NCRA has released the recruitment notification No: 2026/01, 2026/02, 2026/03, 2026/04, 2026/05 to fill the 38 Clerk-A, Work Assistant, Scientific Assistant-B, Technical Assistant-B, Laboratory Assistant-B, Engineer-C, Technical Trainee, Administrative Trainee, Project Engineer-C & Engineer Trainee Posts. This online facility will be available on the Official website @ http://www.ncra.tifr.res.in/ from 20.02.2026 to 20.03.2026. Before submitting an application, candidates must carefully read the NCRA TA, SA & Clerk 2026 notification and verify their eligibility.
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NCRA Current Notification 2026 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: NCRA TIFR – National Centre for Radio Astrophysics |
| Notification No: 2026/01, 2026/02, 2026/03, 2026/04, 2026/05 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 38 Clerk-A, Work Assistant, Scientific Assistant-B, Technical Assistant-B, Laboratory Assistant-B, Engineer-C, Technical Trainee, Administrative Trainee, Project Engineer-C & Engineer Trainee Posts |
| Place of Posting: Pune, Khodad, Ooty |
| Starting Date: 20.02.2026 |
| Last Date: 20.03.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: http://www.ncra.tifr.res.in/ |
Current NCRA Job Openings:
- Advertisement Number: 2026/01
- Engineer Trainee (Civil) (Pune) – 01 Post
- Engineer Trainee (Servo) (Khodad) – 02 Posts
- Engineer Trainee (Digital) (Khodad) – 02 Posts
- Technical Trainee (Electrical) (Khodad) – 01 Post
- Technical Trainee (Civil) (Khodad) – 02 Posts
- Technical Trainee (Telescope Observer) (Khodad) – 03 Posts
- Project Technical Assistant (Civil) (Khodad) – 01 Post
- Project Engineer-C (Mechanical) (Khodad) – 01 Post
- Project Engineer-C (Civil) (Khodad) – 01 Post
- Administrative Trainee (Khodad) – 04 Posts
- Administrative Trainee (Pune) – 06 Posts
- Advertisement No. 2026/02
- Technical Trainee (Telescope Observer) (Ooty) – 02 Posts
- Technical Trainee (Electrical) (Ooty) – 01 Post
- Advertisement No. 2026/03
- Engineer-C (Electrical) (Khodad) – 01 Post
- Engineer-C (Civil) (Khodad) – 01 Post
- Advertisement No. 2026/04
- Scientific Assistant-B (IT) (Pune) – 01 Post
- Scientific Assistant-B (Telescope Observer) (Khodad) – 01 Post
- Technical Assistant-B (Civil) (Khodad) – 01 Post
- Laboratory Assistant-B (Electronics) (Khodad) – 01 Post
- Clerk-A (Pune) – 03 Posts
- Advertisement No. 2026/05
- Scientific Assistant-B (Telescope Observer) (Ooty) – 01 Post
- Work Assistant (Ooty) – 01 Post
NCRA Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for NCRA:
- Engineer Trainee (Civil) –
- Minimum Qualification: BE/B.Tech. (Civil Engineering) from a recognized Institute/university with minimum 60% marks.
- Engineer Trainee (Servo) –
- Minimum Qualification: BE/B.Tech. (Electronics & Communication/ Electronics Engineering) from a recognized Institute/university with minimum 60% marks.
- Desirable Experience: One-year programming/design/development experience in Embedded systems/Digital electronics/Control Systems, Microcontroller/ Microprocessor based systems, Assembly Language/ C/ VHDL Programming, RTOS/ Linux
- Engineer Trainee (Digital) –
- Minimum Qualification: BE/B.Tech. (Electronics and Communication/ Electronics Engineering) from an accredited Institute/university with minimum 60% marks.
- Desirable Experience: One-year experience in analog / digital / FPGA-VLSI design / CPU-GPU programming, signal processing.
- Technical Trainee (Electrical) –
- Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
- Desirable Experience: One-year experience in electrical maintenance works.
- Technical Trainee (Civil) –
- Minimum Qualification: (a)Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised University/Institute with aggregate 60% marks (b) Knowledge of use of personal computers and its applications (c) Familiarity with AutoCAD software.
- Desirable Experience: Minimum 2 years’ field experience in supervising building and civil/structural construction and maintenance works. Should be familiar with preparing running and final bills, cross checking the bills. Maintenance of the residence / office buildings, roads, water supply / drainage lines. Knowledge of works procedure, specifications, norms (PWD/CPWD/MES), and also knowledge of current market rates for the material, labour & construction machinery will be an added advantage.
- Technical Trainee (Telescope Observer) –
- Minimum Qualification: (1) B.Sc. (Physics/Electronics) or Diploma in Electronics and Radio Engineering (DERE).
- Project Technical Assistant (Civil) –
- Minimum Qualification: (a)Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised University/Institute with aggregate 60% marks (b) Knowledge of use of personal computers and its applications (c) Familiarity with AutoCAD software.
