Overview
Organization: National Centre for Radio Astrophysics – Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (NCRA-TIFR)
Total Vacancies: 38
Post Type: Trainee & Regular Posts
Job Type: Central Government
Application Mode: Online (preferred) / Offline (hard copy accepted)
Official Website: www.ncra.tifr.res.in
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20 March 2026 |
📍 Vacancy Details
| Advt No. | Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/01 | Engineer Trainee (Civil / Servo / Digital) | 5 |
| 2026/01 | Technical Trainee (Electrical / Civil) | 6 |
| 2026/01 | Project Technical Assistant | 1 |
| 2026/01 | Project Engineer-C | 2 |
| 2026/01 | Administrative Trainee | 10 |
| 2026/02 | Technical Trainee (Telescope Observer) | 2 |
| 2026/02 | Technical Trainee (Electrical) | 1 |
| 2026/03 | Engineer-C (Electrical) – Khodad | 1 |
| 2026/03 | Engineer-C (Civil) – Khodad | 1 |
| 2026/04 | Scientific Assistant-B | 2 |
| 2026/04 | Technical Assistant-B | 1 |
| 2026/04 | Laboratory Assistant-B | 1 |
| 2026/04 | Clerk-A | 3 |
| 2026/05 | Scientific Assistant-B – Ooty | 1 |
| 2026/05 | Work Assistant – Ooty | 1 |
| Total | 38 |
📌 Locations: NCRA Pune | GMRT Khodad | RAC Ooty
🎓 Educational Qualifications
Candidates must hold the following based on the post they apply for:
- Engineer Trainee / Engineer-C → B.Tech / B.E in relevant engineering discipline
- Technical Trainee / Technical Assistant-B → Diploma in relevant technical field
- Scientific Assistant-B → B.Sc in relevant science subject
- Laboratory Assistant-B / Work Assistant → 10th / 12th with relevant technical skills
- Clerk-A / Administrative Trainee → Graduate in any discipline
✅ Check the exact post-wise qualification in the official notification before applying.
💰 Stipend / Salary Details (per month)
| Post | Salary / Stipend |
|---|---|
| Engineer-C (Electrical / Civil) | ₹99,936/- TME (Pay Level 10) |
| Scientific Assistant-B – Pune | ₹72,240/- TME (Pay Level 6) |
| Scientific Assistant-B / Technical Assistant-B – Khodad & Ooty | ₹62,316/- TME (Pay Level 6) |
| Laboratory Assistant-B | ₹39,300/- TME (Pay Level 3) |
| Work Assistant – Ooty | ₹31,662/- TME (Pay Level 1) |
| Engineer Trainee | ₹35,000/- Fixed Stipend |
| Technical Trainee | ₹23,000/- Fixed Stipend |
🎯 Selection Process
Selection is done in stages. If the number of applicants is high, NCRA will shortlist candidates based on marks in qualifying exams and years of experience. From there:
- Written Test / Online Test / Skill Test → to prepare a primary merit list
- Final Written Test / Online Interview → for final shortlisting
- Selection Committee → highest scorer in the final list is recommended for appointment
Note: The primary merit list is not a selection list — it’s just for shortlisting.
⏳ Age Limit
- Maximum 28 years — applicable for most posts
- Maximum 31 years — only for Engineer-C (Civil) at GMRT Khodad
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India norms.
📑 How to Apply
Online (Preferred): Visit https://tinyurl.com/ncrajob2026 and fill out the application form before 20 March 2026.
Offline (if unable to apply online): Send a hard copy in a sealed envelope with the post name written on top to:
Administrative Officer-D (Establishment), NCRA-TIFR, Post Bag 3, Ganeshkhind, Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Pune – 411007
⚠️ Applications received after the last date — online or by post — will not be considered.
📘 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification – Advt 2026/01 | Click Here |
| Official Notification – Advt 2026/02 | Click Here |
| Official Notification – Advt 2026/03 | Click Here |
| Official Notification – Advt 2026/04 | Click Here |
| Official Notification – Advt 2026/05 | Click Here |
| Official Website | www.ncra.tifr.res.in |
📧 Facing trouble while applying? Email your issue to the NCRA helpdesk — contact details are available on the official website.
