Applications are open. Apply before 31 Aug 2026 — 14 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
National Centre for Radio Astrophysics has notified recruitment for 22 posts under Advt. No. 2026/09. The last date to apply is 31 Aug 2026. The prescribed qualification is A graduate degree with 55 to 60%, a science degree or engineering diploma, a BE or B.Tech, a library science degree, or an NTC or NAC certificate, depending on the post. The vacancies are spread across 9 distinct posts, and the category-wise split for each is set out in the vacancy table below.
Selection is made through As set out on the separate selection link on the NCRA website. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of ₹18,500 to ₹1,03,400 a month for the SKA project posts; ₹18,500 to ₹35,000 as a trainee stipend. The place of posting is NCRA-TIFR, Ganeshkhind, Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Pune 411007.
The form is submitted offline in the manner set out in the notification. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 22 vacancies notified
- Qualification: A graduate degree with 55 to 60%, a science degree or engineering diploma, a BE or B.Tech, a library science degree, or an NTC or NAC certificate, depending on the post
- Pay scale: ₹18,500 to ₹1,03,400 a month for the SKA project posts; ₹18,500 to ₹35,000 as a trainee stipend
- Last date to apply: 31 Aug 2026
- Application mode: offline
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- National Centre for Radio Astrophysics
- Advertisement No.
- Advt. No. 2026/09
- Total Vacancies
- 22
- Job Location
- NCRA-TIFR, Ganeshkhind, Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Pune 411007
- Qualification
- A graduate degree with 55 to 60%, a science degree or engineering diploma, a BE or B.Tech, a library science degree, or an NTC or NAC certificate, depending on the post
- Age Limit
- As per notification
- Salary
- ₹18,500 to ₹1,03,400 a month for the SKA project posts; ₹18,500 to ₹35,000 as a trainee stipend
- Application Mode
- Offline
- Official Website
- www.ncra.tifr.res.in
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Age reckoned as on | 31 Aug 2026 |
Application Fee
Fee is paid on the official portal only. Category-wise exemptions are applied automatically once the category is declared correctly in the form.
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates | Nil | — |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Administrative Trainee | 6 |
| Project Technical Assistant (Low Hardware) | 3 |
| Project Technical Assistant (SRC) | 3 |
| Project Administrative Officer | 2 |
| Project Technical Assistant (OMC) | 2 |
| Engineer Trainee (Servo) | 2 |
| Tradesman Trainee (Electrical) | 2 |
| Project Administrative Assistant | 1 |
| Library Trainee | 1 |
| Total | 22 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Administrative posts | A graduate degree with 55 to 60% in aggregate. |
| Technical posts | A science degree or a diploma in Engineering. |
| Engineer Trainee (Servo) | A BE or B.Tech. |
| Library Trainee | A B.Lib.I.Sc. or M.Lib.I.Sc. |
| Tradesman Trainee (Electrical) | An NTC or NAC certificate. |
- The 22 posts split into SKA project appointments and trainee positions, with very different pay — up to ₹1,03,400 for the former against a stipend for the latter.
- You can apply online or by post, unlike most recruitments in this batch.
- Administrative Trainee carries the most vacancies at six.
- There is no application fee.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| SKA project posts | ₹18,500 – ₹1,03,400 a month, fixed total emoluments |
| Trainee posts | ₹18,500 – ₹35,000 a month as stipend |
Selection Process
The advertisement points to a separate link on the NCRA website for the selection procedure rather than setting it out in the notification.
- 1As set out on the separate selection link on the NCRA website
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Apply online through the link published on the NCRA website.
- 2If you cannot apply online, post the application in a sealed envelope marked with the post name to the Administrative Officer-D (Establishment), NCRA-TIFR, Post Bag 3, Ganeshkhind, Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Pune 411007.
- 3It must reach NCRA by 31 August 2026.
Important Links
Official Links
Links go to the recruiting body’s own website- National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, TIFRVisit
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