- Desirable Experience: Minimum two years’ field experience in supervising building and civil/structural construction and maintenance works. He/she should be familiar with drawings, estimating work quantities, rate analysis, tendering procedure, supervising works, recording joint measurements of the work done, preparing running and final bills, cross checking the bills. Maintenance of the Residence /office buildings, roads, water supply/drainage lines. Knowledge of works procedure, specifications, norms (PWD/CPWD/MES), and also knowledge of current markets rates for the material, labour & construction machinery will be an added advantage
- /Project Engineer-C(Mechanical) –
- Minimum Qualification: Full time BE/ B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised Institute/ university with at least 60% aggregate marks.
- Desirable Experience: Experience in AutoCAD Drawings & Drafting, experience in 3D software for mechanical and experience in fabrication and erection of mechanical structure
- Project Engineer-C (Civil) –
- Minimum Qualification: (a) Full time BE/ B. Tech in Civil Engineering from a recognised Institute/ university with at least 60% aggregate marks. (b) Knowledge of use of personal computers and its applications (c) Familiarity with AutoCAD Software and other design software’s.
- Desirable Experience: Minimum two years’ experience in design and drawings estimation, construction complete supervision and maintenance of civil structure in a large and reputed organization. Experience in supervising building and civil/structural construction and maintenance works. He/she should be familiar with drawings, estimating work quantities, rate analysis, tendering procedure, supervising works, recording joint measurements of the work done, preparing running and final bills, cross checking the bills. Maintenance of the Residence /office buildings, roads, water supply/drainage lines. Knowledge of works procedure, specifications, norms (PWD/CPWD/MES), and also knowledge of current markets rates for the material, labour & construction machinery will be an added advantage.
- Administrative Trainee –
- Minimum Qualification: (1) Graduate from a recognized university (2) Knowledge of typing & use of personal computers and applications.
- Desired: Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Administrative Trainee –
- Minimum Qualification: (1) Graduate from a recognized university (2) Knowledge of typing & use of personal computers and applications.
- Desired: Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Technical Trainee (Telescope Observer) –
- Minimum Qualification: (1) B.Sc. (Physics/Electronics) or Diploma in Electronics and Radio Engineering (DERE).
- Technical Trainee (Electrical) –
- Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Engineer-C (Electrical) –
- Essential Qualification: Full time B.E/B.Tech Degree in Electrical Engineering with aggregate of 60% marks from a recognized university/institute.
- Essential Experience: 2 years’ experience as Electrical Engineer in reputed Research Laboratories/Universities/Institutes of Higher Education of Government or Semi-Government or reputed private institutes or industries.
- Desirable: Good knowledge & experience of project planning, installation and operation, maintenance of 33 KV/11 KV and MV Electrical distribution systems, building electrification, diesel generators, solar plant, etc. and all types of Air-conditioning systems, UPS systems, EPABX systems, familiar with CPWD Manual, National Building Code, BIS standards and codes of practice.
- Engineer-C (Civil) –
- Essential Qualification: Full Time Degree in Civil Engineering (B.E/B.Tech with aggregate of 60% marks) from a recognized university/institute.
- Essential Experience: Minimum experience of 2 years after graduation in various aspects of Civil Engineering works is essential.
- Desirable: a) Good knowledge of CPWD work procedures and building codes. b) Experience of supervision of construction of at least one single building from foundation level to superstructure. c) Knowledge of quality control, rate analysis, cost estimation, recording measurements in measurement Books, certification of contractors bills, etc d) Knowledge of AutoCAD and use of personal computers and its applications.
- Scientific Assistant-B (IT) –
- Essential Qualification: (a) Full Time Science Graduate in Computer Science/Information technology from a recognized University/Institute with aggregate of 60% marks. (b) Knowledge of use of personal computers and its applications.
- Essential Experience: Minimum 1 year’ experience in relevant field
- Desirable: Experience / Certification in Java and Oracle
- Scientific Assistant-B (Telescope Observer) –
- Essential Qualification: (a) Full Time B.Sc. in Physics/Electronics from a recognized University/ Institute with aggregate of 60% marks. OR (a) Full Time Diploma in Electronics and Radio Engineering (DERE) from a recognized University/Institute with aggregate of 60% marks. (b) Knowledge of use of personal computers and its applications.
- Essential Experience: 1-year experience in computer data analysis in UNIX/ Linux environment.
- Technical Assistant-B (Civil) –
- Essential Qualification: a. Full Time Diploma in Engineering in Civil from a recognized University/ Institute with aggregate of 60% marks b. Knowledge of use of personal computers and its applications.
- Essential Experience: Minimum 2 years’ field experience in supervising building and civil/structural construction and maintenance works. Should be familiar with drawings, estimating work quantities, rate analysis, tendering procedure, supervising works, recording joint measurements of the work done, preparing running and final bills, cross checking the bills. Maintenance of the Residence / office buildings, roads, water supply / drainage lines. Knowledge of works procedure, specifications, norms (PWD/CPWD/MES), and also knowledge of current market rates for the material, labour & construction machinery will be an added advantage.
