NCRA Recruitment 2026: The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (NCRA), under the National Centre of Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) has published its Recruitment 2026 Notification of several technical, engineering, scientific, and administrative positions.
There have been 38 vacancies which are announced using various advertisements (Advt. 2026/01 to 2026/05). The application can be done online at the official site ncra.tifr.res.in.
Last date to apply: 20 March 2026
It is an honorable experience to work in the most forefront radio astronomy research institution in India such as giant metrewave radio telescope (GMRT) at Khodad.
NCRA Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | National Centre for Radio Astrophysics – TIFR |
| Total Vacancies | 38 |
| Recruitment Year | 2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Selection Process | Written Test / Online Test / Skill Test |
| Official Website | ncra.tifr.res.in |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 March 2026 |
NCRA Recruitment 2026 – Post-Wise Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Engineer Trainee | 5 |
| Technical Trainee | 6 |
| Project Technical Assistant | 1 |
| Project Engineer-C | 2 |
| Administrative Trainee | 10 |
| Technical Trainee (Telescope Observer) | 2 |
| Engineer-C | 2 |
| Scientific Assistant-B | 3 |
| Technical Assistant-B | 1 |
| Laboratory Assistant-B | 1 |
| Clerk-A | 3 |
| Work Assistant | 1 |
| Total | 38 |
Educational Qualification (Key Highlights)
Engineer Trainee (Civil)
- BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering
Engineer Trainee (Servo/Digital)
- BE/B.Tech in Electronics/Electronics & Communication
- 1-year experience in programming/design/signal processing
Technical Trainee
- Diploma in Electrical/Civil Engineering
- Relevant field experience
Scientific Assistant-B
- B.Sc (Physics/Electronics/IT) with experience
Clerk-A
- Graduate + Typing + Computer Knowledge + 1-year clerical experience
Work Assistant
- SSC with 1-year office experience
(For detailed post-wise eligibility, candidates should refer to official advertisement PDFs.)
Age Limit
Most posts have a maximum age limit of 28 years.
| Post | Max Age |
| Engineer-C (Civil) | 31 Years |
| Clerk-A | UR: 28 / OBC: 31 / ST: 33 |
| Others | 28 Years |
Age relaxation applicable as per Government rules.
Salary Details
| Post | Monthly Salary |
| Engineer-C | ₹99,936/- |
| Scientific Assistant-B | ₹62,316 – ₹72,240/- |
| Engineer Trainee | ₹35,000/- |
| Technical Trainee | ₹23,000/- |
| Laboratory Assistant-B | ₹39,300/- |
| Work Assistant | ₹31,662/- |
Salary varies based on post and location (Pune, Khodad, Ooty).
Selection Process
The recruitment will follow a multi-stage process:
- Written Test
- Online Test
- Skill Test (if applicable)
- Primary Merit List
Final selection will be based on merit and performance in the above stages.
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