NCRA-TIFR Recruitment 2026: National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA-TIFR) released an official notification for the recruitment of Project Administrative Officer, Project Administrative Assistant, Project Technical Assistant (Low Hardware/OMC/SRC), Engineer Trainee (Servo), Library Trainee, Administrative Trainee, and Tradesman Trainee (Electrical) posts. There are 22 vacancies.
Candidates who have completed their Graduation/Diploma/Engineering in the relevant field are eligible to apply for these posts. Candidates can apply online through the official website https://ncrarec.tifrh.res.in/ The last date to apply is August 31, 2026.
NCRA-TIFR Recruitment 2026 Full Details:
| Organization Name: | NCRA-TIFR |
| Job Category: | Government Jobs |
| Post Name : | Project Administrative Officer, Project Administrative Assistant, Project Technical Assistant (Low Hardware/OMC/SRC), Engineer Trainee (Servo), Library Trainee, Administrative Trainee, Tradesman Trainee (Electrical) |
| Vacancy: | 22 |
| Job Location: | Pune / Khodad |
| Apply Mode: | Online |
| Start Date: | 05.08.2026 |
| Last Date: | 31 August 2026 |
| Official Website: | https://ncrarec.tifrh.res.in/ |
Vacancy Details:
- Project Administrative Officer – 2
- Project Administrative Assistant – 1
- Project Technical Assistant (Low Hardware) – 3
- Project Technical Assistant (OMC) – 2
- Project Technical Assistant (SRC) – 3
- Engineer Trainee (Servo) – 2
- Library Trainee – 1
- Administrative Trainee – 6
- Tradesman Trainee (Electrical) – 2
Eligibility Criteria:
- Project Administrative Officer –
Educational Qualification: Graduate from a recognized University/Institute with an aggregate of 60% marks. Diploma/Degree/Certificate course in Management or Administration from a recognized University/Institute. Proficiency in the use of personal computers and applications. Experience: 5 years’ service in Level 6 and/or with equivalent TME (total monthly emolument).
Age Limit: Maximum 40 years (age relaxation given as per rules).
- Project Administrative Assistant –
Educational Qualification: Graduate from a recognized University/Institute with aggregate of 55% marks. Proficiency in word processing/database/accounting procedures. Experience: 3 years’ experience in Accounts/Purchase/Stores/General Admin/Establishment in a large and reputed organization.
Age Limit: Maximum 33 years (age relaxation given as per rules).
- Project Technical Assistant (Low Hardware) –
Educational Qualification: Full Time Science Graduate (aggregate 60% marks) in Electronics or allied field, OR Full Time Diploma in Engineering (aggregate 60% marks) in Electronics or allied field. Knowledge of the use of personal computers and its applications. Experience: 1 year in hardware maintenance.
Age Limit: Maximum 33 years for SC & ST and 28 years for UR/General (age relaxation given as per rules).
- Project Technical Assistant (OMC) –
Educational Qualification: Full Time Science Graduate (aggregate 60% marks) in Electronics or allied field, OR Full Time Diploma in Engineering (aggregate 60% marks) in Electronics or allied field. Knowledge of use of personal computers and its applications. Experience: 1 year in hardware maintenance.
Age Limit: Maximum 28 years (age relaxation given as per rules).
- Project Technical Assistant (SRC) –
Educational Qualification: Full Time Science Graduate (aggregate 60% marks) in Electrical, Electronics, Computers, Network or allied field, OR Full Time Diploma in Engineering (aggregate 60% marks) in Electronics or allied field. Knowledge of Computer Organization and Architecture, Networking fundamentals, UNIX/Linux, and ability to write programs in Python or other languages. Experience: 1 year in maintenance of a large computer system.
Age Limit: Maximum 28 years for UR, 31 years for OBC (age relaxation given as per rules).
- Engineer Trainee (Servo) –
Educational Qualification: BE/B.Tech (Electronics & Communication/Electronics Engineering) from a recognized Institute/University with minimum 60% marks. Desirable: 1 year experience in embedded systems/digital electronics/control systems programming.
Age Limit: Maximum 28 years (age relaxation given as per rules).
- Library Trainee –
Educational Qualification: Graduate from a recognized University/Institute, and B.Lib.I.Sc/M.Lib.I.Sc from a recognized University/Institute. 0-2 years’ experience in relevant field.
Age Limit: Maximum 28 years (age relaxation given as per rules).
- Administrative Trainee –
Educational Qualification: Graduate from a recognized university. Knowledge of typing and use of personal computers and applications. Desired: fluency in spoken and written English.
Age Limit: Maximum 28 years (age relaxation given as per rules).
- Tradesman Trainee (Electrical) –
Educational Qualification: National Trade Certificate (NTC) or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) (aggregate 60% marks) awarded by NCVT in Electrical/Electrician trade. Must hold a mandatory electrical wireman license.
Age Limit: Maximum 28 years (age relaxation given as per rules).
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ ST: +5 years
- OBC: +3 years
- PwBD (Gen/ EWS): +10 years
- PwBD (SC/ ST): +15 years
- PwBD (OBC): +13 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per Govt. Policy
Salary Details:
- Project Administrative Officer – Rs 1,03,400/- (TME) per month
- Project Administrative Assistant – Rs 63,900/- (TME) per month
- Project Technical Assistant (Low Hardware) – Rs 63,900/- (TME) per month
- Project Technical Assistant (OMC) – Rs 63,900/- (TME) per month
- Project Technical Assistant (SRC) – Rs 63,900/- (TME) per month
- Engineer Trainee (Servo) – Rs 35,000/- per month (stipend; initial 1 year, extendable to max. 2 years)
- Library Trainee – Rs 22,000/- per month (fixed stipend; initial 1 year, extendable to max. 2 years)
- Administrative Trainee – Rs 22,000/- per month (fixed stipend; initial 1 year, extendable to max. 2 years)
- Tradesman Trainee (Electrical) – Rs 18,500/- per month (fixed stipend; initial 1 year, extendable to max. 2 years)
Selection Process
- Shortlisting of candidates based on qualifications and experience prescribed in the advertisement.
- Selection procedure as detailed by NCRA-TIFR on the official website (link provided under Important Links).
Apply Procedure:
- Candidates are encouraged to apply online through the NCRA-TIFR website: . Candidates who cannot apply online can submit a hard copy in the prescribed format, in a sealed cover superscribing the post applied for, to the Administrative Officer-D (Establishment), NCRA-TIFR, Post Bag 3, Ganeshkhind, Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Pune 411007. Applications will be accepted till 31 August 2026.
Dates to remember
- Start date to send the application form:
- Last date to send the application form: 31 August 2026
Important Links
| NCRA-TIFR Official Website | Click Here |
| NCRA-TIFR Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| NCRA-TIFR Application Form | Click Here |
