National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Pune invites online applications from eligible candidates for various Project and Trainee posts at GMRT Khodad and NCRA Pune under Advertisement No. 2026/01.
Eligible candidates are strongly advised to carefully read the detailed official notification before applying online to confirm eligibility regarding age, qualification, experience, and other criteria. The NCRA-TIFR Recruitment 2026 (Advt 2026/01) Online Registration process starts in February 2026 and closes on 20th March 2026.
NCRA-TIFR Recruitment 2026 (Advt 2026/01)
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Organization |
National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA-TIFR) |
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| Post Names |
Engineer Trainee, Technical Trainee, Project Engineer-C, Project Technical Assistant, Administrative Trainee |
| Total Vacancies |
26 Posts |
| Age Limit |
Maximum 28 Years |
| Stipend / Pay |
₹22,000/- to ₹1,03,400/- pm (Fixed Stipend) |
| Minimum Qualification |
Diploma / B.E./B.Tech / B.Sc. / Graduate (60% marks where applicable) |
| Application Fee |
Not Mentioned (Likely Nil) |
| Selection Process |
Shortlisting / Written Test / Skill Test / Interview |
| Job Location |
Pune & Khodad (GMRT) |
| Last Date |
20 March 2026 |
✅ NCRA-TIFR Vacancy 2026 Details:
| Post Name | Job Location | No of Posts |
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Engineer Trainee (Civil) |
Pune |
01 |
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Engineer Trainee (Servo) |
Khodad |
02 |
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Engineer Trainee (Digital) |
Khodad |
02 |
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Technical Trainee (Electrical) |
Khodad |
01 |
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Technical Trainee (Civil) |
Khodad |
02 |
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Technical Trainee (Telescope Observer) |
Khodad |
03 |
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Project Technical Assistant (Civil) |
Khodad |
01 |
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Project Engineer-C (Mech) |
Khodad |
01 |
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Project Engineer-C (Civil) |
Khodad |
01 |
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Administrative Trainee |
Khodad |
04 |
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Administrative Trainee |
Pune |
06 |
✅ NCRA-TIFR Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
Engineer Trainee (Civil) - Pune:
- Age Limit: Maximum 28 Years
- Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering (minimum 60%)
- Stipend: ₹35,000/- pm (Fixed, initial 1 year extendable to max 2 years)
Engineer Trainee (Servo) - Khodad:
- Age Limit: Maximum 28 Years
- Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication / Electronics Engineering (minimum 60%)
- Desirable: Experience in Embedded systems / Digital electronics / Control Systems
- Stipend: ₹35,000/- pm
Engineer Trainee (Digital) - Khodad:
- Age Limit: Maximum 28 Years
- Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication / Electronics Engineering (minimum 60%)
- Desirable: Experience in analog/digital/FPGA-VLSI / signal processing
- Stipend: ₹35,000/- pm
Technical Trainee (Electrical) - Khodad:
- Age Limit: Maximum 28 Years
- Qualification: Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Stipend: ₹23,000/- pm
Technical Trainee (Civil) - Khodad:
- Age Limit: Maximum 28 Years
- Qualification: Diploma in Civil Engineering (minimum 60%) + PC knowledge + AutoCAD familiarity
- Desirable: 2 years field experience in civil works
- Stipend: ₹23,000/- pm
Technical Trainee (Telescope Observer) - Khodad:
- Age Limit: Maximum 28 Years
- Qualification: B.Sc. (Physics/Electronics) OR Diploma in Electronics & Radio Engineering
- Stipend: ₹23,000/- pm
Project Technical Assistant (Civil) - Khodad:
- Age Limit: Maximum 28 Years
- Qualification: Diploma in Civil Engineering (minimum 60%) + PC knowledge + AutoCAD
- Desirable: 2 years experience in civil supervision
- Stipend: ₹63,900/- pm (consolidated)
Project Engineer-C (Mech) - Khodad:
- Age Limit: Maximum 28 Years
- Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (minimum 60%)
- Desirable: Experience in AutoCAD / 3D software / fabrication
- Stipend: ₹1,03,400/- pm (consolidated)
Project Engineer-C (Civil) - Khodad:
- Age Limit: Maximum 28 Years
- Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering (minimum 60%) + PC knowledge + AutoCAD
- Desirable: 2 years experience in civil design / supervision
- Stipend: ₹1,03,400/- pm (consolidated)
Administrative Trainee (Khodad / Pune):
- Age Limit: Maximum 28 Years
- Qualification: Graduate + computer knowledge
- Desirable: Fluency in English
- Stipend: ₹22,000/- pm
✅ NCRA-TIFR Recruitment 2026 Selection Process:
Selection may include:
- Shortlisting based on merit (qualifications, experience, marks)
- Written Test / Online Test / Skill Test (if required)
- Final Interview / Suitability assessment
- Top performers considered for appointment if found suitable
Important Dates:
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Reckoning Date for Age / Qualification / Experience |
01 January 2026 |
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Opening date for Online Application |
February 2026 |
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Last Date for Online / Postal Application |
20 March 2026 |
✅ Important Links:
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NCRA-TIFR Advt 2026/01 Detailed Notification & Apply Online |
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NCRA-TIFR Official Website |
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Join Ind Govt Jobs Alert Channel |
✅ How to Apply NCRA-TIFR Recruitment 2026:
Eligible candidates must apply online through the specified link. Offline applications in prescribed format are also accepted.
➢ Step 1: Visit https://tinyurl.com/ncrajob2026 or the NCRA website recruitment section.
➢ Step 2: Read the detailed advertisement and ensure eligibility.
➢ Step 3: Fill the online application form with accurate details and upload required documents.
➢ Step 4: Submit the form before 20 March 2026.
➢ Step 5: For offline: Download format, fill, attach documents, and send in sealed envelope super-scribed with post name to Administrative Officer-D (Establishment), NCRA-TIFR, Post Bag 3, Ganeshkhind, Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Pune – 411007 before the last date.

✅ Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the total number of vacancies in NCRA-TIFR Advt 2026/01 Recruitment 2026?
26 posts (Engineer Trainee: 5, Technical Trainee: 6, Project Technical Assistant: 1, Project Engineer-C: 2, Administrative Trainee: 10).
What is the age limit for NCRA-TIFR Recruitment 2026?
Maximum 28 years as on 01 January 2026 (relaxation as per Govt. rules).
What is the stipend in NCRA-TIFR Recruitment 2026?
Ranges from ₹22,000/- pm (Administrative Trainee) to ₹1,03,400/- pm (Project Engineer-C), fixed stipend/consolidated pay.
What is the selection process for NCRA-TIFR Recruitment 2026?
Shortlisting (merit-based), Written/Online/Skill Test (if required), Final Interview / Suitability check.
What is the last date for NCRA-TIFR Recruitment 2026?
20 March 2026 for online and postal applications.
How to apply for NCRA-TIFR Recruitment 2026?
Preferred online at https://tinyurl.com/ncrajob2026; offline by post in prescribed format to the given address.