Recruitment drive for multiple technical and administrative positions under the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project and other roles at NCRA-TIFR, Pune.
Positions include Project Administrative Officer, Project Administrative Assistant, Project Technical Assistants (Low Hardware, OMC, SRC), Engineer Trainee (Servo), Library Trainee, Administrative Trainee, and Tradesman Trainee (Electrical).
NCRA-TIFR is an autonomous research institute under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, specializing in radio astronomy.
Facilities include the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) and Ooty Radio Telescope (ORT).
SKA India is part of a next-generation radio astronomy facility with global impact.
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🎓 Any Graduate
Various Vacancies for SKA Project and Administrative Roles
National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Total Vacancies
21
Job Location
Pune, Khodad, and Ooty (transferable within NCRA campuses)
Apply Deadline
31 Aug 2026
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (NCRA-TIFR) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Diploma (diploma), Graduate (graduate), B.Sc. (bsc), B.Tech (btech), B.E. (b.e.), B.Lib.I.Sc. (blibisc), Any Graduate (any-graduate) |
| Number of Vacancies | 21 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹18,500 - ₹103,400 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 40 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | 5 years for Project Administrative Officer. 3 years for Project Administrative Assistant. 1 year for Project Technical Assistants (Low Hardware, OMC, SRC). Desirable experience for Engineer Trainee includes embedded systems, digital electronics, or control systems. 0-2 years for Library Trainee and Administrative Trainee. |
| Application Fee | No application fee for any post. Applications must be submitted online or via hard copy as per instructions. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Graduation in relevant fields with specified minimum marks (varies by post).
Diploma/Degree in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, or allied fields for technical roles.
Proficiency in computer applications and relevant software tools.
Minimum 1-5 years of experience for senior roles (e.g., Project Administrative Officer).
Age limits vary by post (28-40 years) with relaxations for reserved categories as per government rules.
For Tradesman Trainee (Electrical), National Trade Certificate (NTC) or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in Electrical/Electrician trade is mandatory.
Library Trainee requires B.Lib.I.Sc/M.Lib.I.Sc degree with 0-2 years of experience.
Administrative Trainee requires graduation with typing and computer proficiency.
Diploma/Degree in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, or allied fields for technical roles.
Proficiency in computer applications and relevant software tools.
Minimum 1-5 years of experience for senior roles (e.g., Project Administrative Officer).
Age limits vary by post (28-40 years) with relaxations for reserved categories as per government rules.
For Tradesman Trainee (Electrical), National Trade Certificate (NTC) or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in Electrical/Electrician trade is mandatory.
Library Trainee requires B.Lib.I.Sc/M.Lib.I.Sc degree with 0-2 years of experience.
Administrative Trainee requires graduation with typing and computer proficiency.
⚙️ Selection Process
Selection will be based on merit and experience as per the advertisement criteria.
The institute reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates called for recruitment.
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility criteria; incomplete applications will be rejected.
Selection may include written tests, interviews, or skill assessments depending on the post.
Final selection is subject to document verification and medical fitness.
No absorption guaranteed after training for posts like Engineer Trainee, Library Trainee, Administrative Trainee, and Tradesman Trainee.
The institute reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates called for recruitment.
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility criteria; incomplete applications will be rejected.
Selection may include written tests, interviews, or skill assessments depending on the post.
Final selection is subject to document verification and medical fitness.
No absorption guaranteed after training for posts like Engineer Trainee, Library Trainee, Administrative Trainee, and Tradesman Trainee.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All categories (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD) as per government reservation rules.
📂 Required Documents
Duly filled application form (online or hard copy).
Proof of age (birth certificate, SSC/10th mark sheet).
Educational qualification certificates (degree/diploma mark sheets).
Experience certificates (if applicable).
Caste certificate (for reserved categories).
Disability certificate (for PwBD candidates).
Passport-sized photographs.
Any other documents as specified in the advertisement.
Proof of age (birth certificate, SSC/10th mark sheet).
Educational qualification certificates (degree/diploma mark sheets).
Experience certificates (if applicable).
Caste certificate (for reserved categories).
Disability certificate (for PwBD candidates).
Passport-sized photographs.
Any other documents as specified in the advertisement.
💳 Application Fee Details
No application fee for any post.
Applications must be submitted online or via hard copy as per instructions.
Applications must be submitted online or via hard copy as per instructions.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) and what does it do?
The National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) is an autonomous research institute under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. It is located in Pune and operates major facilities like the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) and the Ooty Radio Telescope (ORT). NCRA is involved in cutting-edge research in radio astronomy and is part of international collaborations such as the Square Kilometre Array (SKA).
Q.
What are the eligibility criteria for the Project Administrative Officer position?
Candidates must have a graduate degree from a recognized university with at least 60% marks, a diploma/degree/certificate in Management or Administration, and proficiency in using personal computers and applications. Additionally, they should have 5 years of service at Level 6 or equivalent total monthly emoluments.
Q.
Are the positions transferable within NCRA campuses?
Yes, all the advertised positions are transferable within NCRA campuses, which include Pune, Khodad, and Ooty.
Q.
What is the tenure for the Engineer Trainee (Servo) and Library Trainee positions?
The tenure for Engineer Trainee (Servo) and Library Trainee positions is initially 1 year, which may be extended by another year (maximum 2 years) based on satisfactory performance. However, absorption after training is not guaranteed.
Q.
How can I apply for these positions?
Candidates are encouraged to apply online at https://tinyurl.com/ncrajob-2026. Those unable to apply online can submit a hard copy of the application in the prescribed format to the Administrative Officer-D (Establishment), NCRA-TIFR, Post Bag 3, Ganeshkhind, Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Pune 411007.