Overview
National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA), TIFR has released a recruitment notification for the post of Project Administrative Officer, Project Administrative Assistant, Project Technical Assistant (Low Hardware/OMC/SRC), Engineer Trainee (Servo), Library Trainee, Administrative Trainee, Tradesman Trainee (Electrical) (22 (computed by summing all posts; not stated as one figure in the source) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online (preferred) / offline hard copy for those who cannot apply online before 31-08-2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA), TIFR
- Qualification
- Varies by post - Graduate, Science Graduate/Diploma in Engineering, BE/B.Tech, B.Lib.I.Sc/M.Lib.I.Sc, or NTC/NAC (see Eligibility section)
- Vacancies
- 22 (computed by summing all posts; not stated as one figure in the source)
- Advertisement No
- 2026/09
- Last date to apply
- 31-08-2026
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 31-08-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (Online and Offline) | 31-08-2026 |
| Reference Date for Age, Qualification & Experience | 31-08-2026 |
Important Links
Age Limit
Post: Maximum Age Project Administrative Officer: 40 years Project Administrative Assistant: 33 years Project Technical Assistant (Low Hardware): 28 years (UR); 33 years (SC/ST) Project Technical Assistant (OMC): 28 years Project Technical Assistant (SRC): 28 years (UR); 31 years (OBC) Engineer Trainee (Servo): 28 years Library Trainee: 28 years Administrative Trainee: 28 years Tradesman Trainee (Electrical): 28 years Age relaxation is given as per applicable rules. Age is reckoned as on 31-08-2026, the last date for receipt of applications.
Salary
Posts 1–5 (Project Administrative Officer, Project Administrative Assistant, and the three Project Technical Assistant posts) carry a fixed Total Monthly Emoluments (TME) as tenure-based SKA project positions. Posts 6–9 are trainee positions carrying a fixed monthly stipend rather than a regular salary. Post: Salary/Stipend (Fixed TME per month) Project Administrative Officer: Rs.1,03,400/- Project Administrative Assistant: Rs.63,900/- Project Technical Assistant (Low Hardware / OMC / SRC): Rs.63,900/- (each) Engineer Trainee (Servo): Rs.35,000/- (stipend) Library Trainee: Rs.22,000/- (stipend) Administrative Trainee: Rs.22,000/- (stipend) Tradesman Trainee (Electrical): Rs.18,500/- (stipend)
Application Fee
The notification does not specify an application fee for any of the posts.
Selection Process
The notification does not detail the selection process in the text of the advertisement; it directs candidates to a separate link on the NCRA website ("Please click here to read and understand the selection procedures") for this information. Candidates are advised to check the official advertisement/application link for the current selection procedure before applying.
How to Apply
Candidates are encouraged to apply online for NCRA Recruitment 2026. The steps are: • Visit the official application link: https://tinyurl.com/ncrajob-2026 and complete the online application before the last date. • Candidates who cannot apply online may instead submit a hard copy in the prescribed format, in a sealed envelope with the "Post Name" superscribed on the envelope, sent to: Administrative Officer-D (Establishment), NCRA-TIFR, Post Bag 3, Ganeshkhind, Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Pune-411007. • Applications received online or by post after the last date (31-08-2026) will not be considered. • For details such as the full advertisement, application format and experience requirements, visit https://tinyurl.com/ncrajob-2026. In case of any difficulty while applying online, candidates can email a description of the issue to [email protected].
Important Instructions
• The Institute reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates called for the recruitment process to a reasonable limit, based on qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement. • Meeting only the essential and desirable qualifications and experience does not entitle a candidate to be called for the recruitment process. • More vacancies may also be filled through this advertisement, and the Institute reserves the right not to fill any or all of the posts advertised. • Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate. • Candidates should ensure they fulfil the eligibility and other prescribed criteria before applying; the recruitment authority may reject an application not meeting the criteria at any stage, and if a candidate is erroneously appointed, their services may be terminated even after appointment. • The detailed advertisement published on the NCRA website is final; candidates are advised to check the website periodically for updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for NCRA Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 22 Library Trainee, Administrative Trainee and More Posts?
Last Date to Apply: 31-08-2026; Last Date to Apply (Online and Offline): 31-08-2026; Reference Date for Age, Qualification & Experience: 31-08-2026
What is the application fee?
The notification does not specify an application fee for any of the posts.
What is the age limit?
28 to 40 years, depending on post and category
What is the selection process?
The notification does not detail the selection process in the text of the advertisement; it directs candidates to a separate link on the NCRA website ("Please click here to read and understand the selection procedures") for this information. Candidates are advised to check the official advertisement/application link for the current selection procedure before applying.