Project Scientific Assistant- B

What is the exact Post Name and Category?

The post is for Project Scientific Assistant- B under the ASTRONOMY OLYMPIAD CELL. The specific opening mentioned is Unreserved (UR) for 1 Post.

What is the Walk-in-Selection Date and Time?

The Walk-in-Selection Date & Time is 13/04/2026, from 09.00 a.m. to 10.30 a.m.

What is the minimum Educational Qualification (Sarkari Naukri Eligibility)?

The minimum eligibility is Full-time B.Sc./ B.S. (Physics, Electronics, Astronomy/ Astrophysics, or other equivalent subjects) from a recognized University/Institute with an aggregate of at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA. This is a Graduate level requirement.

What is the required Experience for this Sarkari Job?

You need 0-2 years' experience as per the requirement.

Are there any Desirable Qualifications?

Yes, desirable qualifications include M.Sc. in relevant subjects with 60% marks, post-qualification work experience in teaching or research or science communication, and familiarity with Linux and programming languages (python / FORTRAN / C++).

What are the main Job Duties (Karya Vivaran)?

• To help in designing Olympiad questions and solutions, conducting teacher training programmes, training programmes for telescope handling and skygazing and designing materials for school level astronomy.
• Other academic and organisational support for the NIUS Astronomy / Olympiad programme.
• To help in conducting astronomy outreach programmes including skygazing through telescopes.
• Any other work assigned by the supervisor.

What is the Honorarium/Stipend for Project Scientific Assistant- B?

The Honorarium/Stipend is Rs. 41100/- (Incl. of HRA Rs. 5859/-).

What is the Maximum Age Limit?

The Max. age as on 01/01/2026 is 28 years for Unreserved candidates.

Is this a Permanent Naukri?

Based on General Condition 3, Sr. No. (VII) & (VIII) are temporary posts for one year and can be extended for another year based on the requirement and performance of the candidate. Thus, it is Contractual/Temporary.

What are the required documents for verification?

Candidates must bring the duly filled 'Application Form' in all respects with enclosures at the time of interview. All documents/enclosures should be self-attested.