National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA), Pune under Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), an autonomous institute of the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, invites online applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the posts of Project Scientific Officer and Project Engineers (SRC Hardware, OMC Software, SDP Software, SRC Software) on 3-year term basis for SKA project.
Eligible Graduates and Post Graduates are strongly advised to carefully read the detailed official notification before applying online to confirm eligibility regarding age, qualification, experience, category, and other criteria. The NCRA Scientific and Technical posts Recruitment 2026 for 09 Vacancies Online Registration process start from 05th March 2026 and closes on 31st March 2026.
NCRA Scientific and Technical posts Recruitment 2026
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Post Name |
Project Scientific Officer, Project Engineer (SRC Hardware), Project Engineer (OMC Software), Project Engineer (SDP Software), Project Engineer (SRC Software) |
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| Total Vacancies |
09 Posts |
| Age Limit |
28 – 33 Years (post-wise) |
| Monthly Salary |
₹ 1,03,400/- (Fixed) |
| Minimum Qualification |
BE / B.Tech / Master's Degree |
| Application Fee |
Nil |
| Selection Process |
Screening + Skill / Trade Test + Written Test + Interview |
| Job Location |
Pune (Transferable to Khodad & Ooty) |
| Last Date |
31 March 2026 |
✅ NCRA Scientific and Technical Vacancies & Salary:
| Post Name | No of Vacancies | Remuneration |
|---|---|---|
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Project Scientific Officer |
01 (UR) |
₹ 1,03,400/- |
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Project Engineer (SRC Hardware) |
01 (ST) |
₹ 1,03,400/- |
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Project Engineer (OMC Software) |
02 (01-SC, 01-OBC) |
₹ 1,03,400/- |
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Project Engineer (SDP Software) |
01 (SC) |
₹ 1,03,400/- |
|
Project Engineer (SRC Software) |
04 (03-UR, 01-OBC/SC) |
₹ 1,03,400/- |
✅ NCRA Scientific and Technical posts Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
Project Scientific Officer:
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Age Limit: Maximum 31 Years
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Qualification: Full-time Master’s degree in Physics/Astrophysics/Mathematics (60% marks) OR BE/B.Tech (60% marks) in Electronics or allied field.
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Experience: 1 year in science communication/outreach or teaching.
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Essential Skills: Basic astronomy knowledge, computer skills, communication skills, fluent English.
Project Engineer (SRC Hardware):
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Age Limit: Maximum 33 Years
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Qualification: BE/B.Tech (60% marks) in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunications or allied fields.
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Essential Skills: Computer organization, networking, UNIX/Linux, problem-solving, programming (Python etc.), hardware installation.
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Desirable: Virtualization, Docker, Git, TCP/IP, storage technologies.
Project Engineer (OMC Software):
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Age Limit: 31 Years (OBC), 33 Years (SC)
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Qualification: BE/B.Tech (60% marks) in Electronics/Computers or allied field.
Project Engineer (SDP Software):
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Age Limit: Maximum 28 Years
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Qualification: BE/B.Tech (60% marks) in Electronics/Computers or allied field.
Project Engineer (SRC Software):
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Age Limit: 31 Years (OBC), 33 Years (SC)
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Qualification: BE/B.Tech (60% marks) in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunications or allied fields.
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Essential Skills: Problem-solving, data structures/algorithms, programming (Java/Golang/JS), OO programming, SOLID principles.
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Desirable: Git, Agile/Lean/CD, Docker, clean code practices.
✅ NCRA Scientific and Technical posts Recruitment 2026 Selection Process:
The selection on the basis of following steps:-
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Preliminary Screening of Applications
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Short-listing after the Skill / Trade test
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Preliminary checking of documents
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Skill / Trade Test
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Verification of Documents
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Main Written Test
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Interview
✅ NCRA Scientific and Technical posts Recruitment 2026 Application Fee:
- No Application Fee for all categories.
✅ Important Dates:
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Opening date for Online Registration |
05 March 2026 |
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Last Date for Online Application |
31 March 2026 |
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Date of Written Test / Interview |
To be notified later |
✅ Important Links:
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NCRA Scientific and Technical posts Official Notification PDF: Click Here
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NCRA Scientific and Technical posts Apply Online Link: Click Here
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NCRA Official Website: Click Here
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✅ How to Apply NCRA Scientific and Technical posts Recruitment 2026:
Eligible Interested candidates must fill online application form through the NCRA portal. The Online registration steps are follows:-
➢ Step 1: Visit the application portal https://tinyurl.com/ncrajob2026 and register using valid details.
➢ Step 2: Fill the online application form carefully with personal, educational, and experience details.
➢ Step 3: Upload required documents if any.
➢ Step 4: Submit the application.
➢ Step 5: Take a printout of the system-generated application form for future reference. Alternatively, send hard copy in prescribed format to Administrative Officer-D (Establishment), NCRA-TIFR, Post Bag 3, Ganeshkhind, Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Pune 411007.
✅ Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the total number of vacancies in NCRA Scientific and Technical posts Recruitment 2026?
09 posts on 3-year term basis for SKA project.
What is the age limit for NCRA Scientific and Technical posts Recruitment 2026?
28 – 33 Years (post-wise and category-wise relaxations applicable).
What is the pay scale in NCRA Scientific and Technical posts Recruitment 2026?
Fixed ₹1,03,400/- per month.
What is the selection process for NCRA Scientific and Technical posts Recruitment 2026?
Screening + Skill/Trade Test + Written Test + Interview.
What is the application fee for NCRA Scientific and Technical posts Recruitment 2026?
Nil for all categories.
What are the important dates for NCRA Scientific and Technical posts Recruitment 2026?
Online Registration: 05 March 2026 to 31 March 2026.