- Desirable: Familiarity with AutoCAD software
- Laboratory Assistant-B (Electronics) –
- Essential Qualification and Experience: (a) National Trade Certificate (NTC) (aggregate of 60% marks) awarded by National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT) OR equivalent in Electronics or allied field. (b) Two years’ experience in electronics lab of a reputed organization.
- Clerk-A –
- Essential Qualification: (a) Graduate from a recognised University /Institute with aggregate of 50% marks. (b) Knowledge of typing. (c) Knowledge of use of personal computers and applications especially MS Office – supported by certificates from the government recognized institutions.
- Scientific Assistant-B (Telescope Observer) –
- Essential Qualification: (a) Full Time B.Sc. in Physics/Electronics from a recognized University/ Institute with aggregate of 60% marks. OR (a) Full Time Diploma in Electronics and Radio Engineering (DERE) from a recognized University/Institute with aggregate of 60% marks. (b) Knowledge of use of personal computers and its applications.
- Essential Experience: 1-year experience in computer data analysis in UNIX/ Linux environment.
- Work Assistant –
- Essential Qualification: (a) Passed S.S.C. OR Equivalent (Central/State Board Examinations)
- Essential Experience: One year of daily office work experience, including photocopying, dispatching, and postal/bank work
- Desirable: (a) Knowledge of computers
Age Limit for NCRA: (As on 20.03.2026)
- Engineer Trainee (Civil) – 28 years
- Engineer Trainee (Servo) – 28 years
- Engineer Trainee (Digital) – 28 years
- Technical Trainee (Electrical) – 28 years
- Technical Trainee (Civil) – 28 years
- Technical Trainee (Telescope Observer) – 28 years
- Project Technical Assistant (Civil) – 28 years
- /Project Engineer-C(Mechanical) – 28 years
- Project Engineer-C (Civil) – 28 years
- Administrative Trainee – 28 years
- Administrative Trainee – 28 years
- Technical Trainee (Telescope Observer) – 28 years
- Technical Trainee (Electrical) – 28 years
- Engineer-C (Electrical) – 28 years
- Engineer-C (Civil) – 28 years
- Scientific Assistant-B (IT) – 28 years
- Scientific Assistant-B (Telescope Observer) – 28 years
- Technical Assistant-B (Civil) – 28 years
- Laboratory Assistant-B (Electronics) – 28 years
- Clerk-A – 28 years
- Scientific Assistant-B (Telescope Observer) –28 years
- Work Assistant –28 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- For SC/ ST Applicants: +5 years
- For OBC Applicants: +3 years
- For PwBD (Gen/ EWS) Applicants: +10 years
- For PwBD (SC/ ST) Applicants: +15 years
- For PwBD (OBC) Applicants: +13 years
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale for NCRA:
- Engineer Trainee (Civil) – Rs.35000/-
- Engineer Trainee (Servo) – Rs.35000/-
- Engineer Trainee (Digital) – Rs.35000/-
- Technical Trainee (Electrical) – Rs.23000/-
- Technical Trainee (Civil) – Rs.23000/-
- Technical Trainee (Telescope Observer) – Rs.23000/-
- Project Technical Assistant (Civil) – Rs.63900/-
- /Project Engineer-C(Mechanical) – Rs.103400/-
- Project Engineer-C (Civil) – Rs.103400/-
- Administrative Trainee – Rs.22000/-
- Administrative Trainee – Rs.22000/-
- Technical Trainee (Telescope Observer) – Rs.23000/-
- Technical Trainee (Electrical) – Rs.23000/-
- Engineer-C (Electrical) – Rs.99,936/-
- Engineer-C (Civil) – Rs.99,936/-
- Scientific Assistant-B (IT) – Rs.72,240/-
- Scientific Assistant-B (Telescope Observer) – Rs.62,316/-
- Technical Assistant-B (Civil) – Rs.62,316/-
- Laboratory Assistant-B (Electronics) – Rs.39,300/-
- Clerk-A – Rs.46,484/-
- Scientific Assistant-B (Telescope Observer) – Rs.62,316/-
- Work Assistant – Rs.31,662/-
Method of Selection for NCRA:
- Written Test
- Skill Test/ Certificate Verification
How to Submit an Application:
- Candidates are encouraged to apply on-line at https://tinyurl.com/ncrajob2026
- Those who cannot apply online, can submit hard copy in the prescribed format, in a sealed cover superscribing the post applied for on the envelope and forward to the Administrative Officer-D (Establishment), NCRA-TIFR, Post Bag 3, Ganeshkhind, Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Pune 411007.
Crucial Dates:
- Starting Date for Submission of Application: 20.02.2026
- Last date for Submission of Application: 20.03.2026
NCRA Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of NCRA: Website Link |
| Advertisement 2026/05 for NCRA: Click to Download |
| Advertisement 2026/04 for NCRA: Click to Download |
| Advertisement 2026/03 for NCRA: Click to Download |
| Advertisement 2026/02 for NCRA: Click to Download |
| Advertisement 2026/01 for NCRA: Click to Download |
| Online Application Form for NCRA: Click Here to Apply |
