkata and the Rural Health Training Centre at Najafgarh. That notice offered 46 Junior Medical Laboratory Technologist vacancies at AIIMS New Delhi alone. Registration for that round closed on 3 July 2026. Future rounds are announced on the AIIMS recruitment pages, so check them before you plan.
Hospital laboratories. Hospitals run their own pathology, biochemistry and microbiology laboratories and recruit technicians for them. Apollo Healthcare Academy students train in Apollo hospitals; see our partner hospitals.
Diagnostic laboratories. Stand-alone diagnostic and collection centres recruit technicians for sample handling and testing. Each sets its own requirements, so read the advertisement for the qualification it names.
Lab Technician Vacancy in Government Hospitals: What the June 2026 Notice Asked For
The qualification line changes by post. This table uses the June 2026 AIIMS notice:
| Post (example institute) | Pay level | Qualification in the notice |
|---|---|---|
| Lab Attendant Grade II (AIIMS Raipur, Bhopal and others) | 2 | Class 12 science with a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology |
| Lab Technician (AIIMS Bathinda, Deoghar, Nagpur) | 5 | Class 12 science with a DMLT diploma; B.Sc in MLT desirable |
| Junior Medical Laboratory Technologist (AIIMS New Delhi and others) | 5 | Class 12 science with a 2-year DMLT and one year in a laboratory attached to a hospital of at least 100 beds, or Class 12 science with a B.Sc or Bachelor in MLT |
| Medical Laboratory Technologist (AIIMS New Delhi) | 6 | Bachelor’s in MLT or Medical Laboratory Science, with 2 years in a laboratory attached to a 100-bed hospital or in a NABL-accredited laboratory |
| Technical Assistant or Technician (MLT) (AIIMS Raipur, Bhopal, Patna) | 6 | B.Sc in MLT with 5 years’ experience, or DMLT with 8 years’ experience |
Pay level is the number the notice gives for each post. For what each level pays, read the lab technician salary guide.
DMLT Jobs and BSc MLT Jobs: Which Posts Open to Which Qualification?
In the June 2026 notice, DMLT holders were eligible for Lab Attendant Grade II, Lab Technician, and Junior Medical Laboratory Technologist posts, the last with a year of laboratory experience. Posts at pay level 6 asked for a bachelor’s degree with two years’ experience, or a longer period of experience for diploma holders. A B.Sc or Bachelor in MLT also qualified for Junior Medical Laboratory Technologist posts without the experience requirement. If you are still choosing between the two routes, read our guide to DMLT and BSc MLT.
How to Apply for Government Lab Technician Posts
- Watch the recruiting body’s website for the notice; AIIMS posts common recruitment notices on its exams site.
- Check the qualification, age limit and post list for your chosen institute.
- Register online before the closing date and upload your documents.
- Prepare for the written test and any skills test the notice mentions.
- Keep your degree or diploma, experience letters and registration documents ready for verification.
How Do You Get a Lab Technician Job Without Experience?
Several posts above ask for one or more years in a laboratory, so hospital training matters. The Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS) at Apollo Healthcare Academy is a degree programme delivered with partner universities, with training in Apollo hospitals. Read the B.MLS programme page, the partner universities and the admissions page for eligibility and how to apply. If you are comparing other hospital technology routes, see the Bachelor of Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology.
Lab Technician Jobs: Where to Go From Here
Lab technician jobs in India start with the right title, the right qualification and the right notice. Check the post names above, read each notice’s qualification line, and use the course guide and the salary guide to plan the next step.
FAQs
What Does a Lab Technician Do?
A lab technician collects and handles patient samples, runs tests on laboratory equipment, records the results, and keeps instruments and work areas clean and safe.
What Is the Qualification for a Lab Technician?
In the June 2026 AIIMS notice, lab technician posts asked for Class 12 science with a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, and technologist posts asked for a B.Sc or Bachelor in MLT. Each notice states its own requirement.
Who Hires Lab Technicians in India?
Government institutes such as AIIMS, hospital laboratories and diagnostic laboratories all employ lab technicians. The June 2026 AIIMS notice listed laboratory posts at more than a dozen institutes.
Is There a Lab Technician Vacancy at AIIMS?
Registration for the June 2026 round (notice no. 93/2026) closed on 3 July 2026. AIIMS announces later rounds on its recruitment pages, so check them for the next notice.
Can I Get a Lab Technician Job After DMLT?
Yes, for some posts. In the June 2026 AIIMS notice, DMLT holders were eligible for Lab Attendant Grade II and Lab Technician posts, and for Junior Medical Laboratory Technologist posts with a year of laboratory experience.
Can Freshers Apply for Lab Technician Jobs?
Some posts in the June 2026 AIIMS notice, such as Lab Technician and Lab Attendant Grade II, did not list experience as essential. Check the notice for the specific post.
Is a Lab Assistant the Same as a Lab Technician?
The titles vary by employer. The June 2026 AIIMS notice used Lab Attendant Grade II for entry-level posts and Lab Technician for a higher pay level. Read the qualification line rather than relying on the title.
Where Can I Read About Lab Technician Pay?
Pay is covered in our lab technician salary guide.
Does Apollo Healthcare Academy Offer a Course for Lab Technician Jobs?
Yes. The Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS) is delivered with our partner universities, with training in Apollo hospitals.
